How Adults Can Prevent Disease | Page 3 of 15 | National Center for Health Research

Are Some Birth Control Pills Too Risky?

YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and other drospirenone hormonal birth control pills have been found to have an increased risk of serious blood clots. However, the FDA has not taken the pills off the market or demanded a black box warning.

Are Processed Red Meats More Unhealthy than Other Red Meats?

Doctors tell you to not eat too much red meat or processed foods, but research shows processed red meats, like bacon and hot dogs, are the biggest problem.

Are Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings Necessary? Should Early Stage Prostate Cancer be Treated?

Prostate cancer is the #1 cancer in men so screening seems like an important way to prevent cancer. But there is a hot debate within the medical community: do regular prostate cancer screenings do more harm than good?

Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

While the scientific evidence has shown a consistent link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, many questions remain. The bottom line question is: why take the risk?

Exercise Helps Older People Stay Sharp and Remember More

Exercise has so many health benefits, but did you know that it is also a fountain of youth for our brains? Some research suggests that, just by being active, seniors can improve their ability to think, focus, plan, and recall words, as well as perform many other brain activities.