Member 5443Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks (AP)01-01-2009 04h26AP - A smoking ban in one Colorado city led to a dramatic drop in heart attack hospitalizations, according to a new study that is considered the best and longest-term research to show such a link. The rate of hospitalized cases dropped 41 percent three years after the ban of workplace smoking in Pueblo, Colo., took effect. There was no such drop in two neighboring areas, and researchers believe it's a clear sign the ban was responsible. Trying to prevent lymphedema after breast cancer (AP)30-12-2008 11h12AP - Hospitals in about a dozen states are testing whether some simple steps, such as arm-strengthening exercises, could reduce the risk of one of breast cancer's troubling legacies the painful and sometimes severe arm swelling called lymphedema. Lymphedema has long been a neglected side effect of cancer surgery and radiation: Many women say they never were warned, even though spotting this problem early improves outcomes. Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain (AP)30-12-2008 08h07AP - It's almost New Year's Eve, a time for plunging into boisterous crowds bathed in loud music. FDA approves new prostate cancer drug (AP)30-12-2008 04h21AP - Federal regulators on Monday said they have approved the first new drug to treat prostate cancer in four years. Study: Obesity surgery reverses diabetes in teens (AP)29-12-2008 14h07AP - Obesity surgery can reverse diabetes in teens, just as it does in adults, according to a small study. Overweight women have lower risk of premature birth (Reuters)01-01-2009 04h22Reuters - Among pregnant women at higher-than- average risk of premature delivery, those who are overweight or obese seem to be afforded some protection, a new study suggests. Teens may not know risk factors for infertility (Reuters)01-01-2009 04h33Reuters - Canadian high school students may lack important knowledge about risk factors for infertility, survey findings suggest. For example, most students were unaware that some sexually transmitted infections can cause infertility. Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit? (HealthDay)31-12-2008 13h47HealthDay - TUESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- No matter the addiction -- drugs, gambling, shopping, smoking, alcohol or more -- people who want to kick their habit in the new year might find help in a new Harvard University publication. China dairy boss pleads guilty in melamine case (Reuters)31-12-2008 22h24Reuters - The chairwoman of a Chinese dairy company went on trial on Wednesday over a tainted milk scandal that has killed at least six children and made thousands ill. Can a Sleep Disorder Predict Parkinson's? (Time.com)31-12-2008 06h20Time.com - Scientists say a rare sleep disorder may be a precursor to the eventual onset of severe symptoms of the disease <<< Prev member Next member >>> Randon Members Member 1551 Member 4602 Member 2821 Member 4231 Member 1341 Member 4204 Member 2740 Member 780 Member 1799 Member 2555 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 | |
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