Healio Minute Monday, June 3, 2013 Edition: Cancer reveals ripple effects, physicians needed in flight, heart fitness pays cancer dividends

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

‘Prehabilitation’ may be key to quality of life for patients with cancer

Healio.com/Psychiatry: As survival rates increase, treatment of post-diagnosis physical and psychological impairment becomes more critical. Read more.

Physician-passengers often assist with in-flight medical emergencies

Healio.com: Review of post-flight data also reveals frequency of incidents and most common passenger complaints. Read more.

Cardiovascular fitness linked to reduced cancer risk in men

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Even non-obese middle age men with low fitness face increased cancer risk. With perspective. Read more.

Development of infant gut microbiota linked to growth rates

Healio.com/Pediatrics: New method analyzes type and timing of microbiota to predict health outcomes. Read more.

‘Glow’ of overly-tanned reality TV characters may rub off on viewers

Healio.com/Dermatology: More tanning lamp use and outdoor sunbathing found among fans of beauty-focused TV shows. Read more.