Archive for March, 2008

New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids From Lead Paint (HealthDay)

Monday, March 31st, 2008

HealthDay - MONDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government has
issued new rules designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based
paint during repairs and renovations to homes and buildings.

At Risk: Pot Belly in Midlife Is Linked to Dementia - New York Times

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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At Risk: Pot Belly in Midlife Is Linked to Dementia
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR People with a large pot belly in midlife are at increased risk for dementia in their later years, according to a new study, and the bigger the belly the higher the risk.
Healthy body, mind Worcester Telegram
Big belly means big problems as you get older Daily Democrat
Quad City Times - Press-Enterprise
all 7 news articles

Gossip Girl Writer Redefines Beauty - Huffington Post

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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Gossip Girl Writer Redefines Beauty
Huffington Post - 4 hours ago
Pretty Is What Changes is Jessica Queller's compelling memoir about self-image, self-discovery and most importantly, self-preservation.
Mastectomy Before Breast Cancer: One Woman's Choice U.S. News & World Report
'Pretty' author defies breast cancer destiny USA Today
eFluxMedia - dBTechno - Food Consumer - San Bernardino Sun
all 20 news articles

Local medical personnel say it's about time hands-only CPR is accepted - Janesville Gazette

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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Local medical personnel say it's about time hands-only CPR is accepted
Janesville Gazette - 19 hours ago
By KAYLA BUNGE ( Contact ) Saturday, April 5, 2008 The American Heart Association announced Monday that hands-only CPR works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults.
CPR Can Help, Even With No Training New York Times
Hands-only CPR can increase odds of survival Newsday
First Coast News - Andalusia Star-News - KFYR-TV - KNDO/KNDU
all 16 news articles

ONTARGET: ARB as effective as ACE inhibitor, no need for combination - Endocrine Today

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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ONTARGET: ARB as effective as ACE inhibitor, no need for combination
Endocrine Today - 41 minutes ago
CHICAGO - Telmisartan has fewer side effects than ramipril in patients with vascular disease or diabetes, but the efficacy of the two are similar, according to data from the ONTARGET trial presented today.
New Blood Pressure Medication Has Fewer Side Effects, Global Study Science Daily (press release)
ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug U.S. News & World Report
Guardian - SunHerald.com - Toronto Star
all 45 news articles

State joins anti-smoking campaign - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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State joins anti-smoking campaign
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 9 hours ago
By CHERIE BLACK State Health Secretary Mary Selecky joined other national health leaders in Washington, DC, on Monday to launch a new stop-smoking campaign.
For Smokers Trying to Quit, New Website Is a Boon U.S. News & World Report
Health program targets smoking Winston-Salem Journal
Mediapost.com - Tulsa World - Leland Tribune - Emediawire (press release)
all 18 news articles

Fasting May Bolster Healthy Cells' Resistance to Chemo Toxins - Scientific American

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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Fasting May Bolster Healthy Cells' Resistance to Chemo Toxins
Scientific American - 4 hours ago
By Nikhil Swaminathan DO NOT EAT BEFORE TAKING: Scientists believe that fasting for 48 hours before getting a dose of chemotherapy may help the drug more efficiently attack cancer cells.
Fasting Before Chemo Protects Healthy Cells U.S. News & World Report
Study says fasting may reduce chemo side-effects Reuters
eFluxMedia - AHN - Telegraph.co.uk - dBTechno
all 90 news articles

New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids From Lead Paint (HealthDay)

Monday, March 31st, 2008

HealthDay - MONDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government has
issued new rules designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based
paint during repairs and renovations to homes and buildings.

Could A Diabetes Drug Slow Heart Disease? - CBS News

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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Could A Diabetes Drug Slow Heart Disease?
CBS News - 6 hours ago
Learn more about different types of heart disease and find out if your state has a higher incidence of mortality from the disease.
Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries U.S. News & World Report
Actos arrests heart disease in diabetics-study Reuters
WebMD - Economic Times - TheHeart.Org - Endocrine Today
all 53 news articles

Docs Favor National Health Insurance - BusinessWeek

Monday, March 31st, 2008

BusinessWeek
Docs Favor National Health Insurance
BusinessWeek - 6 hours ago
Doctors at Children's Hospital Los Angeles perform heart surgery, Mar. 24, 2008 Bob Riha, Jr./Childrens Hospital Los Angeles via Getty Images by Catherine Arnst Most US doctors now support the idea of national health insurance, a shift from a
Health-care insurance gaps affect all of us Louisville Courier-Journal
America, Insure Thyself Washington Post
Huffington Post - Sauk Valley Newspapers - BlueRidgeNow.com - The News Journal
all 14 news articles