Enron Founder’s Death Linked to Heart Disease (HealthDay)Although stress undoubtedly contributed to Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay’s heart-attack death Wednesday, heart disease was the main culprit, according to the initial autopsy report.
Women’s Health Risks Rise Along With Weight (HealthDay)Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death.
New Guide May Help Lower Blood Pressure (HealthDay)There are 65 million American adults with high blood pressure. If you’re one of them, you can lower your blood pressure by following the step-by-step dietary and physical activity advice offered in an updated guide from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods (HealthDay)Donuts, muffins and frozen pizzas all had their cover blown on Jan. 1, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated labeling of so-called "trans fats" in foods.
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MRI Detects Breast Cancer’s Spread (HealthDay)Standard MRI is more accurate than another method, multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), in determining if and how far breast cancer has spread into breast ducts, Japanese researchers report.
Health Tip: How Does an Epidural Work? (HealthDay)An epidural analgesia, commonly called an epidural, is a method of pain relief often used during childbirth.
HIV Drugs Have Given Americans 3 Million Years of Life (HealthDay)Over the past 17 years, successive generations of AIDS drugs have restored a total of three million years of life to HIV-positive Americans and prevented an estimated 2,900 infants from becoming infected, a new study finds.
Scientists Find Way to Speed Up HIV Vaccine Research (HealthDay)Researchers believe they’ve found a quick, accurate way to gauge the effectiveness of AIDS vaccines about to be tested on several continents.
Advances, Failures Mark AIDS’ First 25 Years (HealthDay)In the late 1970s, New York City physician Dr. Jeffrey Laurence said he began to see a new kind of patient showing up, very ill, at his midtown Manhattan hospital.
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EXTAlcohol a Bigger Threat to U.S. Youth Than Drugs (HealthDay)Alcohol abuse by minors results in almost 3,200 deaths a year — four times more than deaths due to all illegal drug use combined, a new study finds.
Study Identifies Kidney Trouble as Heart Risk (HealthDay)A new analysis of a heart study whose original results puzzled cardiologists now identifies reduced kidney function as a health threat for people with stable coronary disease.
First Stool May Offer Sign of Fetal Alcohol Exposure (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533507–>
Generic Zoloft Approved (HealthDay)The first generic versions of the popular antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Teen Girls Feel Pressure to Have Unwanted Sex (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533201–>
Spray Away That Marital Stress, Researcher Suggests (HealthDay)A nasal spray containing a "love hormone" may actually help defuse marital squabbles, scientists reported Tuesday.
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Many Americans Fed Up With Fad Diets (HealthDay)Americans seem to have lost their appetite for fad diets, a new national survey finds.
Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods (HealthDay)Donuts, muffins and frozen pizzas all had their cover blown on Jan. 1, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated labeling of so-called "trans fats" in foods.
Handling Pet Treats Can Cause Human Ills (HealthDay)Pets always welcome treats, but their owners may be putting themselves at risk of developing salmonella infection by handling beef or seafood snacks contaminated with the bacteria.
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EXTDepressed Teens at Higher Risk for Pregnancy, STDs (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533673–>
Stress May Impact Black Youths’ Kidney Function (HealthDay)Mental stress may have a stronger effect on the kidney function of black adolescents compared to whites, a new study finds.
Testosterone Offers Women Benefits, Risks (HealthDay)Three new studies suggest that testosterone can be of real help, and potential harm, to women.
CDC Recommends Routine HIV Testing (HealthDay)Testing for HIV should become a routine part of medical care for Americans 13 to 64 years of age, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Thursday.
Personal-Care Products Can Spur Breast Development in Boys (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533530–>
Iodine Deficiency, Overload a Tricky Balance (HealthDay)For decades, Americans have avoided iodine deficiency by consuming salt specially fortified with iodine. But a new study out of China suggests that, in some cases, fortification can lead to excessive iodine intake, which has its own health risks.
Genes Linked to 2 Health Problems in Blacks (HealthDay)New studies have found a genetic component to two health problems in blacks: premature birth and prostate cancer.
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Therapy Bests Medication for Chronic Insomnia (HealthDay)While popping a sleeping pill may be the solution for an occasional sleepless night, people with chronic insomnia can get more and deeper sleep if they receive cognitive behavioral therapy to treat their sleep disorder.
Health Tip: Calming an Upset Stomach (HealthDay)Nausea can be caused by a variety of things — a bacterial or viral infection, pregnancy, food poisoning, or reaction to drugs or therapy. Here are suggestions from the Cleveland Clinic on how to ease that nauseous feeling:
Health Tip: When You Have a Cold Sore (HealthDay)Cold sores are small, red or purple blisters that usually appear on the lip or corner of the mouth. They often last a week or two, form a crust, then disappear.
Chernobyl Radiation May Boost Thyroid Cancer Risk (HealthDay)Childhood exposure to radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster may raise risks for thyroid cancer, a new report finds.
COPD Often Improperly Diagnosed (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533245–>
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EXTWomen’s Health Risks Rise Along With Weight (HealthDay)Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death.
Low-Cal Athletic Diets Risk Stress Fractures (HealthDay)Female college athletes who restrict their calorie intake may be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, new research finds.
Plastic Mesh Improves Gastric Bypass Outcomes (HealthDay)A polypropylene mesh can help shield gastric bypass patients from a common and debilitating complication, researchers say.
Cherry Juice May Ease Muscle Pain (HealthDay)Drinking cherry juice after exercise may reduce muscle strain-linked pain, according to the results of a small industry-funded study.
Calcium Supplements Help Curb Weight Gain in Middle Age (HealthDay)A new study finds that calcium may do double duty in middle age, building bone strength while helping prevent weight gain.
Young Athletes May Underreport Concussion Symptoms (HealthDay)Doctors who rely on young athletes’ reports of concussion symptoms may be sending the athletes back to play too soon, according to a new study.
Restricted Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)Cutting calories may halt or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, according to a new animal study.
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EXTBreast Cancer Treatment Safe During Pregnancy (HealthDay)Some 3,000 pregnant women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and many worry about the effects cancer treatment could have on the fetus.
Your Musical Tastes Reveal Your Life Chords (HealthDay)Spanish ID:535058–>
New Device Tested to Predict Epileptic Seizures (HealthDay)A new device may be able to predict epileptic seizures before they become debilitating, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology report.
Generic Zoloft Approved (HealthDay)The first generic versions of the popular antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Antidepressants May Boost Sleep Disorder (HealthDay)Spanish ID:533349–>
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EXTHormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Increase Disease Risk (HealthDay)Hormone therapy for men with prostate cancer has become a mainstay of treatment, but a new Harvard study finds that the treatment increases the risk for diabetes and heart disease without improving survival.
Fewer Americans Felled by Cancer (HealthDay)Fewer Americans are dying from cancer, even while the rate of diagnosis remains about the same.
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More Single Bank Sperm Before Cancer TreatmentAccording to a study, published in the January edition of the British Journal of Urology International, 24 percent of men chose to bank their sperm prior to treatment for testicular…
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Do-It-Yourself Medicine Makes Inroads (HealthDay)Not so long ago, a woman had to visit her doctor, leave a urine sample and wait by the phone — sometimes days — to find out whether she was pregnant.
Condoms Protect Against Cervical Cancer (HealthDay)Using condoms consistently and properly significantly reduces the risk of infection by the virus that causes cervical cancer among newly sexually active women.
Gum Disease Can Harm Much More Than Your Teeth (HealthDay)Proper oral hygiene may do a lot more than keep your teeth bright and cavity-free — it could be a boon to your overall health.
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