Body mass index may determine which blood pressure treatments work best
According to new research published Online First in the Lancet, body mass index may influence which blood pressure medications work best at reducing the major complications of high blood pressure (strokes, heart attacks, ...
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Dec 05, 2012 |
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Crag keeps the light 'fantastic' for photoreceptors
The ability of the eye of a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) to respond to light depends on a delicate ballet that keeps the supply of light sensors called rhodopsin constant as photoreceptors turn on and off in respon ...
Neuroscience
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Cometriq approved for rare thyroid cancer
(HealthDay)—Cometriq (cabozantinib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat modullary thyroid cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, the agency said Thursday.
Medications
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Ranbaxy recalls generic Lipitor doses
(AP)—Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled dozens of lots of its generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor because some may contain tiny glass particles, the latest in a string of manufacturing deficiencies that once ...
Medications
Nov 23, 2012 |
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Tips for holiday heartburn relief
(HealthDay)—It might be a good idea to take stock of the heartburn products in your medicine cabinet before heading out to any holiday parties, an expert advises.
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Nov 22, 2012 |
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Calcium supplements remain a valuable tool for maintaining bone health
Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an expert panel concludes. These findings appear in the November ...
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Nov 15, 2012 |
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Nestle voluntarily recalls Nesquik
(AP)—Nestle USA is recalling some of its Nesquik chocolate powder due to a possible risk of salmonella exposure.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 08, 2012 |
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Study finds no link between calcium intake and coronary artery calcification
Researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), have published a study that shows no evidence of a link between calcium intake and coronary artery ...
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Nov 07, 2012 |
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Fainting spells often tied to too many meds at once, study says
(HealthDay)—Taking too many medications at the same time could lead to repeated fainting episodes, a new study reveals.
Medications
Nov 05, 2012 |
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Alternative therapy produces intriguing results in some heart patients but many questions remain
Heart attack patients given weekly infusions of chemicals used for chelation therapy had fewer cardiovascular events than those who received identical appearing placebo infusions, according to late-breaking clinical trial ...
Cardiology
Nov 05, 2012 |
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Everyday drugs could combat dementia, according to major study
(Medical Xpress)—Medications used to treat hypertension, diabetes and skin conditions could be doubling as treatments for Alzheimer's within 10 years according to researchers. A groundbreaking new study ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Nov 01, 2012 |
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Researchers identifie gatekeeper protein, new details on cell's power source
Researchers at Temple University's Center for Translational Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania have identified a protein that serves as a gatekeeper for controlling the rush of calcium into the cell's power source, ...
Medical research
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women
A low calcium diet is associated with a higher risk of developing a common hormone condition in women, known as primary hyperparathyroidism, suggests a study published on BMJ website today.
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Oct 18, 2012 |
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The brain's circuit diagram: New method facilitates the mapping of connections between neurons
(Medical Xpress)—The human brain accomplishes its remarkable feats through the interplay of an unimaginable number of neurons that are interconnected in complex networks. A team of scientists has now developed ...
Neuroscience
Oct 18, 2012 |
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Calcium reveals connections between neurons
A team led by MIT neuroscientists has developed a way to monitor how brain cells coordinate with each other to control specific behaviors, such as initiating movement or detecting an odor.
Neuroscience
Oct 17, 2012 |
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