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Health Headlines 9/11/09

September 11, 2009 in Health Headlines Newsletter
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This Week's Radio Show: 739 Health News Update
The DASH diet was developed to help lower blood pressure naturally. Research shows that it is good for the heart; now a study from Cache County, Utah, suggests that older folks who eat a DASH-style diet with lots of vegetables...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/12/739-health-news-update/

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Broccoli Compound Protects Arteries

British researchers are unlocking the secrets of broccoli. Scientists have been singing the praises of this crucifer for years because it appears to be good for the heart as well as the digestive tract. The active ingredient, sulforaphane, helps activate...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/10/broccoli-compound-protects-arteries/

Is Prostate Cancer Caused by Virus?

The causes of prostate cancer are still mysterious, but researchers are now looking at a virus to see whether infection might be a contributing factor. Investigators found evidence of a virus called XMRV in almost a third of the prostate...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/10/is-prostate-cancer-caused-by-virus/

Colds and Flu May Hasten Mental Decline

Infection with common viruses such as influenza or rhinoviruses that cause colds may be associated with more rapid memory loss in Alzheimer's disease. A study of people who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease found that those who had respiratory...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/10/colds-and-flu-may-hasten-mental-decline/

Probiotics May Ward Off Colds or Flu

Perhaps seniors should be getting more probiotics as the flu and cold season approaches. That's because data are accumulating to suggest that good bacteria may be able to help ward off these viral diseases. One study carried out in Italy...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/10/probiotics-may-ward-off-colds-or-flu/

X-Ray Equipment May Spread Infections

An unexpected location for bad bacteria may be portable X-ray equipment. A study in Israel revealed that portable X-ray equipment may be contributing to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. In the course of 173 chest X-rays proper infection control procedures...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/10/x-ray-equipment-may-spread-infections/

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