Lymphedema Treatment: April 2017

Daily Dose

Coffee May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk in Half

MNT—A recent study conducted in Italy—a country with a strong coffee-drinking culture—suggests that men who drink more than three cups a day have a lower risk for developing prostate cancer than those who don't drink coffee.

Drugged Driving Involved in More Fatal Crashes

NBC News—

According to a new report, about 43 percent of fatal car crashes in the United States in 2015 involved illegal or prescription drugs, while 37 percent of these fatalities involved alcohol alone.

E-Cigarette Burns Continue to Rise

ScienceDaily—

Severe burns caused by electronic cigarettes—e-cigs—are continuing to increase. These injuries usually result from lithium ion battery failure, according to a study published in the May 2017 issue of the journal Burns.

Dementia Red Flags

Health After 50—

Many memory complaints are due to normal age-related changes in the function of the brain, but how do you know if your loved one's memory loss is more serious and warrants an evaluation by a health professional—and how do you get him or her to go?

How to Avoid Getting a Surprise Medical Bill

Berkeley Wellness—A recent survey found that one-third of respondents received unexpected medical bills their health insurance didn't cover. Of those bills, about one in four were from doctors—often out-of-network specialists—from whom the patients didn't know they'd get a bill.