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Cut-off cancer patient to get $9M
Cut-off cancer patient to get $9M. A woman who had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer has been awarded more than $9 million in a case against one of Californias largest health insurers. Obesity more dangerous than terrorism: experts. World governments are focussing too much on fighting terrorism while obesity and other "lifestyle diseases" are killing millions more people, an international conference heard Monday. Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities. Elderly people with diabetes may be at heightened risk of physical limitations that could hinder their independence, a new study suggests.
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway. Tears streak Rita's cheek as she recalls what it was like trying to figure out what was wrong with her son more than a decade ago, but she breaks into a smile when she explains how changing his diet made all the difference. Study: Being fit can lower stroke risk. Being merely moderately fit -- walking briskly half an hour a day -- can lower the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study whose findings apply to women as well as men. Delay Of Report Is Blamed On Politics. CHICAGO -- The lead author and peer reviewers of a government report raising the possibility of public health threats from industrial contamination throughout the Great Lakes region are charging that the report is being suppressed because of the questions it raises. The author also alleges that h.. Treatment limits bleeding stroke damage. Aggressively lowering blood pressure in the early hours of a bleeding stroke can limit its severity, a preliminary study found, giving hope of a major advance for treating this often-fatal problem.
FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer
FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer. FRIDAY, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration on Friday approved the cancer drug Avastin for women withadvanced breast cancer, going against the recommendation of its ownadvisory panel. FDA clears Avastin for breast cancer. A Genentech drug received federal approval on Friday to treat breast cancer, a surprise decision that could represent a shift in standards for assessing the effectiveness of cancer medicines. Providing Care for Uninsured More Daunting Than Expected. Mercy Clinic's doors won't open for another hour, but already the waiting room is crowded with patients. A grandmother, a single man, a petite brown-haired woman with a slight cough and her boyfriend -- they've all come to this Gaithersburg clinic, one of 10 across Montgomery County that care for.. China reports rise in sexually transmitted diseases. China unveiled on Friday a large percentage rise in 2007 in diseases transmitted sexually or via blood, including AIDS and syphilis, without reporting exact figures. Naps, mammograms may predict stroke risk. What do mammograms, blood-sugar tests and daytime dozing have in common? All may offer clues that someone is headed for a stroke, new studies suggest. Higher stroke risk was seen in women with artery buildups accidentally revealed by mammograms, in non-diabetics starting to have insulin problems, and in older people who tend to nod off a lot. Western clinical trials bad for traditional medicine: SAfrican minister. Traditional medicines used by African healers should not be exposed to Western-style clinical trials, South Africa's controversial health minister was reported as saying Saturday.
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway. Tears streak Rita's cheek as she recalls what it was like trying to figure out what was wrong with her son more than a decade ago, but she breaks into a smile when she explains how changing his diet made all the difference. Obesity more dangerous than terrorism: experts. World governments are focussing too much on fighting terrorism while obesity and other "lifestyle diseases" are killing millions more people, an international conference heard Monday.
China reports rise in sexually transmitted diseases
China reports rise in sexually transmitted diseases. China unveiled on Friday a large percentage rise in 2007 in diseases transmitted sexually or via blood, including AIDS and syphilis, without reporting exact figures. Western clinical trials bad for traditional medicine: SAfrican minister. Traditional medicines used by African healers should not be exposed to Western-style clinical trials, South Africa's controversial health minister was reported as saying Saturday.
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities. Elderly people with diabetes may be at heightened risk of physical limitations that could hinder their independence, a new study suggests. FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer. FRIDAY, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration on Friday approved the cancer drug Avastin for women withadvanced breast cancer, going against the recommendation of its ownadvisory panel. Treatment limits bleeding stroke damage. Aggressively lowering blood pressure in the early hours of a bleeding stroke can limit its severity, a preliminary study found, giving hope of a major advance for treating this often-fatal problem.
Cleveland Clinic To Lead First Head-to-Head Comparison Of The Two Most Potent Statins
Cleveland Clinic To Lead First Head-to-Head Comparison Of The Two Most Potent Statins. Cleveland Clinic researchers will coordinate the first head-to-head comparison of the two most powerful statin medications. The trial intends to begin enrollment as early as next week. Statins are the world's most commonly prescribed drugs and widely used to treat patients with elevated cholesterol levels. The two drugs, atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm. Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic. Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet. - Zinc is a mineral that the body needs to helpthe immune system, in wound healing, and in the breakdown ofcarbohydrates. Second only to iron in its concentration in the body, zincis found in protein-rich foods such as meat, peanuts and peanut butter,and legumes. Study Locates Cholesterol Genes; Finds Surprises About Good, Bad Cholesterol. An international study of 20,000 people found seven new genes that influence blood cholesterol levels, a major factor in heart disease, and confirmed 11 other genes previously thought to influence cholesterol.
Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet. THURSDAY, Feb. 21 -- Members of poor households inwhich it is consistently hard to afford enough high-quality food end upeating nutritionally risky diets, Canadian researchers reveal. Risk For Coronary Artery Disease And New Genetic Variants Associated With Lipid Levels. Environmental and genetic factors influence a person's blood fat, or lipid levels, important risk factors for coronary artery disease. While there is some understanding of the environmental contribution, the role of genetics has been less defined. Now, in an international collaboration supported primarily by the National Institutes of Health, scientists have discovered more than 25 genetic variants in 18 genes connected to cholesterol and lipid levels. PreMD Announces FDA Decision On POC Skin Cholesterol Test. Predictive medicine company PreMD Inc. announced that it has received a non-substantially equivalent letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the 510 submission for an expanded regulatory claim on its point-of-care skin cholesterol test. The company expects to evaluate its options as part of the plans to address this issue. Salty snacks mean more sodas for kids. Kids who load up on salty meals and snacks get thirsty, and too often they turn to calorie-filled sodas. So maybe cutting back on the salt is a good way to cut the calories. That's the idea coming from a British study published Wednesday in an American Heart Association journal. Diet tied to breast and ovarian cancer risks. A new study suggests that women who eat diets rich in meat and dairy may have a decreased risk of breast cancer, while those who bulk up on fiber, fruits and vegetables show a lower risk of ovarian cancer.
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