Alexander technique does help back pain: study

Trace arsenic in water may be linked with diabetes

AP - A new analysis of government data is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. The study's limitations make more research necessary. And public water systems were on their way to meeting tougher U.S. arsenic standards as the data were collected.

Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist

HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Threading a catheter into the heart from the wrist rather than the groin reduces the incidence of bleeding problems during angioplasty, a new study finds.

Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency?

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Iron is an essential mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells.

Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Hiking is a great way to get exercise and fresh air, but you should take certain precautions.

ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A daily dose of the erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis) helped relieve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with signs of enlarged prostates, according to a new study.

Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Living longer, even past the 100-year mark, doesn't necessarily mean that a person's last years will be spent in sickness or disability, Danish researchers report. That's because the very old typically enjoy healthy, independent lives despite their advanced age, the study found.

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2008

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2008

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: