The Impact Of Urologic Diseases On The American Public
Urologic conditions like urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and prostate cancer are a major economic burden on Americans, resulting in health care costs of close to $40 billion annually, according to a newly released national report that charts the demographic and economic impact of urologic diseases in the U.S. Urologic Diseases in America (UDA), last published in 2007, has been revised and updated for 2012 and includes a wealth of new, detailed information on the utilization of resources and the costs associated with urologic diseases among men, women and children... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Shocking Risk Figures For Teens Developing Diabetes And Heart Problems
The June issues of Pediatrics carries an article laying down the risks for teens developing heart problems, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. The study compares today's figures with a study from a year ago called Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among U.S. Adolescents, 1999-2008. Just looking at diabetes, we find that figures have jumped from 9% a decade ago, to a dreadful 23% today... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)