Pregnancy :: Care over taking iron supplements for non-anaemic pregnant women
Taking iron during pregnancy has been recommended in the past as a preventive treatment to help promote fetal and placental growth.
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Obesity :: European Commission proposes efforts to tackle obesity
Obesity is a risk factor for many serious illnesses including heart disease, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Child obesity is of particular concern.
Atherosclerosis :: Cytomegalovirus exacerbates atherosclerosis through an autoimmune mechanism
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Verona and the Institute G. Gaslini in Genova, Italy, confirms the pivotal role played by Cytomegalovirus infection in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
Mobile Phone :: Urgent need for guidance on mobile phone use in clinical care
Both national and international guidelines on the use of mobile phones in the provision of clinical care are urgently needed, an editorial in the June issue of Quality and Safety in Health Care argues.
Menopause :: Soy nuts improve blood pressure in postmenopausal women
Substituting soy nuts for other protein sources in a healthy diet appears to lower blood pressure in postmenopausal women, and also may reduce cholesterol levels in women with high blood pressure, according to a report in the May 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Diabetes :: Diabetics in nursing homes need improved care
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find that elderly diabetics in extended-care facilities need improved treatment protocols for diabetes. Current standards of care fail to meet American Diabetes Association standards for outpatient diabetics.
Gout :: Drinking 4 or more cups of coffee a day may help prevent gout
Coffee is a habit for more than 50 percent of Americans, who drink, on average, 2 cups per day. This widely consumed beverage is regularly investigated and debated for its impact on health conditions from breast cancer to heart disease.
Colorectal Cancer :: Elevated C-Reactive Protein Levels with Synchronous and Advanced Colorectal Adenoma
Inflammation has been implicated in numerous diseases through recent research. High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) ? a protein found in the blood that can be used to detect or grade inflammation ? are often associated with cardiovascular disease and cancers, such as colorectal cancer.
Avandia :: Endocrinologists respond to Avandia report
Statement from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists regarding The New England Journal of Medicine article, ?Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Death from Cardiovascular Causes.?
Sleep Apnea :: Sleep apnea increases risk of diabetes & hypertension in pregnant women
Sleep apnea is associated with a greatly increased incidence of pregnancy-induced diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Wednesday, May 22.