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New Ultrasound Technique Better Detects Prostate Cancer

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008

With the help of a new ultrasound technique, the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies may be greatly reduced, according to Jefferson University Hospital researchers. Lower numbers of men with undetected prostate cancer should occur as well.

New Food Body Clock Found, Might Cure Jet Lag

Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008

Researchers have recently uncovered the existence of a "food-related" body clock. This finding provides a potential explanation for how animals adapt under extreme conditions, and how humans might be able to adjust their schedules when their primary body clock is disrupted, such as with jet lag.

Simple Blood Test Might Indicate Best Post-Menopausal Treatment

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Past research has revealed that post-menopausal hormone therapy increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, leading many women to shy away from the potentially beneficial treatment. A recent study has revealed though that a basic blood test taken prior to administration of the hormones may determine whether or not an increased risk will be incurred by the individual.

Do Obese People Aggravate Global Warming?

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Researchers say obesity epidemic threatens environment, and an additional 250 million tons of greenhouse gases may be released every year to sustain an ever more obese population. The obesity experts condemned this letter in Lancet.

Early Life Sleep Apnea Could Lead To Cardiovascular Disease

Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Sleep apnea during early childhood might greatly increase the risk of later life cardiovascular disease, according to a recent Israeli study. The study found that the condition often starts early in life, enhancing the importance of the findings.

Erectile Dysfunction Warns of Worse Problems

Posted: Monday, May 19, 2008

In diabetics, impotence may double cardiac risks, new studies say.

Low Salt Diets May Lead To Cardiovascular Deaths

Posted: Sunday, May 18, 2008

It's been long believed that a diet high in salts increases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have startlingly found just the opposite: that low salt (sodium) diets increase the incidence of CVD deaths.

Obesity, Diabetes and Economic Status Increase Risk of Urinary Problems

Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle choices greatly increase the risk of urinary problems. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, are also shown to increase risk, and individuals of lower economic standing suffer from urinary problems more often as well.

Blocked Brain Enzyme Decreases Appetite and Promotes Weight Loss

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

A team at DukeUniversityMedicalCenter was able to tone down appetite and promote weight loss, while improving the body's ability to handle blood sugar levels by blocking a brain enzyme, CaMKK2.

Inflammatory Markers Predict Congestive Heart Failure

Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

Inflammatory markers are independent predictors of congestive heart failure (CHF) and likely reflect the link between obesity and CHF, a new study suggests. "The implication may be that greater control of obesity may reduce the risk of heart failure and down the road, maybe targeting inflammatory markers may reduce the risk of heart failure related to obesity.