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Heart may pull Cells from Body to Self-repair

...ge of regenerated cardiomyocytes is rather low, it might be possible to repair damaged heart muscle by increasing the number of cells recruited by the heart....

Look out for sepsis

...fever and shaking chills, reduced mental alertness might be with confusion nausea and vomiting. Be concerned if an infection does not clear up within a few days, or seems to be getting worse. Sepsis can take hold very rapidly, so prompt medical attention is essential....

Nightlights could ward diabetic blindness

...archers, illumination during the hours of darkness might prevent retinal damage in diabetes. One of the major complications of diabetes is a form of blindness called diabetic retinopathy. This results from damage to the retina //- the layer of tissue at the back of the eye which responds to light.In diabet...

Best ways to split a pill

...f a pill does the job better than a whole one. one might be neglecting off a medication, or be given a doub...ly distributed throughout the pill - otherwise you might be wasting your time....

Hypertension drugs could lower Disability

...ee whether people who use these common medications might actually delay the onset of disability in old age....

Heart patients should play Golf

...ides safe and effective exercise, but for a few it might prove too much.People who are diagnosed with heart problems may wonder if it is still safe to enjoy a game of golf.// Researchers at the Hopkins University have now addressed this question. They followed 15 male golfers, aged between 50 and 75, half ...

Tennis gives protection against heart disease lifelong

...aying for many years compared to other sports.This might help people choose their preferred game earlier in life a sport that gives long-term advantages which is more likely the better choice....

Healing environment aids mental problem

...India, looked at how traditional healing practices might help those with mental disorder.// The temple of Muthuswamy in South India has long been a healing centre for those with a mental health problem and those attending during a short period in 1000 were enrolled in the study. A total of 20 people suff...

Camera gives hope for detection of breast cancer

... but maybe scintimammography, with the new camera, might complement it by locating cancers that would not otherwise be detected....

Photographs as a parameter

...ven when the team controlled for risk factors that might affect both the eyes and risk of stroke, like diabetes, age, smoking and high blood pressure. Ann Elsner from eye institute Boston says the study shows the value of looking carefully at the eye. "The eyes are the windows to the world," she says.Hu S...

Clinical trials need to be more frank

... and the family doctor reporting any problems that might arise. The post-marketing phase will involve many more patients than those who can take part in previous trials and can be an important way of revealing uncommon side effects. Doctors will often be paid for their trouble in enrolling patients and k...

Drink more fluids during exercise

...ise. But during intense or prolonged exercise, you might need to replenish your energy supplies. If so, go for a drink containing not more than eight per cent of carbohydrate. Avoid additives like caffeine, guarana, and - especially - ephedra (this herb is linked to known health problems). Don't go for car...

Hormone Therapy applicable for Prostate Cancer

...sting the prostate cancer has been cut back, which might be an incorrect assumption. "We may just be fooling ourselves that the cancer is not there," Koeneman said. He also questioned Bolla's assertion androgen suppression could contribute to cancer cell death. "Androgen suppression in the history of man ...

Methods to have a flat stomach

...bulging tummy. Even if you are not overweight, you might find it hard to maintain a flat stomach. Some peop...lost height as you've got older, a rounded stomach might become more apparent. Don't depend on doing hundreds of sit-ups. All round general exercise is bet...

Exercise therapy for fibromyalgia

...dy. Researchers felt that such exercise programmes might be very useful for those with fibromyalgia, say the researchers, for they are cheap, don't need specialist staff or equipment, and they are effective. The only problem is encouraging people to keep up the exercise, for drop-out rates are quite high....

Many factors influence sexual potency

...ans often can modify doses of the medication which might decrease adverse side effects. - Smoking can be a factor. Smoking can affect genital blood flow and can decrease sexual capability. - Excessive intake of alcohol can have a negative effect on sex drive and performance, especially as one ages. - Be...

Hormone restrains appetite in man

...l, restrain the appetite if given by injection and might be supportive in treating obesity. The reason for feeling full after a meal, that the intestines release a hormone called PYY3-36 //which acts on the brain to produce a feeling of satiety. Researchers at Imperial College, London, now report on the f...

Keep fit always

...hese items typically cost thousands of dollars and might be beyond one's means, if you're working out on your own. But you can get the same results practically for free, says Carol Johnson, director of wellness at the University of Dallas. All you need is good pair of walking or jogging shoes - about $60...

Breastfed babies grow rapidly

...ula. These studies have ignored other factors that might influence a baby's growth and development and the mother's decision to breast-feed exclusively. For instance, babies that grow very quickly may tax their mother's milk supply, causing her to supplement. Alternatively, breast-fed infants who are not ...

Laser technique assists beard problem

...d control area. This means that laser hair removal might be a better and more complete treatment for PFB than existing options such as topical steroids and exfoliation, which typically only deal with the problem in the short term....

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