Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking
boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in
two new studies.
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Challenging established medical
wisdom about blood pressure and stroke, new British research suggests that
extremely variable blood pressure, and not just high blood pressure, can
greatly increase a person's risk of stroke.
New Knee May Improve Balance (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- A knee replacement can help
improve an elderly person's balance, according to a new study.
Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Seaweed extract has the
potential to become a treatment for the immune system cancer known as
lymphoma, according to the results of preliminary research.
Online Dating as Honest as Real Life (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- For the millions looking for
love on the Internet, the nagging question remains: Is my virtual paramour
the person they say they are?
Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- As another baseball season
nears, researchers report that preseason measurements of rotator cuff
strength can help team doctors spot those pitchers at high risk of
developing a shoulder injury during play.
Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Mind reading may have
taken a step away from the realm of science fiction, thanks to a new study
in which researchers taught a computer to spot specific memories as a
person was having them.
Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- More 12-year-olds have
used inhalants to get high than marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens
combined, a new report finds.
FDA recalls flavor enhancer
Federal health authorities on Thursday announced the recall of hydrolyzed vegetable protein, commonly used to enhance flavor in processed foods, after samples were found to contain salmonella.
Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term exposure to the air
pollution particles caused by traffic has been linked to an increase in
blood pressure, U.S. researchers say.
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Air travel could raise the risk
for experiencing heartbeat irregularities among older individuals with a
history of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A wide array of food products are
being recalled after traces of salmonella were discovered in a common
ingredient, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced
late Thursday.
Takeda renames heartburn drug to avoid errors (AP)
AP - Federal regulators said Thursday that Takeda Pharmaceuticals will change the name of a heartburn drug that has repeatedly been confused by pharmacists with drugs meant to treat cancer and other ailments.
Philippines HIV cases spike to record in January (Reuters)
Reuters - The Philippines diagnosed 143 people with HIV in January -- a national high -- and the country's health secretary said on Thursday she would seek more public funds to distribute condoms among high-risk groups.
Gut bacteria and disease may be linked (Reuters)
Reuters - Some of the hundreds of bacteria found in the digestive systems of humans may be linked to specific diseases like cancer, diabetes and obesity, an international team of scientists said in a paper on Thursday.
Virus Unlikely to Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new study adds to
evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome doesn't have anything to do with
xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV), but the researchers
point out that there's a caveat regarding American patients.
Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from chronic
lower back pain may find relief through cognitive behavioral therapy, a
short-term treatment aimed at challenging and reframing negative
beliefs.
As Health Reform Summit Looms, Battle Lines Are Drawn (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- In an attempt to jump-start
health-care reform, President Barack Obama on Thursday will hold a
bipartisan summit on health care.
Vitamin B3 May Help Repair Brain After a Stroke (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Based on the results of
preliminary research in rats, researchers say that doses of vitamin B3 --
also known as niacin -- could help people recover brain function after a
stroke.
Health Insurance Competition Vanishing: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Competition in the health
insurance industry is vanishing, according to an American Medical
Association report that looked at data from 43 states and 313 metropolitan
markets.