EXTSmoking, Sleeplessness Tough on Oral Health (HealthDay)Sleepless smokers are at greatest risk for poor oral health, according to a Japanese study looking at the risk factors for gum disease.
Sick, Sleepless Flies Give Clues to Human Immune Function (HealthDay)In a finding that could give insight into human sleep patterns, U.S. researchers say there’s a two-way link between sleep and immune system function in fruit flies.
Health Toll of 9/11 Still Unclear (HealthDay)It was a disaster that defied all imagination.
Smoking, Sleeplessness Tough on Oral Health (HealthDay)Sleepless smokers are at greatest risk for poor oral health, according to a Japanese study looking at the risk factors for gum disease.
FDA Should Regulate Tobacco: Report (HealthDay)A major report from an expert federal panel is recommending that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulate tobacco.
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Health Tip: ‘Light’ Cigarettes Aren’t Safer (HealthDay)“Light,” “mild” or “low-tar” cigarettes are sometimes billed as healthier for people who don’t quit.
Guidelines Push Pulmonary Rehab for COPD Patients (HealthDay)Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should take part in a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes both low- and high-intensity exercise, say new guidelines issued by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Health Tip: Why Can’t I Sleep? (HealthDay)Plenty of sleep is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But most people have sleep problems at some point in their lives.
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks (HealthDay)Sleep apnea greatly increases the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy, according to a U.S. study that looked at nationwide data on millions of pregnancies in 2003.
Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag? (HealthDay)Worried about jet lag? Researchers think they might have just the ticket to perk you up: Viagra.
Health Tip: Safe Toys For Your Child (HealthDay)All toys, no matter how safe, may not be appropriate for children of all ages. Other toys may have moving parts or sharp edges that make them inappropriate for children of any age.
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Asthma Takes Tougher Toll on the Obese (HealthDay)Severe, persistent asthma is more likely to strike obese individuals than people who are not overweight, U.S. researchers report.
Virulent Hospital Bug Driven by Hunger (HealthDay)Hunger is what drives Clostridium difficile bacteria to cause disease, according to U.S. researchers who say their finding may help in the development of new treatments for dangerous C. difficile outbreaks that occur in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Experts Debate Giving HPV Vaccine to Boys (HealthDay)Amid the controversy around mandated vaccination of young girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), some experts are beginning to wonder whether the shot should also be given to boys.
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FDA Recalls Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine From U.S. Supplier (HealthDay)Two U.S. manufacturers of an ingredient used in livestock and fish food have recalled some of their products due to contamination with the chemical melamine, U.S. health officials said today.
Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag? (HealthDay)Worried about jet lag? Researchers think they might have just the ticket to perk you up: Viagra.
Sleep Apnea Boosts Car Crash Risk (HealthDay)People with sleep apnea — a nighttime breathing disorder that disrupts sleep — are at double the risk of being in a serious car crash, a Canadian study finds.
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Asthma Takes Tougher Toll on the Obese (HealthDay)Severe, persistent asthma is more likely to strike obese individuals than people who are not overweight, U.S. researchers report.
T’ai Chi Boosts Immune System Against Shingles in Older Adults (HealthDay)T’ai chi, an exercise that features slow martial arts-like movements and meditation, significantly improves the ability of older adults’ immune systems to fight the virus — varicella zoster — that causes shingles, a new study says.
Rheumatoid Illness, Smoking Can Harm Heart’s Aorta (HealthDay)Inflammatory rheumatic diseases and smoking are both associated with inflammation of the heart’s aorta, the main artery carrying blood to the body, researchers report.
Discrimination Linked to Health Problems Among Minorities (HealthDay)Routine, even subtle, racial discrimination places significant mental stress on minorities that may provoke the development of chronic illness, new research suggests.
Generic Ambien Approved (HealthDay)The first generic versions of the popular sleep aid zolpidem tartrate, brand name Ambien, have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Recalls Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine From U.S. Supplier (HealthDay)Two U.S. manufacturers of an ingredient used in livestock and fish food have recalled some of their products due to contamination with the chemical melamine, U.S. health officials said today.
Guidelines Push Pulmonary Rehab for COPD Patients (HealthDay)Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should take part in a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes both low- and high-intensity exercise, say new guidelines issued by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Health Tip: ‘Light’ Cigarettes Aren’t Safer (HealthDay)“Light,” “mild” or “low-tar” cigarettes are sometimes billed as healthier for people who don’t quit.
Experts Debate Giving HPV Vaccine to Boys (HealthDay)Amid the controversy around mandated vaccination of young girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), some experts are beginning to wonder whether the shot should also be given to boys.
Health Tip: My Child’s Sick (HealthDay)Your child has diarrhea and is vomiting. At what point should you take him to the doctor?
FDA Recalls Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine From U.S. Supplier (HealthDay)Two U.S. manufacturers of an ingredient used in livestock and fish food have recalled some of their products due to contamination with the chemical melamine, U.S. health officials said today.
Type 2 Diabetes Takes Toll on Teens (HealthDay)With the incidence of type 2 diabetes and its complications among young people on the increase worldwide, aggressive measures are needed to treat and prevent the disease, two diabetes experts say.
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‘Enose’ Device Sniffs Out Asthma (HealthDay)A device dubbed the electronic nose — or Enose — may be able to spot differences in the breath of people with asthma and those without, potentially aiding in diagnosis, Dutch experts say.
Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag? (HealthDay)Worried about jet lag? Researchers think they might have just the ticket to perk you up: Viagra.
Generic Ambien Approved (HealthDay)The first generic versions of the popular sleep aid zolpidem tartrate, brand name Ambien, have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Number of Smoke-Free Households on the Increase (HealthDay)The proportion of American households that forbid smoking increased from 43 percent in 1992-93 to 72 percent in 2003, a new government report shows.
Type 2 Diabetes Takes Toll on Teens (HealthDay)With the incidence of type 2 diabetes and its complications among young people on the increase worldwide, aggressive measures are needed to treat and prevent the disease, two diabetes experts say.
Stenting Abdominal Arteries Relieves ‘Intestinal Angina’ (HealthDay)Minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting is a safe and effective method of opening dangerously clogged arteries in the abdomen, a U.S. study finds.
‘Enose’ Device Sniffs Out Asthma (HealthDay)A device dubbed the electronic nose — or Enose — may be able to spot differences in the breath of people with asthma and those without, potentially aiding in diagnosis, Dutch experts say.
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Prilosec Helps Control Bleeding in Ulcer Patients (HealthDay)Intravenous use of a gastrointestinal drug called a proton pump inhibitor in patients with bleeding ulcers reduced the need for more invasive treatment and resulted in shorter hospital stays.
Guidelines Push Pulmonary Rehab for COPD Patients (HealthDay)Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should take part in a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes both low- and high-intensity exercise, say new guidelines issued by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
‘Enose’ Device Sniffs Out Asthma (HealthDay)A device dubbed the electronic nose — or Enose — may be able to spot differences in the breath of people with asthma and those without, potentially aiding in diagnosis, Dutch experts say.
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Stenting Abdominal Arteries Relieves ‘Intestinal Angina’ (HealthDay)Minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting is a safe and effective method of opening dangerously clogged arteries in the abdomen, a U.S. study finds.
Health Tip: If You Have an Ulcer (HealthDay)An ulcer is a sore in the lining of the digestive tract. While it can be treated with medication — including antibiotics and those that reduce stomach acid — you should also make certain dietary and lifestyle changes, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.
Number of Smoke-Free Households on the Increase (HealthDay)The proportion of American households that forbid smoking increased from 43 percent in 1992-93 to 72 percent in 2003, a new government report shows.
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