Consuming cholesterol-lowering foods results in greater decrease in LDL than low-saturated-fat diet
• Dieting • Aug 23 11

Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over 6… Consuming cholesterol-lowering foods results in greater decrease in LDL than low-saturated-fat diet   

 
 

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioral disorders in kids
• Children's Health • Aug 23 11

An extreme form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) takes a heavy toll on thousands of women each year and… Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioral disorders in kids   

 
 

Extreme negative anti-smoking ads can backfire, MU experts find
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 22 11

Health communicators have long searched for the most effective ways to convince smokers to quit. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that using… Extreme negative anti-smoking ads can backfire, MU experts find   

 
 

Newest screen for newborns will indicate heart problems
• Children's Health • • Heart • Aug 22 11

About 1 in every 120 babies are born with congenital heart disease (CHD), of which about 25 percent is critical, requiring special care early… Newest screen for newborns will indicate heart problems   

 
 

Drop in hormone therapy use linked with drop in mammogram rates
• Cancer: Breast • • Endocrinology • Aug 22 11

A new analysis has found that a decline in hormone therapy (HT) use among women aged 50 to 64 years is linked with lower… Drop in hormone therapy use linked with drop in mammogram rates   

 
 

Study identifies new way to treat common hospital-acquired infection
• Infections • • Public Health • Aug 22 11

Researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered a molecular process… Study identifies new way to treat common hospital-acquired infection   

 
 

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe in Patients with Kidney Failure or Transplant
• Flu • • Urine Problems • Aug 19 11

When the influenza A (H1N1) virus swept around the world in spring 2009, infection was presumed to be more common in immunosuppressed patients, such… H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe in Patients with Kidney Failure or Transplant   

 
 

Acne-Treating Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients
• Urine Problems • Aug 19 11

Antibiotics can help ward off serious bacterial infections in kidney disease patients who use tubes called catheters for their dialysis treatments. But if antibiotics… Acne-Treating Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients   

 
 

Doctors, Nurses Often Use Holistic Medicine for Themselves
• Public Health • Aug 19 11

U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) far more than do workers in other fields, according to… Doctors, Nurses Often Use Holistic Medicine for Themselves   

 
 

Leading Treatments for Uveitis Found to be Similarly Effective, Increasing Patient Options
• Eye / Vision Problems • Aug 19 11

A team of researchers comparing the two leading treatment approaches for the eye condition uveitis, which is the fifth leading cause of blindness in… Leading Treatments for Uveitis Found to be Similarly Effective, Increasing Patient Options   

 
 

Medical Expenses Related to Obesity Costs States Billions
• Obesity • • Public Health • Aug 19 11

States spend up to $15 billion a year in medical expenses related to obesity, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International,… Medical Expenses Related to Obesity Costs States Billions   

 
 

Cholesterol Drugs can Reduce Stroke Risk, but Aren’t for Everyone
• Heart • • Stroke • Aug 19 11

For many patients, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce the risk of strokes as well as heart attacks.

But in a review article, Loyola University… Cholesterol Drugs can Reduce Stroke Risk, but Aren’t for Everyone   

 
 

Vaccinations: They Are Not Just For Kids, Says Loyola Expert
• Immunology • • Infections • Aug 19 11

A new school year means more than new clothes, new books and a new grade level – it also means new shots for millions… Vaccinations: They Are Not Just For Kids, Says Loyola Expert   

 
 

Conference Looks at Ethics of Human Tissue Research
• Public Health • Aug 19 11

When you have blood taken for a test or have tissue removed for a biopsy, it may be used for medical research. While there… Conference Looks at Ethics of Human Tissue Research   

 
 

Simple Test May Help Identify People at Risk of Stroke
• Stroke • Aug 19 11

Simple Test May Help Identify People at Risk of Stroke

A new study shows that a simple ultrasound test may help to identify people at high risk of stroke who have a condition called… Simple Test May Help Identify People at Risk of Stroke   

 
 

Computational Method Predicts New Uses for Existing Medicines
• Drug News • • Public Health • Aug 19 11

For the first time ever, scientists are using computers and genomic information to predict new uses for existing medicines.

A National Institutes of Health-funded… Computational Method Predicts New Uses for Existing Medicines   

 
 

Headaches are common in year following traumatic brain injury, especially among females
• Headaches • • Trauma & Injuries • Aug 18 11

Recurring headaches are common during the year following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), regardless of the severity of the TBI, and they tend to… Headaches are common in year following traumatic brain injury, especially among females   

 
 

Strengthening fragile immune memories to fight chronic infections
• Infections • Aug 18 11

After recovering from the flu or another acute infection, your immune system is ready to react quickly if you run into the same virus… Strengthening fragile immune memories to fight chronic infections   

 
 

Popular Herbal Supplements May Adversely Affect Chemotherapy Treatment
• Alternative Medicine • • Cancer • Aug 18 11

Acai berry, cumin, herbal tea, turmeric and long-term use of garlic – all herbal supplements commonly believed to be beneficial to your health –… Popular Herbal Supplements May Adversely Affect Chemotherapy Treatment   

 
 

Milk better than water to rehydrate kids: McMaster study
• Children's Health • • Dieting • Aug 18 11

Milk better than water to rehydrate kids

Active children need to be watered with milk. It’s a more effective way of countering dehydration than a sports drink or water itself, say… Milk better than water to rehydrate kids: McMaster study   

 
 

Testing for food allergies
• Allergies • • Nutrition and Food Safety • Aug 17 11

It can be hard to tell if a case of hives or an upset stomach is a sign of a food allergy because so… Testing for food allergies   

 
 

Food allergies and food intolerance
• Children's Health • • Allergies • • Nutrition and Food Safety • Aug 17 11

Food allergies and food intolerance

Some children can enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day. Others cannot even be in the same room with a peanut butter… Food allergies and food intolerance   

 
 

Study focuses on relationship between glaucoma and diabetes, hypertension
• Diabetes • • Eye / Vision Problems • • Heart • Aug 17 11

Many Americans suffer from diabetes and hypertension and, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, these individuals… Study focuses on relationship between glaucoma and diabetes, hypertension   

 
 

College students not eating enough fruits and veggies
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Aug 17 11

College students aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables – in fact, a new study shows students aren’t even eating one serving per day, far… College students not eating enough fruits and veggies   

 
 

Cigarette makers sue FDA over new labeling rules
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 17 11

Four big cigarette makers sued the Food and Drug Administration, seeking to void as unconstitutional new graphic labels and advertising that warn consumers about… Cigarette makers sue FDA over new labeling rules   

 
 
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