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[Heartcare Articles] Heart Diseases- Causes, Symptoms,types, Prevention & Treatment of Heart Diseases

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[Heartcare Articles] Is It Financially Better To Do Diagnostic Angiography Or Place Pacemakers In Private Cardiology Practice?

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[Heartcare Articles] Heart Disease?

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Google Alert - heart disease

2009-07-24T23:54:00.002-07:00

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NewsDaily: Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's
Agent Orange, used by US forces to strip Vietnamese and Cambodian jungles during the Vietnam War, may raise the risk of heart disease and Parkinson's disease, US health advisers said on Friday.
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Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's - WCAX.COM Local ...
To determine whether Vietnam veterans faced an increased chance of ischemic heart disease — a condition involving reduced blood supply to the heart — researchers reviewed several studies that showed links between higher exposure levels ...
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Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's, page 1
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Discusion about Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's in the AboveTopSecret.com website alternative topics discussion forum Breaking Alternative News.
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Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's - Kansas City Star
Medical researchers say there may be a link between exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the Vietnam War and an increased chance of developing serious heart problems and Parkinson's disease.
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Agent Orange linked to heart disease, Parkinson's (AP) | enUws
AP - Medical researchers say there may be a link between exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange and other ...
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Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson's, Heart Disease | EmpowHer ...
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FRIDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides that were sprayed far and wide by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War might put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's. ...
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UVA Implements Minimally-Invasive Procedure Repairing Mitral Valve ...
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Heart Disease Symptoms. For years, George Forschler knew the mitral valve in his heart was failing and would eventually need repair or replacement. Concerned about the risks associated with open heart surgery - the traditional way to ...
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The Medical Quack: Does Chocolate Cut the Risk of Heart Disease ...
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia and a hospital in Norwich, eastern England are trying to find out whether chocolate can cut the risk of heart disease and need 40 women to step forward and help. ...
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New way to mend a broken heart | WORLD-BIGGEST-NEWS.COM
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"If the same mechanisms identified by the researchers can be shown to work in the human heart, it opens up real possibilities for new and more efficient ways to treat people with heart disease". Professor Jeremy Pearson ...
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Cholesterol and heart disease.. - Low Carb Friends
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I just can't believe that this mis-information is still allowed! NHLBI NCEP Cholesterol Counts for Everyone Page.
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Google Alert - heart attack

2009-07-24T23:54:00.001-07:00

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New Drug May Reduce Heart Attack Damage - BIZFACE® - UK Business Forum
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A novel drug that targets a master disease-causing gene can dramatically reduce heart muscle damage after a heart attack and may lead to significantly.
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Local Man in Need of a Heart Transplant
In November Bill had a second heart attack. That's when his whole life changed. Doctors told him he could no longer work, he couldn't drive, and he would need a new heart to survive. A device was implanted in his chest to constantly ...
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The truth about nutrition - DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum
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This had me laughing out loud, so I thought I'd pass it along hoping someone else might enjoy it too. Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart. ... When it comes to heart pain it is always best to follow prevention guidelines. You don't want to wait until a heart attack happens and you are unable to correct the problem. So start preventing heart pain now so you don't suffer a heart attack later. Read More » ...
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E. Lynn Harris Dies of Heart Attack – Advocate | Blog.Wood
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Gay African-American author E. Lynn Harris died Friday morning in Arkansas of a heart attack. He was 54. According to the Black Voices, Harris was on a book tour promoting his 11th novel, Basketball Jones , about a pro basketball player ...
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E. Lynn Harris dead at 54 from heart attack - Digital Journal ...
E. Lynn Harris, best selling author of If This World Was Mine, has died while on a book tour from a heart attack. He was 54.
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Author E Lynn Harris Dies of Heart Attack | Radio Facts
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E. Lynn Harris, a pioneer of gay black fiction and a literary entrepreneur who rose from self-publishing to best-selling status, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 54. Publicist Laura Gilmore said Harris died Thursday night ...
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Kid's veins reflect passive smoking | Stuff.co.nz
Text Size. smoking. Reuters. AT RISK: Parents who smoke in the home can cause their child's arteries to show signs of clogging and hardening, dramatically raising their overall life-time risk of heart attack. ...
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8 Pains Not to Ignore | Healthy and Green Living
By Melissa Breyer
The most commonly reported heart attack symptom among men is chest discomfort, often described as a heaviness, tightness, or even a burning sensation. The feeling usually starts in the center of the chest and may or may not radiate to ...
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Injections of Protein May Reverse Heart Muscle Damage – New ...
By Marsha Quinn
CHF X=Ray - source: CDC (Best Syndication News) Scientists say they have shown that a protein can help regenerate heart tissue damaged by a heart attack. The neuregulin1 (NRG1) growth factor may be used to treat heart failure ...
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Guest suffers heart attack at Discovery Cove, Disney News ...
Guest suffers heart attack at Discovery Cove By Leah Zanolla Jul 23, 2009. UPDATE: According to a Discovery Cove spokesperson, a female guest suffered a heart attack while visiting the theme park. She was transported to a local hospital ...
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FDA backs cholesterol drug Vytorin

2009-01-16T00:44:00.001-08:00


	Cholesterol NEWS AND VIEWS
	January 12, 2009

		FDA backs cholesterol drug Vytorin After nearly a year of review, U.S. health officials say they support the continued use of the controversial cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin. Read more>

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Some wary of Sanjay Gupta as surgeon general Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general. Read more>

Statins may cause rare instances of eye disorders Treatment with a cholesterol-lowering "statin" drug may very occasionally cause double-vision, eyelid-droop, or weakness of the muscles that control eye movement, investigators report.. Read more>

Obama wants digital health records in 5 years In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years. Read more>

New study supports statin's anti-dementia effects In the largest cohort study to date, treatment with a cholesterol-lowering statin drug was found to reduce new cases of Alzheimer's disease, regardless of the specific type of statin used or a person's genetic risk for the disease. Read more>

Longer sleep tied to worse cholesterol in seniors Older people who spend more time sleeping have higher cholesterol levels, and less "good" HDL cholesterol, Dutch researchers report. Read more>

Obama's health secretary pick vows healthcare reform Former Senator Tom Daschle has vowed that if chosen to be health secretary, the healthcare reform process will be aggressive and open, and it will move quickly to improve care while lowering costs. Read more>

Peanut butter recalled on salmonella scare Ohio distributor King Nut has voluntarily recalled their brand of peanut butter after Minnesota officials found salmonella in a five-pound tub of the product. Read more>

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Can fast food be healthy? It can with "Raw In 10 Minutes" (book review) - amazing recipes!

2009-01-16T00:41:00.001-08:00

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Fast Food = Healthy? "Raw in 10 Minutes" by Bryan Au Reveals Fast, Healthy Raw Foods Recipes

by Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor

At a fun-filled social gathering, I nearly flipped out when a raw foods friend of mine served up a plate of Super Nachos on an oversized platter. It wasn't made of fried corn chips and cheese, however: It was made from 100% raw foods and superfoods loaded with healing phytonutrients.

But that hardly mattered in the moment: The taste was so good, we dug in and devoured the whole platter in about two minutes, then begged for more. "No problem," my friend said. "I can make another batch in less than five minutes."

Five minutes? How was he creating this superfood cuisine in mere minutes? And when I asked, he tossed me a copy of an astonishing recipe book I want to tell you about. It's calledRaw In 10 Minutes by Bryan Au, and it's the world's greatest recipe book on creating what I call "raw fast food" in under 10 minutes.

Guilt-free fast food that actually protects your health...

Craving a burrito or lasagna? How about pizza boats, cookies, grilled cheese sandwiches, pancakes or triple-layer chocolate cake? How would you like to eat all this food completely free of guilt, knowing that you're supporting your own health with the best healing foods on the planet? And get this -- you can prepare these recipes in under ten minutes flat!

Everybody knows about the healing power of raw foods, but some people have felt intimidated by the long preparation time typically involved. Bryan Au has solved that problem with this amazing "raw fast food" recipe book called Raw In 10 Minutes

The most incredible "raw fast food" recipe book I've ever discovered...

Packing in 79 mouth-watering raw foods recipes -- all clocking in under 10 minutes! -- this book became an instant favorite in my own kitchen, and it's been getting rave reviews across the raw foods community.

You've got to see this to believe it... eat raw Macaroni & Cheese, Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake, Pancakes, Super Nachos, Burritos, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Lasagna and more -- all 100% raw, healthy and completely, utterly guilt-free!

Each meal takes no more than ten minutes to prep from start to finish, and it's all spelled out for you in clear, concise step-by-step instructions in Raw In 10 Minutes.

Go crazy with 79 eye-popping recipes from a true master chef of raw foods...

Raw In 10 Minutes delivers the "raw fast food" recipes you need to make delicious, nutrient-packed meals in mere minutes, right in your own kitchen. Enjoy recipes like:

Appetizers - "RAWvioli," raw Pizza Boats, Nuggets with BBQ Sauce and more...

Entrees - Spanish Lasagna, Macaroni & Cheese, Burritos, Super Nachos, Sloppy Joes and more...

Soups - "Clam" Chowder, Thai Coconut Soup, Spicy Avocado and more...

Dressings - Ranch Dressing, Sweet Mustard, Island Mango and more...

Desserts - Strawberry Cream Pie, Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake, RAWeos, Pancakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies and more...

Smoothies - Kiwi Coconut Lime, Strawberry Tibetan Goji Berry, Pina Colada and more...

This food tastes so good you might suspect it's bad for you... but it isn't!

Remember: These are 100% raw, 100% healthy dishes! No junk food, no cooked food, no animal-based ingredients and no refined sugars or other sweeteners. And you don't have to be 100% raw to enjoy the healing power of raw foods, either (especially in the middle of winter). Eat your hot soups to warm up, or drink hot tea, and then enjoy all the raw foods you want!

With Raw In 10 Minutes, making healthy raw foods is FASTER than preparing junk food! And there's no microwaving, no boiling, baking, grilling or frying involved. Just pure, natural, unprocessed and medicinally-active real food ingredients, most of which you can find at a local grocery store or health food grocer. (You will need a powerful blender, though, to take advantage of these. A Vita-Mix or similar blender is recommended.)

Learn from a master chef who makes it so simple, anyone can follow these recipes...

This book condenses more than ten thousand hours of raw foods chef experience into a simple, straightforward recipe book that transforms the typical dull experience of eating the same old food into a brain-stimulating adventure filled with raw food sensations and healing vibrations!

It's amazingly simple to follow, too. You don't need any special cooking skills to do this. Remember: You're not cooking anything! This is 100% raw, uncooked and out-of-this-world delicious!

As a nutritionist, I can tell you that the Super Nachos recipe in Bryan's book uses fresh food ingredients that contain powerful anti-cancer nutrients known to CURE ulcers! His Pasta Alfredo recipe contains anti-inflammatory and anti-prostate-cancer nutrients. His Grilled Cheese recipe works as a natural appetite regulator, filling you for many hours even with just a few bites. Every recipe in the book, in fact, contains hundreds (if not thousands) of healing phytochemicals and nutrients.

In all, these foods are RICH in omega-3 fatty acids, anti-cancer nutrients, immune-boosting natural medicines and the full power of superfoods. This is how your body is supposed to get its medicine: From food, not pills!

Amaze your family and friends with this shortcut to raw foods cuisine...

If you ever want to blow the minds of some friends coming over for a social event, just whip out a couple of plates of Super Nachos and watch their eyes pop out of their heads when they see (and taste and FEEL) the unimaginably good vibrations you're serving up.

I love Raw In 10 Minutes! I love it so much, in fact, that I'm sending copies to all my family members, secretly hoping they'll prepare some of these recipes the next time I visit (wink wink).

With this book, a Vita-Mix and a few basic ingredients, you're equipped with everything you need to unleash a whole new universe of raw foods cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds, accelerate your healing, nourish your whole body and even help you overcome serious health conditions like heart disease (which is largely reversible with a raw foods diet, by the way).

Even meat eaters are learning the recipes in Raw In 10 Minutes...

Remember: You don't have to be a hard-core raw foodie to enjoy all this. I know mainstream beef eaters who use this book because they want to counteract the toxic chemicals in meat products with something healthy and natural! Okay, whatever! As long as they keep eating more plant-based raw foods, they WILL be healthier, even if they binge on charbroiled steak from time to time.

Find out what you've been missing in the world of "raw fast food," friends! This is the book that brings it all right to your kitchen with simple, straightforward instructions covering 79 astonishingly good recipes. No special chef skills required. If you can handle a blender and a prep knife, you're ready to rock!

Enjoy the world of raw foods cuisine in a whole new way with Raw In 10 Minutes by Bryan Au. It will quickly become one of your favorite recipe books of all time!

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Weight Loss Resolutions: Do You Need to Shift Your Thinking?

2009-01-16T00:38:00.001-08:00


	Cholesterol SHARE AND SUPPORT
	January 15, 2009

		Weight Loss Resolutions: Do You Need to Shift Your Thinking? Lisa Nelson \| Posted: Jan 12, 2009 "It's the New Year and there's a good chance you've set a weight loss goal for your New Year's resolution," writes Lisa Nelson. "However, according to studies, the chances of you achieving your weight loss goal this year are slim. I want to increase your chance of success, but it might require a mind shift!" Read more>

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		Lisa Nelson \| Posted: Jan 14, 2009 Would You Like to Ask Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane a Question? Are you ready to get answers to your most pressing heart health questions from a nationally known emergency room physician, heart health expert, and anti-aging specialist? Lisa Nelson will be interviewing Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane later this month. To ask your question, simply post a comment below. Read more>

		Jake Crest \| Posted: Jan 13, 2009 The Debate Over Digital Health Records "President-elect Obama has made health care reform a cornerstone of his economic recovery plan," writes Jake Crest. "Cost-savings created by a reduction in the duplication of labor, as well as a reduction in misdiagnoses on the part of physicians caused partly by inaccurate information given them by patients and caregivers, make up the gist of some very persuasive arguments in favor of moving the United States into systemwide digital health records." Read more>

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Obama wants digital health records in 5 years

2009-01-16T00:37:00.001-08:00


	High Blood Pressure NEWS AND VIEWS
	January 14, 2009

		Obama wants digital health records in 5 years In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years. Read more>

		COMMENTARY Digital Technology and Medical Records: An interface whose time has come Expert PJ Hamel asks: How easy is it to quickly find the information critical to your health-care decisions in reams of paper? Read more>

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Elders' blood pressure varies with outdoor temps A study conducted in France shows that elderly men and women experience significant blood pressure changes as outdoor temperatures rise and fall, with higher blood pressure readings often seen in cold weather. Read more>

Some wary of Sanjay Gupta as surgeon general Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general. Read more>

Warfarin underused in some patients: study Patients with atrial fibrillation -- the most common type of heart arrhythmia -- who suffer a stroke and are candidates for potentially life-saving anti-clotting therapy with warfarin are not prescribed the drug or are not prescribed enough of it, a study suggests. Read more>

Q&A: Obama's healthcare headache Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine. Read more>

Sodium, potassium intake tied to heart disease Too much sodium and too little potassium in one's diet may increase one's risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. Read more>

FDA alleges mismanagement in letter to Obama Nine scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent President-elect Obama a letter, outlining gross mismanagement at the agency. Read more>

Peanut butter recalled on salmonella scare Ohio distributor King Nut has voluntarily recalled their brand of peanut butter after Minnesota officials found salmonella in a five-pound tub of the product. Read more>

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From our experts: The politics of prevention

According to expert Cynthia Haines, the prevention of chronic disease may well be the most realistic and effective way to control the ever-expanding cost of health care. Read more>

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ScienceDaily Health Headlines

2009-01-16T00:36:00.001-08:00

Glaucoma May Be Linked To Higher Rates Of Reading Impairment In Older Adults (January 15, 2009) -- Glaucoma appears to be associated with slower spoken reading and increased reading impairment in older adults, according to a new report. ... > full story

Inflammation Contributes to Colon Cancer (January 15, 2009) -- Researchers found that mice that lack the immune inhibitory molecule Smad3 are acutely sensitive to both bacterially-induced inflammation and cancer. ... > full story

Education Professor Dispels Myths About Gifted Children (January 15, 2009) -- Though not often recognized as "special needs" students, gifted children require just as much attention and educational resources to thrive in school as do other students whose physical, behavioral, emotional or learning needs require special accommodations. So says a professor who has studied gifted students for years. ... > full story

Hormone Therapy Linked To Brain Shrinkage, But Not Lesions (January 15, 2009) -- Two new studies show that commonly prescribed forms of post-menopausal hormone therapy may slightly accelerate the loss of brain tissue in women 65 and older beyond what normally occurs with aging. ... > full story

New Research Lights Up Chronic Bacterial Infection Inside Bone (January 15, 2009) -- A new study describes how live animal imaging allows researchers to visualize chronic bacterial infection in the bone marrow of mice. ... > full story

Potential New Molecule To Prevent Inflammation (January 15, 2009) -- Scientists have identified a potential new molecule that inhibits inflammation, receptor for formylated peptides-2 (FPR-2). ... > full story

How Mental Health Care Affects Outcomes For Foster Children (January 15, 2009) -- Of the approximately half-million children and adolescents in foster care in the US, experts estimate that 42 to 60 percent of them have emotional and behavioral problems. Despite the prevalence of mental health problems among foster children, little is known about how pre-existing mental health conditions affect their outcomes in foster care. ... > full story

New Protein That Triggers Breast Cancer Identified (January 14, 2009) -- Canadian researchers have identified a new protein in the progression of breast cancer. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the protein ARF1 plays a critical role in cancer cell growth and the spread of tumors. Targeting this protein with drug therapy may provide hope to women with breast cancer. ... > full story

Family History Of Prostate Cancer Does Not Affect Some Treatment Outcomes (January 14, 2009) -- In a first of its kind study, a first-degree family history of prostate cancer has no impact on the treatment outcomes of prostate cancer patients treated with brachytherapy, also called seed implants, and patients with this type of family history have clinical and pathologic characteristics similar to men with no family history at all, according to a study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. ... > full story

Physical Activity Improves Mood For People Serious Mental Illness (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers combined experience sampling during random signaling throughout the day with physical activity measures recorded on study participants' accelerometers. They found that even low levels of physical activity improved mood for people with serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. A challenge, they say, is to find everyday activities to help this population, which typically has low levels of activity, become more active and engaged. ... > full story

Genetic Variation Cues Social Anxiety In Monkeys And Humans (January 14, 2009) -- A genetic variation involving the brain chemical serotonin has been found to shape the social behavior of rhesus macaque monkeys, which could provide researchers with a new model for studying autism, social anxiety and schizophrenia. ... > full story

Breakthrough In Treating Premature Babies: Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplement (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have made a breakthrough in treating premature babies at risk of developmental disorders. Researchers found that a major lipid in the brain - the omega-3 fatty acid known as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - is not developed sufficiently in babies born before 33 weeks' gestation, leading to possible impaired mental development. ... > full story

Scientists Bring Painted Warrior 2,000 Years Old To Virtual Life (January 14, 2009) -- A 2000-year-old painted statue is being restored to her original glory by scientists with a conservation project. ... > full story

Arousal Frequency In Heart Failure Found To Be Unique Sleep Problem (January 14, 2009) -- Frequent arousals from sleep that occur in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) may reflect the presence of another underlying arousal disorder rather than being a defensive mechanism to terminate apneas. Findings show that factors other than central sleep apnea may contribute to poor sleep quality in heart-failure patients. ... > full story

Guide To Protect People From Theft Of Personally Identifiable Information (January 14, 2009) -- A new draft guide on protecting personally identifiable information such as social-security and credit-card account numbers from unauthorized use and disclosure. ... > full story

Little Or No Evidence That Herbal Remedies Relieve Menopausal Symptoms (January 14, 2009) -- There is no strong evidence either way for several herbal remedies commonly taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms, concludes an article in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. And for some, there is hardly any evidence at all. ... > full story

New Tool To Improve Oral Hygiene Developed (January 14, 2009) -- Scientists have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. ... > full story

Researchers Identify Another Potential Biomarker For Lung Cancer (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have demonstrated that a recently discovered class of molecule called microRNA (miRNAs), regulate the gene expression changes in airway cells that occur with smoking and lung cancer. ... > full story

Web Site Design Affects How Children Process Information (January 14, 2009) -- A new study in the journal Psychology & Marketing investigates the influence of Web site design on children's information processing. Results show that the type of interface used can significantly affect how children process and retain information; age strongly affected this relationship. ... > full story

Popular Cold And Cough Treatment May Create Respiratory Distress In Young Children (January 14, 2009) -- New research suggests that Vicks VapoRub, a popular menthol compound used to relieve symptoms of cough and congestion, may instead create respiratory distress in infants and small children. Vicks VapoRub may stimulate mucus production and airway inflammation, which can have severe effects on breathing in an infant or toddler. ... > full story

From Outer Space To The Eye Clinic: New Cataract Early Detection Technique (January 14, 2009) -- A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide. ... > full story

Mobile Phone Use Not Associated With Melanoma Of The Eye (January 14, 2009) -- Mobile phone use is not associated with the risk of melanoma of the eye, researchers report. ... > full story

Use Of Antidepressants Associated With Improvement In Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia (January 14, 2009) -- The use of antidepressant medications by patients with fibromyalgia syndrome is associated with a reduction in pain, sleep disturbances and depressed mood and improvement of health-related quality of life, according to an analysis of previous studies. ... > full story

Possible New Alzheimer's Treatment? Destroying Amyloid Proteins With Lasers (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have found that a technique used to visualize amyloid fibers in the laboratory might have the potential to destroy them in the clinic. The technique involves zapping the fluorescently-tagged fibers with a laser, which can inhibit their growth and degrade them. ... > full story

Safe New Therapy For Genetic Heart Disease, Clinical Trial Suggests (January 14, 2009) -- A new clinical trial suggests that long-term use of candesartan, a drug currently used to treat hypertension, may significantly reduce the symptoms of genetic heart disease. ... > full story

Job Strain Associated With Stroke In Japanese Men (January 14, 2009) -- Japanese men in high-stress jobs appear to have an increased risk of stroke compared with those in less demanding positions, according to a new report. ... > full story

Of Mice And Peanuts: A New Mouse Model For Peanut Allergy (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers report the development of a new mouse model for food allergy that mimics symptoms generated during a human allergic reaction to peanuts. The animal model provides a new research tool that will be invaluable in furthering the understanding of the causes of peanut and other food allergies and in finding new ways to treat and prevent their occurrence. ... > full story

Nearly A Century Later, New Findings Support Warburg Theory Of Cancer (January 14, 2009) -- Pioneering German biochemist Otto H. Warburg's landmark theory about the origin of cancer has inspired debate and controversy for nearly 80 years. New research into mouse brain tumors has finally detailed the elusive biochemical basis for his theory. ... > full story

Ovarian Cancer: Obese And Non-obese Patients Have Same Overall Survival (January 14, 2009) -- A new study showed that when actual body weight was used in chemo dosing for epithelial ovarian cancer, the overall survival is 40 months for non-obese patients and 47 months for obese patients, not a significant difference. Similar outcomes are seen in obese and non-obese cancer survivors being monitored for recurrence of their ovarian cancer, the study authors said. Earlier studies found obesity as a negative indicator. ... > full story

Elderly May Have Higher Blood Pressure In Cold Weather (January 14, 2009) -- Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a new report. ... > full story

Vitamin D Is The 'It' Nutrient Of The Moment (January 14, 2009) -- Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "it" nutrient with health benefits for diseases, including cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and now diabetes. A recent review article concluded that adequate intake of vitamin D may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and reduce complications for those who have already been diagnosed. ... > full story

Reduction In Antibody Gene Rearrangement In B Cells Related To Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus (January 14, 2009) -- Scientists have discovered that a B-cell editing process may go awry in people with certain types of autoimmune diseases. ... > full story

Evolution Of New Brain Area Enables Complex Movements (January 14, 2009) -- A new area of the cerebral cortex has evolved to enable man and higher primates to pick up small objects and deftly use tools. The brain's primary motor cortex turns out to have neighboring "old" and "new" parts. In most animals, including cats, rats and some monkeys, the old primary motor cortex controls movement indirectly through the circuitry of the spinal cord. ... > full story

High Caffeine Intake Linked To Hallucination Proneness (January 14, 2009) -- High caffeine consumption could be linked to a greater tendency to hallucinate, a new research study suggests. ... > full story

Potential New Weapon In Battle Against HIV Infection Identified (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have discovered a potentially important new resistance factor in the battle against HIV: blood types. An international team of researchers have discovered that certain blood types are more predisposed to contracting HIV, while others are more effective at fending it off. ... > full story

Mutations Common To Cancer And Developmental Disorder Examined In A Novel Disease Model (January 14, 2009) -- A new zebrafish model of Costello syndrome is used to investigate this developmental illness and the control of a cancer-causing gene. ... > full story

Epidurals And Spinal Anesthetics Are Safer Than Previously Reported, Medical Study Shows (January 14, 2009) -- The largest ever prospective study into the major complications of epidurals and spinal anaesthetics concludes that previous studies have over-estimated the risks of severe complications of these procedures. The study concludes that the estimated risk of permanent harm following a spinal anesthetic or epidural is lower than 1 in 20,000 and in many circumstances the estimated risk is considerably lower. ... > full story

Microswimmers Make Big Splash For Improved Drug Delivery (January 13, 2009) -- They may never pose a challenge to Olympic superstar Michael Phelps, but the "microswimmers" developed by researchers in Spain and the United Kingdom could break a long-standing barrier to improving delivery of medications for cancer and other diseases. ... > full story

Healthy, Younger Adults Could Be At Risk For Heart Disease (January 13, 2009) -- Even younger adults who have few short-term risk factors for heart disease may have a higher risk of developing heart disease over their lifetimes, according to new findings. ... > full story

Gene Therapy Eliminates Brain Tumors Through Selective Recruitment Of Immune Cells (January 13, 2009) -- Scientists seeking to harness the power of the immune system to eradicate brain tumors face two major hurdles: recruiting key immune cells called dendritic cells into areas of the brain where they are not naturally found and helping them recognize tumor cells as targets for attack. Researchers have identified a sequence of molecular events that accomplish both objectives. ... > full story

Race And Gender Determine How Politicians Speak (January 13, 2009) -- A new study looks at speech patterns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and others. Race and gender influence the way politicians speak, which is not always to their advantage. Scientists compared the language of male and female, and black and white politicians to determine whether ethnicity and gender play a role in the way they speak. ... > full story

Getting Less Sleep Associated With Lower Resistance To Colds (January 13, 2009) -- Individuals who get less than seven hours of sleep per night appear about three times as likely to develop respiratory illness following exposure to a cold virus as those who sleep eight hours or more, according to a new report. ... > full story

Antibodies Produced Within Joints In Rheumatoid Arthritis (January 13, 2009) -- Antibodies produced within the joints themselves may be responsible for joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. ... > full story

Delusions Associated With Consistent Pattern Of Brain Injury (January 13, 2009) -- A new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. Researchers performed an in-depth analysis of patients with certain delusions and brain disorders revealing a consistent pattern of injury to the frontal lobe and right hemisphere of the human brain. ... > full story

'Smart Scaffolds' May Help Heal Broken Hearts (January 13, 2009) -- Canadian researchers have, for the first time, developed an organic substance that attracts and supports cells necessary for tissue repair and can be directly injected into problem areas. This development is a major step toward treatments that allow people to more fully recover from injury and disease and may even help reduce the need for organ transplantation. ... > full story

Most Heart Attack Patients' Cholesterol Levels Did Not Indicate Cardiac Risk (January 13, 2009) -- A new national study has shown that nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had cholesterol levels that would indicate they were not at high risk for a cardiovascular event, according to current national cholesterol guidelines. ... > full story

Schistosomiasis Could Be Eradicated With Strategy Shift, Expert Aruges (January 13, 2009) -- A schistosomiasis expert concludes that global eradication of schistosomiasis is feasible if the current infection control strategy shifts to a proactive, comprehensive elimination strategy. ... > full story

Mechanism For Dental Pain Uncovered (January 13, 2009) -- Researchers have discovered a novel function of the peptide known as Nerve Growth Factor in the development of the trigeminal nerve. ... > full story

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ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Wednesday, January 7, 2009

2009-01-08T21:09:00.001-08:00

Cell Biologists Identify New Tumor Suppressor For Lung Cancer (January 7, 2009) -- Cancer and cell biology experts have identified a new tumor suppressor that may help scientists develop more targeted drug therapies to combat lung cancer. ... > full story

Pneumococcal Vaccine Does Not Appear To Protect Against Pneumonia (January 7, 2009) -- Commonly used pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines do not appear to be effective for preventing pneumonia, found a new study by a team of researchers from Switzerland and the United Kingdom. ... > full story

'Recovery Coaches' Effective In Reducing Number Of Babies Exposed To Drugs (January 7, 2009) -- Recovery coaches can significantly reduce the number of substance-exposed births as well as help reunite substance-involved families, saving state child-welfare systems millions of dollars in foster-care and other placement costs. ... > full story

Stem Cells And Leukemia Battle For Marrow Microenvironment (January 7, 2009) -- Learning how leukemia takes over privileged 'niches' within the bone marrow is helping researchers develop treatment strategies that could protect healthy blood-forming stem cells and improve the outcomes of bone marrow transplantation for leukemia and other types of cancer. ... > full story

Decreased Activity Of Basal Ganglia Is Main Cause Of Abnormal Muscle Constrictions In Dystonia (January 7, 2009) -- Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary abnormal muscle constrictions. The mechanism has not been well understood. Now, a Japanese research team has found that the decreased activity of the basal ganglia is the main cause of abnormal muscle constrictions of dystonia using a mouse model. ... > full story

Doubts Make Consumers More Willing To Reevaluate Brands, Study Finds (January 7, 2009) -- Most consumers crave a clear understanding of brand images, making them more receptive to new marketing messages if anything clouds their vision of companies or products, according to a new study. ... > full story

Adult-onset Diabetes Slows Mental Functioning In Several Ways, With Deficits Appearing Early (January 6, 2009) -- Adults with diabetes experience a slowdown in several types of mental processing, which appears early in the disease and persists into old age, according to new research. Given the sharp rise in new cases of diabetes, this finding means that more adults may soon be living with mild but lasting deficits in their thought processes. ... > full story

Gold Nanoparticles For Controlled Drug Delivery (January 6, 2009) -- Using tiny gold particles and infrared light, MIT researchers have developed a drug-delivery system that allows multiple drugs to be released in a controlled fashion. ... > full story

Gene Expression And Splicing Vary Widely From One Tissue To The Next (January 6, 2009) -- Genes talk to themselves and to each other to control how a given cell manufactures proteins. But variation in the control of the same gene in two different tissues may contribute to certain human traits, including the likelihood of getting a disease, said a team of geneticists and neuroscientists. ... > full story

Teens Girls Smoke Now, Pay Later With Larger Waistlines As Adults (January 6, 2009) -- Remember the cool girls, huddled together in high school restrooms, puffing their cigarettes? Well, here's consolation for the nerds in the crowd: Those teen smokers are more likely to experience obesity as adults, according to a new study from Finland. ... > full story

Obesity Linked To Elevated Risk Of Ovarian Cancer (January 6, 2009) -- A new epidemiological study has found that among women who have never used menopausal hormone therapy, obese women are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer compared with women of normal weight. ... > full story

Increased Risk Of Pneumococcal Disease In Asthma Patients (January 6, 2009) -- Adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumonia, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. ... > full story

'Magnetic Bra' Gives Independence Back To Disabled And Older Women (January 6, 2009) -- Researchers have developed a new bra for older and disabled women which replaces traditional fastenings with magnets. ... > full story

Defensive Protein Killed Ancient Primate Retroviruses, Research Suggests (January 6, 2009) -- Retroviruses are the worst sort of guest. Over eons, these molecular parasites have insinuated themselves into their hosts' DNA and caused a ruckus. The poor hosts can't even be rid of the intruders by killing them, because they stubbornly remain after death. ... > full story

Alternative Way To Save Brain Cells After Stroke Or Head Trauma, New Finding Suggests (January 6, 2009) -- Shredded extracellular matrix is toxic to neurons. Researchers reveal a new mechanism for how ECM demolition causes brain damage. The study suggests that drugs that block KA1, one subunit of the kainate receptor, might provide an alternative way to save brain cells after stroke or head trauma. ... > full story

Genetic Modification Turns E. Coli Bacteria Into High Density Biofuel (January 6, 2009) -- Scientists have successfully pushed nature beyond its limits by genetically modifying Escherichia coli, a bacterium often associated with food poisoning, to produce unusually long-chain alcohols essential in the creation of biofuels. ... > full story

Early Family Depression Has Lasting Effects On Teens, Young Adults (January 6, 2009) -- A new study on 485 Iowa adolescents over a 10-year period (1991-2001) found that early socioeconomic adversity experienced by children contributes to poor mental health by the time they become teens -- disrupting their successful transition into adulthood. ... > full story

Common Gene Variant Linked To High Blood Pressure Identified (January 6, 2009) -- Researchers have identified a common gene variant that appears to influence people's risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The STK39 gene is the first hypertension susceptibility gene to be uncovered through a new technique called a genome-wide association study and confirmed by data from several independent studies. ... > full story

Acute Gastric Injury Due To High-dose Analgesics? (January 6, 2009) -- A new study has documented the gastrointestinal complications of high dose acetaminophen, a commonly used drug. The study investigated the acute high dose ingestion of analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen, with suicidal intent. The study results surprisingly indicated that acetaminophen induces gastric lesions. ... > full story

Power Of Wilderness Experiences As A Catalyst For Change In Young Offenders (January 6, 2009) -- Researchers have been working with young offenders to help them turn their lives around. Findings of the self-reported measures of self-confidence, trust, belonging and connectedness to nature showed that after each wilderness experience, feelings increased and during the months in between levels fell, as participants had less contact with nature. The final value at the end of the project was substantially higher than the initial starting value. ... > full story

Dormant Cancer Cells Rely On Cellular Self-cannibalization To Survive (January 5, 2009) -- A tumor-suppressing gene is a key to understanding, and perhaps killing, dormant ovarian cancer cells that persist after initial treatment only to reawaken later, researchers report. They found that expression of ARHI turns on autophagy, or self-eating, in ovarian cancer cells, which promotes their survival in a dormant state. ... > full story

Patient-derived Induced Stem Cells Retain Disease Traits (January 5, 2009) -- When neurons started dying in Clive Svendsen's lab dishes, he couldn't have been more pleased. The dying cells -- the same type lost in patients with the devastating neurological disease spinal muscular atrophy -- confirmed that the stem cell biologist had recreated the hallmarks of a genetic disorder in the lab, using stem cells derived from a patient. ... > full story

Newly Identified Gene Powerful Predictor Of Colon Cancer Metastasis (January 5, 2009) -- Scientists have identified a gene which enables them to predict for the first time with high probability if colon cancer is going to metastasize. They were able to demonstrate that the gene MACC1 not only promotes tumor growth but also the development of metastasis. When MACC1 gene activity is low, the life expectancy of patients with colon cancer is longer in comparison to patients with high MACC1 levels. ... > full story

Family Members Of Critically Ill Patients Want To Discuss Loved Ones' Uncertain Prognoses (January 5, 2009) -- Critically ill patients frequently have uncertain prognoses, but their families overwhelmingly wish that physicians would address prognostic uncertainty candidly, according to a new study. ... > full story

Scientists Make Strides Toward Defining Genetic Signature Of Alzheimer's Disease (January 5, 2009) -- Scientists have new information about the complex genetic signature associated with Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of cognitive decline and dementia in the elderly. The research uses a powerful, high-resolution analysis to look for genes associated with this devastating neurodegenerative disorder. ... > full story

In Lung Cancer, Silencing One Crucial Gene Disrupts Normal Functioning Of Genome (January 5, 2009) -- While examining patterns of DNA modification in lung cancer, scientists have discovered what they say is a surprising new mechanism. They say that "silencing" of a single gene in lung cancer led to a general impairment in genome-wide changes in cells, contributing to cancer development and progression. ... > full story

The Culture Of Medicine (January 5, 2009) -- Everybody is familiar with the stereotypes of medical education from the student perspective: grueling hours, little recognition, and even less glory. A new study pulls back the curtain on the dominant environment of academic medicine from the perspective of faculty, the providers of medical education in medical schools. The study raises questions about how the prevailing culture of academic medicine shapes the delivery of health care. ... > full story

Fusing Embryonic Stem Cells With Adult Cells Using Highly Efficient New Fusing System (January 5, 2009) -- Engineers have developed a new, highly efficient way to pair up cells so they can be fused together into a hybrid cell. The new technique should make it much easier for scientists to study what happens when two cells are combined. For example, fusing an adult cell and an embryonic stem cell allows researchers to study the genetic reprogramming that occurs in such hybrids. ... > full story

Genetic Variation May Lead To Early Cardiovascular Disease (January 5, 2009) -- Scientists have identified a variation in a particular gene that increases susceptibility to early coronary artery disease. For years, scientists have known that the devastating, early-onset form of the disease was inherited, but they knew little about the gene(s) responsible until now. ... > full story

Microbes In The Intestine: Friend Or Foe? (January 5, 2009) -- Micro-organisms in the intestine live in symbiosis with humans but can cause illness or even death. Scientists have researched the factors that make a person immune to worm infections. The knowledge can now be used to develop vaccines. ... > full story

Lung Cancer Cells Activate Inflammation To Induce Metastasis (January 5, 2009) -- Scientists have identified a protein produced by cancerous lung epithelial cells that enhances metastasis by stimulating the activity of inflammatory cells. ... > full story

Fat Tissue Is Sensitive To Irradiation (January 5, 2009) -- Scientists found that irradiation damages fat tissue. Radiation therapy directed at cancer management also damages normal tissues. Autologous transplant of tissues such as fat tissue has often been used to prevent the fibrosis, organ dysfunction, and necrosis that result from radiation treatment; however, the effects of radiation on the transplanted fat tissue had not been studied. ... > full story

Nutrigenomics: Developing Personalized Diets For Disease Prevention (January 5, 2009) -- The emerging field of nutrigenomics aims to identify the genetic factors that influence the body's response to diet and studies how the bioactive constituents of food affect gene expression. ... > full story

Fewer Deaths With Preventive Antibiotic Use (January 4, 2009) -- Administering antibiotics as a preventive measure to patients in intensive care units increases their chances of survival. This has emerged from a study involving nearly six thousand Dutch patients in thirteen hospitals. ... > full story

Immune Molecule Decreases Severity Of Multiple Sclerosis-like Disease In Mice (January 4, 2009) -- Scientists have explored the expression of an immune molecule (CXCL1) that interacts with myelin-producing cells, finding that CXCL1 decreases the severity of disease in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS). ... > full story

Expectant Brains Help Predict Anxiety Treatment Success (January 4, 2009) -- A network of emotion-regulating brain regions implicated in the pathological worry that can grip patients with anxiety disorders may also be useful for predicting the benefits of treatment. ... > full story

Cancer Drug Effectively Treats Transplant Rejections (January 4, 2009) -- Researchers have discovered a new therapy for transplant patients, targeting the antibody-producing plasma cells that can cause organ rejection. ... > full story

Sulfurous Ping-pong In The Urinary Tract (January 4, 2009) -- Entirely new protein structures are very rarely found to drive known biochemical processes. But molecular biologists have just succeeded in finding an example. They studied the protein ASST, present in pathogenic E. coli bacteria, which cause urinary tract infections. In addition to an entirely new structure, the researchers found a transfer mechanism similar to ping-pong, whereby the "ball" is held a previously unknown manner. ... > full story

Vitamins C And E And Beta Carotene Again Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk In Randomized Controlled Trial (January 4, 2009) -- Women who took beta carotene or vitamin C or E or a combination of the supplements had a similar risk of cancer as women who did not take the supplements, according to data from a randomized controlled trial. ... > full story

Societal, Economic Burden Of Insomnia Is High (January 4, 2009) -- The indirect costs of untreated insomnia are significantly greater than the direct costs associated with its treatment. The study estimates that the total annual cost of insomnia in the province of Quebec is 6.5 billion Canadian dollars, representing about one percent of the province's 8.5 billion in gross domestic product for 2002. The largest proportions of all insomnia-related expenses are attributed to lost job productivity, absences from work and alcohol used as a sleep aid. ... > full story

Single Letter In Human Genome Points To Risk For High Cholesterol (January 3, 2009) -- Write out every letter in the human genome, one A, C, T or G per millimeter, and the text would be 1,800 miles long, roughly the distance from New York to Colorado. Now, in the search for genes that affect how humans synthesize, process and break down cholesterol, scientists have found a single letter among this expanse of code that is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, one of the leading health concerns that has come to dominate the 21st century. ... > full story

Scientists Pull Protein's Tail To Curtail Cancer (January 3, 2009) -- When researchers look inside human cancer cells for the whereabouts of an important tumor-suppressor, they often catch the protein playing hooky, lolling around in cellular broth instead of muscling its way out to the cells' membranes and foiling cancer growth. ... > full story

Hope For Treating Kidney Cancer (January 3, 2009) -- Kidney cancer is typically without symptoms until it has spread to other organs, when it is also the most difficult to treat. ... > full story

Physical Disability Brings Marital Happiness (January 3, 2009) -- A new study finds that the onset of physical disability boosts marital happiness more often than not. ... > full story

Impaired Energy Metabolism Linked With Initiation Of Plaques In Alzheimer's Brain (January 3, 2009) -- Scientists have identified an initiating molecular mechanism in sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study provides new information about generation of damaging amyloid beta (A-beta) plaques within the AD brain and underscores the importance of developing new preventative and disease-modifying therapies for AD, especially those aimed at interrupting pathological A-beta-production. ... > full story

Novel Pathway Involved In Therapy-resistant Cancers Discovered (January 3, 2009) -- Scientists have begun to unpick the complex mechanisms underpinning the development of drug resistant cancers. They have identified a novel target that may help to combat the growing problem of therapy resistant cancers and pave the way for innovative therapeutic approaches. ... > full story

Trying To Eat Less Becomes More Important To Fend Off Middle-Age Weight Gain (January 3, 2009) -- Lots of experts disagree over the seemingly obvious notion of keeping weight off by trying to eat less -- a debate that centers on whether the practice backfires, leading to binging and weight gain. ... > full story

Common Oral Osteoporosis Drugs Linked To Serious Jaw Necrosis (January 2, 2009) -- Clinical data links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis. The study is among the first to acknowledge that even short-term use of common oral osteoporosis drugs may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis. Fosomax is the most widely prescribed oral bisphosphonate. ... > full story

Your New Year: The 10 healthiest diets in America

2009-01-07T02:15:00.001-08:00


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	January 5, 2009

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Study finds favorable trends in stroke Fewer people are suffering stroke and fewer people are dying from stroke, new research from Sweden hints. Read more>

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ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Tuesday, January 6, 2009

2009-01-07T02:14:00.001-08:00

Physical Disability Brings Marital Happiness (January 3, 2009) -- A new study finds that the onset of physical disability boosts marital happiness more often than not. ... > full story

Nothing To Sneeze At: Real-time Pollen Forecasts (January 2, 2009) -- Researchers in Germany are reporting an advance toward development of technology that could make life easier for millions of people allergic to plant pollen. It could underpin the first automated, real-time systems for identifying specific kinds of allergy-inducing plant pollen circulating in the air. ... > full story

Obesity Increases Lymphedema Risk For Breast Cancer Survivors (January 2, 2009) -- Throughout the world, 10 million breast cancer survivors have a lifetime risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition that involves swelling of the limbs and impacts physical and psychosocial health. In a new study, researchers found that the risk of developing lymphedema is 40 percent to 60 percent higher in women with body mass index classified as overweight or obese compared to normal weight women. The researchers recommend increased health education for breast cancer survivors. ... > full story

Structure Of New Botulism Nerve Toxin Subtype Revealed (January 2, 2009) -- Scientists have determined the structure of a third subtype of botulinum neurotoxin -- a deadly toxin that causes the disease botulism, and is also used in cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The structure reveals a unique arrangement of the active components that may help explain why subtype E is faster-acting than others -- and may have implications for improving vaccines and/or therapeutic agents. ... > full story

Toxicity Mechanism Identified For Parkinson's Disease (January 2, 2009) -- Alpha-synuclein is the main component of Lewy bodies, the clumps of aggregated proteins that form in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients. The alpha-synuclein gene is mutated or triplicated in some cases of inherited Parkinson's. A process called chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) plays an important role in recycling of specific proteins in brain cells. Alpha-synuclein disrupts a key survival circuit in brain cells by interfering with CMA and the recycling of the protein MEF2D. ... > full story

Weakened RNA Interference Reduces Survival In Ovarian Cancer (January 2, 2009) -- Levels of two proteins in a woman's ovarian cancer are strongly associated with her likelihood of survival, a research team reports ... > full story

Doctors Not Properly Diagnosing Overweight And Obesity In Children (January 2, 2009) -- Despite recent widespread media attention given to studies that have indicated one-third of American children have a weight problem, a new study shows just one-third of children who are overweight or obese actually receive that diagnosis by a pediatrician. The study also stresses that this failure to diagnose appears to mostly impact children who may most greatly benefit from early intervention. ... > full story

Potential Therapy For Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (January 1, 2009) -- Current research suggests laminin, a protein that helps cells stick together, may lead to enhanced muscle repair in muscular dystrophy. ... > full story

Religion May Have Evolved Because Of Its Ability To Help People Exercise Self-control (January 1, 2009) -- Psychologists reveal that religion facilitates the exercise of self-control and attainment of long-term goals. A psychology professor has found a strong correlation between religion and self-control, or self-regulation. He explains that religious people may have at their disposal a set of unique resources that makes them better suited to adhering to long term goals. ... > full story

How Chromosomes Meet In The Dark: Switch That Turns On X Chromosome Matchmaking (January 1, 2009) -- A research group lead by scientists at the University of Warwick has discovered the trigger that pulls together X chromosomes in female cells at a crucial stage of embryo development. This is an important mechanism as the binding together of too many of too few of a particular chromosome can cause a number of medical conditions such as Down Syndrome. ... > full story

Grape-seed Extract Kills Laboratory Leukemia Cells, Proving Value Of Natural Compounds (January 1, 2009) -- An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide. Researchers found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being exposed to the extract. ... > full story

Evidence For Protective Effect Of Fish Oil Not Conclusive (January 1, 2009) -- Fish oil protects against deaths from heart problems, but doesn't provide a clear benefit in heart rhythm problems, according a new study. ... > full story

Errors Involving Medications Common In Outpatient Cancer Treatment (January 1, 2009) -- Seven percent of adults and 19 percent of children taking chemotherapy drugs in outpatient clinics or at home were given the wrong dose or experienced other mistakes involving their medications, according to a new study. ... > full story

Type 1 Diabetes: Pancreatic Cell Transplants Engineered To Evade Immune Response (January 1, 2009) -- In a finding that could significantly influence the way type 1 diabetes is treated, researchers have developed a technique for transplanting insulin-producing pancreatic cells that causes only a minimal immune response in recipients. ... > full story

Link To Severe Staph Infections Found (January 1, 2009) -- Researchers recently described studies that support the link between the severity of community-acquired antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections and the Panton Valentine leukocidin. ... > full story

Epileptics In Stressful Jobs Can Handle The Pressure, Study Suggests (January 1, 2009) -- Subject to sudden unexpected seizures, epileptics are often a subject of discrimination in the workforce. Many employers are hesitant to hire epileptics, fearing that stressful workplace situations might bring on an attack. But a new study suggests these fears are groundless. Researchers find epileptics in stressful jobs can handle the pressure. ... > full story

Gene Therapy Reversed Heart Damage In Rats With Heart Failure (December 31, 2008) -- Long-term gene therapy resulted in improved cardiac function and reversed deterioration of the heart in rats with heart failure, according to a recent study. ... > full story

Mouse Trap? Immunologist Calls For More Research On Humans, Not Mice (December 31, 2008) -- The fabled laboratory mouse -- from which we have learned so much about how the immune system works -- can teach us only so much about how we humans get sick and what to do about it, says a leading researcher. ... > full story

Resolutions solutions for weight, activity plus a contest!

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January 2009

Lift the smokescreen: talk to your kids about tobacco
You see the teens huddled in a haze outside corner stores and you wonder: will my son or daughter end up like them? Maybe not if you try the advice of a health promotion specialist and a smoking prevention expert, who offer ways to start the conversation with your kids and keep it going so that cigarettes stay off their radar.

New Year's resolutions for kids!
By Alyssa Rolnick, RD
Like you, your kids can always do with making improvements to their health. Whether it's trying a new food or starting a new sport, your kids can learn how to take care of their bodies now so that they stay healthy for life. Here's how to help them be the healthiest they can be.

Kid-friendly meals
If your kids want to try a new food, start them off with these two yummy recipes: Kids' green salad (no lettuce!) and turkey and apple meatballs.

	Put your New Year's resolution in the bag Want your goal to become a permanent lifestyle change by next December? Learn some tips from psychologist Dr. Michael Vallis, including how to become a broken record and "fog" those people who want to sabotage your efforts. Find out how.
	My resolution's in the bag contest WIN one of 10 My Resolution's in the Bag! gift packs containing a warm-up blanket, pulse watch, gym towel, thermos, hat and CPR Anytime Family & Friends Kit. Enter now.

	Beyond the bathroom scale: new ways to lose weight By Alyssa Rolnick, RD Many people still rely on the scale to assess their weight. But research has shown that the amount you weigh doesn't necessarily tell you the whole story. This year, follow some new ways to lose and make your weight-loss efforts really pay off this time.
	5 fitness tips to success In the past, have you ever made a resolution to get active – or boost the activity you're already doing – only to find a few weeks or months later that you've dropped the ball? Try our 5 tips for success that will get you motivated and keep you going all year long.

	Garden delights Deep winter is the perfect time to start thinking about your garden. The Foundation will inspire you again this year with its largest garden ever at Canada Blooms March 18 to 22 in Toronto. Buy tickets online now and $2 will go directly to fund vital research into heart disease and stroke.
	Health Check – 10 years of helping Canadians eat well To celebrate our anniversary, we're offering you a free 2009 Heart&Stroke Healthy Living Calendar full of delicious recipes and tips from the Foundation's dietitians.
	February is Heart Month Whether it's time or money you're able to contribute to Heart Month 2009, please help us raise funds for vital life-saving research. Make a difference, get involved today!
	Join us on Facebook Our community is alive and well – and connected. Make the Heart and Stroke Foundation your charity of choice. Join today!

	Mediterranean recipes For January, Celebrity Chef David Rocco has created a traditional Italian meal : Lentils with sausage. Watch him prepare it.
© Dina Torrans	Try these recipes to help you kick off your happy, heart-healthy New Year. • Thai fish cakes • Moroccan chicken and spinach pie with phyllo topping • Sautéed garlic kale • Steamed couscous pudding Rate our recipes. Tell us which one should get 5 stars.

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ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Monday, January 5, 2009

2009-01-06T06:44:00.001-08:00

Physical Disability Brings Marital Happiness (January 3, 2009) -- A new study finds that the onset of physical disability boosts marital happiness more often than not. ... > full story

Don't Scratch That Itch: Blocking The Protein IL-21R Helps Prevent A Form Of Eczema (December 31, 2008) -- Researchers have identified a role for the protein IL-21R in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, a common allergic inflammatory skin disease often known as eczema. ... > full story

Family Rejection Of Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Children Linked To Poor Health In Childhood (December 31, 2008) -- A predictive link has been established between negative family reactions to their child's sexual orientation and serious health problems. Negative parental behaviors toward LGB children dramatically compromises their health. ... > full story

Genes That Made 1918 Flu Lethal Isolated (December 31, 2008) -- By mixing and matching a contemporary flu virus with the "Spanish flu" -- a virus that killed between 20 and 50 million people 90 years ago in history's most devastating outbreak of infectious disease -- researchers have identified a set of three genes that helped underpin the extraordinary virulence of the 1918 virus. ... > full story

Small Molecules, Large Effect: How Cancer Cells Ensure Their Survival (December 31, 2008) -- Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism used by cancer cells to "defend" themselves against chemotherapeutics in an attempt to ensure their own survival. Both the messenger substance nitrogen monoxide (NO) and the protein survivin play a role in this. ... > full story

Risk Takers, Drug Abusers Driven By Decreased Ability To Process Dopamine (December 31, 2008) -- For risk-takers and impulsive people, New Year's resolutions often include being more careful, spending more frugally and cutting back on dangerous behavior, such as drug use. But new research finds that these individuals -- labeled as novelty seekers by psychologists -- face an uphill battle in keeping their New Year's resolutions due to the way their brains process dopamine. ... > full story

Better Antifreezes To Preserve Donor Organs For Transplantation (December 31, 2008) -- Chemists in Canada have developed a new approach for producing more effective medical antifreeze fluids for preserving kidneys, hearts, and other organs donated for transplantation. These next-generation antifreezes can decrease damage to organs caused by ice crystals, and thus prolong the time a donated organ will remain viable prior to transplantation. This could increase the number of available organs for potential recipients. ... > full story

Blood Sugar Linked To Normal Cognitive Aging (December 31, 2008) -- Maintaining blood sugar levels, even in the absence of disease, may be an important strategy for preserving cognitive health, suggests a new study. The findings suggest that exercising to improve blood sugar levels could be a way for some people to stave off the normal cognitive decline that comes with age. ... > full story

MRI Scans Can Predict Effects Of Multiple Sclerosis Flare-ups On Optic Nerve (December 31, 2008) -- One of the most pernicious aspects of multiple sclerosis -- its sheer unpredictability -- may finally be starting to yield to advanced medical imaging techniques. ... > full story

Third-hand Smoke: Another Reason To Quit Smoking (December 31, 2008) -- Researchers have described how tobacco smoke contamination lingers even after a cigarette is extinguished -- a phenomenon they define as "third-hand" smoke. They examine, for the first time, adult attitudes about the health risks to children of third-hand smoke and how those beliefs may relate to rules about smoking in their homes. ... > full story

Another Reason To Avoid High-fat Diet: It Can Disrupt Our Biological Clock, Say Researchers (December 31, 2008) -- Indulgence in a high-fat diet can not only lead to overweight because of excessive calorie intake, but also can affect the balance of circadian rhythms -- everyone's 24-hour biological clock, researchers have shown. ... > full story

Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Risks Of Alzheimer's Dementia And Cognitive Decline, Analysis Suggests (December 31, 2008) -- Moderate drinkers often have lower risks of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive loss, according to researchers who reviewed 44 studies. In more than half of the studies, published since the 1990s, moderate drinkers of wine, beer and liquor had lower dementia risks than nondrinkers. ... > full story

Women Double Fruit, Veggie Intake With Switch To Mediterranean Diet Plan (December 31, 2008) -- Women more than doubled their fruit and vegetable intakes and dramatically increased their consumption of 'good' fats when they were counseled by registered dietitians and provided with a list of guidelines on the amount of certain foods they should eat each day. ... > full story

Professor Helps Control Infectious Diseases With Models And Math (December 31, 2008) -- Can an algebraic equation hold the secret to eradicating malaria or schistosomiasis? A mathematics professor is utilizing the combination of algorithms and models in an effort to assist his medical colleagues in the fight against infectious diseases. ... > full story

Skipping Sleep May Signal Problems For Coronary Arteries (December 31, 2008) -- One extra hour of sleep per night appears to decrease the risk of coronary artery calcification, an early step down the path to cardiovascular disease. Calcified arteries were found in 27 percent of those who slept less than five hours a night, 11 percent of those who slept five to seven hours and six percent of those who slept more than seven hours a night. ... > full story

Common Food Additive Found To Increase Risk And Speed Spread Of Lung Cancer (December 30, 2008) -- New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages and bakery products, might speed growth of lung cancer tumors and may even contribute to the development of those tumors in individuals predisposed to the disease. ... > full story

Flowering Plants Speed Post-surgery Recovery (December 30, 2008) -- Contact with nature has long been suspected to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and provide distraction from the pain associated with recovery from surgery. Now, research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. ... > full story

ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Sunday, January 4, 2009

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Physical Disability Brings Marital Happiness (January 3, 2009) -- A new study finds that the onset of physical disability boosts marital happiness more often than not. ... > full story

ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Saturday, January 3, 2009

2009-01-03T10:25:00.001-08:00

Heart Disease ? Know About Symptoms and Heart Care

2009-01-03T08:50:00.000-08:00

Your heart, other than your brain, is the center of many body processes especially that it pumps the river of your life, your blood. When not taken care properly, you may contact or acquire a heart disease that could be a threat to your life.
Your heart, other than your brain, is the center of many body processes especially that it pumps the river of your life, your blood. When not taken care properly, you may contact or acquire a heart disease that could be a threat to your life.

What is heart disease?

Heart disease , also known as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term used to describe other ailments that affect the busiest muscle in the body, the heart. Mainly, it affects older people and is hereditary in nature. Heart diseases have become one of the major causes of deaths all over the world. Many of the variants of the disease are considered as â??silent killersâ?� because they show no visible symptoms especially those that are affected with high blood pressure.

Heart disease s are closely associated with blood pressure, cholesterol, hardening of the arteries, heart attacks and strokes. The disease occurs when the heart and vessels of the blood are not working properly or are malfunctioning because of other factors like too much cholesterol, fatigue and improper diets.

Other Problems Related to Heart Disease

Many of the problems that go along with heart disease have to do with the arteries. Arteries are not the same with veins. They are muscular blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Arteriosclerosis or the hardening of the arteries is one of the complications of heart disease. The arteries become thick and no longer flexible that the blood could not flow smoothly.

Another problem is atherosclerosis. This occurs when there are plaque deposits caused by the buildup of cholesterol and far in the arteries. In turn, the arteries become narrow and the blood can not flow through. When the heart could not get enough blood to pump, a person is suffering from angina and could feel chest pain.

Two of the most deadly complication is heart attack and stroke. These two happens when the heart malfunctions. There is heart attack when a blood clots in the part of the heart. On the other hand, stroke happens when the brain is not able to get enough blood due to the clotting of blood or bursting of blood vessel.

Acquiring Heart Disease

Unlike diseases that are caused by virus or bacteria, heart disease is not contagious. Rather, there are risk factors that increase the chances of a person to acquire heart disease. One of these factors is old age. When people get older, the functioning of the heart could not be as healthy as it uses to be while we are young. The heart also deteriorates especially because of unhealthy lifestyle. As earlier said, heart disease is also hereditary. When you have family members who had the same problems, most likely you could also acquire the same.

However, some risk factors of heart disease are controllable. Among these factors are smoking, having high blood pressure, being overweight, and not exercising. These entire factors, if not monitored can contribute to having a heart disease.

Signs of Heart Disease

Heart disease s do not actually give visible symptoms or signs to people suffering it. Most of the time the disease is detected when the patient is already feeling chest pain or already had a heart attack of stroke.

To determine whether a person has a heart disease, one or a couple of the following procedure is initiated. Electrocardiogram records the electric activity of the heart. Through this test, the heart beating is determined when it is normal or not. Echocardiogram, on the other hand, uses sound waves that bounced off the parts of the heart. These waves create a picture of the heart, which is displayed in the monitor. With the stress test, some cables are connected to the body and to the electrocardiogram machine. The heart activity and how the muscles react while the patient exercise is being monitored. Catheterization locates the narrowed arteries through a long and thin tube that is inserted inside the body. This tube emits a special dye. Last is the carotid artery scan, which also uses sound waves to locate blockage in the carotid artery.

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Heart Disease Causes, Symptoms, Stress Contribute and Treatment

2009-01-03T08:43:00.000-08:00

If you''re like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for other folks. But heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease.
Heart Disease

If you''re like most people, you think that heart disease is a problem for other folks. But heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself.

Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States,[1][2] England, Canada and Wales,[3] killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone.

Symptoms of Heart disease

The symptoms of heart disorder include certain types of pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations (awareness of slow, fast, or irregular heartbeats), light-headedness, fainting, and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. However, these symptoms do not necessarily indicate a heart disorder.

Symptoms may be very noticeable, but sometimes you can have the disease and not have any symptoms.

Chest pain or discomfort (angina) is the most common symptom. You feel this pain when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen. How bad the pain is varies from person to person.

Causes of Heart Diseases

Too much low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad cholesterol") in the blood causes plaque to form on artery walls, which starts a disease process called atherosclerosis. When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, you are at greater risk of having a heart attack.

Many distinguished scientists have pointed to serious flaws in this theory, beginning with the fact that heart disease in America has increased during the period when consumption of saturated fat has decreased. "The diet-heart idea," said the distinguished George Mann, "is the greatest scam in the history of medicine.

Stress Contribute to Heart Disease

Medical researchers aren''t sure exactly how stress increases the risk of heart disease. Stress itself might be a risk factor, or it could be that high levels of stress make other risk factors (such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure) worse. For example, if you are under stress, your blood pressure goes up, you may overeat, you may exercise less and you may be more likely to smoke.

Treatment of Heart Disease

Diagnosis and Conventional Treatment
In many cases the first indication of cardiovascular disease is a sudden heart attack. There are more than 1.5 million heart attacks in the United States every year and 30% of them are fatal within the first month(5,24). As one popular medical textbook puts it: "Sudden death is the first and only manifestation of coronary heart disease in about 25% of patients."

Intermittent claudicating involves pain in a muscle to which the blood supply has been restricted due to atherosclerosis. The pains occur with exercise and subside within a couple of minutes once the exercise is stopped. Conventional medical therapy includes an emphasis on daily walks, weight reduction, and total avoidance of smoking.

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