Archive for January 3rd, 2008

Exercise relieves symptoms of menopause

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

The symptoms of menopause are reduced particularly in African-American women, who reap the greatest benefits with moderate physical activity.

Health Coverage Improves Health, Reduces Heart Complications

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

For every 100 uninsured people with heart disease or diabetes before age 65, we found that with Medicare coverage they had 10 fewer major cardiac complications.

Recent Violence, Sexual Assaults Will Reverse Gains Made Against HIV/AIDS

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Widespread sexual assaults during postelection violence in Kenya likely will reverse gains made in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Participation In Organized High School Activities Lowers Risk Of Smoking

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Students who participate in high school sports or individual physical activity are less likely to smoke than their classmates.

MicroRNA Regulates Tumor Stem Cells

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

One of the biggest stories in cancer research over the past few years has been, unexpectedly, stem cells.

Weis Markets Announces Recall Of Fruit Miniatures

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Weis Markets has initiated the voluntary recall of its Weis Baker’s 18-count Fruit Miniatures and two pound platters of Mini-Fruit Diamonds.

HIV-Positive People Called To Report Discrimination

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Saudi Arabian National Human Rights Society recently called on HIV-positive people in the country to report any discrimination they experience from employers or the public.

Few San Francisco Residents Enroll In Health Care Program

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

San Francisco expanded program to individuals residing in the city with incomes up to about $32,000 annually who do not qualify for other health programs.

Insured Patients More Likely To Receive No-Cost Prescription Drug Samples

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Wealthier, insured patients receive no-cost drug samples from physicians more often than lower-income patients.

Hospitals Do Not Deliver Recommended Defibrillation Shock To Cardiac Arrests

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Hospitals in almost one-third of sudden cardiac arrest cases do not defibrillate patients in the recommended time, and such delays increase their risk for brain damage and death.