John Schieszer's The Medical Minute


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Meditation has analgesic benefits associated with creating a relaxed state of mind. It also can enhance the ability to moderate reactions to pain. At least that is what researchers at the University of North Carolina have found. John Schieszer explains in today's Medical Minute that learning to meditate may help chronic pain sufferers.

Apples

An apple a day may help keep infections away. John Schieszer has the story with The Medical Minute.

Strokes

Walking away from a stroke. The more brisk walking you do, the lower your risk of suffering a stroke. John Schieszer has the latest on the story with The Medical Minute.

Prostate Cancer

A new vaccine is showing considerable promise for men with advanced prostate cancer. John Schieszer has the latest on the story with The Medical Minute.

Papaya

A papaya a day may help cancer at bay. John Schieszer has the story with The Medical Minute.

Centenarians

Life Expectancy has dramatically changed in the past 20 years. It is now expected that living to 100 will become commonplace. John Schieszer has the story with The Medical Minute.