Archive: 01/07/2016

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists beneficial as add-on

(HealthDay)—Lixisenatide and glulisine as add-on to basal insulin result in a reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online June 22 in Diabetes Care.

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Extended-spectrum antibiotics no benefit for pediatric appendicitis

(HealthDay)—For children diagnosed with appendicitis undergoing appendectomy, extended-spectrum antibiotics seem to offer no advantage over narrower-spectrum agents, according to a study published online June 28 in Pediatrics.

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Family key to helping teens avoid obesity

(HealthDay)—Having a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.

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Zeaxanthin-based supplement improves skin hydration

(HealthDay)—For females, a zeaxanthin-based dietary supplement and topical serum (with zeaxanthin, algae extracts, peptides, and hyaluronate) improve hydration and reduce wrinkle count, according to a study published online ...

Jul 1, 2016

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Invasive prenatal testing doesn't up HIV transmission risk

(HealthDay)—For pregnant women with HIV infection, invasive prenatal testing does not increase the risk of vertical transmission, according to a study published online June 20 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics ...

Jul 1, 2016

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Fludrocortisone linked to reduction in vasovagal syncope

(HealthDay)—Fludrocortisone is associated with a reduction in the risk of vasovagal syncope, according to a study published in the July 5 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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General Mills expands flour recall after outbreak of E. coli

General Mills is expanding its recall of certain types of flour in response to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses related to a strain of E. coli bacteria.

Jul 1, 2016

CDC: Amoeba didn't die in whitewater center's murky churn

The chlorination and filtration systems at an artificial water rapids course where Olympic kayakers train were inadequate to kill a rare, brain-attacking organism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said ...

Jul 1, 2016

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Cerebrovascular disease linked to Alzheimer's

While strokes are known to increase risk for dementia, much less is known about diseases of large and small blood vessels in the brain, separate from stroke, and how they relate to dementia. Diseased blood vessels in the ...

Jul 1, 2016

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Walking meetings could bring longer and healthier lives to office workers

Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting increased the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes, according to a new study published by public health researchers ...

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