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You gotta love aspirin
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 17th, 2007 • 2 Comments
Looks like scientists have found another reason for people to take a daily aspirin: It may help protect women against some cancers.
That hot dog will go straight to your...lungs?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 17th, 2007 • 2 Comments
Odd as it may sound, eating a lot of cured meat may increase yoru risk of certain lung diseases. A recent study reveals that chowing on things like hot dogs and bacon may be linked to diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Leafy green protection
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 16th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Several recent studies show that eating veggies and fruit can help protect against several forms of cancer.
Don't let travel ruin your workout routine
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 16th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Here’s an interesting piece that offers some tips for frequent travelers on how to maintain a fitness routine while on the road.
Melancon talks health care, stem cells
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 16th, 2007 • 1 Comments
U.S. Rep Charlie Melancon visited a Gonzales-area hospital recently and took time to talk about health care issues in Louisiana and his thoughts on stem cell research.
Leafy green danger
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 13th, 2007 • 2 Comments
A new CDC report on foodborne illnesses reveals that cases of E.coli in vegetables are on the rise. Also, the number of cases of vibrio, the bacteria found primarily in raw oysters, was up in 2006.
Four genes help cancer spread
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 12th, 2007 • 1 Comments
More news from the realm of genetics: Researchers have identified four genes that “team up” to help cancer spread throughout the body. Could this lead to treatment breakthroughs?
Bigger Medicaid budget proposed
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 12th, 2007 • 2 Comments
The Blanco administration is proposing a massive new Medicaid budget that includes money to “revamp how health care is delivered” in New Orleans.
Genetic cause for obesity?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 12th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Researchers have found a gene linked to obesity risk. Nevertheless, they say genetics alone can’t explain the world-wide explosion of obesity in recent years.
Care for uninsured a major issue in LA
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 11th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Hospitals in Baton Rouge and around the country are feeling the crunch caused by a growing number of uninsured patients
Will ‘Medical Homes’ be the eventual answer?
Diabetes breakthrough?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 11th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Looks like there has been a major development in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes that could eventually end the need for insulin shots.
News you may already know: Diets don't work.
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 10th, 2007 • 0 Comments
This may not shock many, but a new study shows most diets don’t work in the long term and may have negative consequences.
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