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10/16/2009 - News

Weight Gain in Middle Age Reduces Odds of Healthy Survival in Women

In the United States, there has been a steady increase in overweight and obesity; in 2003-4, 66.3 percent of American adults were overweight or obese compared with 14.5 percent in 1976. In the current issue of British Medical Journal, researchers report that weight gain in mid-life is strongly related to a reduced likelihood of healthy survival among women who live to older ages. Read more

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10/15/2009 - News

Many Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Recover Within a Year

Chronic low back pain, or low back pain lasting at least three months,is a major health problem, affecting 12 to 33 percent of the adult population at any given time. The prognosis of chronic low back pain is uncertain, but according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, more than one third of patients with chronic low back pain recover within 12 months. Read more

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10/14/2009 - News

Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Depression

Many health benefits have been associated with adherence to a Mediterranean diet. Now, researchers from Spain report in the October 2009 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry that following a Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing depression. Read more

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10/13/2009 - News

Chemotherapy Safety Standards Issued

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued the first-ever national safety standards for the administration of chemotherapy drugs. These chemotherapy administration safety standards were published in an early release of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read more

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10/12/2009 - News

Medicine Nobel Prize Awarded for Research on Aging

Three scientists based in the United States won the Nobel prize for medicine in recognition of their discovery of telomerase, an enzyme that is linked to human cancer, aging, and age-related conditions. Read more

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10/09/2009 - News

Chronic Pain Accelerates Disability

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than would normally be expected in the course of natural healing. Chronic pain is a condition that can interfere with work, leisure, and even relationships. According to a study published in the September 009 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, people with chronic pain develop functional limitations that are typically associated with aging at much younger-than-expected ages. Read more

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10/08/2009 - News

Weight Loss Improves Sleep Apnea in Obese Diabetics

According to a new study published in the September 28, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, weight loss should result in significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among obese, diabetic patients. Read more

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10/07/2009 - News

Early Treatment May Slow Progression of Parkinson Disease

Parkinson disease is an age-related degeneration of certain nerve systems which results in disordered movement, balance, and muscle control. Read more

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10/05/2009 - News

FDA Approves New Drug for Psoriasis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder characterized by red skin covered with silvery scales that can itch or burn. Read more

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10/02/2009 - News

Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Heart Attack

Cardiac complications of flu infection, such as inflammation of the heart muscle, are well-recognized, but the role of influenza as a trigger for heart attack is less clear. According to a systematic review published early online in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases, scientists report that influenza vaccines may protect against heart attack in people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Read more

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