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VIDEO: Obesity Rates Still Rising in America, Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Cerebral Palsy, Swine Flu Parties Discouraged by Health Experts
(July 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to a report compiled by Trust for America's Health, a health advocacy group, obesity is still on the rise.
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VIDEO: Improper Use of Walking Aids Leads to Injury, Anti-Smoking Drugs to Carry Warnings, Electrical Stimulation May Treat Obesity and Diabetes
(July 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, improper use of canes and walkers can lead to injury.
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VIDEO: Angina Frequency Linked to Depression and Anxiety, Close Monitoring Benefits Early and Late Stage Colon Cancer, White-Coat Hypertension May Persist Over Time
(June 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the journal Circulation, angina frequency is linked to depression and anxiety.
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VIDEO: Harms of Alcohol Outweigh Benefits, High-Fat Diet Linked to Pancreatic Cancer, Old Age Does Not Increase Bariatric Surgery Risks
(June 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to research in The Lancet, the harms of alcohol outweigh the benefits.
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VIDEO: Daily Binge Drinking Increases Brain Hemorrhage Risk, HIV Testing Often Comes Too Late, Excess Weight Linked to Type 1 Diabetes
(June 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From South Korea - According to research in the journal Stroke, heavy drinking on a daily basis can lead to lethal brain hemorrhage.
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VIDEO: Phthalates in Plastics Linked to Low Birth Weight, Quercetin May Enhance Fitness and Endurance, BMD Scans Not Useful During Early Osteoporosis Drug Therapy
(June 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to research in the Journal of Pediatrics, chemicals found in common plastic products may be linked to low birth weight.
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VIDEO: Obesity Surgery Can Reduce Cancer Risk in Women, Asthmatic Adults Under-Vaccinated Against Flu, Overweight in Young Adulthood Increases Pancreatic Cancer Risk
(June 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - According to research in The Lancet Oncology, obesity surgery can reduce cancer risk in women.
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VIDEO: FDA Gains Regulatory Control of Tobacco Products, Sleep Disorders Can Increase Risk of Arrhythmia in Men, Physically Unfit Twenty-Somethings More Likely to Develop Diabetes
(June 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - President Barack Obama has signed a bill that will give the FDA the authority to regulate tobacco.
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VIDEO: MRSA May Be Carried by Family Pets, Omega-3 and AMD Link Modified by Dietary Supplements, Combo Drug Therapy Boosts Weight Loss
(June 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - According to research in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, MRSA may be carried by the family pet.
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VIDEO: Green Tea May Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Older Kidney Patients at High Risk of Dying While on Transplant Waiting List, Alcohol Use Associated with Suicide
(June 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Louisiana - According to a study in Cancer Prevention Research, green tea may slow the progression of prostate cancer.
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VIDEO: Proximity to Fast Food Influences Obesity Risk, Head Trauma Warrants Investigation of Pituitary Abnormalities, Fallopian Tubes Contain Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(June 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Edmonton - According to research published in BMC Public Health, proximity to fast food restaurants seems to influence obesity risk.
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VIDEO: Stents Not Beneficial for Renal Artery Stenosis, Gum Disease Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Calcium Supplements Do Not Assist Weight Loss
(June 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - According to research in the Annals of Internal Medicine, stents do not seem to be beneficial for renal artery stenosis.
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VIDEO: Obesity Increases Risk of Surgical Complications, Punctured Surgical Gloves Increase Risk of Infection, Colonoscopy Complications Increase with Age
(June 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Québec - According to research in the journal Circulation, severe obesity can increase the risk of surgical complications.
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VIDEO: Bariatric Surgery May Increase Fracture Risk, Insomnia Linked to Premature Death in Men, Alcohol Abuse Increasing Among College Students
(June 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research presented to The Endocrine Society, bariatric surgery may increase fracture risk.
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VIDEO: Hormone Treatment Does Not Prevent Preterm Labor, Weight Loss Drugs May Help Against Diabetes, Breast Feeding Possibly Beneficial For Women With Multiple Sclerosis
(June 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to the STOPPIT study published in the Lancet, hormone treatment does not appear to lower the chances of premature labor.
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VIDEO: Glucose Control May Improve Myocardial Blood Flow, Study Examines Acute Computer-Related Injuries, Intervention Superior to Medication for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
(June 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research presented to the American Society of Echocardiography, good blood glucose control can improve myocardial blood flow in those with diabetes.
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VIDEO: High Fish Intake May Reduce AMD Progression Risk, Multivitamins During Pregnancy Reduce Risk of Low Birth Weight, Less Sleep May Lead to Higher Blood Pressure
(June 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, a diet high in fish may reduce the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
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VIDEO: Diabetes Complications Linked to Hearing Loss, Smoking May Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk, Medical Problems Cited as Factors in Bankruptcy
(June 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According to research presented to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes-related complications may be associated with hearing loss.
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VIDEO: Drug-Eluting Stents Beneficial in Older Adults, Three in a Thousand Children Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Optical Analysis of Colon Polyps Accurate
(June 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, drug-eluting stents are beneficial for older patients.
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VIDEO: Cell Phone Elbow Cases Increasing, Combination Therapy Superior for Crohn's Disease Treatment, Obesity May Reduce Effectiveness of Asthma Medications
(June 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cleveland - According to research in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, cases of cubital tunnel syndrome, or "cell phone elbow", are on the rise.
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VIDEO: Chocolate Milk Better Than Energy Drinks After Exercise, Gene Test May Predict Prostate Cancer, Gardasil Effective in 24 to 45 Year Old Women
(June 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research presented to the American College of Sports Medicine, chocolate milk after exercise may be better than high-carbohydrate energy drinks.
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VIDEO: Stroke Recurrence Often Happens Within First Week, Group Therapy Can Help Teens Avoid Depression, High Survival Among Preterm Infants in NICU Care
(June 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to research in the journal Neurology, half of stroke recurrences happen within the first week.
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VIDEO: Pollution Contributing to Liver Disease Rates, Acetaminophen Products Should Carry Stronger Warning Labels, Crohn's Disease Rates Increasing Among Adolescents
(June 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to research presented during Digestive Disease Week, pollution may be contributing to U.S. liver disease rates.
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VIDEO: Aspirin Not Beneficial for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events, H1N1 Vaccine Production Underway, Type 1 Diabetes Rates Increasing Among European Children
(May 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to research in The Lancet, aspirin does not appear to be beneficial for primary prevention of cardiovascular events.
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VIDEO: Fewer Americans Following Healthy Lifestyle, Anti-Acid Drugs Linked to Pneumonia, Obese Women Should Limit Pregnancy Weight Gain to 20 Pounds
(May 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Charleston - According to research in The American Journal of Medicine, fewer Americans are following a healthy lifestyle, despite increasing evidence of its benefits.
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VIDEO: More Alcohol More Often Increases Injury Risk, Childhood Cancer Increases Risk of Secondary Malignancy, Aloe Vera Shows Promise as Psoriasis Treatment
(May 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to a study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, college students who drink more alcohol more often are at increased risk for injury.
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VIDEO: Computer Programs Can Help Smokers Quit, Genetic Link Between Periodontitis and Heart Disease, CO Poisoning Linked to Indoor Use of Gas-Powered Generators
(May 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, computer-based programs may help smokers quit cigarettes.
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VIDEO: Tight Glucose Control Lowers Heart Attack Risk, Younger Men More Likely to Die From High Grade Prostate Cancer, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Antidepressants
(May 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to research in The Lancet, tight glucose control lowers the risk of heart attack, but not stroke.
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VIDEO: Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Still Common, Low Vitamin D Levels May Slow Cognition Among Men, Older Adults May Have Immunity to H1N1 Swine Flu
(May 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is still quite common.
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VIDEO: Childhood Smoke Exposure Effects Persist Into Adulthood, Allowing Medical Residents More Sleep Could Be Costly, Depression Linked to Obesity More Often Among Women
(May 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to research presented to the American Thoracic Society, the effects of childhood secondhand smoke exposure can persist for decades.
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VIDEO: Aerobic Fitness Reduces CHD and Mortality Risk, Maternal Smoking Increases Risk of Child Becoming Smoker, Bone Marrow Injections May Treat Ischemic Heart Disease
(May 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Japan - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cardiorespiratory fitness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
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VIDEO: Stress Linked to Weight Issues Among Adolescents, Nicotine Patches Reduce Agitation Among Schizophrenic Smokers, ICD Survival Rates Better Than Expected
(May 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Iowa - According to research in the Journal of Adolescent Health, stress has been linked to weight problems among adolescents.
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VIDEO: Ginger Eases Chemo-Related Nausea, New Tool Predicts Alzheimer's Risk, Cytomegalovirus Linked to High Blood Pressure
(May 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - According to research presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ginger may ease chemotherapy-related nausea.
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VIDEO: Climate Change Is This Century's Greatest Health Challenge, Cereal Provides Adequate Post-Workout Boost, Longer Duration Exercise More Beneficial
(May 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to a study in The Lancet, researchers have concluded that mean global temperatures will rise by between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius over the next 100 years.
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VIDEO: Cheerios Called Unapproved New Drug by FDA, Depression May Increase Foot Ulcer Risk in Diabetics, Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk Among Women
(May 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to the FDA, General Mills may continue to claim that their Cheerios cereal lowers cholesterol only if the product wins FDA approval.
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VIDEO: DASH Diet Reduces Heart Failure Risk in Women, Cognitive Function Linked to AMD, U.S. Melanoma Rates Increasing Rapidly
(May 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH diet, may help reduce the risk of heart failure in women.
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VIDEO: Clinical Trials Influenced by Conflicts of Interest, Overeating Primary Cause of Obesity Epidemic, Americans Washing Hands More Often
(May 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From West Virginia - According to research in the journal Cancer, clinical trials are more likely to report improved survival outcomes when the investigators behind the study report a financial conflict of interest.
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VIDEO: Vitamin D Not Protective Against Melanoma, All Antihypertensive Classes Effective for Stroke Prevention, Kidney Disease Raises Hypoglycemia Risk
(May 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - According to research presented to the Society for Investigative Dermatology, vitamin D is not protective against melanoma.
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VIDEO: Billions of H1N1 Vaccine Doses Could Be Produced, High Hopes May Lead to Therapy Disappointment, Childhood Vaccine Exemption Rates Rising
(May 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - According to the World Health Organization, 1 to 2 billion doses of vaccine could be produced to combat H1N1 "swine" flu.
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VIDEO: Few Teens Who Smoke Are Able to Quit, Hypothyroidism Increases Liver Cancer Risk, CDC Eases Guidelines For School Closings Related to H1N1 Virus
(May 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, teen smokers who try to kick the habit are often unable to do so.
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VIDEO: Which Order Shots Are Given Affects Pain Levels in Infants, Kidney Stones Linked to Heart Disease, Atmospheric Pressure Changes Worsen Sleep Apnea
(May 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the order in which shots are given may affect pain levels among infants.
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VIDEO: FDA Approves Hypertension Polypill, Diet Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Worst of H1N1 Flu Outbreak May Be Over
(May 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - The FDA has approved a triple-drug polypill for the treatment of hypertension.
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VIDEO: WHO Renames 'Swine Flu' to 'H1N1 Influenza', Early Treatment for HIV Infection Beneficial, White Tea Could Help Fight Obesity
(May 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - The World Health Organization has announced that the term 'swine flu' will no longer be used, preferring instead to use the scientific name--H1N1 Influenza.
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VIDEO: Quick Pulse Before Exercise Predicts Sudden Death Risk, Achieving Risk Factor Targets Reduces Stroke Risk, WHO Raises Pandemic Alert Level to Phase 5
(April 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Paris - According to research in the European Heart Journal, a quick pulse before exercise may indicate an increased risk for sudden death.
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VIDEO: Air Pollution Exceedingly High in Many Cities, Gene Variants Linked to Autism, Child Dies of Swine Flu in Texas as Outbreak Continues
(April 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to the American Lung Association, 60% of Americans live in areas where air pollution has the potential to cause serious negative health effects.
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VIDEO: Smoking & Hypertension Leading Preventable Causes of Death, Infection Risk of Combination Antiplatelet Therapy After CABG, WHO Raises Pandemic Alert for Swine Flu
(April 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in PLoS Medicine, smoking and hypertension are the top preventable causes of death in the U.S. Researchers estimate that each of these factors accounts for at least 20% of preventable deaths among adults.
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VIDEO: Smoking Causes Breast Cancer, Stem Cell Infusions May Treat MS, U.S. Government Declares Public Health Emergency
(April 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to a panel of researchers, smoking causes breast cancer.
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VIDEO: Binge Drinking Affects White Matter in Teenage Brains, NSAIDs Increase Dementia Risk Among Elderly, Breast Self-Exam Useful for High-Risk Women
(April 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to a study in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, binge drinking may hinder brain function in teenagers.
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VIDEO: Moderate Fish Intake Reduces Heart Failure Risk, Charred Meat May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Walnuts May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
(April 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the European Heart Journal, moderate fish intake can reduce heart failure risk.
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VIDEO: Paralysis Affects 5.5 Million Americans, Fructose More Problematic Than Glucose, Green Tea Interferes with Anticancer Drug
(April 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, paralysis may affect more people than previously thought.
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VIDEO: Staying Slim Is Environmentally Friendly, Macugen May Prevent Further Vision Loss, Urine Test Predicts Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers
(April 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to a study in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers have found another reason to stay slim.
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VIDEO: Polyunsaturated Fats Reduce Coronary Artery Disease, Teriparatide Speeds Up Healing Process of Fractures, PTSD Influenced by Current Health Status
(April 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, intake of polyunsaturated fats instead of saturated fats can help reduce coronary artery disease.
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VIDEO: Correlation Found Between Facebook Use and Lower GPAs, Low Glycemic Index Breakfast Enhances Effects of Exercise, Gene Variants Affect Stroke Risk
(April 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Ohio - According to research from Ohio State University, students who use social networking sites like Facebook have lower grade point averages.
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VIDEO: Statins Reduce Stroke Risk by One-Fifth, Reports of Frequent Mental Distress Increasing, Benefits of Soothing Music for Heart Patients Uncertain
(April 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Paris - According to research in the Lancet Neurology, statins can cut stroke risk by one-fifth.
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VIDEO: Combined Tobacco & Marijuana Use Increases COPD Risk, Stem Cells May Benefit Type 1 Diabetes Patients, Prison Time May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
(April 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vancouver - According to research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, smoking both tobacco and marijuana increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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VIDEO: Excise Tax Proposed for Sweetened Beverages, Rapid Test Approved for Avian Flu Detection, Expanding Waistline Increases Heart Failure Risk
(April 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - In an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden makes a case for taxing sweetened beverages.
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VIDEO: Intensive Therapy No Benefit for Early Bladder Cancer, Aerobic Exercise Safe After Heart Failure, Children from Low-Income Areas Have Worse Heart Transplant Outcomes
(April 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, more intensive treatment may be of no benefit for early bladder cancer.
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VIDEO: Drug Prescriptions for Hypertension & Diabetes Increasing in Children, Obesity & Restless Leg Syndrome, Less Sugar & More Fiber Lowers Diabetes Risk in Children
(April 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children are increasingly being prescribed diabetes and blood pressure drugs.
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VIDEO: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Obesity Rates Among Children, Sorafenib May Reduce Liver Damage, Setton Farms Widens Pistachio Recall
(April 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Columbus - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, racial and ethnic disparities in obesity rates exist even among 4-year olds.
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VIDEO: Binge Drinking Most Common Among Higher Income White Males, Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer Screening Ineffective, Stem Cells Could Repair Heart Damage
(April 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cleveland - According to research in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, binge drinking is most common among white males with higher incomes.
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VIDEO: Opioid Receptor Antagonist May Help Treat Kleptomania, Vegetarians At Higher Risk for Eating Disorders, Cardiac Abnormalities Common in College Athletes
(April 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - According to research in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry, a drug used to treat alcohol dependence may also be an effective treatment for kleptomania.
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VIDEO: Aspirin and Plavix Combination May Decrease Stroke Risk, Sleep Problems May Increase Suicide Risk, Early ICD Use May Not Improve Survival
(April 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Orlando - According to a study presented to the American College of Cardiology, combining aspirin with the anti-platelet agent Plavix may decrease stroke risk.
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VIDEO: New Polypill May Cut Heart Disease Risk In Half, Overuse of Sleep Aids Can Lead to Driving Impairment, Pistachio Recall in the United States
(March 31, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Orlando – According to research presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting, a combination drug called a polypill may drastically reduce the risk of heart disease.
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VIDEO: CRESTOR Reduces Risk of Blood Clots, Childhood Obesity Linked to Rapid Infant Weight Gain, Exercise Useful in Preventing Heart Disease
(March 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Orlando - CRESTOR 20mg can reduce the risk of blood clots, according to an analysis from the JUPITER study.
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VIDEO: Eating Problems For Those With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Link Between Tuberculosis and HIV, New Guidelines for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure
(March 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburgh - According to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have poor breathing and swallowing coordination while they eat.
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VIDEO: Diabetes May Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Black Women More Likely to Have Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Specific Gene Mutation Linked to Melanoma in Women
(March 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research published in the Archives of Neurology, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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VIDEO: Music May Improve Attention in Neuro Patients, Eating Fish May Protect Against Prostate Cancer, Repeat Anesthesia May Increase Risk of Learning Disabilities
(March 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, listening to music may increase attention in patients with visual neglect.
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VIDEO: Physical Fitness Reduces Breast Cancer Death Risk, Companionship May Reduce Stroke Severity, Smoking Increases Pancreatitis Risk
(March 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Dallas - According to research in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, physically fit women are less likely to die from breast cancer.
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VIDEO: Garden Pea Protein May Treat Hypertension, Many Americans Delay Care for Financial Reasons, Cancer Drug Encourages Tumor Growth
(March 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Winnipeg - According to research presented to the American Chemical Society, proteins in the common garden pea may help treat high blood pressure.
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VIDEO: Stun Guns Could Cause Seizures, Heavy Red Meat Consumption Linked to AMD, Spinal Cord Stimulation May Benefit Parkinson's Patients
(March 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, stun guns could cause seizures.
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VIDEO: Early Detection for Second Case of Breast Cancer, Diagnostic Test for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Biopsies Should be Performed for Suspected Metastatic Breast Cancer
(March 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Italy - The early detection of a second case of breast cancer can significantly increase survival chances.
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VIDEO: Severe Obesity Can Shorten Lifespan by 10 Years, ICD May Not Be Beneficial in Older Patients, HIV and AIDS Rates in Washington Exceed UN Epidemic Threshold
(March 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to research in The Lancet, severe obesity can shorten lifespan as much as lifelong smoking.
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VIDEO: Consistent Exercise Recommended After Heart Attack, Obesity Increases Node-Positive Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Fewer Signs of Severe Asthma in Last Decade
(March 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - According to research in the journal Circulation, continuous exercise helps improve blood vessel function after a heart attack.
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VIDEO: Oral Immunotherapy May Be Effective for Peanut Allergy, Gene Variants Indicate COPD Risk in Smokers, Sitting in Traffic Increases Heart Attack Risk
(March 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research presented to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, oral immunotherapy may be effective against peanut allergy.
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VIDEO: U.S. Unlikely to Meet Smoking Cessation Goals, Psoriasis Raises Heart Disease and Stroke Risk, Hyperbaric Therapy May Be Effective Against Autism
(March 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, the U.S. is unlikely to meet the smoking cessation goals outlined in the Healthy People 2010 initiative.
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VIDEO: Reduced Salt Intake Could Reduce Heart Disease and Death Rates, Health Impact of Climate Change, Short Sleep Duration Increases Diabetes Risk
(March 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Heart Association, a small reduction in salt intake could lower rates of heart disease and death.
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VIDEO: Surgeons Remove Six Organs to Neutralize Tumor, Folic Acid Supplements May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Potential Screening Test for Ovarian Cancer
(March 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - In a groundbreaking surgery a seven-year old girl had six organs removed so that surgeons could remove a tumor.
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VIDEO: Headache Onset May Be Linked to Changes in Weather, Eating Fish May Improve Cognitive Skills in Teens, Experimental Ointment Effective for Plaque Psoriasis
(March 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the journal Neurology, migraines may be linked to changes in weather.
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VIDEO: Stem Cells Could Repair Stroke-Related Brain Damage, Abdominal Obesity Predicts Poor Lung Function, Blood Test Identifies Those at Risk for Dementia
(March 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to research in the journal Biomaterials, stem cells may be able to repair brain damage after a stroke.
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VIDEO: Obesity Increases Likelihood of Joint Replacement, Transdermal Patches Unsafe During MRI, Optimists Live Longer Than Pessimists
(March 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - According to a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy, those who are overweight are more likely to require joint replacements in later life.
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VIDEO: Older Adults More Impaired After Drinking Than They Realize, BMI Does Not Affect Osteoarthritis Progression, Depression Increases COPD Death Risk
(March 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - According to research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, older adults may be more impaired after one or two drinks than they realize.
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VIDEO: Alcohol Raises Pancreatic Cancer Risk, High HIV Rates Among Older Adults, Alcohol Use in Movies and TV Ads Influences Drinking Behavior
(March 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, alcohol may be linked to pancreatic cancer risk.
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VIDEO: TV Viewing Not Linked to Cognitive Development, Bipolar Parents More Likely to Have Bipolar Children, Swimming Lessons for Toddlers Reduces Drowning Risk
(March 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, watching TV before age 2 is not associated with cognitive development at age 3.
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VIDEO: Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Cold Risk, Moderate Wine Intake May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk, Lead Levels Significantly Lower Among Children
(March 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, vitamin D deficiency may be linked to increased cold risk.
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VIDEO: Alzheimer Plaques