Archive for February, 2010

Diet Helps Older Adults Cut Cholesterol: Study

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get their cholesterol under control.

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Statins May Help Prostate Cancer Patients

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Duke University Medical Center scientists have found that cholesterol-lowering statins may slow the progression of prostate cancer by significantly reducing prostate tumor inflammation.

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Statins Slightly Boost Diabetes Risk: Study

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A new study published in the Lancet medical journal has found that people who take statins to lower their cholesterol have a nine percent greater risk of developing diabetes than those who don’t take the meds.

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Indulgent Grandparents Increase Kids’ Obesity Risk

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Being spoiled by grandparents is a tradition for many kids, but for those who live with a grandparent may be getting more than they bargained for.

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How to Train Like an Olympian

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

You may not be an Olympic athlete, but experts say there are lessons you can learn from the athletes to improve your own athletic performance.

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Boredom May Increase Death Risk

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

A new study has found that the phrase “bored to death” may be true for some people.

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First Lady Calls for Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The “Let’s Move” campaign is aimed at what families, communities, and other parties can do to reduce childhood obesity within one generation.

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FDA Approves Crestor for Wider Use

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca’s cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor (rosuvastatin) for older adults who have healthy cholesterol levels but other heart risks.

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3 Family Habits May Slash Childhood Obesity Risk

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Three traditional family habits may almost halve your child’s risk of becoming obese, researchers say.

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Sugared Soda May Double Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Monday, February 8th, 2010

A new study suggests that two sugared sodas a week may almost double a person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

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