County Below State Average Of Adult Cigarette Smokers Oct 11, 2008
"In prevention of a variety of diseases, including heart disease, and lung and breathing problems, stopping smoking is probably one of best things a person can do," he said. Roden added that the health department makes efforts to educate those who come into the office. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Study asks if gene testing motivates healthy living Oct 11, 2008
Navigenics, -backed 23andme Inc. and DeCode Genetics Inc. offer laboratory genetic tests to consumers that can show whether mutations in their genes make them more likely to develop conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The Scripps study is to determine whether the test results motivate people to quit using tobacco, order the salad and get mammograms as recommended, Topol said. (Newsday)
How Fatty Foods Curb Hunger Oct 11, 2008
The occurrence of obesity has risen by almost 60 percent since 1991, and it greatly increases the risk of premature death, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers ... (May 7, 2007) Researchers have found that a diet rich in fish, seafood, and grains -- also called polyunsaturated fats -- is better at preventing heart disease than a diet containing olive oil, nuts, and avocados ... 23, 1999) Cholesterol-lowering, low fat diets have abounded in recent years in the quest to reduce the risk... (Science Daily)
Letters for Friday, October 10, 2008 Oct 11, 2008
There should be no more shame in seeking help for depression than there is in being treated for diabetes or heart disease. The Missoula City-County Health Department will be participating in National Mental Health Screening Day on Friday, Oct. 10, from noon to 5:30 at the Missoula Public Library. (Missoulian, MT)
Healthful Hints: Free depression screenings available Oct 11, 2008
Because depression kills, like diabetes, cancers or heart disease. The medications and understanding we have today are light-years better than when my mother killed herself in 1968. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Link of creativity, mood disorders pondered Oct 11, 2008
More specifically, Ketter says, just as heart disease sometimes presents itself for the first time as a fatal heart attack, mental illness sometimes presents itself for the first time as a suicide. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
The detrimental health effects of Type-A personalities Oct 11, 2008
The implications of the Type-A personality, though, continue to extend: Meyer Friedman, a cardiologist and researcher who considered himself a recovering Type A, described the biological correlations between the Type-A personality and coronary heart disease ... A nine-year study of 3,000 healthy men was featured in the book and Friedman, along with fellow cardiologist R. H. Rosenman, determined that Type-A behavior doubles the risk of coronary heart disease in otherwise healthy men ... Does... (Yale Herald, CT)
Obesity costs NHS 119m a year Oct 11, 2008
Being obese or overweight makes people more likely to suffer from problems such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer ... "The cost of obesity to the NHS across Central Lancashire underlines the importance of promoting healthy weight."The costs relate to conditions such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, colorectal cancer and breast cancer. (Lancashire Evening Post)
N Korea shows Kim Jong Il's pictures Oct 11, 2008
The 66-year-old leader, believed to have diabetes and heart disease, had missed several key holidays in recent months, most notably North Korea's 60th birthday last month. US and South Korean officials have said Kim suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery. (India Times, India)
Herbal Medicine Kills 3, Sickens Others Oct 10, 2008
The official Xinhua News Agency said the injections are often used to help treat thrombosis and heart disease. It said the six began to feel cold and vomited, with some going into a coma after they were injected at the No. 4 People's Hospital in Honghe prefecture in the southwestern province of Yunnan. (Fox News)
Most Canadians agree: fibre is important Oct 10, 2008
TORONTO, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - A recent survey by Metamucil and Ipsos Reid reveals that 96% of the respondents across Canada agree: fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. In order for women to understand their risk, they must get a cholesterol screening and know their number," says Brenda Strong. "Metamucil provides women with tips and tools to help them lower their cholesterol and live a healthy lifestyle. (Canada Newswire)
Foods that Help Keep Cholesterol Low Oct 10, 2008
Statins are so good at helping adults bring down risk for heart disease the American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out with guidelines for giving them to children at risk. But, a new report says you might be able to get many of the same benefits, by adding a few foods to your daily diet. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Ginseng jabs kill three in Yunnan Oct 10, 2008
Siberian ginseng is often used in China to treat heart disease and thrombosis. The six patients suffered "serious ill effects" including chills, vomiting and sudden drops in blood pressure after receiving the injections at the Number Four People's Hospital in Honghe prefecture on Sunday. (BBC News -- Health)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Oct 10, 2008
Other findings this year showed that women living in areas of high air pollution were at greater risk of heart disease and death, while children living within 500m of motorways suffered more permanent lung damage and lower life expectancy, probably because of their greater exposure to pollutants in vehicle fumes. Jim Smith, a scientist at the government's Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in Dorchester, assessed the health risks faced by emergency workers at Chernobyl directly after the explosion... (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Eight Times More Effectively Than Morphine Oct 10, 2008
9, 2008) More people suffer from pain than from heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined, but many of the drugs used to relieve suffering are not completely effective or have harmful side effects. See also. (Science Daily)
Learning to live the unsweet life Oct 10, 2008
It inflames the walls of the blood vessels, leaving people at higher risk for heart disease, stroke and other vascular problems. It can destroy kidneys. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Local briefs Oct 10, 2008
In people with heart disease, short-term exposure to particle pollution has been linked to heart attacks and arrhythmias, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. People with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctors' advice for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Anthem Foundation donates $600,000 for... Oct 10, 2008
When you consider the number of Kentuckians who suffer from heart disease, it is clear that more public/private partnerships are needed to positively impact this dangerous trend, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield president Deb Moessner said in the release. We are pleased to partner with the university on such an important initiative that will make a difference in the lives of many, she added. (Louisville Business First, KY)
N Korea calls for unity on ruling party anniversary Oct 10, 2008
Kim, believed to suffer from diabetes, heart disease and other ailments, reportedly suffered a stroke in August. However, North Korean officials have denied he is ill. (Hindu)
Foreign Foods Evade FDA's Watch Oct 10, 2008
FDA's approval of Vioxx, which killed thousands of people suffering heart disease, piqued public awareness of the flaws in FDA's drug approval process. Later controversies over pharmaceuticals, such as the diabetes drug Avandia, fanned the flames. (OMB Watch)
No sign of leader on N. Korea ruling party anniversary Oct 10, 2008
Kim, believed to have diabetes and heart disease, has missed several key holidays in recent months, most notably North Korea's 60th birthday last month. Koreans consider 60th birthdays a major milestone. (USA Today -- News)
Campaign myth: Prevention as cure-all Oct 10, 2008
Screening for heart disease, problems in major blood vessels and a variety of cancers has led to millions of diagnoses of these diseases in people who would never have become sick. Likewise, recent expansions in the definitions of diabetes, high cholesterol and osteoporosis defined millions more as suddenly needing therapy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
China suspends herbal injection after three deaths Oct 10, 2008
It is also helpful for curing coronary heart disease, neurasthenia and climacteric problems. Editor: Jiang Yuxia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Online shopping mall for health care eyes Wisconsin Oct 10, 2008
com offers care packages put together by health care providers on medical conditions such as back pain, heart disease, diabetes and women s health so consumers can see how services and price vary among the different providers. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Abdominal Obesity Raises Dementia Risk Years Later Oct 10, 2008
Previous research implicated large abdominal girth, as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, Whitmer and colleagues note. The investigators assessed weight, waist measurements, and other factors, in 6583 men and women, who were members of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program of Northern California, who entered the study between 1964 and 1973. (MEDLINEplus)
New stem cell could aid research Oct 10, 2008
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are among the neurological diseases which are thought most likely to benefit from stem cell therapies, but they are also said to offer hope for conditions as diverse as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and burns. But there are both practical and ethical issues surrounding the use of human embryos for stem cell research. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Scientist's cloning claims untrue... except for the dog Oct 10, 2008
An investigation into Professor Hwang Woo-suk found yesterday that he had fabricated most of his claims regarding stem cells deri-ved from cloned human embryos, which could have led to cures for conditions such as Parkinson's and heart disease. The investigation by Seoul National University in South Korea found that Dr Hwang, its most feted scientist, committed scientific fraud on an unprecedented scale. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Syeda Fatima, MD, joins SBL Family Medical Center Oct 8, 2008
I try to promote healthy habits, like improving diet and exercise, to prevent heart disease and diabetes. Fatima and her husband, Mohammed, an information technology professional, have one daughter, Rida, 6. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Exercise advice: 2 1/2 hours a week Oct 8, 2008
Many studies have shown that regular, moderate exercise lowers the risk of heart disease, many cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and other diseases. "In children and adolescents, physical activity induces cardiovascular and respiratory fitness and also contributes to bone health," Leavitt said. (Boston Globe)
Diabetes costs 1m daily in NI Oct 8, 2008
Iain Foster, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland director, said: "Diabetes leads to heart disease, stroke, amputations, kidney failure and blindness. "It causes more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined. " Diabetes UK has launched the 'Silent Assassin' campaign to highlight that diabetes is a serious condition and to improve awareness of its devastating complications. "Type 2 diabetes can remain undetected for 10 years or more before someone is diagnosed. (BBC News -- UK)
Employers wade into monitoring care as diabetes cases grow Oct 8, 2008
Complications run from high-blood pressure to heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness and damage to the nervous system. In response to these trends, big health care purchasing groups such as the California Public Employees Retirement System and () have kicked off programs to identify patients with diabetes and other costly chronic conditions and monitor their care. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
S.F. traffic noise risks health of 1 in 6 Oct 8, 2008
(10-07) 19:16 PDT -- Noise from traffic is putting nearly 1 in 6 San Francisco residents at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and other stress-related illnesses, city public health officials have found ... And that, in turn, can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and digestive problems, said Rivard, pointing to findings by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Take advantage of the apple crop by baking, preserving Oct 8, 2008
Apples contain vitamin C, antioxidants, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Research also shows that apples aid in brain function, as well. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Disease-Fighting Sweet Cooking Spic... Oct 8, 2008
Many spices commonly used in baked goods and sweet dishes contain antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that help protect against cancer, heart disease, and stroke ... Cinnamon also helps to stop the growth of fungi such as Candida, protects against heart disease, and provides iron, calcium, and manganese. (Suite101.com)
Health Matters: Influenza: Should you be immunized? Oct 8, 2008
These complications can include pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or asthma ... These include everyone 50 years of age or older; residents of long-term care facilities housing persons with chronic medical conditions; anyone who has a serious long-term health problem with heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, and anemia and other blood disorders; anyone whose immune system is weakened... (Needham Tab, MA)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Oct 8, 2008
Abdominal fat raises the risk of developing heart disease. Even a small pot belly can increase the risk of heart disease, scientists warn ... Research from the University of Texas found large waist measurements, relative to hip size, were linked to early signs of heart disease. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Prostate Cancer Drugs May Pose Danger Oct 8, 2008
Study Finds Common Therapy Might Increase Risks of Heart Disease, Diabetes ... Drugs commonly used to treat prostate cancer may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, indicating the treatments should be used more judiciously, researchers reported yesterday ... To investigate whether that may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, researchers analyzed data collected in the 1990s from more than 70,000 men with prostate cancer that had not spread or had just begun to spread, and... (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Helping People With Disabilities Make Use Of Public Transport Oct 8, 2008
15, 2008) Simple exercise machine makes it fun for wheelchair users to fight high obesity, diabetes and heart disease. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Berkeley HeartLab changes chiefs Oct 8, 2008
Berkeley HeartLab makes cholesterol tests and other tests used in treating heart disease. Reader Comments. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Obama reaches out to blacks in L.A. Oct 8, 2008
Edwards said in his convention speech Sunday that if you are a man or woman of color in America today, you are more likely to live in poverty and have a higher risk of cancer, heart disease and other problems. The one thing we have to be willing to face up to and I mean head on is that race. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Are bad economic times good for health? Oct 8, 2008
The data seem to contradict research in the 1970s suggesting that in hard times there are more deaths from heart disease, cirrhosis, suicide and homicide, as well as more admissions to mental hospitals ... Over all, the death rate fell by more than 8 percent in the 20-year period of mostly economic decline, led by drops in heart disease and car crashes. (International Herald Tribune)
THE YOU DOCS Oct 8, 2008
That said, soy does have a real disease-fighting edge: Its stellar nutritional profile of good polyunsaturated fats, high-quality protein and fiber make it a great substitute for foods known to raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. Swapping soy foods for heart-clogging, belly-padding cheeseburgers, chips, marbled steaks and milkshakes is plenty smart. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Noisy Neighborhoods Driving San Franciscans Nuts Oct 8, 2008
Noise can add to people's stress level, which can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and digestion problems. The city is looking into a noise ordinance that would set new standards for allowable noise levels. (NBC 11, CA)
Daily dose of aspirin 'may lower risk of breast cancer' Oct 8, 2008
Past studies have shown that aspirin can help fight heart disease, blood pressure, arthritis and Alzheimer's disease. It has also been linked to lower rates of bowel, mouth and throat cancers. (Daily Mail)
Fresh Sheet: Autumn start doesn’t mean end of bounty Oct 8, 2008
They re packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, many cancers, asthma and Type 2 diabetes. Cloudy juice is more nutritious than clear, as is leaving the peel on. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Oct 8, 2008
They said obesity was well-established as a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, and that asthma could now been added to that list. UK experts agreed there was a link, but said the reasons were still unclear. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Charles Drew University Partners With Southern California Minority Business Development Council to Maximize Local Job Opportunities, Extend Community Outreach Oct 8, 2008
The only dually designated Historically Black Graduate Institution and Hispanic Serving Health Professions School in the U.S. CDU is recognized as a leader in health inequities and translational research, specifically with respect to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health, and HIV/AIDS. The University is among the top 7% of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded institutions and rated one of the top 50 private universities in research in the U.S. Recently, the CDU/UCLA medical... (Primezone Releases)
Senior Health Oct 8, 2008
Alzheimer's/Dementia. Visit the Statue of Liberty for $79 one-way; Plus, New Orleans, Indianapolis and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Why I Wrote a Book About Human Waste Oct 8, 2008
In a recent investigation, the city of Philadelphia utility found 90 percent of the drugs it tested for, including evidence of medicines used for heart disease, mental illness, epilepsy, and asthma. A senior EPA official admitted that "there needs to be more searching, more analysis.". (Slate)
Compassion meditation may improve physical and emotional responses to psychological stress Oct 8, 2008
"If practicing compassion meditation does reduce inflammatory responses to stress it might offer real promise as a means of preventing many conditions associated with stress and with inflammation including major depression, heart disease and diabetes.". Raison concurs. (EurekAlert!)
NH recognizes national child health day Oct 7, 2008
They noted that recent studies suggest one in six children between the ages 2 and 19 is overweight, a risk factor for asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Officials said in the last 30 years obesity has doubled nationally among children aged 2 to 5 and tripled among youth aged 6 to 11 and adolescents aged 12 to 19. (Concord Monitor)
Natural Supplements for the Menopau... Oct 7, 2008
It has also been shown to have cardio protective properties, which is important because risk of heart disease increases greatly after the menopause. Key herbs and their uses. (Suite101.com)
Summary for Patients Oct 7, 2008
The researchers determined the type of EIVA (RBBB, LBBB, or both) in 585 patients with EIVA. They then compared how many deaths occurred from the time of testing until the end of the study (about 2 years on average) in these 585 patients and in 2340 patients of similar age and sex and with similar risk factors for heart disease but no EIVA.. What did the researchers find. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Trans fats: the legal skinny Oct 7, 2008
Trans fats have been proven to increase the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering the level of "good" cholesterol and increasing the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. The New England Journal of Medicine estimated that eliminating trans fats from American diets could reduce heart attacks by up to 19 percent. (Albany Times Union)
Local DHEC flu vaccine clinics begin this month Oct 7, 2008
The elderly, very young children and people with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease are more likely to have complications from the flu. "Gibson said the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get a flu shot."The vaccine provides immunity not only for the person who receives it but also for the community at large, when more people are protected," he said. "We particularly want to urge people who are at the greatest risk from flu, or... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Corner Stores Capture Kids On Morning Commute Oct 7, 2008
29, 2007) Where you live might play a bigger role in your risk for heart disease than your ethnicity or race. New research reveals that rural residents were more knowledgeable about healthy eating and heart. (Science Daily)
Three share Nobel prize for medicine Oct 7, 2008
Last year's medicine award went to U.S. researchers Mario Capecchi and Oliver Smithies and Briton Martin Evans for work that led to a powerful and widely used technique to manipulate genes in mice, which has helped scientists study heart disease, diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis and other diseases. (). (Globe and Mail)
YOU Docs: What you should know about soy Oct 7, 2008
That said, all the infighting has hidden soy's real disease-fighting edge: Its stellar nutritional profile of good polyunsaturated fats, high-quality protein and fiber make it a great substitute for foods known to raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. Swapping soy foods for heart-clogging, belly-padding cheeseburgers, chips, marbled steaks and milkshakes is plenty smart. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lorry Lokey to give $75M to Stanford School of Medicine Oct 7, 2008
The four-story building along Campus Drive will house 350 scientists working together to capture the power of these cells in treating diseases as diverse as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, the school said. Stanford said it plans to break ground on the new laboratories at ceremonies on Oct. 27 and complete the building by the summer of 2010. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Campaign Myth: Prevention as Cure-All Oct 7, 2008
Screening for heart disease, problems in major blood vessels and a variety of cancers has led to millions of diagnoses of these diseases in people who would never have become sick. Likewise, recent expansions in the definitions of diabetes, high cholesterol and osteoporosis defined millions more as suddenly needing therapy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
NHS teaming up with private health experts Oct 7, 2008
The scheme has arisen in recognition of the fact that people who live in Ashton, Leigh and Wigan are more likely to die earlier from heart disease, stroke and cancer, than the national average. Peter Rowe, chief executive of Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust, said: "Over the next five years the PCT faces the challenge of being able to commission health and social care services that will make a real and lasting improvement in the health of the people living in the borough."Our agenda is... (Wigan Today)
Yorkshire facing 1.5bn NHS bill for obesity Oct 7, 2008
The official figures drawn up by the Department of Health show Leeds faces the highest burden of 220m, followed by North Yorkshire at 207m, to treat diseases including cancer and heart disease linked to obese and overweight people ... Minister Dawn Primarolo said: "Obesity is the biggest health challenge we face. Many people simply just don't know that being overweight can lead to major health problems including heart disease and cancer.". (Yorkshire Post)
Portland-area clinics busy as economy dives Oct 7, 2008
Low-cost clinics focus on chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease. It s much cheaper and safer to control those diseases than to treat the strokes, seizures and heart attacks that can strike when they spin out of control. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
JDRF funded study links 'hygiene hypothesis' to diabetes prevention Oct 7, 2008
Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1. (EurekAlert!)
The CHOICE (Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events) replication trial: study protocol Oct 7, 2008
Although morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD) are high, only a minority of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) survivors accesses an effective secondary prevention program. We aim to determine whether the previously proven CHOICE program can be replicated at multiple sites and whether ongoing reinforcement further improves risk factor modification. (BioMed Central)
