FDA's proposed cigarette labels are overkill
The York Dispatch Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:51 PM PST
In 2010, we all know the health hazards of smoking. Stroke, heart attack and lung cancer are all terrible realities that health officials and anti-smoking advocates repeatedly blast at us, warning us not to start this highly addictive habit. |
Death certificates confirm non-HIV-attributable diseases cause increase in US PLWHA deaths
EurekAlert! Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:43 PM PST
( SAGE Publications ) During the decade since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, or 1996-2006, mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) sharply decreased in the United States. So, too, did the percentages of PLWHA deaths attributable to AIDS-defining illnesses, just as there was a marked increase in the percentage of deaths attributable to heart, kidney and liver ... |
Photos Of Tiny Blood Vessels In The Eye Link Air Pollution To Heart Disease
redOrbit Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:16 PM PST
By digitally photographing the tiny, hair-like blood vessels in the back of our eyes, researchers can now look directly at how small blood vessels like those that bring blood to the heart respond to air pollution. New digital photos of the retina revealed that otherwise healthy people exposed to high levels of air pollution had narrower retinal arterioles, an indication of a higher risk of heart ... |
Snoring, Sleep Problems Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
The Epoch Times Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:08 PM PST
Snoring, sleepless nights, and waking up with fatigue could be linked to more serious conditions tied to heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal "Sleep." |
Older Antidepressants May up Heart Disease Risk
NewsInferno Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:26 PM PST
More research is pointing to adverse reactions linked to anti-depressants. In this case, research that involved about 15,000 people in Scotland reveals that some older generation anti-depressants are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says Science Daily. The study revealed that the tricyclic class of anti-depressants were linked to a 35-percent increased risk [...] |
Try healthy whole grains in a variety of dishes
Columbia Daily Tribune Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:26 PM PST
More and more food research indicates whole grains reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease and also provide other potential health benefits. But there is some confusion about what counts as a whole grain. |
Virginia Cavaliers suffer setback with Will Sherrill's injury
ESPN Blogs Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:20 PM PST
Virginia landed its signature victory under Tony Bennett, but it lost one of its glue players and the heart of the team in the process. Bennett said Wednesday that senior Will Sherrill, who hit a key 3-pointer to polish off a 12-1 run that gave Virginia a one-point lead over Minnesota on Monday night in Minneapolis, has a fractured right fibula. Such is life for Bennett, who is leading a ... |
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