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May 9, 2008
Cycling-Argentina's Richeze out of Giro after failing dope
test
Argentina's Max Richeze has failed a dope test and will not start
the Giro d'Italia, his CSF Group team manager Bruno Reverberi said
on Friday.
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Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in
mouse experiments
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Drug curbs pain due to leg artery disease
People who experience leg pain caused by narrowed arteries in their
legs -- a condition called intermittent claudication -- can find
some relief by taking the drug naftidrofuryl, a review of published
studies indicates.
-
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee
upped chances of disease
-
New health woes as China moves from famine to
feast
Evening exercise classes at the Nirvana fitness centre in Beijing
are in high demand these days as young professionals whose mothers
once counted ration cards seek to stay svelte despite lavish
lunches.
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May 9, 2008
Common Drug Worsens Physical Function
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Caution Over Anti-Obesity Drugs for Kids
-
May 9, 2008
Herbicide Zaps Weeds and Fertility
-
May 9, 2008
Good and bad News About Strep Infection
-
Vitamins Don’t Prevent Heart Disease
-
May 8, 2008
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death,
study finds
-
Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic
devices, study finds
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May 8, 2008
Kids more vulnerable to swimming-related illness
Children age 10 and younger are more likely than older kids and
adults to be sickened by swimming in bacteria-contaminated water,
researchers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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Common gene variants linked to obesity
Researchers have identified new genetic variants that influence the
risk of obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes,
according to findings from two studies published online this week.
-
May 8, 2008
Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study
A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted wiring
needed for brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said
on Wednesday, raising concerns about using such medications in
children.
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B vitamins fail to cut heart risk in study
Giving B vitamins and folic acid supplements to reduce high levels
of a blood protein that is a marker for heart disease did nothing
to protect women from heart trouble, according to a study released
on Tuesday.
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Vitamin D helps kidney patients live longer: study
Kidney disease patients who took a prescription form of Vitamin D
were 26 percent less likely to die over a two-year span than those
not taking the vitamin, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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Mom's high normal blood sugar risky: study
Pregnant women who have blood sugar levels above normal but below
those signaling full-blown diabetes are more likely than women with
lower blood sugar levels to experience several adverse pregnancy
outcomes, new research indicates.
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May 7, 2008
Short Limbs Linked to Dementia
-
May 7, 2008
Iron Supplements Harmful to Infants?
-
May 7, 2008
Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart
Long-term study, involving women, deals another blow to
homocysteine theory
-
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of
organ failure, study says
-
Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
Flavonoid called naringenin silences infection pathway, hints of
new disease treatments
-
Health Tip: Running Safely
Start conditioning, prevent injury
-
Suicide risk substantial with anorexia
Suicide attempts are "not uncommon" among people with anorexia
nervosa, and the risk appears to be significantly higher among
those who purge rather than just restrict the amount they eat, Dr.
Cynthia M. Bulik and colleagues report.
-
Belly fat produces hunger hormone
You knew that spare tire around your midsection was hard to shed,
but new research suggests that it may be thwarting your diet by
churning out a powerful appetite-stimulating hormone.
-
Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones
Weight cycling in adulthood may lead to fragile bones later in
life, according to a new study of 4,601 men followed for 28 years.
-
Blocking brain enzyme helped mice stay slim
Blocking a single brain enzyme helped short-circuit a key hunger
signal in mice and made them eat less, lose weight and have better
blood sugar control, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
-
Brittle bones linked to heart disease
Among people checked out because of chest pain, the likelihood that
the pain is due to obstructed coronary arteries is greater for
those with low bone mineral density (BMD) than those with normal
BMD, researcher report.
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May 6, 2008
Ibuprofen may Reduce Dementia Risk
-
May 6, 2008
Teen Drinker Today: Heavy Drinker Later?
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May 6, 2008
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
Other painkillers show some benefit, but more research needed,
study says
-
High-fat, low-carb diet helps kids with epilepsy
The results of a study provide strong evidence that a diet high in
fat and low in carbohydrates -- a so-called "ketogenic diet" -- can
help control seizures in children with stubborn epilepsy that does
not respond well to drug therapy.
-
Shorter arms, legs tied to greater dementia risk
People with shorter arms and legs may be more likely to develop
Alzheimer's disease, and poor nutrition in early life is the
probable culprit, according to new research published in Neurology.
-
Obese moms-to-be have longer pregnancies
Pregnant women who are overweight or obese in the first trimester
of pregnancy and those who have a greater change in body weight
during pregnancy are more apt to have lengthier pregnancies and
more complications, according to results of a new study.
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Low vitamin D boosts depression risk in seniors
Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood
levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed,
Dutch researchers report.
-
Future of lucrative cholesterol drugs murky
Doctors are waiting for new preventive heart medicines beyond
popular statin therapies, but a tough regulatory climate and fierce
debate over the effectiveness of some newer drugs has clouded the
future of cholesterol treatments.
-
On the road with allergies and asthma: coping tips
Despite the high cost of fuel and long airline security lines,
millions of summer travelers will be hitting the nation's roads and
airports this summer for vacation. But for the seasonal allergy
sufferer, traveling can produce unique obstacles and challenges,
particularly in the summer.
-
U.S. company recalls about 286,000 pounds of meat
A New York company is voluntarily recalling about 286,000 pounds
(129,700 kg) of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may
be contaminated with bacteria, U.S. agriculture officials said on
Saturday.
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May 5, 2008
Can Women be fat and fit?
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Could an Aspirin a day Reduce Breast Cancer?
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More Peanut Butter, Please!
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Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids
Strong support for ketogenic regimen from major randomized trial
-
May 3, 2008
HDL cholesterol linked with improved leg control
Higher blood levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) correlate
with better functional performance of the leg in older,
non-disabled individuals, according to a report in the April issue
of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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May 2, 2008
Expert sees peanut allergy solution within 5 years
A form of immunotherapy that could get rid of a person's allergy to
peanuts is likely within five years, even as the condition appears
to grow more and more common, a U.S. expert said on Thursday.
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Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients
Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability,
lessened melancholy
-
Fear of falls may drain seniors' physical function
Older adults who limit their activities out of fear of falling may
see their physical function deteriorate more rapidly, a new study
suggests.
-
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy
weight
Women planning to become pregnant may decrease their likelihood of
developing gestational diabetes by not gaining weight, study
findings suggest.
-
Low-income women's diet quality varies by race
While it can be hard for low-income families to afford fresh fruits
and vegetables, disadvantaged Hispanic women tend to have healthier
diets than their white and African-American counterparts, a study
suggests.
-
Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma
Heaviest lose ability to inhale as deeply or exhale as fully as
normal weight individuals
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May 1, 2008
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity
In asthma patients, dynamic hyperinflation, following a test
measure airway hypersensitivity, is greater in obese individuals
than in their nonobese counterparts, which helps explain why asthma
is perceived to be more severe in patients with a higher body mass
index (BMI), investigators in New Zealand report.
-
Tree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma Rates
Plants may help improve air quality and encourage youngsters to
play more outdoors
-
Food crisis unlikely to cause famine soon: U.N.
Global food shortages and higher prices are more likely to cause
malnutrition than outright famine, at least in the near term, the
coordinator of a new United Nations task force said on Wednesday.
-
Report Slams U.S. Food Safety System
Overhaul of outdated inspection practices desperately needed,
critics say
-
WADA to join forces with Interpol to stop drug use
Interpol and the World Anti-Doping Agency are close to signing an
agreement as part of a strategy to stop drug trafficking in sport.
-
Low-dose pot eases pain while keeping mind clear
Giving carefully calibrated doses of smoked marijuana to people
with neuropathic pain, which can be difficult-to-treat and
extremely painful, can ease their pain without clouding their
minds, California researchers report.
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April 30, 2008
Girls in sports at record levels, but is it
enough?
Girls are participating in organized sports in record numbers --
from youth sports, to interscholastic sports and even extreme
sports like skateboarding, up through Olympic competition --
according to a new report from the University of Minnesota's Tucker
Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sports.
-
NYC calorie-count rule effective immediately:
court
A federal appeals court said on Tuesday that a new rule requiring
New York City fast food restaurants to post calorie information on
menu boards is effective immediately.
-
Too Few Cancer Survivors Pursue Healthy Lifestyles
Many aren't exercising enough or getting proper nutrition, study
finds
-
Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather
Take care to prevent a heat injury
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April 29, 2008
Heavy people's brains may age faster
Middle-aged people who are overweight or obese have lower levels of
certain brain chemicals that signal good brain health and function,
according to a new study using high-tech brain scans.
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Industrial animal farms need to be revamped -study
Factory farms are too crowded and risk spreading disease within
livestock and to humans, but should be revamped and not abolished
because of the need to feed the world, according to a report from
the Pew Charitable Trusts released on Tuesday.
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Birth size linked to weight gain and inflammation
The results of a study published in the European Heart Journal
indicate there is an association between lower birth weight and
greater weight gain from childhood to adulthood and with low-grade
inflammation in adulthood.
-
Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse
dangers for overweight
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Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated
with dangers
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Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
Preferred activities, and those to avoid
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April 29, 2008
Poor diet undermines health of northern Afghans
Lunch at Gada Mohammed's single-room mud-brick house in
Afghanistan's far north is the same as most other meals: dry bread
washed down with tea.
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Chocolate may reduce pregnancy complication risk
Indulging in chocolate during pregnancy could help ward off a
serious complication known as preeclampsia, new research suggests.
-
Biomarkers prognostic in heart failure patients
Lower vitamin D levels and higher C-reactive protein levels are
associated with poor aerobic capacity and greater frailty in
elderly patients with heart failure, according to findings
published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.
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Heart risks of obesity reduced with exercise
Women who are overweight or obese can reduce their risk of heart
disease by exercising more, results of a new study indicate.
-
Tough job: Volunteers needed for chocolate study
Calling all chocoholics: British researchers recruiting volunteers
willing to eat a bar of chocolate daily for a year, guilt-free and
all in the name of science.
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April 29, 2008
A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
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Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain
Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds
-
April 28, 2008
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
-
April 28, 2008
Helping the Body Heal Itself
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April 28, 2008
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for
serious disease
-
April 27, 2008
Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
Research suggests the beverage contributes to osteoporosis
-
April 26, 2008
Gender difference in heart risks starts early
The lower risk of heart disease enjoyed by women compared to that
for men is already evident in the teenage years, a new study shows.
-
Spain warns against consuming sunflower oil
Spain's Health Ministry has warned against consuming sunflower oil
following the discovery of a contaminated batch from Ukraine,
national radio said on Friday.
-
Study highlights heart disease risk in India
India, expected to account for 60 percent of the world's heart
disease cases by 2010, could prevent many deaths by ensuring the
poor get better access to treatment, Indian and Canadian
researchers said on Friday.
-
WHO recommends measles jabs for Euro 2008 soccer
fans
Soccer fans travelling to Switzerland and Austria in June need to
check whether they have been vaccinated against measles, and get
jabs if their immunity is unclear, the World Health Organisation
(WHO) said on Friday.
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April 26, 2008
Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes
A 12% solution increased levels of antioxidants, researchers say
-
Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear
Review finds patients had less severe depression but no change in
mania symptoms
-
Disordered Eating Is Widespread Among U.S. Women
75% say they behave abnormally around food, survey finds
-
April 25, 2008
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock
Maintaining aerobic fitness through middle age and beyond could
delay the aging process by more than a decade and prolong
independent living, according to a new review of research on
aerobic fitness and dependency in old age.
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Healthy diet cuts teens' blood pressure
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood
pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a teen
version of the so-called DASH diet, results of a new study suggest.
-
Nalgene sports bottle maker sued over toxic claims
A California mother sued Nalge Nunc International Corp, claiming
the company knew, but downplayed risks, that a toxic substance in
its popular Nalgene plastic sports bottles could leach into the
bottles' contents and sicken consumers.
-
FDA bans certain cattle parts from all animal feed
U.S. makers of pet food and all other animal feed will be prevented
from using certain materials from cattle at the greatest risk for
spreading mad cow disease under a rule that regulators finalized on
Wednesday.
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REFILE: Heavily marketed kids' cereals are least
healthy
Breakfast cereals for children are less healthy than cereals meant
for adults, and those marketed the most aggressively to kids have
the worst nutritional quality, according to a new analysis of 161
brands.
-
More doubts about echinacea for preventing colds
The popular herbal cold-fighter echinacea may not work as
advertised, a new clinical trial shows.
-
Obesity, low birthweight mar health of U.S. kids
Rising obesity rates and a large percentage of children born with
low birthweight are dragging down the overall health of American
children in their first decade of life, according to a report
tracking the health and well-being of young children in the United
States.
-
Flavored milk may be as healthy for kids as plain
Despite its added sugar, flavored milk may be better for kids than
no milk at all, and may even be as healthy as the plain variety, a
study of U.S. children suggests.
-
Japan to continue U.S. beef imports despite banned
meat
Japan does not plan to halt imports of U.S. beef after the
discovery of a U.S. shipment that included parts banned due to the
risk of mad cow disease, Japan's government spokesman told a news
conference on Thursday.
-
Women Risk Bone Loss After Knee Surgery
Prevention of ligament injuries is key, experts say
-
April 24, 2008
Sleep Problems More Likely as we age
-
April 24, 2008
Exercise Plays Role in Recovery From Sports Injuries
Expert says goal is to maintain strength, not gain it, while you
mend
-
Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements
Suggestions to make the medicine go down
-
April 23, 2008
Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
A diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial
effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type
2 diabetes and kidney disease, Iranian researchers report in the
journal Diabetes Care.
-
Large waist may raise death risk for women
Women with large bellies may die earlier of heart disease and
cancer than other women, regardless of their weight, a large U.S.
study suggests.
-
Exercise combats cancer-related fatigue: report
Exercise appears to be beneficial for patients suffering from
cancer-related fatigue, both during and after treatment, a review
of published studies indicates.
-
Exercise may reduce risk of preterm birth
Women who are physically active during pregnancy may lower their
chances of delivering prematurely, according to findings from a
Danish study,
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EU wary on artificial food colors, no ban seen yet
The European Union is unlikely anytime soon to ban six artificial
food colorings that some scientists believe may influence
children's behavior, officials said on Tuesday.
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April 23, 2008
You are What Your Mother Eats
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April 23, 2008
Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant
Efforts that fueled recent declines have hit a plateau, report says
-
April 22, 2008
Many cancer survivors remain obese and inactive
Cancer survivors are just as likely to be obese and sedentary as
people who have never been diagnosed with the disease, a new study
from Canada shows.
-
Cholesterol drugs destroy esophageal cancer cells
Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the
proliferation and promote the destruction of esophageal cancer
cells in the laboratory, according to a report in the American
Journal of Gastroenterology by UK researchers.
-
Traditional dress tied to girls' mental well-being
Teenage girls who dress in their culture's traditional clothing may
fare better mentally and emotionally than their peers who try to
assimilate, a study suggests.
-
McCartney urges vegetarianism to fight climate
ills
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is urging the world to go vegetarian
in a bid to fight global warming and is surprised more green groups
don't promote it.
-
Debate rages over plastic bottle chemical's safety
Canada is moving to get rid of products with a chemical commonly
found in plastic baby bottles, the United States is expressing
concern over the chemical's safety, and some retailers are planning
to stop selling these items.
-
World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues
Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world
have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising
differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on
what people eat and their gut bacteria.
-
April 22, 2008
Low Vitamin D Linked to PAD
-
April 22, 2008
Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary: Study
This, despite research that says proper diet and exercise can keep
disease from recurring
-
Health Tip: Warm Up Before Exercise
It's an essential part of your workout
-
April 21, 2008
Allergies Can Dig Into Gardening's Fun
But planting low-allergen species, avoiding high pollen hours can
help
-
April 20, 2008
Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries Are Preventable
With spring's arrival, optometrists' group urges public to treat
vision like the pros do
-
Extra Pounds During
and Between Pregnancies Can Pose Problems
Don't eat for 2, because complications increase with excess weight
-
April 19, 2008
Pediatricians issue new rules on strength training
Strength training for children and adolescents can be appropriate
and beneficial in some cases, but young athletes must learn proper
technique and be supervised by specially qualified instructors,
according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Multivitamins are top diet supplement for teens
A new study indicates that multivitamins and vitamin C top the list
of dietary supplements used by US adolescents, which is
"reassuring" given the relative lack of health risks associated
with them, researchers say.
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Newer OCs may boost levels of heart-risk protein
In young, healthy, normal-weight women, use of newer
"third-generation" oral contraceptive pills may raise levels of an
inflammatory protein linked to heart disease known as C-reactive
protein, or CRP -- potentially placing these women at higher risk
for blood clots and heart disease, researchers report.
-
Eating disorders may be contagious: study
A study in US high school students provides additional evidence
that eating disorders may be contagious.
-
Saffron may ease PMS symptoms
Saffron, a spice known for flavoring Mediterranean cuisine, might
also offer an antidote to premenstrual syndrome, a small study
suggests.
-
Older diabetics struggle with blood sugar control
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising in the US elderly
population, and nearly half of affected individuals fail to
adequately control their blood sugar, new research shows.
-
April 19, 2008
Exercise Combats Cancer Fatigue
Review suggests it be included as basic component before and after
treatments
-
Muscle Mass May Not Explain High Creatinine in Black Kidney
Patients
Findings challenge belief that racial disparities were result of
age, body composition
-
Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity
Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct
cause
-
Computer Program Helps COPD Patients Monitor Breathing
It helped to reduce air trapped in the lungs during exercise,
researchers find
-
Japan firm plans suit to help the disabled move
A Japanese company is developing a robotic suit that could help
people with diseases such as muscular dystrophy move their limbs
again, local media reported.
-
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease
Vitamin D may protect against an artery disease in which fatty
deposits restrict blood flow to the limbs, researchers said on
Wednesday.
-
Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk
High cholesterol levels in your 40s may raise the chance of
developing Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study
underscoring the importance of health factors in middle age on risk
for the brain ailment.
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Dad's early obesity tied to liver disease in kids
Having a father who becomes obese at a relatively young age may
increase a person's risk of developing serious liver problems, a
new study shows.
-
April 18, 2008
Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimer’s
-
A bad Side to low Cholesterol?
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April 18, 2008
Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission
Woman's case first showing the cancer may have an Achilles' heel,
report suggests
-
April 18, 2008
Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People
No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study
shows
-
Mice Can Sense Oxygen Through Their Skin
Finding hints of new treatments for anemia, other diseases that
affect red blood cells
-
April 17, 2008
France to crack down on "pro-anorexia" websites
French politicians called on Tuesday for stiff penalties of up to
three years jail and heavy fines against "pro anorexia" websites
and publications that encourage girls and young women to starve
themselves.
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School nutrition policy can prevent obesity
Philadelphia schools that cut out soda, revamped snack selections
and took other measures to prevent childhood obesity were able to
halve the odds of students becoming overweight by sixth grade, a
study has found.
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Significant others can make dieting difficult
A spouse or partner can often help keep your new diet on track, but
in some cases they just put up roadblocks, a new study shows.
-
Court OKs NYC calorie-count rule for restaurants
New York City officials can require fast-food restaurants to post
signs telling customers how many calories are in their meals, a
federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
-
Vitamin pills can increase mortality rate
Vitamin supplements taken by millions of people in the hope of
extending their lives may actually increase the risk of premature
death in some cases, researchers said on Wednesday.
-
Lifestyle change key for obesity surgery success
Anyone thinking about having weight loss surgery should be sure to
do their homework beforehand, and must understand they need to
dramatically change the way they eat for the surgery to be
successful, advises the head of the U.S. government agency
responsible for research on health care quality and patient safety.
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April 17, 2008
Another Reason to cut Your Addictions
-
April 17, 2008
To Splint or not to Splint: Docs Disagree
-
April 17, 2008
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages
But doctors are divided on whether supplements are a good option
-
Exercise Could Cut Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
It may produce chemicals that protect the brain, study suggests
-
Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors
Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies
suggest
-
Doping - China company in Greek case 'not approved' to make
drugs
A Chinese company blamed by the Greek weightlifting team for
providing tainted supplements was not approved to produce drugs,
state media reported on Tuesday.
-
Bush releases $200 million in emergency food aid
President George W. Bush on Monday ordered the release of $200
million in U.S. emergency food aid to help alleviate food shortages
in developing countries in Africa and elsewhere, the White House
said.
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Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors
Quite small changes in lifestyle can help reduce abdominal obesity
and development of the metabolic syndrome, reports Dr. Pirjo
Ilanne-Parikka, of the Finnish Diabetes Association in Tampere.
-
Naltrexone implant promising for heroin dependence
In a study of heroin-dependent patients, hospitalizations due to
opioid use decreased significantly following treatment with a
naltrexone implant, while a similar decrease was not observed in
another group of similar patients who received traditional
methadone maintenance treatment.
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Fortified breast milk may aid preemies' growth
Adding a powdered nutrient supplement to breast milk may enhance
premature infants' growth without interfering with breast-feeding,
preliminary research suggests.
-
Mushroom extract may stop breast cancer growth
Extracts from a mushroom used for centuries in Eastern Asian
medicine may stop breast cancer cells from growing and could become
a new weapon in the fight against the killer disease, scientists
said on Tuesday.
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Some athletes may abuse allowed drugs
Organizations responsible for monitoring doping among athletes
should consider tighter restrictions on the use of certain drugs
now permitted for therapeutic purposes or to control pain, the
authors of a new analysis of doping data from Belgium and the
Netherlands conclude.
-
U.S. senators: FDA funds do not meet global needs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not have the funding it
needs to adequately protect the nation's increasingly global supply
of food and drugs, a bipartisan Senate panel said on Tuesday.
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Motherhood linked to fewer eating problems
Women have fewer eating problems after having children compared
with their peers who remain childless, largely because they stop
drinking as much and behave less impulsively, according to new
findings from Norway.
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April 16, 2008
Alzheimer’s: Vitamin for Longer Life
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April 16, 2008
Exercise to Beat Cancer Fatigue
-
April 16, 2008
High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients
Study found those who took 2,000 IUs a day lived 26% longer
-
Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke
Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased
risk almost 3-fold
-
April 15, 2008
New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk,
studies find
-
Girls Participating in Sports in Record Numbers
But exercise outside organized teams has drops as adolescence
approaches, study finds
-
April 14, 2008
Mid-Life Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer’s
-
April 14, 2008
Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget
With prices rising, group offers tips that save dollars, make sense
-
April 12, 2008
Soy compound linked to lower breast cancer risk
Women with high blood levels of an estrogen-like compound found in
soy seem to have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, a new
study suggests.
-
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study
Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog
arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European
researchers reported on Friday.
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Traditional acupuncture may ease migraines
Acupuncture, as practiced in traditional Chinese medicine, may
offer some relief from migraine pain, a new study suggests.
-
U.S. lawmakers cite unusual finding from Vytorin
probe
Two top Democrats investigating why Schering-Plough Corp and Merck
& Co's delayed the release of data on their cholesterol drug
Vytorin said their probe has uncovered "some unusual circumstances"
and is far from over, according to a letter released on Friday.
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April 12, 2008
Health Tip: Taking Folic Acid
How much do you need?
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April 11, 2008
Just A Minute With: Actress/health guru Marilu
Henner
Actress Marilu Henner has spent about 35 years in various TV and
film roles and written eight health and fitness books but this year
she has taken on a new role -- baddie.
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Painkillers help build muscle in older exercisers
In a study of healthy older adults lifting weights regularly, for 3
months, taking recommended daily doses of ibuprofen (like that in
Advil) or acetaminophen (like that in Tylenol) led to substantially
greater increases over inactive placebo in quadriceps muscle mass
and strength.
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Adequate protein intake important for older women
Older women's muscle-building machinery may be less responsive to
food compared with men their age -- suggesting they should be sure
to get enough protein in their diets, according to researchers.
-
Doping: Chinese company says sent apology letter to
Greeks
A Chinese company blamed for providing tainted dietary supplements
that led to positive dope tests for 11 members of the Greek
national weightlifting team has admitted to sending an apology
letter to team officials, a Chinese newspaper reported.
-
Little progress in preventing foodborne ills: CDC
Efforts by U.S. states to contain foodborne infections have made no
dent in reducing the number of infections, which remained flat last
year after a period of decline, according to a 10-state report
released on Thursday by government researchers.
-
Olympics-Marion Jones's relay team mates stripped of
medals
Team mates of disgraced American Olympic champion Marion Jones's
paid the price for her use of banned substances when they were
stripped of the relay medals they won at the 2000 Sydney Games on
Thursday.
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Olympics-Games chiefs stiffen anti-doping laws
Olympic chiefs on Thursday stiffened laws against drug cheats for
the Beijing Games, ruling that mere possession of any banned drug
will now constitute a doping violation.
-
Bitter melon has potent anti-diabetes effects
Substances isolated from bitter melon, a plant eaten and used
medicinally in much of Asia, could provide the basis of new drugs
for treating diabetes and obesity, an international team of
researchers reports.
-
High cholesterol may boost survival in ALS
Elevated lipid levels (also called hyperlipidemia) appear to
significantly impact survival in patients with ALS, or amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, French researchers have found.
-
Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
Harness offers partial support as patients re-learn to walk
-
Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning
Salmonella, E. coli bacteria dramatically reduced with this method,
researchers find
-
Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S.
More needs to be done to extend safety practices, CDC reports
-
Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big
dividends later
-
Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying
-
Health Tip: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
How much is healthy
-
Stand up and stretch to break up sedentary time
Attention office workers, couch potatoes, and other sedentary
people: reduce your time spent sitting by getting up and using your
muscles more regularly throughout the day, says Dr. Genevieve N.
Healy.
-
Low-impact exercise helps obese boys burn more fat
For obese boys, lower-intensity exercise like walking may be better
at burning fat than more-vigorous workouts, a small study suggests.
-
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
-
Seven or more eggs a week raises risk of death
Middle-aged men who ate seven or more eggs a week had a higher risk
of earlier death, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
World food shortages to stay, riots a risk: FAO
Food riots which have struck several impoverished countries could
spread with shortages and high prices set to continue for some
time, the head of the United Nation's Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) said.
-
Cavity-fighting candy helped cut tooth decay:study
Most children are told to stay away from chewy candies to keep
their teeth cavity-free, but children in Venezuela who ate a
special cavity-fighting candy had 62 percent fewer cavities than
those who brushed their teeth regularly, researchers said on
Tuesday.
-
Olympics official warns hormone users to stay away
Athletes who have used the banned substance human growth hormone
(HGH) should stay away from the Beijing Olympics or risk getting
caught, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on
Wednesday.
-
Weight discrimination common, U.S. survey finds
Discrimination against the overweight may be about as prevalent as
racial discrimination, the results of a survey of U.S. adults
suggest.
-
China toughens smoking ban in schools before Games
China has further tightened smoking restrictions -- targeting
schools and day care centers -- as it extends a crackdown linked to
its pledge to hold a smoke-free Olympics.
-
April 10, 2008
Whisk Those Blues Away
Study finds 20 minutes of activity a week, including housework, is
good for mental health
-
Aerobic Exercise Keeps You Young
British study found it shaved 10 to 12 years off biological age
-
Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
Its ability to stabilize blood-brain barrier may play role in
neurological therapies
-
April 8, 2008
The "freshman 15" is a myth, study suggests
The fabled "freshman 15" - the rapid weight gain that is said to
afflict many new female college students -- appears to have no
basis in truth, according a study released Sunday. The "freshman 5"
is probably more accurate.
-
Strategies needed to prevent gymnastics injuries
The rate of injuries among young gymnasts is on a par with the high
injury rates in sports considered to be much more dangerous,
according to the first study to look at national rates of pediatric
gymnastic injuries in the US.
-
Less sleep in infancy linked with excessive weight
Infants who sleep an average of less than 12 hours per day have
twice the risk of being overweight by age 3 as babies who get at
least 12 hours of sleep per day, findings from the Project Viva
study indicate.
-
Teens with their own TV have less healthy habits
Teenagers who have a TV in the bedroom tend to be more sedentary
and have poorer eating habits than their peers, a study suggests.
-
Does Weight Loss Drug Slow Heart Disease?
-
Too Little Sleep Leads to Too Much Weight for Kids
And some parents may unsuspectingly contribute to their child's
sleep problems, researchers say
-
Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks
-
School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain
Philadelphia-based nutrition program reduced overweight by 50%,
study concludes
-
TV in the Bedroom Is
Not a Teen's Best Friend
Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition,
study finds
-
Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms
Carrying 26 pounds for just 10 minutes can lead to fatigue, loss of
motor skills
-
April 6, 2008
Lower thyroid activity tied to weight gain
Middle-aged adults whose thyroid gland is mildly underactive, but
still functioning in the normal range, may be more prone to weight
gain, a new study suggests.
-
Overeating to blame for insulin weight gain
Overeating is likely the greatest contributor to the weight gain
that can occur when a diabetic begins using insulin, new research
suggests.
-
Micronutrients, education key to ending hunger
Governments could take a big step towards ending world hunger by
spending just $1.2 billion a year in developing nations on dietary
supplements and education about the food needs of babies, a study
showed on Friday.
-
Cardio-metabolic risk can occur at normal BMIs
Patients with a normal body mass index (BMI) can still have a high
body fat content, which increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease, a Mayo Clinic team announced here during the American
College of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session.
-
Chronic illness main factor in supplement use
Having one or more chronic illness is the primary factor associated
with the use of dietary supplements. Cancer survivors also use
supplements to treat chronic medical conditions, but not
specifically for cancer, a new study shows.
-
New Zealand school bans birthday cake
Children have been banned from bringing cakes to share on their
birthdays at a New Zealand school that is trying to clamp down on
rising rates of childhood obesity.
-
Blood protein linked to heart disease
As levels of lipoprotein(a), a compound that carries fats in the
blood, increase, so does the risk of heart disease, researchers
report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
-
Strenuous exercise may raise clot risk in elderly
Elderly individuals who engage in strenuous exercise, such as
jogging, are at increased risk for developing blood clots, which
can have serious consequences, according to the results of a new
study. Still, the authors assert, the benefits of moderate or
strenuous exercise in elderly individuals likely outweigh this
risk.
-
Weightlifting-Greek lifters fail dope tests
Eleven members of the Greek national weightlifting team have tested
positive for banned substances, the Greek Weightlifting Federation
said on Friday, putting the team's participation at the Beijing
Games in doubt.
-
Folate may help prevent heart damage
Pretreatment with high doses of folate, water-soluble vitamin B
obtained from food, can reduce damage to the heart muscle that is
caused when the blood flow is cut off, the results of an animal
study suggest.
-
April 5, 2008
Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
9-week course for women over 65 showed increased flexibility,
balance and stance
-
Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER
Injuries send more than 26,000 rushing in for acute care each year,
study finds
-
Health Tip: Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Exercise
Suggestions for diabetics
-
Health Tip: Calculating Your BMI
And how to determine if you're at a healthy weight
-
April 4, 2008
Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
-
April 4, 2008
Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight
and elevated enzymes
-
Eating Less May Hinder Immune System
Study with deer mice found reducing food intake 30% decreased
infection-fighting cells
-
Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
Some antioxidants may protect people like athletes, soldiers from
fatal temperature rise
-
Health Tip: Avoiding Cellulite
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
-
April 3, 2008
Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag
Study finds the extra health-care costs strain the system
-
April 2, 2008
Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells
Two days without food primed them for chemical onslaught and
exposed cancer cells, study finds
-
Drug Failed to Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass
MC-1 had no benefit for postoperative stroke, atrial fibrillation
or kidney function
-
Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease
-
Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart
disease, diabetes
-
Health Tip: Potassium-Rich Foods
How to get enough
-
April 1, 2008
Asian Exercise for Diabetes
-
April 1, 2008
Health Tip: Reading Food Labels
How to interpret them
-
March 31, 2008
Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues
Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2
medications
-
March 31, 2008
Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players
Screening should begin in high school, researchers say
-
March 30, 2008
You May Be the Key to Cancer Prevention
Up to half of cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle
changes, experts say
-
March 29, 2008
Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later
Finding may explain reasons for higher risk of heart disease in
these mothers
-
March 28, 2008
Gender Wars: Staying in Shape
-
March 28, 2008
Most Older Americans Living Longer and Better
But problems persist, such as disparities among races, report finds
-
March 27, 2008
Belly fat Linked to Dementia
-
March 27, 2008
Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk
But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts
say
-
Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk
Potbellies in midlife may flood brain with toxic substances,
researcher says
-
Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull
Deficiency could cause even more serious troubles later on, study
suggests
-
Fattening Foods May Have More Than Good Flavor in Their Corner
In mouse study, rodents preferred sugar water even when they had no
sense of taste
-
Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
Key difference appears to be how their bodies react to protein,
study says.
-
Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders
Major League Baseball study found standard mound might raise risk
of stress injuries
-
March 26, 2008
Neighborhood Influences Exercise Levels
Even more than income, where people live determines who goes out to
play, study finds
-
March 25, 2008
Save Your Heart With Diet and Medication
-
March 25, 2008
Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers
Study finds they're not getting needed screenings for breast and
cervical tumors
-
Health Tip: Sports Safety for Kids
Rules to live by
-
March 24, 2008
Flavonoids Help Heart Health
-
March 22, 2008
More Vitamin D in Childhood Cuts Later Diabetes Risk
Supplements and sunlight influence development of some autoimmune
disorders, study says
-
Diabetes' Toll Continues to Grow
But it's not too late to protect yourself and your family, experts
say
-
Health Tip: Weight-Bearing Exercises Strengthen Bones
And help prevent osteoporosis
-
March 20, 2008
Diet Linked to Sperm Abnormalities
-
March 20, 2008
Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm
Prospective dads might want to up their intake of the nutrient,
study suggests
-
Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early
indication, study shows
-
The Gender Divide Starts Over Dinner
U.S. survey shows men eat the meat, women go for the veggies
-
March 19, 2008
Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMI
-
March 19, 2008
Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids
It works even after other therapies have failed, but many women
unaware of this option, experts say
-
Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Study finds quality of life suffers, but mental acuity may actually
improve
-
Fewer Steps Per Day Send Disease Markers Up
Insulin levels hike very fast when daily physical activity
declines, Danish study found.
-
Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of
walking problems
-
March 18, 2008
Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery
Researchers study factors in success of bariatric procedure
-
Human Growth Hormone Doesn't Improve Athletic Performance
Study found that while it increased lean body mass, it didn't boost
exercise capacity
-
Food-borne Illnesses From Leafy Greens on Rise in U.S.
Increase not explained by higher consumption; more control urged
from harvest to preparation
-
March 17, 2008
Eating o' the Green on St. Patrick's Day -- and Every Day
Include healthful green fruits and vegetables, nutritionists
recommend
-
Therapy Could Save Limbs After Frostbite
Angiography plus anti-clotting drug keep tissue viable, researchers
say
-
March 14, 2008
Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory
breast cancer
-
Surgery Only Works for Some Kids with Sleep Apnea
Study found those who gained weight rapidly, were African-American
were much more likely to suffer relapses
-
March 13, 2008
Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women
Just 10-30 minutes a day showed significant improvement in social
functioning
-
March 12, 2008
Teens Spending Too Much Screen Time
Girls in poor neighborhoods most likely to watch TVs or computers,
study finds
-
Possible Reason for Rimonabant's Side Effects Discovered
Weight-loss drug not approved in U.S. may block brain receptor
among some users
-
Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity
Kids in program ate less junk food, more fruits and vegetables
-
Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S.
Tooth enamel losses, found in 30% of middle schoolers studied,
blamed on acids in sweet drinks
-
Health Tip: If Your Child is a Vegetarian
Make sure the child gets the right nutrients
-
March 11, 2008
Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss
Interactive Web sites may also help, at least for a while, study
finds
-
Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of
cerebral infarction
-
Health Tip: Try Cross Training
Vary your exercise routine
-
March 10, 2008
Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular
compounds
-
New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries
Helmets, pads should be left on, then removed as a unit once
patient is stabilized
-
First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped by Surgery
Arthroscopy kept function at 93% of pre-injury levels among young
and active, study finds
-
Health Tip: Your Diet and Sleep
What you eat can affect your rest
-
March 7, 2008
Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity
Findings may explain why breast-fed infants less likely to be
overweight later
-
Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development
Cash support to poor families boosted physical, mental scores,
study finds
-
March 6, 2008
ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Age should not be determining factor for knee repair surgery, study
suggests
-
Biking, Walking Best for New Knees
Tennis, jogging and even golf are tougher on replaced joints, study
finds
-
Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
Findings show even a simple washing reduces acrylamide levels by up
to 23%
-
March 5, 2008
Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by
drinking, researcher says
-
March 3, 2008
Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight
Finding offers hope for curbing pediatric obesity epidemic in U.S.
-
Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds
Teens who start the day with a healthful meal tend to stay trimmer,
study suggests
-
Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery
Study says breathing-related problems more likely in the overweight
-
March 2, 2008
Surviving Daylight Saving Switch
Night owls especially need to readjust to cope with loss of hour's
sleep on March 9
-
February 29, 2008
Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers
Increased dietary intake of these refined compounds mirrors growth
of disease, study says
-
Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
Study found a slight but significant association
-
Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains
What to include at mealtime
-
February 28, 2008
Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development
Rats given concentrated dose had risk of growths cut in half, study
says
-
Many can return to sport after hamstring surgery
Surgical repair of a ruptured hamstring offers the most promise for
individuals who want to return to high or full activity levels,
researchers report.
-
FBI begins perjury probe on Roger Clemens
testimony
The FBI has begun investigating whether baseball great Roger
Clemens lied to the U.S. Congress when he denied using
performance-enhancing drugs like steroids, law enforcement
officials said on Thursday.
-
Beef recall raises flags about USDA food programs
The biggest recall of meat in U.S. history raises "red flags" about
the safety of meat used in school lunch and other programs
administered by the U.S. Agriculture Department, the head of the
House agriculture appropriations subcommittee said on Thursday.
-
Daily asthma meds keep lungs in play during
exercise
Taking asthma medication daily can help prevent the tightening of
the airways or "bronchoconstriction" with physical exertion that
affects many children with asthma, a new study from Poland
confirms.
-
China says dumplings "sabotaged", probably in
Japan
Chinese-made dumplings, which made 10 people sick in Japan, were
sabotaged, most probably in Japan, China's security and quality
watchdogs said on Thursday.
-
Exercise after arthritis hospital stay cuts costs
Arthritis sufferers who participate in three weeks of intensive
exercise therapy after being hospitalized for their disease enjoy a
better quality of life a full year after the treatment than those
who don't, Dutch researchers report.
-
New York using "green carts" in latest obesity
fight
New York City will issue 1,000 new permits for mobile fruit and
vegetable stands in its latest drive against obesity and
unhealthiness among its residents.
-
Insulin resistance tied to hepatitis C infection
Insulin resistance, a "prediabetic" abnormality of blood sugar, is
a specific feature of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection,
independent of the severity of HCV or the presence of other
metabolic factors, French investigators report.
-
Ginkgo biloba may protect memory: study
Taking the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba may help delay the onset
of cognitive impairment in normal elderly adults, according to a
study published online Wednesday.
-
February 27, 2008
US lawmakers seek perjury probe of Clemens
U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday sought a federal probe into whether
baseball great Roger Clemens lied to the U.S. Congress when he
denied claims by his former trainer that he had used
performance-enhancing drugs.
-
Heads of top US sports leagues share drug concerns
A lineup of some of the biggest names in U.S. professional,
collegiate and high school sports told the U.S. Congress on
Wednesday they share its concerns about illegal
performance-enhancing drugs.
-
Red algae extract may help arthritic knees
A natural dietary supplement derived from seaweed could help
improve pain and stiffness in people who suffer from osteoarthritis
of the knee, according to a preliminary study.
-
Doping-New WADA chief seeks greater government
support
The new president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) John Fahey
has urged governments to speed up the implementation of anti-doping
legislation.
-
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure
Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower
risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
-
Statins may cut pneumonia deaths: study
Statin drugs used to lower cholesterol levels and, to a lesser
extent, ACE inhibitors used to lower blood pressure, may reduce
mortality in older adults who are hospitalized for pneumonia,
research suggests.
-
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart
disease, study finds
-
Congress asks companies to do more on food safety
U.S. food suppliers are overhauling their own food safety rules,
executives from companies involved in recent food recalls said on
Tuesday, but lawmakers said the industry must do more to prevent
future outbreaks.
-
February 26, 2008
Obese kids at higher respiratory risk post-surgery
Obese children who undergo elective surgery typically have more
additional medical conditions than their normal-weight peers do and
are also at greater risk of developing adverse respiratory events
after the procedure, U.S. researchers report.
-
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity
The rapidly rising incidence of stroke among Americans is primarily
due to the increasing number of middle-aged women who are having
strokes. The increasing incidence is also associated with abdominal
obesity, investigators told attendees here at the American Stroke
Association's International Stroke Conference 2008.
-
Total cholesterol tied to risk of plaque rupture
In individuals without symptoms who have thickened walls of the
carotid arteries, two major arteries located on each side of the
neck that provide blood and oxygen to the brain, the total blood
levels of cholesterol are strongly associated with the presence a
lipid, or fat-based," core within plaque, which have a
vulnerability to rupture, researchers report.
-
Acupuncture may be effective for menstrual pain
Acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain and improve the quality
of life for some women, a new study from Germany shows.
-
Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Rest as soon as knee pain starts
-
China, Pakistan and Vietnam on bird flu alert
China and Pakistan have announced bird flu outbreaks among poultry,
a day after two women, one in China and one in neighboring Vietnam,
died of the virus.
-
Indian herb may help diabetics control blood sugar
An extract of Coccinia indica, a perennial herb that grows
abundantly in India, may help people with mild type 2 diabetes
control their blood sugar levels, the results of a new study
suggest.
-
Vitamin E use may raise tuberculosis risk in heavy
smokers
The use of vitamin E supplements appears to increase the risk of
tuberculosis in some middle-aged smokers, according to a study in
the British Journal of Nutrition.
-
Exercise may cut gallstone risk
Exercise is good for mice and humans, but appears to be bad for
gallstones, according to the findings of a study conducted with
mice.
-
One-legged exercise may help COPD patients get fit
Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than
two-legged exercise in patients who have stable chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report in the latest issue
of the medical journal Chest.
-
February 25, 2008
Meatpacker to shut down permanently after recall
Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co, which issued the biggest meat
recall in U.S. history last week, will likely shut down
permanently, The Wall Street Journal reported.
-
Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin C
Signs that you may be deficient
-
February 24, 2008
How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket
Dietitian offers advice on navigating nutrition claims and food
labels
-
February 23, 2008
More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates
in U.S.
Europeans less likely to have an attack, study finds
-
February 22, 2008
Veggies, alcohol may ward off prostate woes
Men who want to avoid developing the benign but bothersome prostate
enlargement that typically accompanies aging should cut their
intake of fat and red meat, eat more vegetables, and have a couple
of drinks a day, a new study suggests.
-
Flour mill workers have fewer sons
A new study suggests that men who work in flour mills tend to
father fewer sons than average -- adding to evidence that certain
toxic exposures may affect men's reproductive function or the
survival of male fetuses.
-
Swimming eases pain of fibromyalgia: study
Swimming can significantly ease the debilitating pain of
fibromyalgia, an ailment with no known cure, European researchers
said on Friday.
-
Five Indian children die after eating holy
offerings
Five children have died and 96 other people have fallen seriously
ill in eastern India after eating sweets and rice offered to a
goddess at a village shrine, health officials said on Friday.
-
Doping - Bonds' lawyers ridicule government in court
papers
Lawyers for Barry Bonds ridiculed the federal government for sloppy
work in a filing on Thursday in which the defense argued steroid
perjury charges against the U.S. baseball home run king should be
dropped.
-
Low cholesterol linked to stomach cancer risk
People with very low cholesterol levels seem to be at increased
risk of developing stomach cancer, Japanese researchers report.
-
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities
Elderly people with diabetes may be at heightened risk of physical
limitations that could hinder their independence, a new study
suggests.
-
February 22, 2008
Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia
Exercise in heated pool brought relief from chronic pain, study
found
-
February 21, 2008
USDA unsure if Calif. cattle case isolated to
plant
Days after the largest meat recall in U.S. history, the head of the
Agriculture Department said officials are reviewing why a
California plant processed unfit cattle, and that it was too early
to determine whether it was an incident specific to the facility.
-
Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
Pair of studies examine effect of diet on stroke prevention,
outcomes
-
Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
Findings show just 30 minutes of activity helped men, women
regardless of family history
-
New Stroke Treatments Reduce Brain Damage, Improve Recovery
Caffeine-alcohol mix plus clot-busting drug proves potent resource
as does body cooling with fever reducer
-
Diet patterns tied to breast, ovarian cancers
A new study suggests that women who eat diets rich in meat and
dairy may have a decreased risk of breast cancer, while those who
bulk up on fiber, fruits and vegetables show a lower risk of
ovarian cancer.
-
"Snowboarder's ankle" may be mistaken for sprain
Snowboarders run the risk of a relatively rare but sometimes
tough-to-diagnose type of ankle fracture, which has become
increasingly common as the sport's popularity grows, according to a
professional society of orthopedic surgeons.
-
Weight training aids chronic neck pain
New research suggests that strength training may ease chronic neck
and shoulder pain, a problem that has grown increasingly common as
people spend more time on computers.
-
Yogurt may take the bite out of gum disease
Regularly eating yogurt and other foods with lactic acid may be
good for your mouth, Japanese researchers report.
-
Olympics - China "regrets" U.S. decision on food
supplies
China expressed regret on Thursday at reports the U.S. Olympic team
would bring its own meat for the Beijing Games over concerns of
drug-tainted food, and said it could guarantee safe supplies.
-
February 21, 2008
Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids
Study found overload of commercials aimed at children on
Spanish-language stations
-
Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
Study found adults ate worse than children did in 'food-insecure'
households
-
February 20, 2008
Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids
British researchers suggest reductions could lower chances of heart
disease, diabetes
-
February 20, 2008
Cutting down on salt could help kids stay trim
Gradually reducing the amount of salt in processed foods could help
fight childhood obesity, UK researchers say.
-
February 20, 2008
High BMI linked to death from stroke
Among men who've suffered a stroke, the likelihood of dying from
the stroke is increased if their body mass index (BMI) puts them in
the overweight range; BMI is not a factor in stroke mortality for
lean men, according to a large Chinese study.
-
February 20, 2008
Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades
-
Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation
Cutting calories helps people lose weight, but doing so by filling
up on whole grains may be particularly heart-healthy, new research
suggests.
-
February 20, 2008
Nintendo rolls out fitness product: report
Games maker Nintendo Co is planning to launch a new physical
fitness product called Wii Fit for U.S. shipping in May, according
to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
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TV ads in Spanish may fuel kid obesity: study
A siege of fast-food commercials on Spanish-language television
channels in the United States may be helping drive an obesity
epidemic among Latino youth, researchers reported on Tuesday.
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U.S., EU in talks to solve biotech crops dispute
The United States and European Union are in talks to resolve their
dispute over the EU's ban on genetically modified (GMO) crops,
diplomats said on Tuesday.
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Consumers seen shrugging off big beef recall
Consumers are expected to keep eating beef in the wake of the
largest beef recall in history, just as they did when the United
States reported its first case of mad cow disease in late 2003, two
economists said on Tuesday.
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February 19, 2008
Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy
Endurance runners' strenuous training can erode their immunity and
make them more vulnerable to catching colds, but a daily dose of
"good" bacteria could bring their immune systems back up to speed,
Australian researchers have shown.
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Teens who watch wrestling take more health risks
Teenage fans of TV wrestling are more likely than their peers to be
aggressive or take chances with their health, a study suggests.
-
Yankees' Pettitte apologizes for growth hormone
use
TAMPA, Fla.(Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte
apologized on Monday for using human growth hormone and said he had
not talked to his good friend Roger Clemens since the U.S. Congress
held hearings last week on drug and steroid use by baseball
players.
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February 19, 2008
Tokyo marathon runner solves mystery of sore
nipples
Choking pollution and sapping heat will be the major concerns for
the world's elite marathon runners at this year's Beijing Olympics.
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February 19, 2008
Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet
Make sure you're getting enough
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February 19, 2008
Teens, parents may not see a weight problem
Many parents of children classified as overweight or even extremely
overweight do not perceive their child as being excessively heavy,
with some wrongly believing that their child is "about the right
weight," new research suggests.
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Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs
PDAs beeped reminders to participants, and they worked out longer,
study shows
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One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many
Extra glass negates immediate benefits to circulation, Canadian
study says
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February 18, 2008
Single pill helps controls BP, cholesterol
In African-Americans with poorly controlled high blood pressure
(hypertension) and high cholesterol, treatment with a single pill
containing a blood pressure-lowering drug and a
cholesterol-lowering drug may prove particularly useful,
researchers say.
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Starving mothers risk addiction in offspring:
study
Children whose mothers lived through the Dutch "hunger winter" of
1944-1945 while pregnant with them were more likely to grow up to
be addicted to drugs or alcohol, according to the first study to
investigate the relationship between prenatal exposure to famine
and addiction.
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California packer makes largest U.S. beef recall
A California meatpacker accused of animal cruelty is making the
largest U.S. meat recall on record -- 143 million pounds, the U.S.
Agriculture Department said on Sunday.
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Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum
Men who are serious about mountain biking may run a serious risk of
injuries to the scrotum, a new study suggests.
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Metabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist
Children with a clustering of cardiovascular risk factors that
define the so-called metabolic syndrome are very likely to have the
syndrome in mid-adulthood, or even overt heart disease or diabetes,
according to a new study.
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Officials probe worker illnesses at pork plants
Government health officials are investigating the cause of a
neurological illness found among employees at two U.S. pork plants
where workers used compressed air to remove brain matter from pig
skulls during processing.
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Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteries
Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from a build-up of
artery-clogging plaque, so lowering their risk for heart disease
and stroke, findings from a French study suggest.
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Salsalate cuts blood sugar levels in obese adults
A drug approved for the treatment of arthritis may have a role in
reducing the risk of diabetes and heart trouble developing in young
obese individuals, Harvard researchers report.
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February 15, 2008
Many snack foods have gone 'trans-fat free'
Many snack foods and spreads on the market are now free of
artery-clogging trans fat, but consumers still need to be savvy
label-readers, according to researchers.
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Ankle braces curb sprains in volleyball players
Ankle braces can help protect collegiate female volleyball players
from sprains, a new study shows.
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Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
British study details differences between genders, ethnic groups
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Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be
driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in
many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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British researchers link obesity to more cancers
Obesity can double the risk of several cancers, according to a
study published on Friday that for the first time also links being
overweight with a number of less common forms of the disease.
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Childhood weight tied to adult health problems
When it comes to waist circumference and body mass index (BMI),
children who have above average measurements appear to be at
increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome as adults.
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Madrid court orders reopening of doping probe
A Madrid court has ordered the Operation Puerto investigation into
a doping ring in cycling to be reopened because of evidence of
possible offences against public health by doctors implicated in
the probe.
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Fast food eaters risk liver damage, weight gain
Too much fast food and too little exercise can wreak havoc on the
liver, according to results of a small Swedish study.
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Weight loss may not harm obese teens' bones
Although adults who lose weight may also lose some bone mass, obese
adolescents seem to keep gaining bone density as they shed pounds,
a study suggests.
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February 14, 2008
Pepper may help disfiguring skin condition: study
Black pepper could lead to better treatments for a disfiguring skin
condition that affects about 1 percent of the world's population,
British researchers said on Thursday.
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Probiotics may be fatal in acute
pancreatitis-study
"Good" bacteria commonly found in probiotic yoghurts and drinks may
be fatal for people with severe cases of pancreatitis, Dutch
researchers said on Thursday.
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GMO plantings increasingly widespread
Plantings of genetically modified (GMO) crops are increasingly
widespread, a biotech industry body said on Wednesday, despite some
public opposition and warnings by environmentalists that they may
be unsafe.
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Sprains top injury for elite female soccer players
The youngest elite female soccer players are at greater risk of
being injured than their older teammates, possibly because they
haven't yet developed strategies to avoid getting hurt, according
to a study from France.
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Lack of sleep unlikely to impact weight over time
Regularly getting 5 hours or less of shut eye a night does not
appear to have a considerable influence body weight or waist size
over time, according to findings from a long-term study of British
workers.
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February 13, 2008
Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead
Findings suggest spins, turns of the passionate dance improve
mobility, balance
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Baseball-Clemens denies he ever used steroids
Pitching great Roger Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee,
clashed under oath at a U.S. congressional hearing on Wednesday
over McNamee's claims he injected Clemens with illegal
performance-enhancing drugs.
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Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal
Rest is the best medicine
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February 12, 2008
Surgery effective for athletes' neck syndrome
For athletes with a condition called scalenus syndrome, which
results in pain and weakness in the shoulders and arms, surgery can
provide a relatively quick return to full activity, according to
Greek researchers reporting in the American Journal of Sports
Medicine.
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Baseball - Clemens and accuser set to testify before
Congress
Baseball's saga over performance-enhancing drugs was set for a
potentially explosive episode on Wednesday when Roger Clemens and
his former trainer testify before Congress over allegations that
the pitching great received injections of steroids.
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Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure
It seems to plug calcium leaks that cause tiring in muscles, study
says
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US lawmakers examine Web postings in Vytorin probe
Anonymous messages posted on a Web site raise questions about the
handling of data on a Merck & Co Inc and Schering-Plough Corp
cholesterol drug, two U.S. House of Representatives Democrats said
on Monday.
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Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention
efforts, study indicates
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Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch
How to limit fat and calories
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Attention to heart health good for the brain
A recent survey found that two out of three African Americans worry
about developing heart disease and two out of five are concerned
about developing Alzheimer's disease, yet only one in 20 are aware
that heart health is linked to brain health.
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Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits
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Healthy habits key to longer life for men
Elderly men can improve their chances of having an even longer and
healthier life by quitting smoking, controlling their weight,
getting their blood pressure and blood glucose under control and
exercising regularly, a study shows.
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February 11, 2008
Heart disease incidence may be on the rise: study
Decades of decline in the incidence of heart disease may have come
to an end, according to results of a long-term autopsy study
conducted at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester,
Minnesota.
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Few with high blood pressure follow diet advice
Americans with hypertension (high blood pressure) today are less
likely than they were 10 years ago to follow a diet that can help
them to control or even lower their blood pressure, new research
suggests.
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Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change
A one-year follow-up study of patients with heart disease found
that few are meeting recommendations for fruit, vegetable and fiber
intake, and they were eating a "disturbing" amount of trans fat,
Dr. Yunsheng Ma and colleagues from the University of Massachusetts
Medical School in Worcester found.
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Zednik stable after neck slashed by team mate's
skate
Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik was in stable condition in
hospital on Monday following emergency surgery after his neck was
slashed by a team mate's skate during Sunday's defeat by the
Buffalo Sabres.
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Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain
Saccharin tricked body, slowed down metabolism in rats
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Americans Abandoning National Parks
Researchers find 25% decrease in usage of parks and forests, point
to sedentary society
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Key U.S. baseball steroid dealer avoids jail
A former Major League Baseball clubhouse attendant who sold
steroids to many players and later shared key information with
investigators received a sentence of five years probation but no
jail time from a federal judge on Friday.
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Starting HIV treatment earlier may prolong life
Initiating antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection earlier than is
currently recommended by guidelines could prolong survival by more
than 2 years among patients in their 30s, new research hints.
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Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet
Most patients were still eating poorly one year later, study found
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Body fat determines need for weight loss: study
Measuring body fat, rather than body mass index, appears to more
accurately identify people who need lifestyle interventions to lose
weight, study findings suggest.
-
Cycling-UCI ask for disciplinary action against
Rasmussen
Danish rider Michael Rasmussen, expelled from last year's Tour de
France, faces a two-year ban after the International Cycling Union
(UCI) called for disciplinary proceedings to be brought against
him.
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Docs can help diabetics make lifestyle changes
Brief one-on-one lifestyle counseling by doctors during routine
office visits appears to help some people with diabetes boost their
physical activity levels and lose weight, according to a new study.
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Herbal remedy helps heart failure symptoms
Hawthorn extract has "significant benefit" for patients with
chronic heart failure, and seems to be safe, researchers conclude
based on a literature review they conducted.
-
Horse racing-Fallon loses appeal against 18-month
ban
Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon's appeal against an 18-month
doping ban has been rejected, a French horse racing official said
on Friday.
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Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach
Longer exposure to water, wet sand boosts gastrointestinal illness
risk, study says
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February 8, 2008
Olympic athletes may risk health for trim physique
Olympic athletes in sports that value thinness may put their health
at risk in a quest to stay lean, research suggests.
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Mexican city mulls paying police to lose weight
The central Mexican city of Aguascalientes is considering paying a
cash bonus to local police who slim down, amid the increasingly
common sight of overweight officers in Mexico.
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Nature tops nurture in childhood obesity: study
Diet and lifestyle play a far smaller role than genetic factors in
determining whether a child becomes overweight, according to a
British study of twins published on Thursday.
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Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin
pumps, pacemakers
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February 7, 2008
Intimate partner violence takes a toll on health
New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
shows that the prevalence of chronic health conditions is increased
among victims of intimate partner violence.
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Clemens' ex-trainer testifies in US steroids probe
A spokesman for baseball pitching great Roger Clemens rejected on
Thursday new claims of evidence that Clemens used
performance-enhancing drugs.
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Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, risk did not
increase, study claims
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Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with
multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has
sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
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Obesity drug effective for binge eating disorder
"Out of control" binge eaters may benefit from the
appetite-suppressant drug sibutramine, based on a study showing
that the drug reduces the number of binge eating episodes, along
with weight and associated psychological illness.
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February 6, 2008
Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S.
says
GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart
deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart
disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.
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Supplement shows promise for mild knee arthritis
A dietary supplement derived from chickens may bring some pain
relief to people with mild knee arthritis, preliminary research
suggests.
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Yoga helps survivors of natural disasters
A 1-week yoga program reduced stress and anxiety among survivors of
the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean islands of Andaman and
Nicobar in December 2004, researchers from India report.
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FEATURE-Wading though rivers to count dead bodies
To count the dead they ride motorbikes, charter planes and wade
through snake-infested rivers.
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China dumpling plant "very clean", investigators
say
An investigation has found nothing amiss at a Chinese food factory,
the source of dumplings believed to have made 10 people sick in
Japan, state media quoted the joint Chinese-Japanese team as saying
on Wednesday.
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Lung disease common in rheumatoid arthritis
Interstitial lung disease -- a large group of disorders that
involve inflammation of the lower respiratory tract and breakdown
of the structures that transfer oxygen to the bloodstream -- is
prevalent and progressive in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA), according to a study utilizing high-resolution computed
tomography lung scans.
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GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
Same technology used in cars determined walking abilities of
patients, study suggests
-
Clemens testifies in probe of drugs in baseball
Pitching great Roger Clemens, who has denied claims he used
performance-enhancing drugs, appeared on Tuesday before U.S.
congressional lawyers investigating use of banned substances in
baseball.
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February 5, 2008
Bush seeks increase in funding for FDA food safety
The Bush administration on Monday proposed boosting funding to
better protect the food supply, including opening an office in
China.
-
Born to Be Obese?
New research suggests brains of heavy individuals may be wired
differently
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Health Tip: Before Giving Yoga a Try
Take precautions to help prevent injury
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February 4, 2008
Bush's Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Spending
But FDA budget would rise by almost 6 percent, much of it to
oversee food safety
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Fewer people enjoying the great outdoors
Nature-based recreation is losing it's appeal for the general
population, judging by the continuing decline in the number of
people visiting national parks, research published today shows.
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Pettitte testifies in US baseball steroids probe
New York Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte met on Monday with lawyers
for a U.S. congressional panel investigating steroid use in
baseball -- focused largely on Pettitte's former teammate, pitching
great Roger Clemens.
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Very high 'good' cholesterol might be bad
Although HDL cholesterol is typically thought of as 'good'
cholesterol, a new of data from a large study suggests that at very
high levels, it may actually increase the risk of coronary artery
disease.
-
New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk
Those with poor balance, dementia, vision loss most in peril, group
says
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A spoonful of sugar eases babies' vaccination pain
Giving infants a small dose of a sugar solution just before they
get injections seems to make the pain more tolerable, a study
shows.
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Japan to check China factory over poison dumplings
Japanese officials will travel to China later on Monday to try to
find out how dumplings made at a factory there were contaminated
with pesticide, sickening 10 Japanese and sparking a nationwide
food scare.
-
Bird flu spreads in Bangladesh, compensation to
rise
Bird flu has spread to two more districts in Bangladesh, taking the
number of affected districts to 36, a livestock official said on
Monday, as the government pledged to raise compensation to farmers
for culled poultry.
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CORRECTION: Epsom salt can prevent cerebral palsy:
U.S.
Giving a woman an infusion of Epsom salts when she goes into
premature labor can help protect her baby from cerebral palsy, U.S.
researchers reported on Thursday.
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Many skaters, snowboarders shun protective gear
Nearly half of adolescent inline skaters, skateboarders and
snowboarders say nothing would convince them to wear personal
protective equipment, according to a new survey of Wisconsin teens.
-
February 3, 2008
Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls
National outreach to stress importance of physical activities to
improve balance
-
February 1, 2008
Knoblauch testifies in steroid probe
Retired baseball player Chuck Knoblauch testified privately on
Friday before congressional staffers preparing for a February 13
hearing on steroid use in baseball certain to focus on pitching
great Roger Clemens.
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Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure
Low blood concentrations of vitamin D may be associated with higher
blood pressure in whites, indicating a risk of developing
hypertension, or high blood that requires medical treatment,
researchers report. However, this relationship was not noted among
blacks.
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Folate in 2nd trimester helps prevent preeclampsia
Taking multivitamins that contain folate, also referred to as folic
acid, early in the second trimester of pregnancy may help reduce
the risk of preeclampsia, the results of a study conducted in
Canada indicate.
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Obese patients wait longer for kidney transplants
Extremely obese adults in need of a kidney transplant appear to
wait longer for a donor organ than their thinner counterparts do, a
study has found.
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Sugary drinks raise risk of gout in men
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fructose are strongly tied to an
increased risk of gout in men, according to a report in the
February 1st Online First issue of the British Medical Journal.
Drinking diet soft drinks, by contrast, did not increase the risk.
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Nourishing toddlers boosts future earnings
Better nutrition not only helps small boys grow up taller and
stronger but can boost earning power, a long-term study in
Guatemala showed on Friday, with the researchers saying childhood
feeding would help reduce poverty.
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February 1, 2008
Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients
Relieve symptoms with exercise
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Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men
Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study
finds
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Weight loss drug safely used in high-risk patients
Sibutramine, which is marketed under the trade names Meridia and
Reductil, appears safe and possibly effective for weight management
in patients at a high risk for heart attack and stroke -- for whom
the drug is usually not recommended -- according to a report in the
European Heart Journal.
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January 31, 2008
CORRECTION: Antioxidants show little anti-cancer
benefit
Taking antioxidant supplements won't reduce cancer risk, according
to a new analysis of a dozen studies including more than 100,000
patients. In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta
carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of
smoking-related cancer and death.
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Obesity drug prescriptions soar in Britain
Doctors in England are writing over a million obesity drug
prescriptions a year, eight times more than in 1999, health data
showed on Thursday.
-
Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures
High-fat, low-carb plan may work when other treatments fail, study
says
-
Folate 1 year before conception cuts early birth
risk
Women who take folic acid supplements for at least 1 year before
they become pregnant can dramatically reduce their risk of
delivering prematurely, according to a new study.
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China dumplings spark food scare in Japan
Dozens more people in Japan said on Thursday they fell sick after
eating Chinese-made food, a day after Japanese food companies
recalled pesticide-contaminated dumplings from China that made 10
people sick.
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Kidney injuries in football rare, can be serious
Professional football players run a small risk of suffering a
kidney injury, but when they occur, they