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Alcohol-based cirrhosis on rise in Britain

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Cases involving cirrhosis of the liver by alcohol among British people aged 25-to-34 years have >more than doubled during the last decade, figures show. The Times of London said that recent information presented to Britain’s Liberal Democrats showed that between 1996-97 and 2005-06, the number of alcohol-related cirrhosis instances rose from 270 to 642.

Mar

23

5 Ways to Say Sayonara to Sodium

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Even if you never reach for the salt shaker, your diet may contain too much salt. Prepared and preserved foods often contain very high levels of sodium, which, as you may already know, can contribute to high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, if consumed in excess. And, while many of […]

Mar

23

Some Heart Disease Treatments Could Be Increasing Heart Attack Risk

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Some treatments for high blood pressure could be increasing the risk of heart attacks and causing more people to need cardiac pacemakers, according to new research findings published today. High blood pressure is sometimes treated by calcium channel blockers to reduce the heart beat, as the channels — which allow calcium into the cells — […]

Mar

23

Analysis of 88 Soda Studies Links Soft Drinks to Obesity, Disease

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Because they don’t eat less, people who get extra "liquid calories" from soft drinks gain extra weight, an analysis of 88 soda studies suggests. The finding comes from researchers at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. Study co-author Marlene B. Schwartz, PhD, is research director of the Rudd Center.

Mar

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Mid-life cholesterol dip may signal mental decline

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

While a high total cholesterol level in middle age is a risk factor for developing dementia later in life, a drop in cholesterol after middle age may also be a sign of later cognitive problems, a study shows. It hints that falling total cholesterol levels after middle age may point to an ongoing disease processes […]

Mar

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Study: Weekend Heart Attacks Riskier

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Heart attack patients have a slightly higher risk of death if they go to the hospital on the weekend, when they are more likely to miss or wait longer for crucial treatments, one of the largest studies of the issue finds. Although the increased risk of death is small, roughly 5 percent higher in the […]

Mar

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Exercise cuts hypertension: study

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Physically active young adults are less likely than their more sedentary peers to develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a new study confirms. Exercise has been demonstrated to reduce older adults’ likelihood of developing high blood pressure, but there is little information on how physical activity affects hypertension risk in younger adults, blacks, […]

Mar

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Exercise Can Help Smokers Kick The Habit

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Exercise may curb cigarette cravings, even if you’ve only got five minutes and don’t want to get sweaty. Walking briskly for five minutes or doing some stretches may help kill cigarette cravings. Longer, more intense exercise sessions also help but aren’t necessary. That’s according to a review of 12 studies on cigarette cravings and exercise. […]

Mar

23

Experts Seek Options on Painkiller Abuse

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Scientists are hunting new ways to help millions of pain sufferers from addiction-resistant narcotics to using brain scanners for biofeedback amid a worrisome rise in abuse of today’s top prescription painkillers.

Mar

23

Family History, Warning Signs Important

March 23, 2007 | Comments Off

Talk show host Regis Philbin announced on his show Monday that he would be having heart bypass surgery after experiencing shortness of breath and chest pains. "Good Morning America" medical contributor Dr. Tim Johnson shared his tips for what to watch out for when it comes to heart health. Appearances Can Be Deceiving"Regis is a […]

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