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Health Headlines 11/6/09

November 5, 2009 in Health Headlines Newsletter
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This Week's Radio Show: 747 Health News Update
When an official with the American Cancer Society suggested recently that we expect too much from some screening tests, such as those for breast or prostate cancer, he got a lot of pushback. We get more insight on the utility...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/07/747-health-news-update/
Natural Approaches to Ease Anxiety
Q. I am an anxious person and find that I don't handle stressful situations very well. My doctor prescribed Lexapro but it made me very nauseated. I woke up in a deep sweat with my heart racing. I know there...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/03/natural-approaches-to-ease-anxiety/
Can Curry Spice Soothe Psoriasis?
Back in the dim days of black-and-white television, one over-the-counter product that was frequently advertised claimed to help "the heartbreak of psoriasis." The phrase is no longer heard in commercials, but the heartbreak is still there. For reasons that are...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/02/can-curry-spice-soothe-psoriasis/

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Low Vitamin D Raises Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack

There is growing recognition that low vitamin D levels are linked with numerous chronic health problems and may even be contribute to deadly cardiovascular complications. Over the last several years researchers have found associations between vitamin D deficiency and an...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/low-vitamin-d-raises-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack/

Pain Relievers May Help Cancer Victims Survive

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or naproxen have been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in the U.S. Now there may be an association with better survival. Scientists at the University...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/pain-relievers-may-help-cancer-victims-survive/

Curry Spice Kills Cancer Cells

Scientists in Ireland have found that curcumin, a component in turmeric, may help defeat esophageal cancer. Turmeric is the yellow spice in curry, although it is not clear that eating curry will help overcome the cancer. The investigators found that...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/curry-spice-kills-cancer-cells/

Does Hoarding Run in the Family?

If you are the kind of person who fills the attic, the basement and the garage with clutter, you may be able to blame your compulsive hoarding on your ancestors. At least that's the conclusion of a large twin study...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/does-hoarding-run-in-the-family/

Coffee Drinkers Don't Endanger Hearts

Male coffee lovers are getting some good news about their favorite beverage. A Swedish study involving almost 40,000 men between 45 and 79 years of age revealed that there is no relationship between coffee drinking and heart failure. Previous studies...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/coffee-drinkers-dont-endanger-hearts/

Preventing Diabetes without Drugs

Paying attention to diet and exercise may help many people stave off type 2 diabetes. A study of more than 3,000 people with elevated blood sugar found that increased exercise and a careful diet could reduce the risk of developing...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/preventing-diabetes-without-drugs/

Coffee May Protect Women from Common Cancer

There appears to be good news for female coffee drinkers. Swedish researchers surveyed more than 60,000 women for more than a decade. The women who drank two or more cups of coffee a day had a lower likelihood of developing...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/05/coffee-may-protect-women-from-common-cancer/

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Diana | November 6, 2009 9:22 AM | Reply

You offered the suggestion that Tagamet may send Coumadin levels off the chart. I'm taking 40mg Omeprazole and often 60mgms to control heartburn. My INR's have been erratic for about 6 weeks, usually low. Is the Omeprazole a possible contributor to the low Coumadin readings?

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