Boys have more birth defects in Australia May 28, 2008
Abnormalities that were found commonly in both males and females are kidney cysts, oesophageal defects, Down syndrome, and heart diseases. Oesophageal (esophageal) defects are problems with the esophagus (called commonly the gullet), an organ that consist of a muscular tube by which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. (iTWire)
US child obesity may be stabilizing after huge rise: study May 28, 2008
Obese children are at a higher risk of developing heart diseases, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. They are also more likely of becoming obese adults. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
One glass of Wine per day keeps Liver diseases at Bay: Research May 27, 2008
But several studies have been showing that modest alcohol consumption might reduce the risk of heart diseases. People who were modest alcohol consumers were at a risk of cardiovascular disease but it has been unseen whether they are even at the risk for NAFLD or not. (HealthJockey.com)
Experts to manage chronic illnesses May 25, 2008
"Its a multi-speciality affair. Its the need of the hour as patients today have less time to keep appointments with doctors or include lifestyle changes. And with diabetes, cancer, hypertension and heart diseases on the rise, its important to have DM programmes," says Dr J S Rajkumar, chairman, Lifeline group of hospitals, Chennai ... Heart diseases are expected to kill nearly 2 million by 2010, while 37 million would be diabetic. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
200000 TB Deaths Due to Beedi-smoking in India: Report May 15, 2008
The study led by Prakash C. Gupta, director of Research at Healis, Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health in Mumbai that supported the study, and Samira Asma observes that though beedi smoking causes the same diseases as cigarette smoking does - lung cancer, oral cancer, heart diseases, lung disease and addiction, it is more harmful than cigarette smoking. Beedi is the cheaper Asian version of cigarette wherein tobacco is hand-rolled in tendu leaves. (MedIndia)
Go veg this summer May 13, 2008
Nicotinic acid in tomatoes can help to reduce blood cholesterol and thus help prevent heart diseases. Vitamin K in them helps to prevent hemorrhages. (India Times, India)
Vitami D deficiency can be fatal May 13, 2008
Vitamin D deficiency linked to cancer and heart diseases. Toronto: Recent studies claim that vitamin D deficiency leads to chronic health problems such as cancer and heart ailments. (Times of India)
Film Industry reacts to the Health Ministry's 'No Drinking' stance May 6, 2008
Will they pass a rule saying ban oily foods in restaurants because more people die of cholesterol caused heart diseases than drinking. 1st ban 'ghee' and oil from food and then ban drinking from films. (IndiaFM)
Atlanta's air among dirtiest May 2, 2008
"The very young and old, those with asthma, lung and heart diseases are at the greatest risk," Dr. Gerald Staton, an Atlanta pulmonologist at Emory School of Medicine and an ALA board member in the Southeast, said in a statement. "Ozone pollution is a respiratory irritant like sunburn on the lungs... and fine particle pollution is a danger because it can travel down to the most delicate part of the lungs, the tiny air sacks, and even pass into the blood stream. "My patients with lung disease... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Excess Pneumonia Deaths Linked To Engine Exhaust, Study Suggests Apr 17, 2008
Calculations revealed that pneumonia, peptic ulcer, coronary and rheumatic heart diseases, lung and stomach cancers, and other diseases, were all associated with a range of emissions, as well as deprivation, smoking, binge drinking and a northern location. Further analysis, allowing for the effects of the social factors, showed that pneumonia deaths were strongly and independently linked to emissions, with the exception of sulphur dioxide from coal burning. (Science Daily)
Exhaust Fumes 'Have Killed Thousands' Apr 15, 2008
Calculations revealed that pneumonia, peptic ulcer, coronary and rheumatic heart diseases, lung and stomach cancers and other diseases were all associated with a range of combustion emissions, as well as social deprivation, smoking, binge drinking and living in the North. Advertisement. (Sky News)
ThromboGenics Completes Patient Enrolment of MITI IV Trial, a Phase II Study Evaluating the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Microplasmin in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Apr 9, 2008
After heart diseases and cancer, stroke is the third most frequent cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the Western world. It is estimated that over two million people suffer a stroke annually. (PR Newswire)
Kidz Kountry hosts children at Mud Day Mar 27, 2008
Children in our state have the highest rate of obesity in the nation along with diabetes and heart diseases. This project was developed in hopes to encourage children to go outside and be active in our environment while having fun in their surroundings. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
The evolution of some drugs Mar 26, 2008
Suffering from a variety of heart diseases, they had discovered a side effect that minimized its failure for treating heart problems, a side effect that could make it the fastest-selling drug in history. The drug has another unexpected side effect - comedians love it. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
* Consumers' Foundation warns bubble tea enthusiasts Mar 15, 2008
Three cups a day could lead to significant weight gain, diabetes and heart diseases. The survey, conducted from Feb. 22 to March 12 with 6,962 valid responses, found that 16 percent drank one cup of pearl milk tea per day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NHC patients first in Singapore to receive new treatment Mar 7, 2008
SINGAPORE : Patients suffering from heart diseases can look forward to a new kind of treatment. Balloons laced with drugs will be used to open up a partial or totally blocked blood vessel - making it a viable alternative to drug eluting stents, small metal springs used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Finding Cancer At An Early Stage Mar 5, 2008
Another area of application is diagnoses of cardiovascular diseases like heart diseases and plaque/stenoses/anurism in large arteries. Transmission in two signals. (Science Daily)
Air pollution suffocates Denpasar city Feb 28, 2008
Air pollution is linked with various health problems, including aggravated asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung and heart diseases, and, most commonly, respiratory allergies. The research's findings further validate the link. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Kamal Haasan to act in Malayalam film Feb 27, 2008
Speaking in Malayalam, Mr. Kamal Haasan, who is the project ambassador for Hridaya Ragam, an event organised to raise funds to treat 125 children with congenital heart diseases from poor families, said the gesture brought him a great amount or joy. The evening of music and dance was organised by the World Malayalee Council Chennai Province, Madras Medical Mission and Malayala Manorama. (Hindu)
Global Protein Ingredients Market to Cross $18 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Feb 26, 2008
Aging population influences the commercial viability of soy products and depicts increased concern for major disorders such as heart diseases, primarily common between 35 and 54 years of age. Additionally, substitution of less expensive plant protein ingredients for animal proteins in myriad areas of food manufacturing is boosting the soy protein market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Impacts of fossil fuels on fish and people Feb 16, 2008
There is now an emerging link between ambient urban air and human heart diseases, Incardona said. Our analysis indicates that these airborne contaminants are likely to be toxic to the human heart when inhaled and should be considered prime suspects in the cardiovascular impacts of urban air. (EurekAlert!)
Psychiatric facilities could go cold turkey Feb 13, 2008
Among individuals with serious mental illness, who already have an average life span of 25 years less than the general population, cardiovascular or heart diseases are the leading causes of death, she said. Most hospitals already have programs for helping smokers, and mental care facilities have an added impetus to promote a smoke-free environment, Williams said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Medrad buys Minn. company for $361 million Feb 12, 2008
The merger, which the companies expect will close in the first quarter, will bridge Medrad's diagnostic systems with Possis' treatment devices for heart diseases, Mr. Friel said. Possis' primary product, AngioJet, is a catheter system that sucks out blood clots. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stemcell transplantion a new boon for patients Feb 4, 2008
The orthopaedicians and neurosurgeons, who attended a one day seminar 'stem cell and clinical applications,' told reporters here that breakthrough research in using stem cell for spinal cord imaging and ischaemic heart diseases, have made desperate patients happy. There are clinics having such stem cell therapies in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Russia, Singapore, Bangkok, Germany, which used feotus stem cells, umbilical cord cell, adult stem cells, Dr Samuel JK Abraham, Director, Japan-based... (Hindu)
Commissioner asks FDA for accessible nicotine therapy Jan 29, 2008
Smokers are addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes, but the smoke, not the nicotine, causes ailments like lung cancer, heart diseases, stroke and emphysema, Haines said. Many smokers are misinformed about nicotine-replacement therapy's safety, "mistakenly believing that nicotine causes cancer or that patches are more likely than cigarettes to cause a heart attack," Gary Giovino, a University of Buffalo health-behavior professor, said in a statement. (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Ghanaians urged to patronize chocolate on Valtine's Day Jan 26, 2008
that come with eating cocoa products, saying "it will help you to prevent heart diseases, certain cancers and makes sportsmen stronger". Mr Ekwow Rhule, Public Relations Manager of Cocoa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Let's eat right - Nutritionists Jan 18, 2008
According to Mrs Hannah Adjei, Assistant Chief Nutritional Officer of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the poor dietary practices of Ghanaians has increased the rate of obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and malnutrition in children and called for a radical change in behaviour and practices. Mrs Adjei was speaking on the topic; "Nutrition in Regenerative Health: Eating for Good Health" on Thursday at the monthly health talk programme organized in Accra by the Ghana Health Service. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New drugs for fighting heart diseases, parasites Jan 9, 2008
HAVANA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Cuban researchers have discovered substances that can reverse the side effects of drugs used to fight heart diseases and parasites, the country's Juventud Rebelde newspaper reported Tuesday ... Heart diseases and acute parasitic infections are among the world's most serious diseases. (Xinhuanet, China)
Red Cross receives 165 mln yuan of donation in 2007 Jan 6, 2008
5 million U.S. dollars) were used in a healthcare program, known as "The Red Cross Angel," which helped 4,223 children with leukemia and congenital heart diseases in medical treatment past year. The other program, "All-love education assistance program", used 15. (Xinhuanet, China)
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Ghana Dec 19, 2007
Each year in the U.S. alone, secondhand smoke not smoking is known to cause an estimated 35000 deaths and disease from heart diseases in nonsmokers, about 3000 cancers in nonsmoking adults, over 150,000 lung infections in children less than 18 months old. It also causes other problems in nonsmokers such as sudden infant death syndrome, coughing, reduce lung function, chest discomfort, middle ear infections in children and increases the number and severity of asthma attacks in children... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gaza blockade worsens healthcare Dec 18, 2007
In a statement, the ministry of health said: "More than 450 patients [with] cancer, 400 patients [with] kidney failure and 449 of heart diseases live under threat of death under the siege of Gaza.". The ministry said all have been denied travel by Israeli authorities. (Aljazeera.Net)
In Scotland, Indians unhealthy: study Dec 15, 2007
People of Indian origin who move to Scotland soon contract heart diseases because they are quick to adopt the bad lifestyle habits of local Scots, such as poor diet, according to new research. A study by Edinburgh University and NHS National Services Scotland has suggested that people of Indian, Pakistani and Chinese origin adopt the bad lifestyle habits of Scots when they go to live there. (Hindustan Times)
Monthly Fasting May Protect Against Heart Disease Dec 11, 2007
Study of Mormons Finds Monthly Fasting May Help Protect Against Heart Diseases. Monday, December 10, 2007. (Fox News)
PET And Bioluminescent Imaging Aid Evaluation Of Stem Cells' Potential For New Ways To Treat Disease Dec 8, 2007
These progenitor cells may have great potential in providing future treatments for heart diseases, brain disorders and cancer and greatly reduce the need to use embryonic stem cells or other fetal tissues. Specifically, this imaging research could help optimize treatments for individuals with graft-versus-host disease, a life-threatening condition where immune cells from donated marrow or cord blood attack the body of a bone marrow transplant patient, said Lee. (Science Daily)
2008 to be observed as Coconut Year Nov 29, 2007
He said that campaigns against coconut that it caused heart diseases peaked during Onam season when the consumption rose ... This showed that there was no correlation between heart diseases and consumption of coconut oil. (Hindu)
Heating experts warn against particles from wood furnaces Nov 28, 2007
Fine particles from smoke emissions can be carried deep into the lungs and can be responsible for significant health problems, including asthma, lung diseases, heart diseases and death, the school's Web site says. These particles can also increase the risks of certain types of cancer. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Asian Men Who Smoke May Have Increased Risk For Hair Loss Nov 20, 2007
12, 2006) Men who lose three centimeters or more of height as they age have an increased risk of death and of coronary heart diseases events, according to a report in the December 11/25 issue of Archives of. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Boiled Peanuts Pack Big Antioxidant Punch Nov 2, 2007
Studies have shown that peanuts contain powerful antioxidants called isoflavones which may reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and coronary heart diseases. Although the effect of processing on the isoflavone content of legumes has been extensively studied, there has never been such a study on peanuts. (Science Daily)
Appeal against acquittal in Chinese teen murder case postponed again Oct 31, 2007
Court of Appeal judges Justices Tengku Baharuddin Shah Tengku Mahmud, K.N. Segara and Sulong Matjaraie allowed the postponement after Koh Kim Teck s counsel Datuk V. Sithambaram told the court that his client had been admitted to Lian Tong hospital in Shenzen, China, for rheumatic heart diseases and high blood. He said the medical certificate issued. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Postponed for third time Oct 30, 2007
Court of Appeal judges Justices Tengku Baharuddin Shah Tengku Mahmud, K.N. Segara and Sulong Matjaraie allowed the postponement after Koh Kim Tecks counsel Datuk V. Sithambaram told the court that his client had been admitted to Lian Tong hospital in Shenzen, China, for rheumatic heart diseases and high blood perssure. He said the medical certificate issued on Oct 25 by a doctor at the hospital stated that he was not fit to travel and needed to be warded for two weeks for observation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Health care needs changing in developing world, official says Oct 29, 2007
Matlin also said there has been a massive growth in non-communicable diseases like heart diseases, strokes, cancer, and mental and neurological diseases. "In many developing countries like China and India ... these are now the main source of illness and death in the population," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ortiz is Red Sox's giver Oct 20, 2007
During an off-season visit to a hospital in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz was led into a ward where indigent children with heart diseases were being treated. A lack of oxygen left some with purple lips and purple fingernails. (Los Angeles Times)
Accredited faces suits from ex-employees Oct 20, 2007
San Diego-based Volcano sells devices for endovascular procedures and the diagnosis of vascular and structural heart diseases. Etc. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Ghanaians are dying young -Research Oct 19, 2007
BannermanRichter added, saying things may get worse before they get better, adding that, escalating levels of environmental pollution and latent mental health problems threaten to worsen an already dismal situation in the country, in addition to hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, and other life threatening diseases. Speaking at the recent launch of the health magazine, BannermanRichter said due to the state of Ghanaian workers health, productivity today in Ghana has enormously... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Volcano Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering Oct 18, 2007
Volcano Corporation offers a broad suite of devices designed to facilitate endovascular procedures and enhance the diagnosis of and guide therapies for vascular and structural heart diseases. This press release contains "forward-looking" statements, including statements related to Volcano's plans to complete a public offering. (PR Newswire)
Flavonoids Govern Cell Processes, Enhance Health Oct 16, 2007
Many scientists try to understand these mechanisms on a molecular level hoping to learn from nature in order to design new compounds that can be used in therapies of cancer or heart diseases. The recent study reports two surprising results that are related to the binding of flavonoids to the protein actin. (Science Daily)
Flu Shots Halve Risk of Deaths, Hospitalizations for People Older Than 65 Oct 4, 2007
Still, studies suggest that even in its current form, flu shots that cost as little as $6 are more cost-effective in the elderly than screening for cancer, heart diseases and blood disorders, Nichol said. It's one of the most effective health measures we have,'' she said yesterday in a telephone interview. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Fruits, Veggies Won't Lower Colon Cancer Risk Sep 28, 2007
But fruits and veggies can still help ward off heart diseases and other cancers, one expert says. "We know that fruits and vegetables are healthy and help prevent chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease," said Marji McCullough, a nutritional epidemiologist at the American Cancer Society. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart diseases kill 5 Thais per hour Sep 25, 2007
Mongkol was quoted by the Thai News Agency as saying that to mark the World Heart Day on Sept. 30, a campaign to prevent Thais from heart diseases will be launched nationwide with a four-point slogan -- stopping smoking, eating healthy food, getting more exercise, and maintaining good moods. He added that anyone who followed instructions in the campaign would be 80 percent free from heart diseases ... The World Heart Day was initiated by the World Health Organization and World Heart Federation... (Xinhuanet, China)
Volcano Corporation Announces Filing of Universal Shelf Registration Statement Sep 21, 2007
Volcano Corporation offers a broad suite of devices designed to facilitate vascular procedures, enhance the diagnosis of vascular and structural heart diseases and guide optimal therapies. The company's intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) product line includes ultrasound consoles that can be integrated directly into virtually any modern cath lab. (PR Newswire)
Screening for heart diseases in families needed Sep 10, 2007
Researchers from the University of Glasgow revealed that the screening and treating middle-aged adults with a family history of coronary heart disease could prevent more than 4 in 10 premature heart attacks. The study published in this weeks BMJ - British Medical Journal, UK.. (SpiritIndia)
[ANN]Indian patients unaware of peritoneal dialysis Sep 10, 2007
The option is also not feasible for old patients and those suffering from heart diseases. Transplant is done in patients upto 65 years of age and those who have healthy heart, brain and liver. (Korea Herald, Korea)
How can one combat IHD? Sep 9, 2007
In their mid-forties, suffer from heart diseases. Heart diseases are becoming common ... Many, in their mid-forties, suffer from heart diseases, whereas in the Western countries the age group is higher. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
29% of Ghanaians hypertensive - Experts Aug 7, 2007
Kumasi, Aug. 7, GNA - Heart diseases and strokes are said to be the top five and six causes of death in Ghana with rapidly increasing incidences in the country. Twenty-nine per cent of adult Ghanaians are hypertensive, 14 per cent are obese and six per cent are diabetic. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Avandia should remain on shelves, US panel says Aug 1, 2007
The widely used diabetes drug Avandia should stay on the market in the United States with a warning about increased risks of heart diseases, a panel of medical experts recommended to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday, in a decision that went against the urging of one federal scientist that the medicine be withdrawn. The FDA is expected to follow the recommendation, although officials said it will need some time to make a final decision. (Globe and Mail)
UAE, Indian firms form Dubai biopharmaceutical company Jul 31, 2007
She said the GCC region must develop initiatives for R&D in biotech considering that it has a high number of inhabitants suffering from diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, with the UAE as the regional diabetic capital. Experts said diabetes, which used to be mainly hereditary, has in the more recent years also become an acquired illness due to unwatched diet and lack of physical exercise. (Khaleej Times)
Doctors separate conjoined twin girls Jul 23, 2007
The girls suffered congenital heart diseases and malnutrition when they were born, weighing only 4. 3 kg jointly. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fishy, fruity diet may cut asthma risk - study Jul 12, 2007
Other studies have suggested these have a protective effect against heart diseases and asthma. The research is in-line with previous studies that looked at the effects of diet on asthma development. (NutraIngredients.com)
Air pollution numbers are improving Jun 15, 2007
"After state government notified EPA in early 2004 that was a potential nonattainment area, county government, with funding help from , and , hired a lawyer to contest the accuracy of the state air data, which were collected at a single monitoring station, off South Main Street in near the railroad and Smokey Joe's Barbecue restaurant.After several hearings, however, a state administrative law judge ruled 's action moot and said the county's disagreement was with EPA, not the state. The county... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Apollo-DKV JV to launch health insurance by Aug Jun 13, 2007
Meanwhile, over 75 scientists would be drafted into the joint research project taken up in partnership with Johns Hopkins Hospital, US, to identify the gene responsible for heart diseases, Reddy said. Sensex. (Business Standard)
Parliamentary surgery in Ghana? Jun 8, 2007
Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), like other Area Councils in Ghana, are suffering from rheumatic heart diseases and cerebral abscess, which calls for quick Parliamentary intervention, in the form of, diagnosis, surgery and treatment : there is no magic wand in finding solutions to such heart and brain problems. Other area councils stretching from Nkawkaw to Navrongo, Takoradi to Tema, and Tamale, and Obuasi, Sunyani, Koforidua and Ho are all suffering from lever and broken leg injuries and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Philips Medical expects double-digit growth Jun 4, 2007
In Asia-Pacific, Spittle stressed, the major healthcare challenges are the increasing ageing population and lifestyle diseases like cancer and heart diseases that were brought on by rapid urbanisation and affluent lifestyle. Today, seniors represent about 15% of the population in the developed world, he said, adding that by 2030, the number of people aged over 60 in Asia-Pacific would have more than doubled from today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Smokers under the spotlight Jun 3, 2007
Many people who smoke do not realise the risks associated with it until it is too late when they are exposed to cancer, heart diseases and respiratory illnesses. The truth is cigarette smoke contains more than 4000 harmful chemicals that affect the health of smokers sometime in their life and what is worst is that even non smokers are affected by second hand smoke exhaled by smokers. (Fiji Times)
Indigenous knowledge Jun 2, 2007
For Heart Diseases: According to Chhimni lal, a Bharia Bhumka from Chimtipur, Shankar Jata is an effective herb to cure heart problems. Leaves and root of this plant crushed with Dabar leaves and given to the patient. (Suite101.com)
* Chicken essence content labeling panned Jun 2, 2007
Since most of the sodium contained in food is absorbed by the body, patients with high blood pressure, heart diseases or kidney diseases should carefully control their sodium intake, the non-profit organization said. Eleven of the samples did not provide a recommended daily intake. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
