AstraZeneca wins 1st trial over alleged drug harm

2010-03-18T11:45:22Z

<div><p>AstraZeneca PLC's blockbuster psychiatric drug Seroquel did not trigger diabetes in a Vietnam veteran, a jury ruled Thursday in the first trial out of thousands of cases alleging the powerful drug caused diabetes.</p><p>The British drugmaker said a jury in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators are taking a closer look at how well devices used by diabetics to monitor their blood sugars work, seeking possible changes for device makers to help make them more reliable.</p><p>At a two-day meeting to review blood glucose meters,

Diet may alter fibroid risk in black women

2010-03-16T13:45:42Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black women who tend to eat foods more likely to lead to higher blood sugar may have slightly greater risk for uterine fibroids, suggest study findings.</p><p>Uterine fibroids - noncancerous growths that often cause heavy menstrual bleeding and cramping during childbearing years - are 2 to 3 times more likely in black women than in other American women.</p><p>...

Nutrition Articles : Why Gluten Free?

2010-03-16T18:28:07Z

Personally, I have always been an advocate of whole wheat, but I have been seeing a lot of Gluten-Free-Diet ads and labels about lately. At the grocery store, on the internet, in restaurant menus and even at the Bakery with BIG exclamation points at the end (!!!) the signs are all around me. I've even seen gluten free pet foods. But if you had asked me, even a month ago, 'exactly what is Gluten?' I would've replied, ' I think it's an ingredient in wood glue.'<br><br>Since then I d...

What is Tylenol?

2010-03-16T14:07:33Z

<B>Information about Tylenol</B><br><br>Don't use more than the recommended ammount. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious damage. The highest amount of acetaminophen for grown up person is one gram (1000 mg) per dose and four grams (4000 mg) daily. Taking more acetaminophen could damage the liver. If you drink more than three drinks per day, talk to your family doctor before taking acetaminophen and don't use more...

Five Diabetes Symptoms You Should Know

2010-03-15T22:54:29Z

With there being many symptoms for diabetes, there are some that are more prone to cause the problem in the first place. Being able to pick up on these diabetes symptoms early on can help one cure the problem permanently before it becomes a life long illness. With there being many symptoms we are only going to take a look at the five most popular diabetes symptoms that are guaranteed to lead on to one suffering from diabetes.<br><br>One of the most popular diabetes symptoms is kno...

Diabetes Diet Tips That You Should Follow

2010-03-15T22:41:09Z

Having a set diet is important for those that are suffering from diabetes. Not controlling what they eat can cause them to have high levels of sugar in their blood which can turn out to be quite hazardous for a person suffering from diabetes. There is no specific seven day diet plan that diabetics need to follow. Instead there are specific food types that need to be consumed on a regular basis. These foods can be used to make up any seven day diet that would fit an individual best. Instead of...

Adding fat-lowering drug no help for diabetic hearts

2010-03-15T13:16:11Z

<div><p>ATLANTA (Reuters) - Adding a drug that lowers blood fats known as triglycerides to cholesterol-fighting statins provided no additional protection from heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to data from a large study.</p><p>The study run by the

Avoid These Foods For A Healthy Heart

2010-03-14T15:05:06Z

<b>Farmed Salmon</b>: I am sure you have heard about Omega-3 fatty acids and how we get too few in our diet. Omega-3's are essential for heart health and for emotional and mental well-being. You may not be aware, however, that farmed salmon contains a lot fewer Omega-3 fatty acids compared to wild salmon. In addition, farmed salmon is much more likely to contain PCB's and dioxins if care is not taken at the facility where the salmon is raised.<br><br><b>Instant O...

Novartis drugs fail to help high-risk patients

2010-03-14T07:00:07Z

<div><p>ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Novartis diabetes drug Starlix failed to reduce progression to the disease or cut down on serious heart problems in patients at high risk for both diabetes and heart disease, according to a large study released on Sunday.</p><p>The ...

Gastroenteritis strikes cruise ship in Brazil

2010-03-12T11:45:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Gastroenteritis strikes same cruise ship in Brazil for the 2nd time; 47 passenger sickened</div><div><p>Nearly 50 passengers aboard an international cruise ship docked in Brazil have been stricken with vomiting and diarrhea, a health official said Friday. It was the same ship that last week was briefly placed under quarantine after hundreds of people came down with gastroenteritis.</p><p>"At least ...

Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk

2010-03-11T13:32:37Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows.</p><p>"We found the association was stronger among women who were overweight at the start of pregnancy," Dr. Monique M. Hedderson of Reuters Health) - A serious bout with a stomach bug can raise a child's risk of having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) later on, new research shows.</p><p>People with IBS often have stomach pain, bloating, gas and altered bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation. While the root cause of the condition isn't known, adults who have had stomach infections are known to be at greater risk. ...

Unhealthy Foods Get Less Popular With Higher Price

2010-03-10T00:15:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Study supports backers of tax on high-calorie food products</div><div><p>Let's face it; some really great tasting food is not good for you. Eaten rarely it may cause little harm, but a steady diet of it can lead to problems. </p><p>To encourage healthier choices, some have advocated a tax on sugary soft drinks and other food products often linked to obesity. The idea is a controversial one, but new research indicates it might just have the...

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

2010-03-09T13:01:14Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers conclude.</p><p>Writing in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, J. C. Kiefte-de Jong a...

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