Exercise Not Enough to Offset Obesity Health Risks
Regular exercise is not enough to offset the health problems associated with obesity -- but that shouldn't stop people who are overweight from working out, according to a study to be published in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.
Weight Loss Surgery Has Lasting Benefits
Gastric bypass surgery and similar operations for severe obesity lead to long-term weight loss, and people who have undergone such a procedure have lower risks for heart disease and diabetes than conventionally treated individuals.
More Pregnancies, and False Alarms, in Winter
Sales of pregnancy tests typically soar in the first months of the year, as more women than usual tend to become pregnant -- or just think they are, according to Inverness Medical, the makers of the Clearblue Easy pregnancy tests.
Men with Prostate Cancer Can Stick to Low-Fat Diet
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, men are capable of adhering to a low-fat diet for at least a year if they receive good counseling and support, a new study shows.
Phone Makers Ask for More Research Into DNA Damage
Two of the world's top mobile phone makers said more research is needed into the potential for cell phone radiation to damage DNA, following a laboratory study by 12 European institutes which found harmful effects.
High Blood Sugar, as Well as Low, Slows the Mind
Many people with diabetes find that they become mentally and physically sluggish during periods when their blood sugar level rises in the course of their daily routines, investigators report.
Aspirin Underused by People with Diabetes
Daily aspirin is usually recommended for people at increased risk for heart disease, and people with diabetes come into that category. While the proportion of diabetic patients who take aspirin has increased in recent years in the US, new research indicates that some are still not doing so.
Novartis Says FDA OKs Treatment for Active Bladder
Drug maker Novartis AG on Wednesday said U.S. regulators approved its drug for the treatment of an overactive bladder.
Brain Area May Control Urge to Hoard
Researchers may have located the area in the brain that separates the stamp collectors from the pack rats.
FDA Says AstraZeneca Crestor Ad Is Misleading
A newspaper advertisement for AstraZeneca Plc's cholesterol drug Crestor that touts patient safety is misleading and should no longer be published, regulators warned in a letter released on Wednesday.
Sudafed Acts to Curb Meth Production
The maker of Sudafed is offering a new version of the cold and allergy medicine without an ingredient often used to produce the illegal and highly addictive drug methamphetamine in homemade labs.
DNA Test for Colon Cancer Disappoints
The first big trial of a DNA test to detect colon cancer proved disappointing to those hoping for an easy and accurate new screening method.
Japan Has First Case of Bird Flu in Human
Japan reported its first case of bird flu in a human on Wednesday — a man who got the disease from birds. Bird flu has swept through farms across Asia this year, forcing officials to cull more than 100 million birds.
Group Hopes to Fight Cancer With Recipes
A free new service from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) delivers delicious, healthy, and quick recipes right to your inbox. By signing up for AICR’s Health-e-Recipes, you can join the over 10,000 people who are already receiving a different innovative and nutritious recipe each week.
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Governors Ask Bush Not to Cut Medicaid
The nation's governors on Wednesday urged President Bush not to shift additional Medicaid costs to the states in his effort to reduce the federal deficit.
Show Sensitivity to Older Relatives at Holiday Gatherings
Elderly people with impaired memory or behavioral problems may feel uncomfortable at large holiday family gatherings, but there are ways to include these people in such celebrations.
Is It Finally Time to Put Patients' Medical Records Online?
Although it has been a long time coming, physicians are beginning to consider the Internet an integral part of their practice.
U.S. Study Sees Little Benefit From Melatonin
A U.S. government review of more than 50 studies on the effect of melatonin on sleep has found little evidence that the supplement helps people drift off.
Witnesses to Abuse Suffer as Well
People who witness repeated physical or mental abuse suffered by others can experience levels of psychological and physiological stress comparable to that of the abuse victims.
Keep Homes Safe for Visiting Kids
Guns and poisonous materials are more likely to be improperly stored in homes where young children are only visitors, says a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.
New Compound Could Enhance Chemotherapy
A new compound that could enhance chemotherapy treatments and reduce side effects has been created by Michigan State University researchers.
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