Medical News Today: Health News for Tuesday 12 May 2009

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Tuesday 12 May 2009

Large Study Brings Hope For Treating Genetic Causes Of High Blood Pressure

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A large international study that analyzed genetic data from up to 130,000 people found common variants in 8 regions of DNA are linked to blood pressure levels in humans, raising the hope that these could be targets for new...
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Benefit Of Exercise On Diabetes Risk May Be Undone By Vitamin Supplements, Study

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A team of scientists from Germany and the US found that vitamin C and E supplements may undo the benefits of exercise on diabetes risk and glucose metabolism. It would seem that exercise-induced oxidative stress helps the...
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First H1N1 Flu Confirmed Case In China Prompts Tighter Monitoring

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

After a Chinese man recently returned from the United States was tested and confirmed to be the first case of H1N1 swine flu on China's mainland, the authorities ordered tighter monitoring of seasonal flu and reporting of...
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What Is A Vegan Diet? What Are The Benefits Of Being Vegan?

What Are The Eight Most Popular Diets Today?

Other Medical and Health News for 12 May*

Early Findings About Pandemic Potential Reported In New Study Of Swine Flu

Justice Department Nominee Johnsen 'Should Be Confirmed,' Editorial Says

HHS Will Release Guidance On 'Meaningful Use' Of Health Information Technology This Summer, Blumenthal Says

West Virginia Gov. Manchin Vetoes Medicaid Mental Health Reimbursement Hike, Promises $12.7M To Improve System

Surge In Alcohol And Drug Use Following Terrorist Attacks

Host-Dependent Diversity Of Bacterial Communities Found To Be Colonizing Biliary Stents

Fewer Than 1 In 5 Heart Problems Are Diagnosed Before Symptoms Appear

When It Comes To Biology Gender Equality Does Not Apply

First 'Neuroprotective' Gene In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Isolated By UMMS Researchers

Women With Hard To Diagnose Chest Pain Symptoms At Higher Risk For Cardiovascular Events

Public Should Know Views Of Supreme Court Candidates, Opinion Piece Says

Job Losses Have Negative Effect On Health, Study Finds

Arizona Medicaid Enrollment Surging As Economic Recession Continues

Risks In Heart Patients Reduced By Walking Often And Far

Simple, Inexpensive Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis Of Muscular Dystrophy In Boys

Bone Marrow Stem Cell Co-Transplantation Prevents Embryonic Stem Cell Transplant-Associated Tumors

Childrens' Booster Car Seats Not Being Used Appropriately According To Riley Hospital-IU Study

Maybe Not Dogs, But Old Genes Can Learn New Tricks

Power Plate Exercise Aids In Weight Loss, Reduction Of Harmful Visceral Fat, New Study Finds

Survival For Prostate Cancer Patients Younger Than 50 Improved By Surgery

What Does Swine Flu Do To Pigs?

Exploring Connections Between Diabetes And Alzheimer's Disease

Dietary Supplements Worth $1.3 Million Condemned And Forfeited To The United States Under Consent Decree

GSK Awaits FDA Decision On Cervarix HPV Vaccine, Hopes To Compete With Merck's Gardasil

Editorial, Letter To Editor Respond To Obama's Proposed $63B Global Health Initiative

Kaiser Health News/Philadelphia Inquirer Examines College Graduates' Search For Health Insurance

Employers' Policies On Health Coverage For Domestic Partners Vary

Obama Ensures Hispanic Community They Will Be Included In H1N1 Flu Outbreak Efforts

UNICEF Continues Support For China Earthquake Recovery, Detailed Report On Aid For Children And Women Released At One Year Anniversary

Credit Crunched Brits Swap Holidays For Sunbeds, UK

Ex-smokers Are Healthier, Wealthier And - New Research Shows - Happier

HHS Makes Funding Available To Strengthen Non-Profits, Faith Based Groups

Secretary Sebelius Announces HHS Office Of Health Reform Personnel

Interim Results Of Abbott's PROGRESS Study Show Rapid Viral Decline In Dual-Therapy Regimen Of Kaletra(R) (lopinavir/ritonavir) And Raltegravir

Are Mothers Missing Satiety Cues From Infants?

This Is No Health Budget For A Recession, Australian Medical Association

First National Survey Seeking NHS Staff Views On Innovation Launches Next Week, UK

Journal Of Clinical Investigation Online Early Table Of Contents: May 11, 2009

Conflict Of Interest Reported In 29 Percent Of Cancer Studies

News From The American Chemical Society, May 6, 2009

In Order To Find Treatment For Heart Condition Linked To Certain Strokes, More Patients Needed In Clinical Trials

Neuroscience Research Could Benefit US Army, Yet Challenge Traditional Approaches

Kansas, Texas Lawmakers Take Action On Women's Health Measures

Stigma, Gender Violence Placing Women In Caribbean At Increased Risk Of HIV

Lawmakers Considering Changing Tax Rules To Allow Employers To Encourage Wellness, Prevention Among Workers

Recession Has Little Effect On Growth Of Concierge Practices

CDC To Review Vaccine Policies; Immigrant, Women's Rights Advocates Anticipating Repeal Of HPV Vaccine Requirement

Medical Students Compete For Scholarship By Testing Their Skills In "Next Top Doc"--A New Radio Quiz Show

Study Identifies Cyber Millenials: High-Tech And Highly Educated Young Adults Who Drink Way Too Much

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Control In Out-Patient Clinics And Offices

Health Partnerships Book: Growing Industry Support For Child & Maternal Health, And Chronic Diseases In Developing Countries

SPINE Trial Shows That Acupuncture Eases Chronic Low Back Pain

Baby Boomers Support The Equality Bill And Will Expect Better Treatment In Their Old Age, UK

Sporadic Play Activity As Beneficial To Child Health As Continuous Bouts Of Exercise, Study Suggests

DrugScope Responds To BBC Reports On SOCA Successes In Combating Cocaine

Moving Closer To An Effective Treatment For Gum Disease In Smokers

Structural Changes In Tourette's Revealed By New Imaging Technique

Nurses And Doctors Call For "Florence Nightingale Day Protest" Against Max Baucus And Health Insurers: May 12

Source Of And Solutions To Health Care Crisis The Focus Of A 7-Part Series In Annals Of Family Medicine

Clients Of Ontario Dietitians To Benefit From Enhanced Scope Of Practice

International Study Identifies Potential Treatment Targets For Hypertension

7 Of 10 Women Are Uninsured Or Underinsured, Or Have Medical Bill, Debt, Access Problems

Call For Somerset Smokers To Mark Cancer Prevention Week With A Positive Lifestyle Change, England

International Study Shows That Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce HIV Transmission

CDC Weighs Changes To Mandate That Young Immigrant Women Receive HPV Vaccine

MIT: New Tissue Scaffold Regrows Cartilage And Bone - Work Could Help Heal Sports Injuries, Arthritis

£10m To Encourage New Health Innovation And Education Clusters (HIECS), Department Of Health, UK

EFSA Doubles Output In 2008 And Expands Scientific Cooperation

Botswana Health Officials Announce HIV-Prevention Project To Circumcise 80% Of Eligible Men Over Five Years

Health Industry Members Vow To Reduce Spending By $2T Over Next 10 Years; Savings Could Help Finance Reform

Diarrhoea - Second Biggest Killer Of Under-fives Being Ignored

Hospitals' Efforts To Reduce Readmissions Not Recognized Under Current Payment Model

Real And Simulated Acupuncture Appear More Effective Than Usual Care For Back Pain

Small Promotional Items From Drug Companies May Influence Medical Students' Attitudes

Democrats, Republicans, Health Industry 'Players' Consider Compromises In Health Debate, According To Journal Editorial, Times

Women Who Follow Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet Have Reduced Risk For Heart Failure

Comprehensive Genetic Study Paves Way For New Blood-pressure Medicines

Eating Fish, Nuts And Olive Oil May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Age-Related Blindness

Older Adults Often Inaccurately Report Their Own Stroke History

Compounds In Spinal Fluid Associated With Faster Decline Among Individuals With Mild Dementia

What Is Swine Flu?

Developing A Genetic Test For Pregnancy Risks

Stroke And Major Trauma Consultation Comes To An End, London

KRAS Mutation Analysis For Predicting Therapeutic Response In Colorectal And Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

Can A Vaccine Prevent Brain Cancer Recurrence?

$1.2 M Grant To Develop New Imaging Technique

Deakin University Research Finds Over Eating Alone Explains The Obesity Epidemic In The United States

Development Of Resistance-Detecting Field Kit Funded By £1.1m Grant

Study Suggests Women With Difficult To Diagnose Chest Pain Symptoms Are At Elevated Risk For Future Cardiovascular Events

Development Of Resistance-Detecting Field Kit Funded By £1.1m Grant

Scientists Discover How Smallpox May Derail Human Immune System

Pneumonia Research Benefits From $4 Million EU Award

Tai Chi Eases Several Medical Conditions, Reports Harvard Women's Health Watch

New Evidence Of How High Glucose Damages Blood Vessels Could Lead To New Treatments

New Book: The Machinery Of Life

Clinical Trials For Shingles Drug Take An Important Step Forward

DMAA Applauds Recognition Of Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Management

Volunteers Needed For Diabetes Research Study, Indiana University School Of Medicine Division Of Endocrinology

Statement From CCF On CSPI Sodium Report (Salt Reduction Proposal), USA

Study Finds Cook Medical Resonance(R) Metallic Ureteral Stent Provides 43 Percent Cost Savings

Justice Souter's Legacy Expected To Be 'Limited,' Obama Might Consider Stronger Liberal Voices, NYT Reports

Africa Should Manufacture Its Own Antiretrovirals, A.U. Official Says

Researchers Developing Pasteurization Technique To Help HIV-Positive Women Breastfeed

HHS Announces Members Of Committees That Will Advise On Implementation Of Health IT

Biotherapeutics Distributor BDI Pharma, Inc. Unveils Online Ordering Site For Flu Vaccine

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Launches GREAT STRIDES Walks Nationwide At 600 Locations

Transgenomic And Power3 Medical Introduce NuroPro(R) Tests For Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Diseases At AAN Annual Meeting

CVS Caremark Data Confirms Improved Outcomes For Women With Osteoporosis Who Are Adherent To Therapy

FDA Accepts Arno Therapeutics' IND For AR-12 A PDK1 Inhibitor That Blocks The PI3K/Akt Pathway

Journal Of American College Of Cardiology Article Reports Fewer Repeat Procedures With Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent

FDA Approves Lamictal(R) ODT(TM) Orally Disintegrating Tablets

The Red Cross Is Helping To Build More Than 100,000 Houses One Year After The Sichuan Earthquake

PhRMA Statement On Healthcare Reform Coalition

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Hires Patient Safety Liaison To Help Healthcare Facilities Implement Guidance

Mach One Corporation Announces Hand Carried Product As A Potential Solution To Swine Flu (H1N1) Virus

National Meningitis Association Launches Interactive Online Panel About Meningitis Dangers

Study Aims To Help Preschool Age Children Of Parents With Drinking Problems

Diet Prescribed To Lower Blood Pressure Also Reduces Women's Risk Of Heart Failure

Study Identifies Genetic Cause Of Most Common Form Of Breast Cancer

High School Junior Will Present Two Scientific Abstracts At American Thoracic Society International Conference In May

Traumatic Brain Injury Haunts Children For Years With Variety Of Functional Problems

For Food Allergic Kids, Parents And Schools Step Up

Heart Protein Regulates Blood Vessel Maintenance

Impending Obama Commencement Speech At Notre Dame Fueling Debate Among U.S. Roman Catholics

HIV/AIDS Advocates Express Concern About Obama's Continuation Of Needle-Exchange Funding Ban

Common Food Allergies

BioElectronics Completes Menstrual Pain Clinical Study - Allay(TM) Therapy For The Treatment Of Menstrual Pain

Ontario, Canada, Launches New Fund For Genomics Research

Bipolar Disorder - Eurand Announces FDA Approval Of EUR-1048 (Lamictal(R) ODT(TM)), Co-Developed With GlaxoSmithKline

Recession Puts Mental Health Of Men At Risk, UK

Goldie Hawn Champions Children's Mental Health

Teen Depressives Are Less Expressive

Ian Facer Is New Chairman Of The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), UK

Chronic Food Insecurity, Conflict And Political Instability Threaten The Lives Of More And More Children In The Horn Of Africa

FDA Approves Drug For Treatment Of Aggressive Brain Cancer

475,000 New Mexicans Are In Families That Will Spend More Than 10 Percent Of Their Income On Health Care In 2009

More Than 1 Million Coloradans Are In Families That Will Spend More Than 10 Percent Of Their Income On Health Care In 2009

ANF Awards Biennial Scholarship On International Nurses Day

Government Must Recognise Nurses On International Nurses Day

New Study Confirms High Levels Of Secondhand Smoke Found In Casinos Puts Workers' Health At Serious Risk

Cervical Cancer Risk For Women Over 50

City-Dwellers Have Higher Risk Of Late-Stage Cancer Than Rural Residents

Schoolboy With Diabetes Asks Prime Minister For Better Support At School, UK

Eurand Announces FDA Approval Of EUR-1048 (Lamictal(R) ODTTM), Co-Developed With GlaxoSmithKline

Medicines Regulator Warns Of Dangers Of Obtaining Online Medicines For H1N1 Influenza A

AMA Commits To Help Slow Increases In Health Spending

Avalere Shows Home Health Interventions Associated With Lower Medicare Spending And Re-Hospitalizations For Patients With Chronic Illness

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