Heartburn :: Sweaty nights and heartburn
It’s the middle of night and you have just woken up in a sweat. You first probably check other symptoms of heartburn in this case.
Month: September 2005
HIV :: Condoms – our most trusted method to prevent HIV infection and AIDS
These three words echo around the world . . . AIDS CRISIS WORSENS! – 40 million people infected worldwide – 37.2 million adults – 2.2 million children under 15.
Weight Loss :: Low fat vegan diet may spur weight loss
A diet free of animal products and low in fat may help trim the waistline without the task of strict calorie watching, a new study suggests.
Schizophrenia :: Treatment choices for schizophrenia
A large study funded by NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides, for the first time, detailed information comparing the effectiveness and side effects of five medications – both new and older medications – that are currently used to treat people with schizophrenia.
Prostate Cancer :: Diagnosis test of early prostate cancer
A new study shows that testing blood samples for antibodies that target prostate cancer cells may help identify patients with early stages of the disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Complex work related to lower Alzheimer’s risk
People with challenging jobs may have to work hard, but the payoff could be some protection against Alzheimer’s disease later in life, new research suggests.
Sinusitis :: Tips for child’s blocked sinuses
Blocked sinuses, which rarely occur in kids under age five, are often caused by a cold or hay fever, according to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
High Blood Pressure :: Father’s genes can trigger preeclampsia
A father’s genes may contribute to his partner’s risk of preeclampsia , the dangerously high blood pressure condition that can occur in pregnancy, a Norwegian-American study has found.
Heart Disease :: Improve the safety of implantable cardiac devices
In its ongoing commitment to improve the safety monitoring of implantable cardiac devices and provide earlier notice to doctors and patients of potential problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its retrospective review of malfunctions of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers occurring from 1990-2002. The findings were presented at the Heart Rhythm Society “Policy Conference on Pacemaker and ICD Performance,” in Washington, DC.
Breast Cancer :: Digital mammography benefit
Women with dense breasts, women younger than 50, and those who are perimenopausal may benefit from digital mammograms.