| Friday, September 7th, 2007 |
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Agency: Food coloring may stimulate kids . Some artificial food colorings may stimulate hyperactivity in children, and parents may gain some benefit from preventing their children from consuming them, a government agency said Thursday. Popcorn lung patient inhaled fumes daily . Wayne Watson loved microwave popcorn so much he would eat at least two bags each night, breathing in the steam from the just-opened package, until doctors told him it may have made him sick. Sudden heart attack rare in adolescents . - Sudden heart attack or acute myocardial infarction is quite rare among adolescents, but when it does occur it is often associated with drug abuse and tobacco use, and males are at much greater risk than are females, according to researchers. New Survey Reveals Many Adults With High Cholesterol Fail To Take Necessary Steps To Improve Their Condition. A recent survey of U.S. adults with high cholesterol shows that in spite of concerns about the serious health risks associated with their condition, such as heart attack, stroke and coronary heart disease, there is a significant disconnect between understanding what should be done to monitor and control high cholesterol and actually implementing recommended changes to lower cholesterol levels. Breast cancer more deadly in black women . A new study gives a possible explanation for why breast cancer is more deadly in black women: they are more likely to have tumors that do not respond to the hormone-based treatments that help many others with the disease. Lung cancer must be detected earlier: experts . - Lung cancer kills one person every minute in Asia, and in most cases, the disease was detected too late for effective treatment, medical experts said. |
| Thursday, September 6th, 2007 |
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How to Reach Your Goals. Experts describe strategies for setting goals -- and making sure you achieve them. How to Reach Your Goals. The first step in setting a reasonable goal is being realistic and staying committed to your set goals. Husbands Do Less Housework. It may not come as a shock to most couples, but a new study shows that men, especially married men, do less housework than women. |
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Fit and 40-Plus. In your 40s and beyond, fitness tends to take on a new shape. Exercise routines you once found merely challenging may become painful or even impossible by the time you're 40, 50, or 60. New Arthritis Drugs: Skin Cancer Risk. Rheumatoid arthritis patients on Remicade or Enbrel have a small but higher risk of skin cancer, a new study shows. Asleep on the Job? Nodding off at work? Here are some tips to give you energy throughout the day. Proteins Increase Muscle Mass in Mice. A Johns Hopkins scientist increased muscle mass in mice by genetically deleting the protein myostatin and boosting the protein follistatin. 47 Million Lack Health Insurance. The U.S. Census Department reports that 47 million people in the U.S. have no health insurance, up from nearly 45 million in 2005. |
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Bad Memories Easier to Remember. We remember the bad times easier and more vividly than the good, researchers report in Current Directions in Psychological Science. Nasal Spray May Ease Cluster Headaches. The migraine nasal spray Zomig may ease cluster headaches, but it's not approved for that use, experts report in the journal Neurology. Gestational Diabetes Ups Child Obesity. Babies born to mothers with untreated gestational diabetes have nearly double the normal risk of becoming obese during childhood, but treatment to normalize blood sugar also normalizes risk, early research suggests. Sleep Apnea Device May Help Save Heart. A CPAP machine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with obstructive sleep apnea, German doctors say. Breast Cancer Surgery: Hypnosis Helps. A brief hypnosis session before breast cancer surgery, along with medications, may cut patients' pain and ease recovery, researchers report. Brain Link Seen in Type 2 Diabetes. The early warning signs of type 2 diabetes may include subtle changes in some brain cells, a new study shows. |
| Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 |
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Foods for Long Life and Well-Being. Start eating healthier now for longer life and well being. How-To Guide for a Healthier Body. You know you need vitamins for good health, but which ones and how much? Here's a rundown of the most important vitamins and minerals. Part 1 of a series. Magazine Ranks Best Children's Hospitals. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia leads U.S. News & World Report's 2007 list of best children's hospitals. |
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ED Drugs May Boost Orgasm Hormone. Erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra, Levita, and Cialis may increase oxytocin, a hormone released during orgasm, say Univ. of Wis. scientists. Don’t Be a Home Improvement Disaster. Before you take on a home improvement project, make sure you know how to do it safely. Nutrition Advice You Can Take to Heart. WebMD's top 5 recommended vitamins and minerals for heart health. |
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7 Ways to Jump-Start Your Weight Loss Plan This Fall. Fall can be the perfect time to be active and eat more healthfully. Perfect Pitch May Be Genetic. Absolute pitch means you can identify a musical tone without a reference tone, and it may be a genetic gift, experts report. Statins May Cut Alzheimer's Disease. People who take cholesterol-cutting statin drugs may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's brain abnormalities, experts report in Neurology. |
| Monday, September 3rd, 2007 |
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Nike wins Wulong Mountain Quest Adventure. For the first time in its history, World Adventure Racing Champions Team Nike assembled an all male group and headed to China for the Wulong Mountain Quest Adventure Race. Kayaking the rain-swollen Yahara watershed. I took a kayaking excursion along Lake Monona's north shore from Olbrich Park to Yahara Place last weekend, up the central Yahara River to the Tenney lock and dam, back downstream to Lake Monona and further.. Unclaimed Bikes Boost Fitness For Commuters. A SCHEME allowing commuters to pedal to work using unclaimed bicycles found by the police is being launched to improve fitness. Bike, Walking Trails Could Alleviate Hoosier Woes. The Aug. 29 editorial, 'Hefty Hoosiers need weight reduction plan that works' mentioned the lack of available fitness options at work and school. Heat Wave Increases Calif. Fire Threat. Utilities urged customers to ease up on electricity use and officials opened cool shelters as California continued to swelter under a heat wave Friday. Grafenwohr unit heads to Iraq to keep soldiers healthy. "I've been wanting to go for several years. Most of our work is going to be making sure soldiers stay healthy" A group of Grafenwohr-based soldiers who make sure other soldiers stay healthy during deployments is on its way to Iraq. via Stars and Stripes. |
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Backpacking trip in U.S. turns gory. A backpacker fell prey to one of Southern California's lesser-known hazards: Being gored by an American bison on Santa Catalina Island. Backpacker Gored By Roaming Bison On So. Catalina Island. He wasn't anywhere near Pamplona, but 24-year-old Jadrec Anongos of Cerritos still managed to get himself gored. The World's Top 10 Volcanoes. Hiking When I was 21, I spent one hot, sweaty day hiking over loosely-packed to shale to arrive at our destination: the peak of the Volcano on the.. Walking trails provide exercise and fun. One of the many joys of autumn is enjoying a relaxing stroll in the crisp air and gazing at the golden colors of fall. Hiker Gored By Bison On Santa Catalina Island. He wasn't anywhere near Pamplona, but 24-year-old Jadrec Anongos of Cerritos still managed to get himself gored. |
| Saturday, September 1st, 2007 |
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Obesity Rate in U.S. Still Climbing. More and more Americans are sliding into obesity, a clear signal that this national health problem is getting worse. Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner Kids. When women develop diabetes during pregnancy and don't get treatment, their kids face an increased risk of childhood obesity, but new research suggests that treatment can essentially eliminate that risk. Swelling After Knee Injury May Hinder Healing. The swelling that normally occurs when a joint is injured may interfere with healing after knee injuries, researchers say. Life After Fugazi. Even after all these years, hardly a weekend goes by in this city that someone doesn't head to a jukebox somewhere and lay down a few quarters to play Fugazi, one of Washington's most influential and international bands of all time. Deerhunter Dresses Up The Music at Black Cat. Special effects aren't just for blockbuster movies. They're also for up-and-coming indie-rock bands. By drenching vocals and guitars in echo, reverb and delay, Atlanta's Deerhunter turned fairly standard drone-rock tunes into otherworldly sonic delights at Black Cat's backstage Thursday night. |
| Thursday, August 30th, 2007 |
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Weight Loss: Early Sign of Dementia? Weight loss among middle-aged and older women may be an early warning sign of dementia, a study shows. The Most Detailed Analysis To Date Of The Protein Composition Of HDL And Why Good Cholesterol Goes Bad. It's yet another example of how a good thing can go bad: Researchers have found evidence in laboratory studies that 'good' cholesterol, renowned for its ability to protect against heart disease, can undergo detrimental changes in protein composition that make it 'bad' for the heart. Study Of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs And Healthy Eating. Within the medical field, it is often assumed that patients view cholesterol-lowering medications as a license to eat whatever they like -- they figure their medication has them covered, so a steak here and there won't hurt. However, a study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds that such patients don't tend to adopt unhealthy diets when prescribed statins. |
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Coping With Stress Helps Cholesterol. The better you cope with stress, the better your "good" cholesterol is likely to be, according to a new study. The Connection Between Decreased LDL Cholesterol And Increased New Cancer Cases Is Explained And A Solution Offered. The Problem: Statins, a type of LDL cholesterol-lowering drug, were recently shown to have a significant, positive association with newly diagnosed cancer cases. When newly diagnosed cancer cases were correlated with cholesterol reduction, a disturbing significant correspondence was found, and recently published as, "Effect of the Magnitude of Lipid Lowering on Risk of Elevated Liver Enzymes, Rhabdomyolysis, and Cancer, by Alsheikh-Ali, et al. Cleveland Clinic Researchers Identify Mechanism Behind Platelet Function And Potentially Fatal Blood Clot Formation. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have identified the mechanism that accounts for platelet hyper responsiveness during abnormal blood cholesterol levels, the major risk factor for fatal heart attacks and strokes. In their work, researchers led by Eugene A. Podrez, M.D., Ph.D. About 63% Of U.S. Women Concerned About High Cholesterol; Only 32% Know Their Number, Survey Finds. About 63% of U.S. women are concerned about high cholesterol, but only 32% know their cholesterol number, according to a nationwide survey released Tuesday by the Society for Women's Health Research,. |
| Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 |
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ICDs Cut Deaths by 20%. ICDs cut heart death by 20%. But most patients never actually get a therapeutic jolt from their heart-shock implants, a new report finds. Preparing for Disaster. Experts give advice on how to prepare disaster plans and emergency kits for you and your family. Obesity Virus: More, Bigger Fat Cells. Adenovirus-36 -- a common human virus -- not only ups human fat-cell production, but also makes fat cells fatter, researchers find. |
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Caution Urged for Autism Treatments. Unproven treatments for autism have increased as the number of children with autism and related disorders has grown dramatically, according to a team of Ohio State University researchers. Estrogen Tells Brain Where Fat Goes. A woman's brain uses estrogen to control food intake -- and body fat. Future "designer estrogen" might prevent menopausal weight gain. |
| Monday, August 27th, 2007 |
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National forests battle trash, ATVs. Arizona Sierra Club chairman Jim Vaaler, right, and club member Jerry Nelson patrol the latest trash dumping ground in the southeastern section of Tonto National Forest more.. Off a side dirt road less than a.. via Times Union. AMC Web Site Lets Hikers Plan Climbs. Want a long hike? Want to know what to pack on your climb? How about a side trip? The Appalachian Mountain Club introduced a new Web site this week that allows hikers to customize a route online and print out a.. via WNNE. Endangered condor dies from lead poisoning. There are now only 144 Condors flying free in the wild, after one was killed from ingesting high levels of lead. via Hippyshopper. |
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Fishing Gear - The Basics. In fishing, it is very important to an angler's success that he starts with the proper equipment. via The King of Fishing. 5 adventures for adrenaline junkies. About $2,000 per person, including hotel and airfare from Heathrow Airport Journey to the center of the Earth on a three-day diving expedition to the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Iceland's.. via Money. Yellowstone To Lift Fire Restrictions. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will allow for fire restrictions to be lifted in Yellowstone National Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. this evening. via InciWeb. |
| Saturday, August 25th, 2007 |
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WHO Ties Rising Population, New Diseases. "We're not saying that's a bad thing. What we're saying is that we must recognize the risk we create in the process and invest to manage those risks." A ballooning world population, intensive farming practices and changes in sexual behavior have provided a breeding ground for an unprecedented number of emerging diseases, the U.N. health agency said Thursday.New diseases are emerging at the unprecedented rate of one per year, the World Health Organization said. There are 39 new pathogens that were unknown a generation ago, including HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. And with an estimated 2.1 billion airline passengers roaming the planet last year alone, infectious diseases are spreading faster than ever before. Read more. Smitherman announces nurses to get safety needles, improved respirators. The Ontario government announced Thursday the province's nurses will soon be equipped with new respirators and safety needles to protect against job-related injuries and infections. via CFRB. Smoking bans help people quit: Study. "If the government is implementing smoking bans to get people to quit, then why aren't they doing the same thing with fast food, which as we all know is reaching epidemic proportions with the diabetes problem in Canada?" Restricting the spots where smokers can get their nicotine fix helps to wean them off the cancer-causing weed, a new study from Statistics Canada shows. via Toronto Sun. WHO: Infectious diseases spread faster. "It would be extremely naive and complacent to assume that there will not be another disease like AIDS, another Ebola, or another SARS, sooner or later" With an estimated 2.1 billion airline passengers roaming the planet last year alone, infectious diseases are spreading faster than ever before, the U.N. health agency said Thursday. via The Macon Telegraph. FDA proposes sunscreen rules, sun/cancer warning. WASHINGTON - U.S. regulators on Thursday proposed new regulations on the development, testing and labeling of sunscreens, including a new warning about the link between sun exposure and skin cancer.The rules proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would require manufacturers to rate a product's level of ultraviolet "A" protection, the light from the sun responsible for tanning.The rating system would use a scale of one to four stars, with four stars representing the highest UVA protection available in an over-the-counter sunscreen. Read more. Robin Roberts: prognosis `quite good'. "When it comes to cancer it is personal. It's not one size fits all. You have to do what is right for you" This photo, supplied by ABC, shows Robin Roberts on her return to ABC's "Good Morning America" in New York on Aug. via Kansas.com. |
| Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 |
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Roller-Coaster Ride Revs Heart Rate. Riding a roller-coaster raises healthy people's heart rate, especially on steep upward slopes leading to big drops, a study shows. Is Chronic Pain On The Rise? Chronic pain relief becomes critical as baby boomers age. What can you do about your chronic pain? |
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Keeping Your Weight Off. Balancing what you eat and how and when you exercise influence how you maintain weight. The Price Tag of Living With Chronic Pain. Chronic pain comes at a cost -- from lost wages to social stigma. Learn why you don't have to pay the price. Chronic Pain. It is not always possible to completely get rid of chronic pain. Your goal may be simply becoming able to do more of your normal activities of daily living than before. Pain Basics. Information about pain; the differences between acute and chronic pain and what type of pain treatment is used. 9 Million Mattel Toys Recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the second Mattel toy recall in a month, with more than nine million toys recalled due to magnets and lead paint. |
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Signs of a Codependent Relationship. Unhealthy dependencies and repressed anger could be just a few red flags you are codependent on someone. Men's Undiagnosed Diabetes Down. The percentage of diabetic U.S. men with undiagnosed diabetes fell from nearly 50% to 20% since the late 1970s, a Rand study shows. ‘Western’ Diet Tied to Colon Cancer. The typical Western diet may be more than just hazardous to the health of patients treated for colon cancer. New research suggests it may be deadly. HPV Vaccine Not a Treatment. Vaccines that protect against cervical-cancer-causing HPV infection can't clear the sexually transmitted virus from women already infected. Breast Cancer Decline Linked to HRT. Breast cancer rates are down, and that's probably because fewer women are using hormone replacement therapy in menopause, a new study shows. |