Frederik Joelving

Frederik Joelving is a reporter for Reuters.

Keep Drinking, but Know That  Milk Intake Is Tied to Prostate Cancer

Keep Drinking, but Know That Milk Intake Is Tied to Prostate Cancer

A study out of Iceland has shown that men who drank lots of milk in their teens are far more likely to be diagnosed with cancer later in life. More »

Is Being on Medicaid Worse Than Having No Insurance at All?

Is Being on Medicaid Worse Than Having No Insurance at All?

Probably not. But for cancer patients in Ohio, where those that rely on Medicaid survive for less time than others, it's easy to think so. More »

Donors Unaware Their Eggs Could Be Used in Stem Cell Research

Donors Unaware Their Eggs Could Be Used in Stem Cell Research

A third of Americans find stem cell research morally offensive -- but how many have unwittingly contributed to it by giving up eggs? More »

Think Twice About That Pet Cat

Think Twice About That Pet Cat

Sure, they're cute, and can be good for your kid, but purchasing a cat in adulthood nearly doubles your chances of developing an allergic reaction to them, according to a new study. More »

Obesity in Teens Linked to Poor Relationships at Home With Mom

Obesity in Teens Linked to Poor Relationships at Home With Mom

More than a quarter of kids obese by the age of 15 scored low on mother-child relationships tests, according to a new study in Pediatrics. More »

Are Seriously Ill Patients a Waste of Doctors' Time and Resources?

Are Seriously Ill Patients a Waste of Doctors' Time and Resources?

A survey of doctors and nurses who work in intensive care units found that most believe they're spending too much time on individuals. More »

Vitamin D: The Next Battle for the Preventive Services Task Force

Vitamin D: The Next Battle for the Preventive Services Task Force

The panel has taken heat for its screening advice, and could soon take more for finding vitamin D to have little impact on cancer risk More »

Maggot Therapy: How Sterile Little Bugs Speed Cleaning of Wounds

Maggot Therapy: How Sterile Little Bugs Speed Cleaning of Wounds

There's still some debate on whether they hurt more than a traditional scalpel, but the little creepy-crawlies are quick to digest dead tissue More »

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