ADHD :: Children of smokers have more attention deficit
Dr. Karen Linnet and fellow researchers at Aarhus University in Copenhagen, Denmark, matched 170 hyperactive children with 3,800 of their peers of the same age.
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Cataract :: Pilots at higher risk of cataracts
Airline pilots are at higher risk of developing cataracts because of exposure to cosmic rays while aloft, researchers said.
ADHD :: Smoking in pregnancy raises ADHD risk for child
Women who smoke during pregnancy are nearly twice as likely to have children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study finds.
Heart Disease :: Insulin resistance increases risk of congestive heart failure
New research indicates development of insulin resistance increases a person’s risk for development of congestive heart failure, according to a study in the July 20 issue of JAMA.
Stomach Ulcers :: Grapefruit seed extract helps stomach ulcers
Grapefruit seed extract appears to help treat stomach ulcers, according to Polish researchers.
Wrinkles :: Botulinum toxin therapy for facial wrinkles and lines – Botox
Botulinum toxin therapy for facial wrinkles and lines is an injection treatment to reduce facial expression lines. Botulinum toxin has been used for many years and is licensed for treatment of spasticity, and various facial tics and spasms. It is being increasingly used in medicine for treatment for tension headaches, migraine, and whiplash injuries to the neck, and is now licensed for the treatment of excessive axillary sweating, hyperhidrosis.
Heart Disease :: Reducing Heart Attack Risk
You can reduce your risk of having a heart attack even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors.
Smoking :: Stop Smoking Cigarettes
Cigarette smoking greatly increases the risk of fatal and nonfatal heart attacks in both men and women. It also increases the risk of a second heart attack among survivors. Women who smoke and use oral contraceptives have an even greater risk than smoking alone.
Diabetes :: Manage Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus affects more than 16 million Americans. It damages blood vessels, including the coronary arteries of the heart. Up to 75 percent of those with diabetes develop heart and blood vessel diseases. Diabetes also can lead to stroke, kidney failure, and other problems.
Obesity :: Obesity and smoking raise throat malignancies, throat cancers
Obesity and smoking both raise the odds for throat malignancies.