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Post-Katrina health care in New Orleans
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 29th, 2007 • 0 Comments
There are a number of interesting stories out today focusing on the state of health care in Post-Katrina New Orleans, including this piece from MSNBC and this one from CNN. Both highlight the efforts of neighborhood health clinics.
Mom's diabetes linked to child's obesity
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 29th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Time Magazine highlights a new study by researchers at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research that shows a mother’s blood-sugar level during pregnancy may be a powerful contributor to childhood obesity.
Fight cholesterol AND Alzheimer's?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 28th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Researchers claim to have found evidence that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Apparently, earlier research indicated that Alzheimers may be caused by poor blood flow and vascular changes in the brain, which statins can help prevent.
Louisiana 4th most "obese" state
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 27th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A new study by Trust for America’s Health shows obesity rates rose in most states during the past year. According to the report, Louisiana has the fourth highest rate of adult obesity in the country.
High blood pressure a problem in kids
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 22nd, 2007 • 0 Comments
Researchers estimate that there are now about 2 million kids and teens in the U.S. with high blood pressure. The scientists point out that the problem may be underreported because it is difficult to diagnose hypertension in children.
LSU scientists examine "obesity virus"
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 20th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are studying a common cold virus that may cause weight gain.
Heart disease deadlier for diabetics
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 20th, 2007 • 0 Comments
According to new research by investigators at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, death from heart disease is twice as likely for diabetics than for those without diabetes.
Panel recommends tobacco taxes, PE
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 17th, 2007 • 0 Comments
The President’s Cancer Panel – a three-member group of experts that monitors the nations fight against cancer – has recommended that the federal government increase taxes on tobacco products and strictly regulate tobacco sales and marketing. In addition, the panel recommended that schools reinstate physical education from kindergarten through senior year.
"Western" diets and colon cancer
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 15th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A study shows that colon cancer survivors who eat “Western-style” diets high in red meat and fats increase the chances that their disease will return.
More bad news about vitamins
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 14th, 2007 • 0 Comments
New research shows that taking antioxidant vitamins may do very little to help your heart. However, diets rich in foods that contain antioxidants (such as fruits and vegetables) have been associated with decreased heart problems.
A vaccine for MS?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 14th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A small Canadian trial has shown that an experimental vaccine to fight multiple sclerosis is safe and may also be effective
Migraines = stroke risk in women?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 10th, 2007 • 0 Comments
According to a new study, women whose migraine headaches produce visual symptoms may be at an increased risk for stroke. The study also concluded that oral contraceptives and smoking increase this risk.
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