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NEW  Overweight women who exercise mitigate their heart risk
May 9, 2008
Being physically active can offset some of the heart risks of being overweight, according to a long-running study on women's health. But the best combination is physical activity plus a healthy weight.
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NEW Death rates after heart surgery are down
May 9, 2008
Heart bypass surgery is safer than ever according to a new study. Hospitals where fewer heart procedures are carried out have shown a dramatic decrease in death rates following surgery.
NEW Pharmacists play role in caring for people with heart failure
May 9, 2008
Patients with heart failure do better when a pharmacist is involved in their care, according to a new study. The findings suggest a new and broader approach may be successful for this increasing public health problem.
NEW Larger skin lesions are more likely to be melanoma
May 9, 2008
Larger moles are the ones to worry about, for they are more likely to prove to be melanomas. So size should continue to be an important element in the dermatologist's assessment of a skin lesion.
NEW Hormone therapy is linked to increased stroke risk among women.
May 9, 2008
Hormone replacement therapy could increase a woman's risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The risk is present whatever the timing of the start of hormone treatment and whatever medication regime is used.
Lose weight, lower your blood pressure
April 25, 2008
The evidence points to weight loss as an effective strategy for controlling blood pressure. The slimming drug orlistat works, too, but sibutramine actually increases blood pressure.
Dementia drugs don't deliver the goods
April 25, 2008
The currently approved drugs for treating dementia do not help patients or carers much, according to a new review. Therefore they should not be prescribed as routine and there is an urgent need for new medications to treating this devastating disease.
Genetic influences in psoriasis are uncovered
April 25, 2008
Researchers take a further step toward personalized medicine in psoriasis, with a genome-wide study of the disease. New genetic factors that contribute to psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases have been discovered.
Men and their partners speak out on prostate cancer treatments
April 25, 2008
A wide-ranging study reports on how men feel about the outcomes of prostate cancer treatments. There are many different issues which can affect quality of life and wellbeing, the researchers say.
Rimonabant doesn't reduce heart risk
April 25, 2008
When put to the test, rimonabant shows it can help shed pounds and reduce waist measurement. But it is less clear whether it really reduces the risk of heart disease.
Women on aspirin are less likely to get asthma
April 9, 2008
Aspirin has a new protective role. A study shows it can reduce the risk of developing asthma in women.
Reducing daily exercise soon takes its toll
April 9, 2008
Reducing daily exercise soon causes changes in metabolism, according to a study of healthy young men. The findings shed new light on why regular exercise is vital to ward off chronic disease.
Vitamin D in childhood reduces diabetes risk
April 9, 2008
Vitamin D supplementation in childhood helps ward off type 1 diabetes later on. These new findings add to a growing belief that a lack vitamin D and sunlight play a role in autoimmune disease.
Try Tai Chi to prevent diabetes
April 9, 2008
A new study shows that Tai Chi exercises have beneficial effects on people with raised blood glucose. This might prove helpful in helping ward off type 2 diabetes.
Testosterone link found in type 1 diabetes
April 9, 2008
Testosterone deficiency is common among men with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Lack of testosterone could be linked to insulin resistance.
Simple reminders are very effective for heart patients
March 28, 2008
Simple direct-to-patient communication can boost adherence to medication regimes after a heart attack, which could improve long-term survival prospects.
Treat early to beat Crohn's disease
March 28, 2008
Early and more intensive treatment may be a better approach to Crohn's disease. In a new trial, those receiving immunosuppressive treatment shortly after diagnosis had an improved outcome compared to those on conventional treatment.
7 reasons why we die of a heart attack
March 28, 2008
Heart attacks and strokes are highly preventable. You can create a lifestyle that will give you an excellent chance of avoiding them.
Diabetics can help themselves
March 28, 2008
Patient education improves weight loss, attitude and smoking cessation among patients newly diagnosed with diabetes. But it does not seem to have any impact on glucose levels.
Probiotics don't help pancreatitis
March 28, 2008
A new study shows that probiotics do not necessarily promote digestive health and healing. In a group of patients with severe pancreatitis, an infusion of probiotic strains actually increased complications and mortality
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