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Teens’ Excessive Texting May Be Unhealthy
Unlimited text messaging plans might save money on your cell phone bill, but many health experts are starting to believe that too much texting might be harmful to young people’s physical and mental health, The New York Times reports.

25 Percent of Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatment
About 25 percent of African-American women who suffer from advanced breast cancer refuse lifesaving chemotherapy and other forms of radiation treatment, according to a new study conducted at the Division of Surgical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

May 21, 2009

New HIV Cases Soar Among New York City Teens
Despite New York City’s overall decline in new HIV cases between 2003 and 2007, the number of newly diagnosed teens increased from 118 to 172 during that same time period, according to U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (DBrooklyn-Queens) and reported in the New York Post.

Depression More Common Than You Might Think
Over the past year, major depression affected one in 13 American adults older than 18—that’s 16.5 million people—according to a recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

May 18, 2009

The FDA Challenges Cheerios’ Health Claims
General Mills is “misbranding” its Cheerios cereal as a drug by claiming it can prevent, mitigate and treat high cholesterol and heart disease, according to a warning letter the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent to the cereal giant.

These Good Vibrations Also Take the Fat Off!
There are no shortcuts to losing weight, but using vibration plate machines might shake things up and pare off pounds, according to a new study.

May 14, 2009

Thirsty?: Read This Before Drinking Up!
Sure, fruit juices, soft drinks and teas taste great, but here’s a fact that might be harder to swallow: These thirst-quenchers often erode your teeth.

Probiotics Might Help Bellies Bounce Back After Pregnancy
Probiotics could be women’s post-pregnancy secret weapon for reducing belly fat, according to the findings of a new study on weight gain by the University of Turku in Finland.

May 11, 2009

Attention Ladies: Diabetes Could Put Your Libido in Limbo
Type 1 diabetes—a condition, usually diagnosed in children and young people, that disables the body’s ability to produce the insulin needed to convert sugar into energy—can wreak havoc on a woman’s sex life, according to a new study.

Scientists Developing At-Home HIV Monitoring Device
HIV-positive people may soon be able to monitor their viral load at home by using a finger prick blood-testing gadget, BBC News reports.

May 07, 2009

Acid or Heart Attack? What’s Your Body Saying?
Have you ever felt a sharp, burning sensation near your breastbone or ribs, and weren’t sure if you were experiencing a heart attack or heartburn?

Oh, No! Study Says Blacks and Latinos Worry More Than Whites About HIV
Contracting HIV is a bigger concern among African Americans and Latinos than whites, according to a new study funded by the Kaiser Family Foundation and reported in The St. Louis American.

May 04, 2009

Cancer Rate to Double Among People of Color
Over the next two decades, the United States will witness a 50 percent increase in cancer cases among minorities.

HIV Treatment: The Earlier the Better
While national guidelines recommend that patients begin antiretroviral treatment when their CD4 count drops below 350, new research supports starting treatment far earlier, reports The New York Times.