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More children taking obesity drugs
Published: Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 2:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. A growing number of American children are taking drugs for a wide range of chronic conditions related to ...
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Connie Francis hospitalized, misses NY performance
In this June 5, 2004 file photo, singer Connie Francis performs during the dress rehearsal of the German TV show "Summer Party of Folk Music" in Magdeburg, eastern Germany.
Connie Francis hospitalized, misses NY performance
In this June 5, 2004 file photo, singer Connie Francis performs during the dress rehearsal of the German TV show "Summer Party of Folk Music" in Magdeburg, eastern Germany.
Allergy Testing, Heart Risk Assessment Recommended Before Starting Abacavir
More Treatment News July 23, 2008 All HIV-positive people considering an antiretroviral regimen that contains abacavir - the active component in Ziagen and also found in Epzicom and Trizivir - should first be ...
Ranbaxy launches Amlodipine in Japan
Agencies Posted online: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 15:58 hrs Updated On: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 15:58 hrs Pharma major Ranbaxy on Wednesday said it has launched hypertension drug Amlodipine tablets in ...
Small birth size linked to changes in the cardiovascular system that predispose to later disease
Researchers have found the first evidence that smaller size at birth is associated with specific alterations in the functioning of the heart and circulation in children and that these changes differ between ...
Keeping an eye on blood pressure
HealthWatch runs every other week as a regular Gazette feature where medical journalist Evra Taylor Levy and emergency physician Eddy Lang help make sense of sometimes contradictory medical research.
Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2008
Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch : COPD If you have been diagnosed with COPD, are a current or former smoker, and are aged 40 to 80, you may qualify for this study.
Bosentan Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension
Recent studies have shown that bosentan therapy greatly improves the quality of life for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension .
Health Matters: Understanding congestive heart failure
Most cases of congestive heart failure ... are caused by an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or hypertension.
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk
Sleeping either too much or too little appears to heighten the risk of stroke, a new study finds.
Gurkha dies, waiting for right to live in UK
LONDON: Blood pressure finally accounted for a Gurkha ex-corporal as he waited for years to get permission to live indefinitely in Britain, whose army he served for 15 years.
Lowering Blood Pressure: Healthy Life
BLOOD PRESSURE: LOWER YOURS BACKGROUND: About 70 million Americans -- or one in four -- have elevated blood pressure, but half of them don't know it.
Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Nearly one in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure -- more than 73 million adults.
Genders Differences in Heart Disease
Some women taking high blood pressure medication to prevent heart disease may want to consider another course of action, according to a new study.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, July 15, 2008
Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Hypertension ; Blood / Hematology ; Public Health Article Date: 15 Jul 2008 - 3:00 PDT 1. Young Adults With Prehypertension Are More Likely to Have ...
For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
Young adults with the borderline high blood pressure called prehypertension are more likely later in life to have calcium deposits in their coronary arteries, a new study finds.
People's Pharamacy: Surprising sunscreen research
July 14, 2008, 2:23AM PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Sunscreen research surprises scientists King Features Syndicate Q:You have written columns suggesting use of sunscreens with microparticles of zinc or titanium.
Change in Diet May Reduce High Blood Pressure
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension has shown that a higher intake of minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium by dietary means may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and ...
Panel Urges Cholesterol Screening for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics said cholesterol levels should be tested in children with a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease.