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Health Headlines 11/13/09

November 12, 2009 in Health Headlines Newsletter
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This Week's Radio Show: 748 Ayurvedic Medicine
Americans have grown accustomed to hearing about acupuncture and herbs such as ginkgo from traditional Chinese medicine. But most have never heard of another ancient healing tradition, Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine comes from India, where its history stretches back thousands of...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/14/748-ayurvedic-medicine/
Mystery Disease Causes Untold Misery
Imagine pain every time you pee. Then imagine having to go every 15 to 20 minutes. That's what it can be like to have IC, also known as interstitial cystitis. Although symptoms are similar to a urinary tract infection, IC...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/mystery-disease-causes-untold-misery/
Soap Story Convinces Skeptic
Q. I had a good laugh at the idea of putting soap under the sheet. Five weeks later, I am not laughing anymore. I have been on Requip for more than four years to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). If...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/10/soap-story-convinces-skeptic/

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Too Much Fiber May Foul Up Fertility

Americans have been urged to eat more fiber as well as less fat. New research suggests, however, that following the recommendations too closely may not be helpful for women who would like to conceive. The study included 250 women between...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/too-much-fiber-may-foul-up-fertility/

Americans are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Are you getting enough sleep? According to a survey of more than 400,000 Americans the chances are good that you are not. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that almost 70 percent of us miss out on at...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/americans-are-not-getting-enough-sleep/

Diabetes Drug (Byetta) May Harm Kidneys
The FDA recently approved Byetta to be used alone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Previously, it was approved only for use in conjunction with other drugs. Byetta was developed to resemble a compound found in Gila monster saliva....
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/diabetes-drug-byetta-may-harm-kidneys/

Fructose Sweetener in Foods May Increase Blood Pressure

High fructose corn syrup has been blamed for the high rates of obesity in this country, partly because the country has gotten much fatter over the past 20 years while the use of high fructose sweeteners has risen. Now scientists...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/fructose-sweetener-in-foods-may-increase-blood-pressure/

More Antibiotics Pose Problems During Pregnancy

Pregnant women need to be very cautious about antbiotic use. Physicians have long known that tetracycline-type antibiotics that are taken during pregnancy can lead to permanent tooth discoloration in the baby. Now, researchers report that two different kinds of medicines...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/11/12/more-antibiotics-pose-problems-during-pregnancy/

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