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Nuts Don't Increase Risk of Diverticulitis

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:08 -0500

Nuts, popcorn, and corn don't increase the risk of diverticulitis, a study shows.

Warning of epilepsy drowning risk

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:25:18 -0500

People with epilepsy are 19 times more likely to die from drowning than the general population, a UK study suggests.

Burning incense increases risk of respiratory tract cancers

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(American Cancer Society) Long-term use of incense increases the risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, according to a new study.

Daily aspirin in middle-age call

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:33:04 -0500

Most men over 48 and women over 57 should take a daily aspirin pill to reduce the risk of heart attacks, UK researchers say.

Gene Behind Serious Statin Risk

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:00:08 -0500

A variant gene causes more than 60% of cases of a serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs -- muscle pain and weakness.

Smoking May Increase Bleeding Risk After Type of Tonsillectomy

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:30:00 -0500

TACOMA, Wash. (MedPage Today) -- Post-tonsillectomy smoking nearly doubles the risk of hemorrhage, but it appears limited to patients who have uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, investigators here reported.

Ear Infections May Increase Obesity Risk

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:45:12 -0500

Early research suggests a link between chronic ear infection, tonsillectomies, and obesity.

Belly Fat Linked to Stroke Risk

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:03:16 -0500

We know what being overweight and obese can contribute to heart disease and heart attacks but does having extra weight around your belly increase your risk of stroke?

Acid Reflux Drugs May Up Fractures

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:00:05 -0500

Using acid reflux drugs called proton pump inhibitors for at least seven years may be linked to increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, a Canadian study shows.

Low marks linked to schizophrenia

admin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:03:38 -0500

Poor performance at school could indicate an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, a study says.