Stress Hormone Predicts Heart Death
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High levels of the stress hormone cortisol were linked to a fivefold increase in death from cardiovascular causes in a new study.
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Citing unproven health claims and poor manufacturing practices, the FDA today warned 5 firms marketing electronic cigarettes that their products violate drug safety laws.
Full StorySome Dieters Are Set Up to Regain Weight
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Some people may actually be programmed to gain weight back based on their levels of two key appetite hormones, leptin and ghrelin, researchers say.
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Full StoryAmericans Skimp on Fruits and Vegetables
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Despite repeated warnings about the necessity of good nutrition to ward off obesity and disease, Americans are falling far short of recommended goals for eating fruits and vegetables, the CDC says.
Full StoryCockroach Brains vs. MRSA
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Powerful antibiotic properties found in the tiny brains of cockroaches and locusts could help doctors fight drug-resistant bacterial infections, new research says.
Full StoryResearchers Study Virus’ Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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An international group of scientists met Tuesday and Wednesday at the National Institutes of Health to assess what’s known about a retrovirus that’s been linked to both prostate cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Full StoryAppeals Court Ends Ban on Stem Cell Financing, for Now – New York Times
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ABC News Appeals Court Ends Ban on Stem Cell Financing, for Now New York Times A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that federal financing of embryonic stem cell research could continue while the court considers a judge's order last month banning the government's role in the research. The appeals court ruling … Stem cell funding gets reprieve Washington Post Embryonic Stem Cell Research Federal Funding Ban Lifted For The Moment Medical News Today Appeals Court Suspends Judge's Ban on Stem Cell Research Funding FOXNews USA Today
Full StoryVernakalant cleared in EU for conversion of AF to sinus rhythm
A novel intravenous drug, vernakalant, has been approved in the European Union, Iceland, and Norway for the rapid conversion of recent-onset atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm in adults. For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryWomen’s Vitamin, Mineral Supplements, Food Sources, and More
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WebMD discusses vitamins and minerals women need, how much is needed, food sources, and when to take a supplement.
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Eight more swine flu deaths, toll reaches 683 – Hindustan Times
TheMedGuru Eight more swine flu deaths, toll reaches 683 Hindustan Times Eight more swine flu deaths were reported in India on Friday, taking the total toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus to 683, health authorities said. Health officials said they are hoping that a dip in temperature would mean a decrease in swine flu ..
Full StoryTamiflu’s Effectiveness Doubted
Widely used antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza may not prevent complications such as pneumonia in healthy people, according to a new investigation and analysis.
Full StoryWHO Denies Link Between Swine Flu Vaccine and Illnesses, Deaths – Food Consumer
Reuters WHO Denies Link Between Swine Flu Vaccine and Illnesses, Deaths Food Consumer The World Health Organization said on Thursday the H1N1 vaccine had been cleared of blame for 41 deaths which health authorities worldwide had investigated after suspicions they might have been caused by the inoculation. “Although some investigations … County strongly suggests second H1N1 shot for kids under 9 Vallejo Times-Herald CDC lifts limits on H1N1 vaccine recipients Morris Daily Herald H1N1 shots available to more next week Minneapolis Star Tribune Worcester Telegram
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