Monday, June 30, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Run Low on 'Good' Cholesterol, Risk Your Memory?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsa0Eb
Why It Matters:
Is there a link between mental decline and low levels of this type of
blood cholesterol? See what researchers report in this British study
published in the August issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and
Vascular Biology.
Also See:
> 10 Ways to Help Boost Your 'Good' Cholesterol
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsb0Ec
> WebMD's Cholesterol Management Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsc0Ed
> Cholesterol Guidelines: What the Numbers Mean
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsd0Ee
Workplace Programs Help Shed Pounds
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOse0Ef
Why It Matters:
A study in the July-August issue of the American Journal of Health
Promotion shows that employees can lose an average of 2-14 pounds if
they participate. What is it about a workplace program that works?
Get the details.
Also See:
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsf0Eg
> Look Sexy in Your Swimsuit
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsg0Eh
Kids With a Fatty Liver Face Big Health Risks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsk0El
Why It Matters:
A child may have no apparent signs that this liver disease is present,
yet it can lead to many serious risk factors for heart disease. If
your child is overweight or has been diagnosed with metabolic
syndrome, you may want to read this report from Circulation and check
with your family doctor or pediatrician.
Also See:
> More on Fatty Liver
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsl0Em
> Green Tea May Ward Off Weight Gain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsm0En
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsf0Eg
A Dietary Warning for Pregnant Moms?
Why It Matters:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOtp0Er
If a mom-to-be has a taste for junk food, will her newborn show it?
See what researchers are inferring from their study published in the
Journal of Physiology.
Also See:
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOso0Ep
> Obesity Surgery Makes Pregnancy Possible
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsp0Eq
> Pregnancy Superfoods
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsq0Er
Caffeine May Help Prevent MS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsr0Es
Why It Matters:
This preliminary study, published in the Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences, suggests caffeine may be a disease fighter. See
the human equivalent for the amount of coffee that brought the
benefits in lab mice.
Also See:
> Drinking Coffee May Extend Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOss0Et
> The Truth About Coffee
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOst0Eu
> WebMD's Multiple Sclerosis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsu0Ev
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DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
FDA Approves ADHD Drug Concerta for Adults
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsw0Ex
FDA Advisors Recommend Enbrel for Psoriasis in Children
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsx0Ey
Don't Be Fooled by Cancer Cure Claims, Says FDA
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ezfl0Nec4j0IfV0BOsy0Ez
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