Topic: Lifestyle
Prevention programs should take seniors' lifestyle, environment into account, researchers say ... moreIn honor of Cholesterol Education Month, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) would like to highlight the increasing role of the pharmacist in communities nationwide. In many areas, pharmacists ... more
The first study to demonstrate that obesity can directly accelerate the progression of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has been conducted at The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los A ... more
Students who cheat in high school and college are highly likely to fit the profile for subclinical psychopathy - a personality disorder defined by erratic lifestyle, manipulation, callousness and anti ... more
Virginia Commonwealth University has experts available in pediatric obesity, psychology, medicine and fashion to discuss a variety of topics including healthy eating, physical activity, lifestyle prog ... more
The management of persistent pain requires a different approach to that of acute pain. Whereas the initial problem can be addressed with acute pain, persistent pain requires restoration of physical, ... more
Prevent or delay diabetes by changing your lifestyle. ... more
As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helpi ... more
Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as j ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
Are we at risk of being at risk? -- Godlee 341 -- bmj.com: "Are we at risk of being at risk? Fiona Godlee, editor, BMJ fgodlee@bmj.comWho decides what constitutes a disease and what is normality? Ov ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up ... more
Making lifestyle changes doesn't come naturally. To change your eating and exercise habits, you've got to plan - to make it happen. ... more
New research from the UK suggests that living an active lifestyle can reduce people's genetic predisposition to obesity by about 40 per cent, challenging a popular view that exercise doesn't help peo ... more
Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity ... more
Although the whole population can benefit from a physically active lifestyle, in part through reduced obesity risk, a new study shows that individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity can bene ... more
Although the whole population can benefit from a physically active lifestyle, in part through reduced obesity risk, a new study shows that individuals with a genetic predisposition to obesity can bene ... more
Those with inherited susceptibility to overweight urged to get moving, researchers say ... more
A majority of adults in California are obese or overweight, and more than 2 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Both co ... more
Researchers in Greece conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate the relationship between diet quality, levels of physical activity and key lifestyle characteristics amongst a group of 12- to 17-year ... more
Mom was right about eating your peas and carrots. According to preliminary recommendations by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, Americans should follow a more plant-based diet that empha ... more
If you're frequently bothered by waking in the middle of the night to empty your bladder, there may be some simple and drug-free lifestyle adjustments that can help, a small study suggests.Source: Reu ... more
In presenting the new numbers on Thursday, the centers urged journalists to stop using annual averages like 36,000 or 24,000 and to use more vague estimates like €œtens of thousands of people may die ... more
A mentor recently mentioned, in passing, that he stopped riding motorcycles when cellphones came out, as he noticed the average driver distraction level had gone way up. He said #8216;its like ever ... more
Rates of breast cancer in the United States are nearly twice those seen in South American countries such as Brazil. Experts attribute it to lifestyle factors. Medscape Medical News ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer - and h ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? German researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy can provide the answer - and h ... more
Exposure to total-body irradiation and abdominal plus chest radiation and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with an increased risk for the subsequent development of cardiovascular disease. Medsca ... more
Why is it that some people lose weight and body fat when they exercise and eat less and others don't? Researchers say MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy can provide the answer -- and help predict ... more
Motivational Interviewing is a relatively new concept in the area of pharmacy which was originally developed in the early 1980s and has been adapted and used in many health-care settings, ranging from ... more
When persistent cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation are causing distress and frequent bathroom trips, the next stop should be a visit to the doctor. These symptoms, comm ... more
Making changes to your own behavior -- your physical activity, diet, and lifestyle -- can be effective natural depression treatments. ... more
Teens who are overweight, get little exercise or who smoke may be more likely to have frequent headaches and migraines than teens with none of these factors, according to a study published in the Augu ... more
Teens who are overweight, get little exercise or who smoke may be more likely to have frequent headaches and migraines than teens with none of these factors, according to a study published in the Augu ... more
One third of all cancers are preventable, but urgent action is still needed from governments, individuals and the medical community to stop the rise in cancer deaths, according to leading experts atte ... more
A large prospective study of 5033 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is independently associated with better performance on cognitive tes ... more
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Abbot Justin Brown and his fellow monks at Saint Joseph Abbey in St. Benedict, Louisiana are being threatened with crippling fines and even jail time. Their only crime? Selling caskets. Why is it a c ... more
Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more
Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more
Menopause doesn't have to signal the end of a woman's love life. In fact, most women can enjoy even better sex after their reproductive years if they follow some healthy advice. Sex is good exercise a ... more
Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset „¢ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence pati ... more
New long-term data from landmark ALLHAT study MAYWOOD, Ill. #8212; Expensive brand-name medications to lower blood pressure are no better at preventing cardiovascular disease than older, generic diur ... more
Would you let a surgeon aim a laser at your heart? The idea might be enough to give some patients palpitations. But Cardiogenesis, a medical device company that develops tools for the treatment of isc ... more
In a 307-person randomized study, those who followed either type of diet with lifestyle-modification counseling lost about the same weight; HDL rose on both diets, but more so from the low-carb diet. ... more
/2010/04/24/Sage_Commons_Congress_Anne_Wojcicki_23andMe">here.23andMe is a personal genomics company based in Mountain View, California that is analyzes saliva samples for genetic information (the ave ... more
Victor Davis Hanson manages to succinctly identify the real problem with Michelle Obama's lavish vacations: The problem with Michelle Obama's Marabella-to-Martha's-Vineyard August is not that the fir ... more
Eliminating depression and diabetes, consuming more fruit and vegetables could reduce new cases by 21 percent, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dementia, Healthy Living ... more
Lifestyle changes can help stave off arthritis, surgery, doctor says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Arthritis, Knee Injuries and Disorders ... more
As Frank Ross points out over at Big Journalism, you know things are tough all over when even the media start noticing what's wrong with this picture... Roger Simon puts the Obama's lifestyle and M ... more
Lifestyle changes can help stave off arthritis, surgery, doctor says ... more
A busy lifestyle can make diabetes management challenging. Follow these tips to stay healthy. ... more
Eliminating depression and diabetes, consuming more fruit and vegetables could reduce new cases by 21 percent, researchers say ... more
I #8217;ve internalized all the dogma of medicine, for good and bad. When I was an EMT, green as a twig in an ER, I #8217;d learned the basics: for any wound with hair employ the razor, and get the ha ... more
I've been wondering how long it would take for the blogosphere and the media to begin to heat up more critically over the Obama's lavish lifestyle and frequent vacations, at least to the point that ev ... more
The health complications of being overweight, such as increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, have long been reported. Health care professionals often urge patients to ma ... more
At Two Years, Low-carb Diet Beats Low-Fat for HDL-Cholesterol Levels Previous studies comparing low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have not included comprehensive behavioral treatment. Researchers sou ... more
At Two Years, Low-carb Diet Beats Low-Fat for HDL-Cholesterol Levels Previous studies comparing low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have not included comprehensive behavioral treatment. Researchers sou ... more
If healthy lifestyle doesn't prevent the condition, surgery is 95 percent successful, eye doctors say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cataract, Seniors' Health ... more
A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Published early online in CANCER, a ... more
If healthy lifestyle doesn't prevent the condition, surgery is 95 percent successful, eye doctors say ... more
"In the coming decade, the health care and social assistance sector will be one of the leading sources of employment. It is going to be one of the most vital sectors in the economy and it is going to ... more
Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Weight Control ... more
21 July 2010 -- In addition to promoting healthy lifestyle choices the agreement aims to support physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity. ... more
Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip who adhere to the recommended home physical therapy exercises and physically active lifestyle experience more improvement in pain, physical functio ... more
Total knee and hip arthroplasties can lead to healthier living A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study has found that patients often exhibit a significant decrease in weight and body mass index (BMI) a ... more
Body mass index at age 17 within the normal range can predict future risk for hypertension in later life BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL - July 27, 2010 – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reve ... more
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to significantly reduce atherosclerosis in mice that does not involve lowering cholesterol levels or eliminating ot ... more
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Friday, July 23, 2010 – In high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers have found that two therapies may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease tha ... more
Obese adults would rather join programs that encourage them to make healthy lifestyle changes to lose weight than attend commercial programs that focus solely on weight loss. Medscape Medical News ... more
While childhood obesity and failure to control weight are not childhood protection issues, failure to change lifestyle and receive support may be seen as neglect, especially in younger children, accor ... more
While childhood obesity and failure to control weight are not childhood protection issues, failure to change lifestyle and receive support may be seen as neglect, especially in younger children, accor ... more
But tactics should emphasize lifestyle change, not weight loss, survey suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Weight Control ... more
Analysis: Childhood protection and obesity: framework for practice Childhood obesity alone is not a child protection concern, nor is failure to control weight. But consistent failure to change lifesty ... more
Childhood obesity alone is not a child protection concern, nor is failure to control weight. But consistent failure to change lifestyle and engage with outside support indicates neglect, particularly ... more
Obese people support lifestyle-change interventions, rather than those that purely promote weight loss. Researchers interviewed 142 obese people about their opinions on interventions ranging from gast ... more
Don't try to do everything at onceSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Living ... more
But tactics should emphasize lifestyle change, not weight loss, survey suggests ... more
Obese people support lifestyle-change interventions, rather than those that purely promote weight loss. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Public Health interviewed 142 ob ... more
Low-dose combination therapy with rosiglitazone and metformin was highly effective in prevention of type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance, with little effect on the clinically re ... more
>Doctor Describes Natural Extract That Stops Cancer Cells It €™s been talked about in whispers in the halls of Washington , D.C. and in some of the more elite research labs in the country: ... more
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association lays out which approaches can help patients reduce their risk factors and which approaches usually fail. Heartwire ... more
American Heart Association outlines strategies in a new scientific statement Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Heart Diseases, Heart Diseases--Prevention ... more
Don't try to do everything at once ... more
Combining counseling, extended follow-up with a healthcare provider and self-monitoring of diet and exercise is the most effective way to help patients embrace lifestyle changes that can lower their r ... more
UNAIDS Praises Namibia For Lifting HIV Travel Ban "Namibia received praise Thursday from the United Nations joint programme on AIDS after the south-west African nation lifted restrictions on the ... more
Half a million Britons have volunteered to take part in the world's most detailed health study: they have given samples, been weighed, measured, answered health and lifestyle questions, and agreed to ... more
PHILADELPHIA — A recent report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, adds to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may p ... more
Please Don't Squeeze The Handles: Newly Patented Electronic Braking System Prevents Slips On Walkers
New research from the University of Sheffield has found that social and psychological factors have the biggest influence upon women #8217;s sexual behaviour during the menopause, rather than biologica ... more
A mother's healthy lifestyle, even before conception, can make a difference, they say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Birth Defects ... more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study shows that having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life. The research will be published in the July 6, 2010, issue of Neurology®, ... more
A new study by UCSF cardiologists and researchers found that high concentrations of cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure, improve the health of blood vessels and increase the number of circulating ... more
Thousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how a dog's lifestyle affects its health. The Dogslife study, the first project of its kind, aims to assess how factors such as ... more
Family members can help reduce an ageing relative's risk of cancer by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes, according to experts at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. ... more
A mother's healthy lifestyle, even before conception, can make a difference, they say ... more
A community-based lifestyle intervention program, modeled after one used in a landmark government funded diabetes-prevention study, can help participants in a group setting achieve weight loss and blo ... more
A community-based lifestyle intervention program, modeled after one used in a landmark government funded diabetes-prevention study, can help participants in a group setting achieve weight loss and blo ... more
A community-based lifestyle intervention program, modeled after one used in a landmark government funded diabetes-prevention study, can help participants in a group setting achieve weight loss and blo ... more
As part of a new specialist course called 'Death, autopsy and the law' for fourth-year medical students at Imperial College London, I'm thinking about a session on the representation of death in Weste ... more
In high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers have found that two therapies may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that is the leading cause of vision loss in working ... more
Obesity is climbing steadily among American women and an inactive lifestyle is one risk factor. A new study finds that sedentary white women are more apt to become obese than are sedentary African-Ame ... more
Neuherberg, Düsseldorf, June, 28. 2010. An international consortium including Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Diabetes Center, Düsseldorf has identified 12 new gene variants which impact t ... more
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is manifestation of metabolic syndrome in the liver and is a pandemic over the globe especially in the developed countries, based on a high calorie diet and sedenta ... more
by Therese Bevers, MD Thanks to modern medicine, more people are living longer, but a longer life isn €™t always a healthier one. According to the American Cancer Society, about 77 pe ... more
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is manifestation of metabolic syndrome in the liver and is a pandemic over the globe especially in the developed countries, based on a high calorie diet and sedenta ... more
Copenhagen, Denmark – Researchers from the Danish Cancer Society and the Herlev University Hospital of Copenhagen have developed a novel assay to test for multiple tumor markers in bladder cancer. Th ... more
Migrant children are at increased risk of obesity, but a new study shows that a program teaching multiple lifestyle changes to predominantly migrant preschoolers and their parents helps the children r ... more
In yet another case of eco-craziness run amuck, the Japanese "environment ministry" (it's hard to believe that such a thing actually exists in the first place), is telling the Japanese that a typical ... more
Patients who had experienced a heart attack and lowered their blood homocysteine levels with folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation did not have an associated lower risk of heart attack, coronary ... more
Migrant children are at increased risk of obesity, but a new study shows that a program teaching multiple lifestyle changes to predominantly migrant preschoolers and their parents helps the children r ... more
Consider these lifestyle changesSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: GERD ... more
by Lucy Hornstein, MD Reams have been written on how medical students ought to select their field of medicine. There are even personality-type tests that ask questions about what kind ... more
Years ago, we used to sell a type of policy called Single Premium Whole Life (SPWL). It was an interesting product, used primarily for estate planning, with some amazing tax benefits built in. The gua ... more
In an article to be published on 21 June 2010 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers from Inserm (Inserm unit 625 – Research Group on Human and Mammalian Reproduction, University of Rennes ... more
Eighty percent of stroke risk due to five lifestyle factors, international study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Stroke ... more
Consider these lifestyle changes ... more
by Jill of All Trades, MD Difficulty with sleep is one of the most common patient complaints presenting to the primary care office. Chances are, you will suffer from difficulty with i ... more
A mentally active lifestyle protects against the cognitive decline that often occurs in multiple sclerosis, report researchers. Medscape Medical News ... more
Eighty percent of stroke risk due to five lifestyle factors, international study finds ... more
Aging well doesn't mean simply living longer-it means staying healthy and active so that you can continue doing what you love for as long as possible. Now, a growing body of research suggests that the ... more
British Indians have fewer cases of many different cancers including breast, prostate, colon and lung than the British white population, according to new research published in the British Journal of C ... more
Impact of alcohol consumption on systemic inflammation unclear Rome, Italy, Wednesday 16 June 2010: Alcohol consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing several arthritic ... more
A study of twins shows that even with genes that put them at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, eating a Mediterranean-style diet can improve heart function, according to research reported in Circ ... more
Two Latina mothers are heroes in the new comic book, Small Changes Big Results from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Their quest is to create a healthier ... more
Two Latina mothers are heroes in the new comic book, Small Changes Big Results from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Their quest is to create a healthier ... more
How does one define the value of a drug? Depends who you ask. Not surprisingly, the answers differ according to a survey of 144 pharma and biotech execs, 129 managed care execs and 1,048 US adults ove ... more
Mentally active lifestyle can help preserve brain function, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Memory, Multiple Sclerosis ... more
Early Online Releases: 1. Insufficient Evidence to Suggest Lifestyle or Medical Interventions Can Delay or Prevent Alzheimer's or Cognitive Decline in Later Life Experts Say 'Promising' Research on M ... more
Two Latina mothers are heroes in the new comic book, "Small Changes Big Results" from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Their quest is to create a healthie ... more
Researchers explore potential interventions in a special issue of the Journal of Alzheimer #8217;s Disease Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 14, 2010 – Although effective treatment for Alzheimer #8217 ... more
A small study of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients shows that maintaining an intellectually active lifestyle can help preserve learning and memory, even among patients who had high amounts of brain dam ... more
There's no solid scientific proof that lifestyle measures can work in preventing Alzheimer's disease or cognitive decline, according to a federally convened panel of experts. ... more
A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis. ... more
Mentally active lifestyle can help preserve brain function, researchers say ... more
Panel finds inconclusive evidence that diet, exercise, supplements prevent dementia ... more
Steps toward a less-pressured lifestyleSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Stress ... more
Survey also found these people were not as interested in information on lifestyle changes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Healthy Living ... more
At first brush, one has to think that surely, this story is some kind of cruel joke, it can't be real. Yet if it is, this ought to scare the s**t out of every American. From zerohedge.com: Obama Begi ... more
Survey also found these people were not as interested in information on lifestyle changes ... more
Steps toward a less-pressured lifestyle ... more
'There is now a wealth of research indicating that a person's diet can contribute to their risk of developing asthma and allergies, most likely as a result of their antioxidant, lipid and vitamin E in ... more
'This study adds to existing evidence supporting the hygiene hypothesis, which states that early exposure to potential allergens results in a reduced risk of asthma and allergy development. Although r ... more
The M5 Project, an initiative of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), has introduced a new online health risk assessment tool aimed at getting men to take an active role in f ... more
Contact: George Hunka ghunka@aftau.org 212-742-9070 American Friends of Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University study confirms early detection tests are key for diabetic women Type 2 adult-onset diabe ... more
'The results of this long-term study are exciting and suggest that, in principle, it is possible to protect high risk children from developing asthma by minimising their exposure to allergens. It is o ... more
In overweight or obese type II diabetics, exenatide treatment plus lifestyle modification led to significant weight loss, improved glycemic control, and decreased blood pressure, researchers report in ... more
Does knowing that genes are partly responsible for your health condition mean you are less likely to be motivated to find out about the benefits of behavioral changes? Those with the greatest need to ... more
Research shows that a hybrid form of molecular imaging may improve the effectiveness of a therapy that uses a device for patients with congestive heart failure SALT LAKE CITY—Molecular imaging may im ... more
The increased risk of breast cancer associated with a range of common genes is not affected by lifestyle factors -- including use of hormone replacement therapy, age at birth of first child, obesity, ... more
Contact: Laura Gallagher l.gallagher@imperial.ac.uk 44-020-759-48432 Imperial College London Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, accor ... more
A study that investigated 12 single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with breast cancer found no interaction with lifestyle factors, such as parity and hormone-replacement therapy. Medscape Medi ... more
Common genetic differences have a limited role in causing breast cancer and work independently of lifestyle factors such as weight, diet and breastfeeding which are still more important, British scien ... more
No evidence that known gene mutations interact with environmental factors, researchers say ... more
Cigarettes, sedentary lifestyle linked to urological problems, studies show Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Sexual Health, Urinary Incontinence ... more
Healthy lifestyle choices - such as exercising regularly and not smoking- can significantly impact sexual and urinary function, according to new data was presented at the 105th Annual Meeting of the A ... more
Cigarettes, sedentary lifestyle linked to urological problems, studies show ... more
[Warning: Long post ahead]Recently, I attended a training session for United HealthCare's new line of small-group (2-50 lives) products. As these things go, it was reasonably well-done: not too long o ... more
Contact: Franca Tranza ftranza@bma.org.uk 44-207-383-6188 BMJ-British Medical Journal Research paper: Toothbrushing, inflammation and risk of cardio vascular disease #8212; results from the Scottish ... more
It affects one in three adults, yet most don't even realize it. Doctors are stymied about how to treat it. Billions of dollars are spent on it-unnecessarily. "It" is metabolic syndrome - the simulta ... more
Contact: Elizabeth Fernandez efernandez@pubaff.ucsf.edu 415-476-2557 University of California - San Francisco Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research fr ... more
Person's age, lifestyle and condition's severity play a roleSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Psoriasis ... more
Baptist Health hospitals, Jackson Hospital and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery announce that their campuses will become totally tobacco free effective Jan. 1, 2011. This joint pub ... more
Person's age, lifestyle and condition's severity play a role ... more
Contact: Heather Woolwine woolwinh@musc.edu 843-792-7669 JAMA and Archives Journals This release is available in Chinese. About 50 percent of patients with hypertension have adequate control of th ... more
Contact: Les Lang llang@med.unc.edu 919-966-9366 University of North Carolina School of Medicine CHAPEL HILL – When the arteries delivering oxygen to our vital organs are obstructed by atherosclerosi ... more
Pre-diagnosis smoking, obesity and alcohol use raise death risk, research shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Lymphoma ... more
Pre-diagnosis smoking, obesity and alcohol use raise death risk, research shows ... more
The 57 million Americans currently living with "pre-diabetes" could benefit from a group weight loss program, like Weight Watchers, according to a new study published in this month's American Journal ... more
The 57 million Americans currently living with "pre-diabetes" could benefit from a group weight loss program, like Weight Watchers, according to a new study published in this month's American Journal ... more
The 57 million Americans currently living with "pre-diabetes" could benefit from a group weight loss program, like Weight Watchers, according to a new study published in this month's American Journal ... more
Contact: Paula Gould p.a.gould@leeds.ac.uk 44-133-343-8059 University of Leeds A natural defence mechanism against heart disease could be switched on by steroids sold as health supplements, according ... more
Lifestyle practices that may help bring on symptomsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Lupus ... more
There is no magic bullet to help patients with COPD improve their ability to function in daily life. In fact, the best advice they might get is "do by doing," according to research presented at the AT ... more
There is no magic bullet to help patients with COPD improve their ability to function in daily life. In fact, the best advice they might get is "do by doing," according to new research. ... more
I don't know why I would have expected anything different out of UnitedHealth Group. I think UnitedHealth Group and I think cheap. At the moment I am referring to the expansion of offering free a ... more
by Richard Reece, MD An interview with Elizabeth Chase, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist in Dover, New Hampshire Elizabeth Chase, better known as Betsy, is a close and enduring college friend of my son, ... more
(Image: May 13, 2010: Boycotter Suzan Hebson, assistant superintendent of Highland Park, Ill., sits in her office - Fox News) Susan Hebson, the school official and apparent gay activist who nixed a g ... more
Lifestyle practices that may help bring on symptoms ... more
Contact: Dr Srinivasan Madhusudan srinivasan.madhusudan@nottingham.ac.uk 44-011-582-31850 University of Nottingham Poor diet, too much alcohol, smoking and increasing obesity could be leading to an ep ... more
Press Releases Watchdog €“ concerns over big name pharmacies selling slimming pills online Date: 13.05.2010 Category: BBC One; Factual Arts TV --> The BBC's Watchdog ... more
Press Releases Watchdog €“ concerns over big name pharmacies selling slimming pills online Date: 13.05.2010 Category: BBC One; Factual Arts TV --> The BBC's Watchdog ... more
via CNN, an Australian study on interruptions in the ED: (CNN) #8211; Interruptions in the emergency room may exact an unhealthy toll on patient care, a group of Australian researchers reported Thur ... more
Contact: Andrew Gould andrew.gould@pms.ac.uk 44-139-268-6107 The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry Study suggests that treating serious gum disease in diabetics could mitigate risks A study ... more
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Individuals with a family history of diabetes type 2 who overeat for a specific period put on more weight than other people of the same age and lifestyle who overeat to the same extent. In other words ... more
A review for family physicians discusses the role of diet and exercise in the management of hyperlipidemia. Medscape Medical News ... more
Individuals with a family history of diabetes type 2 who overeat for a specific period put on more weight than other people of the same age and lifestyle who overeat to the same extent. In other words ... more
Individuals with a family history of diabetes type 2 who overeat for a specific period put on more weight than other people of the same age and lifestyle who overeat to the same extent. In other words ... more
Weight-loss surgery should only be used in the most severely obese of children, and only then with extreme caution, says a Seminar on childhood obesity published Online First and in an upcoming Lancet ... more
The Active Network Inc., a technology and media company, revealed that active moms make it a priority to keep themselves healthy despite their busy schedules and are also instrumental in driving overa ... more
Weight-loss surgery should only be used in the most severely obese of children, and only then with extreme caution, says a Seminar on childhood obesity published Online First and in an upcoming Lancet ... more
Surviving heart failure calls for lifestyle changes, taking medications and following doctor's orders. Some of the 5 million heart failure patients have trouble adhering to these changes and end up re ... more
Americans turning 100 or older this year are making sound lifestyle choices, not just about health and exercise but by clinging to social networks and adapting to new technologies, a new survey indica ... more
MAY/JUNE 2010 Selling DiseasesAdriane Fugh-Berman This article is part of Big Pharma, Bad Medicine, a forum on the impact of the pharmaceutical industry on medical training and science, and th ... more
MAY/JUNE 2010 Selling DiseasesAdriane Fugh-Berman This article is part of Big Pharma, Bad Medicine, a forum on the impact of the pharmaceutical industry on medical training and science, and th ... more
Diabetes is not an easy disease to manage. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, patients are asked to test their blood glucose levels daily and inject themselves with insulin as needed. The dise ... more
The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is lower for baby boomers than for the generation that came before, perhaps because of a healthier lifestyle. Medscape Medical News ... more
Arabinoxylan, the major dietary fibre component of wheat bran, is important both from the technological and nutritional point of view. New enzymatic technologies were developed in the HEALTHGRAIN proj ... more
Contact: Lisa Merkl lkmerkl@uh.edu 713-743-8192 University of Houston Fingertip monitor holds promise for more easily measuring risk HOUSTON, May 5, 2010 – Two University of Houston professors are wo ... more