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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
10:10 pm	China seizes 18,000 fake Viagra pills in raids China seizes 18,000 fake Viagra pills in raids . - Chinese police have seized more than a tonne of fake drugs for impotence, bird flu and malaria, including at least 18,000 fake Viagra tablets, state media reported on Wednesday. Panel approves cigarette packs warnings . Cigarette packs would bear graphic warnings that illustrate the health risks of smoking under a provision added Wednesday to landmark tobacco legislation pending in a Senate committee.
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
4:10 am	3 Surrender on Lake Martin Boating Hit-and-Run Charges 3 Surrender on Lake Martin Boating Hit-and-Run Charges. Three Dadeville men have surrendered to Tallapoosa County authorities in a Fourth of July boating hit-and-run incident on Lake Martin. via ABC 33/40. Pro-Putin youth at summer camp. "He'll be a bum and die in the gutter!" It was like the first day of summer camp at this lakeside resort, but the scrubbed young campers in T-shirts and casual clothes had more than beadwork and canoeing on their minds. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald. Man Picks the Wrong Time for Shooting. A 19-year-old man picked the wrong time to shoot at two brothers, opening fire just as they got ready to do some target practice, police said. via Independent Record. Zion National Park closes backcountry because of fires. Wildfires forced Zion National Park to close the backcountry to hiking, climbing and rappelling Thursday. via Daily Herald.
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
10:11 am	INEGY Better Than Lipitor" INEGY Better Than Lipitor" In Achieving Recommended Levels Of LDL-Cholesterol In Diabetes 2 Patients With Hypercholesterolemia. INEGY" was significantly more effective at influencing coronary heart disease risk factors than Lipitor in type 2 diabetes patients with hypercholesterolemia according to results of two analyses presented at the European Atherosclerosis Society meeting in Helsinki, Finland. Statins: Safe, Well Tolerated, And Effective. Statins are safe, well tolerated, and have a proven impact on cardiovascular disease, concludes the author of a Review published early Online and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet. Dr Jane Armitage, Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, University of Oxford, UK, did a comprehensive Review of research published between 1985 and 2006 studying the safety, efficacy, and side effects of statins. Iimproved Blood-Sugar Control With Dual Diabetes-Cholesterol Drug. Patients with type 2 diabetes may soon be able to control their glucose and their cholesterol levels with a single drug, according to a study led by Vivian A. Fonseca, professor of medicine and pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine and chief of the Tulane University Health Sciences Center Diabetes Program. New Report Shows Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines Vary Significantly Throughout Europe. A new Cholesterol Guidelines Report by the Policy Analysis Centre, launched today at the European Atherosclerosis Society meeting in Helsinki, Finland, shows that more needs to be done to improve implementation of the Third European Joint Taskforce Guidelines for LDL cholesterol in Europe. Adherence to the European guidelines varies from country to country.
10:11 am	Study Finds Generic Statins Study Finds Generic Statins Can Provide Equivalent Outcomes At Lower Cost For 63 Percent Of Statin Users. The expanded use of generic statins can provide equal cardiovascular benefits to a majority of patients being treated for high cholesterol while offering substantial cost savings over brand-name drugs, according to a study conducted by HealthCore, Inc., the health outcomes research subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc.. Italian Diet Secrets. How do the Italians manage to enjoy delectable Mediterranean foods, yet maintain healthy weights? FDA Grants CLIA Waived Status To Cholestech For New Combined Test Panel. Cholestech Corporation, a leading provider of alternate site health management solutions for chronic disease, announces that the FDA has granted CLIA waived status to the Company's newest test panel, Lipid Profile ALT. INEGY better than Crestor" in Achieving Multiple "Goals" for LDL-Cholesterol & Other CHD Risk Factors in Hypercholesterolemia Patients. INEGY" allowed significantly more patients with hypercholesterolemia than Crestor" to achieve study specified levels for both Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol and each one of the following coronary heart disease risk factors: C-reactive protein, Apolipoprotein B or Non-HDL-cholesterol. 5 Nice Things to Do for Your Feet. From blisters to inflamed tendons, summer can be tough on toes.
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
11:45 pm	Directory with links to popular consumer products and services. Catalog of companies that want to be first on market. Directory with links to popular consumer products and services. - catalog for advanced search. explore offers from today active companies.
1:45 am	Fresh health suggestion for everybody Healthcare professionals having tips for you. Fresh health suggestion for everybody - healthcare recommendations for woman and man
Monday, July 9th, 2007
10:11 am	Mild Weight Loss May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes Mild Weight Loss May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes. Losing a modest amount of body weight -- about 8% -- may help the health of people with type 2 diabetes, experts report in Diabetes Care. Tick-Related Disease Thrives In High Cholesterol Environments, Study Suggests. People who have high cholesterol levels may be much more susceptible to a particular disease transmitted by the bites of ticks, a new study in mice suggests.Scientists infected mice with Anaplasma phagocytophilum, the bacterium that causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis, a disease with flu-like symptoms. Bacteria levels were 10 times greater in mice that were genetically predisposed to high cholesterol levels and that were also fed a high-cholesterol diet. 5 Alcoholic Types in Alcoholism Study. New research on alcoholism shows that there are five types of alcoholics in the U.S., and more than a half are young adults. Lexicon Develops Antibodies That Lower Triglycerides And Cholesterol As Potential New Therapy For Heart Disease. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported results from preclinical research demonstrating that antibodies directed to a potential new target, angiopoietin-like protein 4, rapidly lower triglycerides and cholesterol. Research suggests that a monoclonal antibody targeting ANGPTL4 may have therapeutic application in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Harry Potter Has Migraine Headaches? Harry Potter has "probable migraine," according to headache specialists who diagnosed the fictional character's migraine headaches.
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
10:11 pm	Future Doctors, Nurses Take on Realities of War Future Doctors, Nurses Take on Realities of War. "They leave knowing that when the time comes, they will be ready. The graduates know that the men and women who sacrifice so much for our nation and for millions of people who they will never know, deserve the best possible care." The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences will deploy its medical, public health and advanced practice nursing students to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., July 10-20, 2007 for field exercises Operation.. via Newswise. Hotel guests face carbon monoxide risk. Carbon monoxide poisonings at hotels and motels may not be common, but they're not becoming rarer with time either, according to a new study. via. B.C. doctors target smoking, obesity. "That's where we're going to start from, because we realize that if we can prevent it, it's certainly a lot easier and more effective than treating it once it's there." Personalized cost statements, the expansion of health-care coverage, higher tobacco taxes and a greater focus on preventive medicine should be implemented to improve B.C.'s health-care system, say the.. via CBC News. Labor promises reform of health policy. "We must stop the blame game between state and federal governments when dealing with health" OPPOSITION Leader Kevin Rudd has promised reform of Australian health policy with a focus on preventive medicine, if Labor wins the upcoming election. via News.com.au. Fight the bite! Beware of mosquitoes. "Ways to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases include using mosquito repellents with Permethrin and eliminating breeding sites" Photos by MC1 Melissa Robertson-Leake HM1 Fred Turner of Preventive Medicine, examines a mosquito under a microscope to check for any diseases that it may be carrying. via JaxAir News. College of Public Health Professor Recipient of Prestigious National Award. "He is most deserving of this recognition by APTR." LEXINGTON, Ky. The most prestigious recognition award offered by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research will be given to Dr. via UK News.
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
10:12 pm	New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease. Researchers have found that one of the reasons people with low HDL - a molecule that helps eliminate excess cholesterol from arteries - are at risk of developing heart disease could be a defective version of a protein called ABCA1.People with familial low HDL, or hypolipoproteinemia, have an impaired ability to transport cholesterol out of their cells, which leads to an accumulation of cholesterol in many tissues. Mental Stimulation May Cut Alzheimer's. Brain challenges such as reading newspapers, seeing plays, or playing games may help prevent Alzheimer's, experts note in Neurology. Statins - Findings Depend On Who Has Funded The Research. Research on the effectiveness of a major class of drug - statins, used to reduce cholesterol - has come under the spotlight in a new article published in PLoS Medicine. There are several statins now on the market and many research trials have compared different brands of statin 'head-to-head'. Antidepressants and Pregnancy OK? Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doesn't greatly increase the overall risk of most birth defects, new research shows. Short-Acting Insulin Time Not Short for Everyone. For the 90% of people with type 2 diabetes who are obese, short-acting insulin seems to take much longer to work than commonly thought. Too Much Of A Key Protein Observed In Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Researchers have shown that key chemicals that carry cholesterol and fats in the blood accumulate in people with type 2 diabetes, which may help improve treatment of this disease.Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than it should be and too much insulin is produced to counter this blood sugar increase.
10:12 pm	2nd Cervical Cancer Vaccine 2nd Cervical Cancer Vaccine on the Way? A second cervical cancer vaccine, shown in a new study to be highly protective against the sexually transmitted virus that can cause the disease, may soon be available in the U.S. 10 Summer Favorites Made Lighter. Try these guiltless versions of favorite warm-weather foods. 'Good' Cholesterol Levels may be Slightly Boosted by Exercise. Regular exercise appears to modestly increase levels of high-density lipoprotein, or "good," cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis study in Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to background information in the article. Chris Benoit: Was Roid Rage to Blame? Pro wrestler Chris Benoit reportedly had anabolic steroids in his house. Was "roid rage" to blame for the murder-suicide surrounding Benoit and his family? Get expert answers here. Traveling With Diabetes. Tips for traveling with diabetes will help you stay well and enjoy your time away.
10:12 pm	Global Warming May Hike U Global Warming May Hike U.S. Deaths. Global warming may raise the U.S. death rate on extremely hot days, with scant relief from fewer very cold days, Harvard researchers say. Permanent Makeup May Have Risks. Permanent makeup may have risks including allergic reactions, CDC and FDA researchers report in The New England Journal of Medicine. 6 Best Summer Foods for Weight Loss. The best foods for weight loss in summer are light, refreshing and, most important, keep you out of the hot kitchen. Childhood Cancer: Health Risks Linger. Childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of other health problems as young adults, Dutch researchers report. 10 Tips and Tricks for Healthy Summer Salads. You know salad is good for you. Use these tips to make it healthy and you’re set! Type 1 Diabetes May Be Rising in Kids. Type 1 diabetes may be increasing among U.S. kids and teens, researchers write in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
10:11 pm	New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease New Insight Into How Low HDL Causes Heart Disease. Researchers have found that one of the reasons people with low HDL - a molecule that helps eliminate excess cholesterol from arteries - are at risk of developing heart disease could be a defective version of a protein called ABCA1.People with familial low HDL, or hypolipoproteinemia, have an impaired ability to transport cholesterol out of their cells, which leads to an accumulation of cholesterol in many tissues. 'Good' Cholesterol Levels may be Slightly Boosted by Exercise. Regular exercise appears to modestly increase levels of high-density lipoprotein, or "good," cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis study in Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, according to background information in the article.
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
4:16 pm	Prescription Medications to Treat Constipation Prescription Medications to Treat Constipation. If diet, water, fiber, and the occasional drugstore laxative don’t help your chronic constipation, it may be time to ask your doctor about one of these three prescription medications. Putting Feelings Into Words Eases Pain. Putting your feelings into words may actually lessen the pain felt by the brain, reports a new study in Psychological Science.
4:16 pm	Chronic Health Problems Soar in Kids Chronic Health Problems Soar in Kids. The number of U.S. children with chronic health conditions has risen dramatically in the past four decades, according to a new report. Childhood Obesity: Family Plan Helps. Making weight control a family effort may help kids shed extra pounds, Yale University researchers report.
4:16 pm	Aspartame Safety Study Stirs Emotions Aspartame Safety Study Stirs Emotions. Researchers and a scientific watchdog group are calling on regulators to take a new look at the safety of aspartame following a new study concluding that the popular sweetener promotes cancer in rats. Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer's Disease. New findings suggest that poorly controlled diabetes may lead to Alzheimer's disease. WebMD Fitness Rx Challenge: Finish Line. The WebMD Fitness Rx Challenge is over. Did Jeff Kibler and Stefanee Williams make their final numbers? Prostate Drug May Not Dim Sex. The prostate drug Proscar may minimally affect men's sexual function, researchers note in the Journal of the Nat'l Cancer Institute.
4:15 pm	Childhood Obesity: Family Plan Helps Childhood Obesity: Family Plan Helps. Making weight control a family effort may help kids shed extra pounds, Yale University researchers report. Putting Feelings Into Words Eases Pain. Putting your feelings into words may actually lessen the pain felt by the brain, reports a new study in Psychological Science. WebMD Fitness Rx Challenge: Finish Line. The WebMD Fitness Rx Challenge is over. Did Jeff Kibler and Stefanee Williams make their final numbers? Chronic Health Problems Soar in Kids. The number of U.S. children with chronic health conditions has risen dramatically in the past four decades, according to a new report. Prescription Medications to Treat Constipation. If diet, water, fiber, and the occasional drugstore laxative don’t help your chronic constipation, it may be time to ask your doctor about one of these three prescription medications.
Friday, June 29th, 2007
10:12 pm	Behavioral Treatment for ADHD Behavioral Treatment for ADHD. WebMD explains how behavioral treatment may work for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in both children and adults. Parenting a Child with ADHD. Here are some guidelines on parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. How to Avoid the 'Demons' of Summer. Tips for keeping your cool when obnoxious behavior tries to ruin your summer fun.
10:12 pm	Recipe Makeovers for All-American Food Recipe Makeovers for All-American Food. American foods like potato salad, cornbread, and apple pie are not only yummy, but part of our culinary heritage. Here are some tips to help make them lower in calories and fat. Medical Treatment of ADHD. Drug therapy is an important component of treating ADHD. There are many types of drugs that can be used to control symptoms. WebMD takes a look at drug treatments for ADHD. Can Immune Treatment Cure Diabetes? Scientists at the American Diabetes Association meeting report progress in immune therapies that could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks. Train Your Brain With Exercise. Not only is exercise smart for your heart and weight, but it can make you smarter and better at what you do. Chatty Doctors Waste Office-Visit Time. A new study suggests chatty doctors who talk about their personal life during office visits may be wasting patients' valuable time.
10:12 pm	Summer Skin Makeover Summer Skin Makeover. Five skin care tips to get your skin healthy and glowing in time for Memorial Day. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are generally grouped into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Study: Echinacea Cuts Colds by Half. Taking the herbal supplement echinacea can cut you chances of catching a cold by more than half and shorten the duration of a cold by an average of 1.4 days, a new review of the research shows. Smoking May Hinder Alcoholism Recovery. Smoking may hinder the brain in recovery from alcoholism, researchers report in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. ADHD in Adults: 10 Important Questions. 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Adult ADHD. Tips to Reduce the Side Effects of ADHD Medications. Simple steps such as changing dinnertime and healthy snacking can help reduce the side effects of ADHD medications.
10:11 pm	Can Immune Treatment Can Immune Treatment Cure Diabetes? Scientists at the American Diabetes Association meeting report progress in immune therapies that could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks. Parenting a Child with ADHD. Here are some guidelines on parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Smoking May Hinder Alcoholism Recovery. Smoking may hinder the brain in recovery from alcoholism, researchers report in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Medical Treatment of ADHD. Drug therapy is an important component of treating ADHD. There are many types of drugs that can be used to control symptoms. WebMD takes a look at drug treatments for ADHD. Behavioral Treatment for ADHD. WebMD explains how behavioral treatment may work for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in both children and adults.