October 2008
Monthly Archive
Heavy Metals Can Taint Wine
Posted by admin on 31 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The cardiac benefits of wine have been touted for years, but heavy metal contamination found in some European red and white wines could turn a health benefit into a hazard, British researchers report.Heavy metals have been linked to neurological problems such as Parkinson’s disease and may also increase oxidative stress, which can lead to chronic inflammatory disease and cancer, the researchers noted. Continue Reading »
Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Dexterity
Posted by admin on 30 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
A little of jolt of electricity to the brain could improve dexterity, a finding that could hold promise for stroke victims. Continue Reading »
Doctors Lack Smoking Cessation Training
Posted by admin on 28 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Few doctors or other health-care providers have enough smoking cessation training to help their patients quit smoking, a U.S. study suggests. Continue Reading »
Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem
Posted by admin on 27 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The popular bone-building medications known as bisphosphonates may have a rare, but serious, cardiac side effect.
A review of available research concludes that these medications may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation — an erratic heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots that may cause heart attacks or strokes. Continue Reading »
Common Cold Virus Alters Body’s Genes
Posted by admin on 26 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
It may not be the cure for the common cold, but it may set the stage for a cure.Canadian and U.S. researchers have found that the human rhinovirus, long blamed for causing the common cold, doesn’t actually cause those annoying sniffles, sneezes, and coughs. Continue Reading »
Anti-Drug TV Campaign Didn’t Curb Teen Pot Use
Posted by admin on 25 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Television ads that ran between 1999 and 2004 as part of the U.S. government’s “National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign” do not appear to have dissuaded teens from smoking marijuana, a new study suggests.In fact, researchers uncovered evidence indicating that the effort could possibly have had the reverse effect: sparking interest in marijuana among kids frequently exposed to the ads by implying that such drug use is common among their peers. Continue Reading »
Exercise Improves Stroke Outcome
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Recovering from a stroke is easier if you were physically active before the attack, a new Danish study finds.Researchers found that such patients had less severe strokes and a better chance of long-term recovery. Continue Reading »
New MS Therapies Show Promise
Posted by admin on 23 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Two medications may prove to be advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, researchers say.In one study, an experimental drug called oral fumarate (BG00012) substantially reduced symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to a phase II clinical trial by European and North American researchers. Continue Reading »
Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas
Posted by admin on 22 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
A rise in the number of low birth weight infants in the United States is a major reason why there’s an increased rate of a common type of birthmark called infantile hemangioma, a new study finds. Continue Reading »
Spices, Herbs Boost Health for Diabetics
Posted by admin on 19 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Spices may do more than flavor your food: New research suggests a shake of this and a pinch of that could also boost the health of diabetics.Researchers bought 24 herbs and spices and found that many appear to have the power to inhibit tissue damage and inflammation brought on by high blood-sugar levels in the body.
The study didn’t examine the direct effects of spices on diabetics. Also, spices are typically used in small amounts, making it unclear if those who eat them would get much benefit. Continue Reading »