Archive for October, 2006



Eat To Live: Berry good for the health 

Published on October 31, 2006

Eat To Live: Berry good for the health WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) — When you’re trying to grapple with a foreign language, there’s something immensely satisfying about mastering a word that no one else in your situation is likely to know.
Take a lesson from T.O.s bad drug trip The news of football player Terrell Owens being rushed […]


Health Beat

Published on October 30, 2006

Health BeatStudent Life - Consuming trans fats definitely has negative effects, as the fats not only raise your “bad” types of cholesterol but also are responsible for lowering the “good” types of cholesterol in your blood. “Scientific evidence has linked trans fats to an
Grape seed extract halts cell cycle, checking growth of […]


Psoriasis Fact Sheet

Published on October 29, 2006

Psoriasis Fact SheetMedical News Today - Many people are not aware that the impact on a psoriasis patient’s physical and mental functioning can be similar to that of those with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, or depression. Some of the ways that psoriasis can
Anti-smoking and brimstoneBaltimore Sun - Cardiovascular disease is […]


On Surgery, Diabetes And Persistent Arousal

Published on October 28, 2006

On Surgery, Diabetes And Persistent ArousalHartford Courant - You say that your sex life was “wonderful” before your partner’s triple bypass surgery and now she has “no interest I am a diabetic and take insulin, cholesterol-lowering medications and Viagra. Although I am successful in getting an erection with
Diabetes OverviewNBC5 - […]


Free Health Screenings 

Published on October 27, 2006

Free Health Screenings Don’t let the high costs of health care prevent you from getting the tests you need. Starting today, the City of New York is offering free health screenings every Tuesday…
Wal-Mart Prescription Drugs The world’s biggest retailer is bringing its discount drug program to a store near you. Today, Wal-Mart announced Nevada customers can now […]


Pfizer 3Q profit soars year after charge

Published on October 25, 2006

Pfizer 3Q profit soars year after chargeWhite Rock Reviewer, SD - Oct 22, 2006… rose 15 percent to $3.3 billion, despite moves from health plans to switch patients to a cheap generic version of Zocor, another cholesterol-lowering agent. …
QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Trial For Treatment To …Medical News Today (press release), UK - Sep 29, 2006… increases […]


Street Pulse: ARISE in revenues? CEO 

Published on October 24, 2006

Street Pulse: ARISE in revenues? CEO WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) — United Press International interviewed Dr. Russell M. Medford, CEO, president, director and scientific co-founder of Alpharetta, Ga.-based biotech company AtheroGenics, who described the company’s debut product — investigational drug AGI-1067 — and why the drug could be the next big thing in treating heart disease.
Report: […]


a healthier way of fasting

Published on October 23, 2006

a healthier way of fastingTimes Online, UK - Oct 13, 2006… your physical, as well as your spiritual, health … Istanbul, indicate that blood cholesterol levels become … during Ramadan fasting, lowering cardiovascular disease …
Can a Neurotransmitter Imbalance Be Causing Your Mood Problems??Market-Day.net, AZ - Sep 21, 2006… vitamins and minerals called cofactors If your nutrition […]


Simple, savory stew: Warm up this autumn with a hot bowl of stew 

Published on October 22, 2006

Simple, savory stew: Warm up this autumn with a hot bowl of stew Stewing is the quintessential one-pot meal. The slow, gentle cooking produces dishes with tender, melting textures and big, bold flavors, a warm and comforting contrast to chilly autumn temperatures.
Religion briefs Hector Olivera, acclaimed organist, will perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist […]


Nutrition Wise: Energy and Eating Right, Lowering Blood Cholesterol, Garam Masala 

Published on October 21, 2006

Nutrition Wise: Energy and Eating Right, Lowering Blood Cholesterol, Garam Masala By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Each afternoon around 4 pm I feel like I’ve lost all my energy. Is this a sign I’m not eating right? Q: Which is more important for lowering blood cholesterol: lowering the cholesterol or fat in my […]


Alternative to lowering cholesterol may be found in your pantry 

Published on October 19, 2006

Alternative to lowering cholesterol may be found in your pantry Hundreds of Americans deal with high cholesterol levels. Often, they turn to prescription drugs to remedy, but there’s now more attention focused on a natural alternative. That method may just be in your pantry. It’s the spice you know as cinnamon!
Eating Walnuts With High-fat Meals Helps […]


What’s Going Around — 9/14/06

Published on October 18, 2006

What’s Going Around — 9/14/06KXAN-TV, TX - Sep 14, 2006… biggest complaint right now. He’s also treating a lot of patients with high cholesteral and migraine headaches. So KXAN asked Dehipitiya …


Researchers uncover a link between psoriasis and heart attack — HealthandAge 

Published on October 17, 2006

Researchers uncover a link between psoriasis and heart attack — HealthandAge Psoriasis can increase the risk of a heart attack, according to a new study. Psoriasis is a common, chronic immune condition that creates widespread skin lesions. It is linked with systemic inflammation.
One in four smokers gets lung disease — if they live long enough PARIS: More […]


Insurance costs rise quicker than pay 

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Insurance costs rise quicker than pay As someone who sees clients without health insurance struggling every day at the state Department of Social Services, Lidiya Williams feels lucky to have coverage for herself and her 3-year-old daughter.
Companies Offering Online Health Coaching Services to Employees Reduce Health Care Costs by 23 Percent  Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 26, […]


Topeka YMCA teams up for America on the Move week

Published on October 16, 2006

Topeka YMCA teams up for America on the Move week49abcnews.com, KS - Sep 26, 2006… moving. Obesity and the sedentary lifestyle many people adopt has hit Americans at their waistlines and their cholestoral count. …


Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease Associated With Mediterranean Diet

Published on October 15, 2006

Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease Associated With Mediterranean DietMedical News Today - such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes–suggesting that the diet may work through different pathways to reduce diet has been associated with a lower risk for several diseases and risk factors, including cancer, obesity, high cholesterol […]


Diabetes and exercise

Published on October 14, 2006

Diabetes and exerciseHealth 24 - the body s sensitivity to insulin. Exercise enhances the more efficient use of blood glucose, thereby lowering it. It the need for medication, when accompanied by a healthy eating plan. Exercise has the ability to reduce your cholesterol levels […]


Liver, fats and fast foods on the firing line in Trenton

Published on October 13, 2006

Liver, fats and fast foods on the firing line in TrentonNewsday, NY - 17 hours ago… using a type of cooking oil blamed for increasing people’s cholesterol levels, she … He said officials should focus on lowering the state’s highest-in-the-nation …
Hepatitis C infection limits cholesterol increases caused by …Aidsmap, UK - Oct 8, 2006… Disorders of the metabolism, […]


Playlist of the Day: Serenade Our New Nobel Prizewinners!

Published on October 12, 2006

Playlist of the Day: Serenade Our New Nobel Prizewinners!Rolling Stone - Fire and Craig Mello, pictured at left with fellow scholars the Beastie Boys) totally slayed the competition in the medicine category for their work in eliminating human genes that trigger high cholestorol and other bad crap. So in an ode to the four […]


Friday 13 OCTOBER ; TELEVISION & RADIO 

Published on October 11, 2006

Friday 13 OCTOBER ; TELEVISION & RADIO Feeding Frenzy: Clever Food? 7pm BBC2
Trans fat labels risk giving dairy a bad name  Labeling the content of trans fats that occur naturally in dairy products could mislead consumers and give milk and cheese a bad name, an expert on the health effects of fats said on Tuesday.
Tasty cheddar […]