Medications
FDA approves ADHD drug for binge-eating disorder
Federal health regulators have approved an attention deficit disorder drug for a new use: A first-of-its kind treatment for binge-eating disorder.
Jan 30, 2015
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Health
Long working hours linked to increased risky alcohol use
Employees who work more than 48 hours per week are more likely to engage in risky alcohol consumption than those who work standard weeks, finds a new study published in The BMJtoday.
Jan 13, 2015
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Cardiology
FDA OKs new anti-clotting drug for heart rhythm disorder
(HealthDay)—A new anti-clotting drug to reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots and strokes in people with a type of heart rhythm disorder has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 9, 2015
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Cardiology
Poor acceptance of illness associated with worse quality of life in chronic heart failure
Failure to accept illness is associated with poorer quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Patients with lower illness ...
Jan 7, 2015
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Cardiology
Heart condition twice as common in Indigenous people
Research from the University of Adelaide shows Indigenous Australians suffer from a serious heart rhythm disorder twice as commonly as non-Indigenous people.
Jan 6, 2015
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Cardiology
Lifestyle the key to gap in cardiac patient outcomes
Patients suffering from the world's most common heart rhythm disorder can have their long-term outcomes significantly improved with an aggressive management of their underlying cardiac risk factors, according to University ...
Dec 10, 2014
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Cardiology
Preliminary study suggests Parkinson's drugs safe for the heart
Non-ergot derived dopamine agonists used to treat Parkinson's disease may be safe for the heart, according to preliminary research presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2014 by Dr Hilal Erken Pamukcu, cardiologist at Ankara Diskapi ...
Dec 4, 2014
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Cardiology
Cardiologist explains why snow can be dangerous for those with heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—Cardiac deaths during this week's storm have occurred not just while people are shoveling but while they have been using snowblowers as well.
Nov 21, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People with mental health disorders twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke
People facing mental health challenges are significantly more likely to have heart disease or stroke, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.
Oct 27, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Study shows how troubled marriage, depression history promote obesity
The double-whammy of marital hostility and a history of depression can increase the risk for obesity in adults by altering how the body processes high-fat foods, according to new research.
Oct 21, 2014
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