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Vitamin D Protects Against Colorectal Cancer

February 4, 2010 in Health News
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Another European study suggests that the higher your levels of vitamin D the lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer. The EPIC study, which stands for European Prospective Investigation into Cancer, enlisted over 500,000 adults from 10 countries. None of... (Read More)
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Aggressive Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Deadly

February 4, 2010 in Health News
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In the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, children learn that too much and too little are not good. We all need to strive for just right. The same may be true for the management of type 2 diabetes.... (Read More)
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Lexapro Antidepressant Speeds Stroke Recovery

February 4, 2010 in Health News
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There is an exciting new use for a related antidepressant. Doctors at the University of Iowa have found that giving the antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram) within the first few months after a stroke may help speed recovery. In the study, stroke... (Read More)
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Antidepressants May Make Nursing Challenging

February 4, 2010 in Health News
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Women who are depressed during pregnancy have a challenging choice. That's because serious depression can have negative consequences for mother and baby. But concerns have been raised about the safety of some antidepressants. Drugs like Prozac or Zoloft have been... (Read More)
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Can Fish Oil Prevent Psychosis?

February 4, 2010 in Health News
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Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help prevent mental illness from progressing. Researchers in Vienna, Austria identified ultra high-risk patients between the ages of 13 and 25. These individuals had symptoms of psychosis that predisposed them to... (Read More)
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DASH Diet Plus Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure

January 28, 2010 in Health News
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The DASH diet delivers once again. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet includes multiple daily servings of vegetables and fruits as well as low-fat dairy products and whole grains. Over the years, the DASH diet has... (Read More)
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Low-Carb Diet Lowers Blood Pressure

January 28, 2010 in Health News
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A low-carb diet similar to the Atkins Diet has been shown to help people lose weight. Now a new study compares this approach to a low-fat diet in combination with the diet drug orlistat. This medication is found in the... (Read More)
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Procedure Trumps Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation

January 28, 2010 in Health News
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An irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation responds better to a procedure to inactivate a small area of heart tissue than to drugs. Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular pulse, a rapid and often weak heartbeat and may lead to stroke... (Read More)
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Will Non-Stick Pots and Pans Raise Risk of Thyroid Disorder?

January 28, 2010 in Health News
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Epidemiologists have linked high exposure to a chemical used in non-stick cooking utensils to a greater risk for thyroid disease. The chemical is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and it is also used in treatments to make fabric waterproof or carpets stain-resistant.... (Read More)
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Blueberries Boost Brain Power

January 28, 2010 in Health News
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Blueberries have been shown to improve memory and learning in old rats. Now a small study indicates that aging humans may get similar benefits. Volunteers in their 70s were chosen because they were experiencing memory slips and other signs of... (Read More)
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Reducing Salt Could Save Hearts

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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A national effort to reduce salt intake could reap huge health benefits. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that if Americans cut their salt consumption by about one third they could lower new cases of heart... (Read More)
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Is Appendicitis Caused by Infection?

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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Appendicitis remains a mystery despite the fact that it accounts for more than 300,000 operations every year. A new analysis in the Archives of Surgery suggests that this common condition may be precipitated by a viral infection. This epidemiological study... (Read More)
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Mail Order Makes for Better Prescription Adherence

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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Does it matter whether you buy your prescriptions at a neighborhood pharmacy or if you order them by mail? A preliminary study from Kaiser Permanente and UCLA suggests that people who use mail order are better at sticking to their... (Read More)
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Beware Counterfeit Weight Loss Drug

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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Alli is the only FDA-approved non-prescription weight loss drug. It is a lower dose of orlistat, prescribed under the brand name Xenical. The FDA is now warning consumers about counterfeit Alli. The counterfeit pills, most of which appear to be... (Read More)
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Biotech Offers New Weapon against C Difficile Diarrhea

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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One of the big challenges for hospitals is to keep patients from picking up a nasty infection while they are being treated for something else. One of the most worrisome is Clostridium difficile, or C diff for short. This bug... (Read More)
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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Stomach Cancer

January 20, 2010 in Health News
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The Mediterranean diet continues to demonstrate diverse health benefits. Not only does it reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, but it also appears to protect against Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers. A new study adds to the... (Read More)
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Lower Inflammation with Yoga

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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Yoga practice may help reduce inflammation, according to a new study from Ohio State University. Half of the research subjects were yoga novices and half of them were experts who had been doing yoga for at least two years. The... (Read More)
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Higher Heart Risk with Lower Vitamin D

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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Minority groups, especially African Americans, have a greater chance of dying from strokes and heart attacks than people with pale skin. Possible explanations for this disparity include less access to treatment, less aggressive treatment and greater stress from economic and... (Read More)
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Acupuncture Helps against Hot Flashes

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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After treatment for breast cancer, women frequently take an anti-estrogen drug called tamoxifen. One side effect is hot flashes. Doctors cannot prescribe estrogen, the usual treatment for such symptoms, because it might increase the risk for a recurrence. Now investigators... (Read More)
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Green Tea Against Lung Cancer

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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Researchers have been reporting benefits from green tea for years. Some studies note a lower risk of cancer among those who drink several cups daily. Now a study from Taiwan suggests that drinking at least one cup of green tea... (Read More)
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Drug Makers Reprimanded

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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The FDA has called four drug companies on the carpet for misleading marketing practices. Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Bayer AG, Cephalon and Eli Lilly have been told to stop exaggerating the benefits of their medications. Some of these companies have also minimized... (Read More)
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Drug Prices Skyrocketing

January 14, 2010 in Health News
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The cost of brand name prescription medications continues to skyrocket. Even though the economy has been in desperate shape and overall cost increases for consumer goods have been flat, drug companies have been raising prices. The government's General Accountability Office... (Read More)
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Antidepressants Not Effective for Mild or Moderate Depression

January 7, 2010 in Health News
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Antidepressant medications may not be working as well as most physicians and patients have been led to believe.People with depression are often treated with medications such as Prozac, Paxil, Pristiq, Effexor or Lexapro. Such drugs are among the most frequently... (Read More)
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Mixing Many Head Meds May Pose Risk

January 7, 2010 in Health News
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A new study suggests that psychiatrists frequently prescribe multiple medications to help people with mental disorders. The proportion of people who are taking at least two drugs for their psychiatric condition went from 42 percent in 1996 to almost 60... (Read More)
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Many Patients Not Monitored for Drug Effects

January 7, 2010 in Health News
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Popular psychiatric medications such as Abilify, Risperdal and Zyprexa carry certain risks for heart disease and diabetes. That is why people taking these medications should have regular tests of their blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A new study suggests, however,... (Read More)
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Don't Measure Medicine in Kitchen Spoon

January 7, 2010 in Health News
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Administering liquid medicine is trickier than it looks, especially when the recipient is a squirming toddler. Many parents reach for a kitchen spoon when giving drugs like liquid antibiotics or pain medicine. That could be a serious mistake. The kitchen... (Read More)
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Pomegranates to Help Fight Breast Cancer

January 7, 2010 in Health News
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Pomegranates have received a lot of attention lately because of their anti-oxidant power. Studies have shown that pomegranate can keep LDL cholesterol from oxidizing which reduces the risk of plaque building up in arteries. They also have an anti-platelet effect... (Read More)
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Tylenol Recall Expanded

December 31, 2009 in Health News
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Consumers are being warned to stop using Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets if the bottle has a big red easy-to-open cap. The manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson has expanded a recall that started in November. Some lots have an unusual moldy or... (Read More)
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Ginkgo Doesn't Delay Cognitive Decline

December 31, 2009 in Health News
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Ginkgo biloba has been a popular herb for its reputed ability to prevent cognitive decline. A year ago, a randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association did not show any benefit of ginkgo in warding... (Read More)
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Black Cohosh and Red Clover Not So Hot for Menopause

December 31, 2009 in Health News
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Other popular herbs are promoted for alleviating the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. A new study shows, however, that black cohosh and red clover are no better than placebo in reducing night sweats and hot flashes. In the... (Read More)
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