Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
African American women show declines in exercise since 1984, according to a new study. Researchers investigated patterns from 1984 to 2006 in six weight-related health behaviors in young adults between the ages of 19 and 26. These patterns included: frequency of breakfast eating, eating green vegetables, eating fruit, exercising, watching television and sleeping [...]
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
The New York Times Magazine, as part of a
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced the publication of the first of its kind study evaluating the impact of fetal fibronectin (fFN) testing among both symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women at risk [...]
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
A minimally invasive technique to remove fibroids from women’s wombs is being pioneered at a Bristol hospital. Surgical removal of fibroids, when it is required is commonly carried out through an operation called myomectomy which can involve a large, abdominal cut which can take days for the patient to recover [...]
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
According to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), life expectancy in the US reached an all time high of nearly 78 years in 2007, while the age-adjusted death rate reached a new all time low of 760.3 deaths per 100,000 population.
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
President Obama on Wednesday continued to push for bipartisanship in health reform legislation by reaching out to religious leaders and liberal advocates, the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. According to the AP/Chronicle, despite Obama’s remarks, some congressional Democrats say privately that the legislation will have to be passed without GOP support.
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
Eight companies illegally marketing over-the-counter products containing topical ibuprofen have been warned by the FDA to stop, as the agency has not approved the topical application of ibuprofen. Medscape Medical News
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
A large study shows that men with severe sleep apnea have twice the mortality risk of their counterparts without the disorder. However, experts say, this does not mean women are not at risk. Medscape Medical News
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Health News
Dr. Ali Torkamani comments on 2 studies published in Nature Genetics that delineate separate genetic variants associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Medscape Genomic Medicine
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People with multiple sclerosis who smoke have higher lesion volumes, more atrophy, and are at greater risk for blood-brain barrier disruption, say researchers. Medscape Medical News
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