News tagged with prevention guidelines


Moderate coffee consumption offers protection against heart failure

While current American Heart Association heart failure prevention guidelines warn against habitual coffee consumption, some studies propose a protective benefit, and still others find no association at all. ...

Cardiology created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Even women who exercise sit too much

(HealthDay)—For women who love that great, self-satisfied feeling after a workout, a new study could be a disappointing surprise. Regular exercise, the study found, does not reduce the risk of an otherwise ...

Health created Nov 30, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Benchmarking study prompts rethink on next cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines

Sophia Antipolis, Wednesday 22 February 2012: The next Joint European CVD Prevention Guidelines, scheduled for publication later this year at EuroPRevent 2012, will be shorter, tighter and supported by fewer references. The ...

Cardiology created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

U.S. kids still eat too much added sugar: CDC

(HealthDay) -- Added sugar in drinks and foods makes up almost 16 percent of the calories U.S. children and teens consume, federal health officials report.

Health created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Comprehensive guidelines needed for young adult preventive care

With no specific clinical preventive care guidelines targeting young adults, health care providers are missing key opportunities to improve the health of this population through preventive screening and intervention.

Health created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Towards TB elimination: ECDC and ERS introduce new guidelines on tuberculosis care in Europe

Today, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publish their jointly developed European Union Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ESTC). The 21 patient-centred ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers identify a Dance Dance Revolution in kids' physical activity

(Medical Xpress)—A study published in Pediatrics this morning by researchers at the University of Montreal offers positive news for Wii-loving teenagers and their parents: games such as Wii Sports and Da ...

Pediatrics created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Only one in five Americans gets enough exercise, CDC report says

(HealthDay)—Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.

Health created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast