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FDA debates status of decongestant drugs

...work against anti-hypertensive drugs that patients might take for their high blood pressure. There are over-the-counter cold and flu products that claim to be safe for people with high blood pressure, but they're unlikely to help those looking for a decongestant....

Women need to exercise more to prevent obesity

...o be increased. They suggest that 80 minutes a day might be needed, rather than 35, to make a real impact on obesity problems. Certainly the sedentary lifestyle of the United States plays a big part in the growing national problem of obesity. Rather than thinking of calorie cutting, it may be better to c...

Vegetables decrease Tobacco Toxins

...t fruits and vegetables, implying a typical smoker might not eat two servings a week. Andrew Burdick, an epidemiologist from the University of New Mexico, told UPI there are several studies that suggest the intake of fruits and vegetables can reduce the risks associated with environmental carcinogens, inc...

Cure for common cold

...f onset of symptoms, which some panel members said might be difficult for a drug that would be sold by pres...er the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, which might cause inadvertent pregnancies. Some women taking both Picovir and birth control pills experienced bl...

Drug dilemma confronts users of painkillers

... decided that the Vioxx label must mention that it might be linked to an increased risk of heart attack or high blood pressure. Manufacturer Merck & Company got good news, too: Vioxx can advertise that it's gentler to the stomach than an older competitor and that it relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthrit...

Blood test may aid foretell Alzheimer's

...ains, suggesting a possible new way to predict who might get Alzheimer's disease.Researchers at the School ...ans, it has the potential to be a predictor on who might develop Alzheimer's later," Holtzman added. M266 is a mouse antibody, Holtzman cautioned, so whether...

Gene variation simulates cholesterol response to oestrogen

...ch suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might protect women from heart disease. Now doctors at Forest University have discovered a strong genetic influence in how a woman's cholesterol profile responds to HRT. An analysis of over 300 women with heart problems who took HRT or placebo showed that...

Leptin connected to obesity blood clots

...at blocking the leptin/leptin receptor interaction might be a useful treatment in cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke among obese people....

Further support for use of statins in Alzheimer’s disease

...n earlier, smaller study had suggested these drugs might offer some protection against Alzheimer's disease....sease. But there's also a possibility that statins might help slow the memory loss and other symptoms in people who already have the disease. Studies to test...

Relationship bertween birth weight and IQ

... too small to have any practical significance they might be of importance at a population level.// Res...gence in the population as a whole. The findings might also help shed light on the connection between foetal growth and brain development....

Avacado protects from liver damage

...he Researchers discovered three new compounds that might explain why the avocado is protective. "Besides offering taste and nutrition, avocados seem to improve liver health," said Hirokazu Kawagishi, professor of applied biological chemistry, at Shizuoka University. "I have begun eating avocados more mysel...

FDA Approves New surgery Treatment for Farsightedness

...s LASIK. It is also helpful for older patients who might have dry eye or surface epithelial irregularities, which could be exacerbated by LASIK. The average age of patients who undergo LASIK is in the early 40s, while for conductive keratoplasty, the average age for patients has been 58. LASIK is approved...

The hazards of using disinfectant hand gel

...drying to the skin. That's why disinfectant gels might be initiated. But although they might be easier on the hands, the anti-microbial action of the gels isn't necessarily so good. Researchers...

Microscopic lens monitors heart problems

... give a very early indication of any problems that might be developing. The lens system might also be applicable to other internal problems, such as the detection of small tumours....

FDA may speed review of new drugs

...with the drug companies it regulates on steps that might speed review of new medications, in return for tens of millions in new industry fees. The industry has long funded a significant portion of the FDA’s drug review work. But for the first time, the agreement would allow some of that money to go to imp...

How to determine allergies?

...sts shows negative, the only solution or diagnosis might be pollen allergy.// Doctors at the Mayo Clinic remind us there's such a condition as non-allergic rhinitis. Here the inner lining of the nose is just extra-sensitive to certain substances such as perfume, smoke or even rapid changes in temperature....

Light therapy decreases depression during pregnancy

...nal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression, might also work on women suffering from depression during pregnancy. The author noted that around 10% of pregnant women meet the criteria for major depression. However, doctors are often reluctant to prescribe antidepressant medications to pregnant women...

Sex timing has no impact on risk of Birth defects

...imal studies have suggested that the timing of sex might increase the risk of birth defects in offspring.//...late after ovulation, the aging sperm or aging egg might suffer damage that could lead to birth defects in the infant. Prior research on animals confirmed th...

Ulcer Surgery connected to danger of Pancreatic Cancer

...ifficult to treat, so identifying any patients who might be at increased risk of the disease may help detect the disease before it becomes untreatable....

Cholesterol lowering drugs increase neuropathy risk

...at people should stop taking statins - a move that might increase their risk of heart problems. But if symptoms of peripheral neuropathy develop in someone on statins, it's important they review their medication with the doctor....

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