Archive for the ‘Headlines’ Category

Land of Plenty Has Too Many Pounds

By MedHeadlines • Jul 19th, 2008 • Category: CDC, Headlines, Lifestyle, Obesity

When our ancestors hailed the United States as the “Land of Plenty,” it’s hardly likely they meant plenty of pounds. With the obesity epidemic spreading from sea to shining sea, however, the one thing Americans do seem to have plenty…



Exercise May Slow Early Alzheimer’s Progression

By MedHeadlines • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: Alzheimer's Disease, Exercise, Headlines, Lifestyle, Medical Research, Prevention

The July 15 issue of the journal, Neurology, published by the American Academy of Neurology, carries the details of a report conducted by researchers at the University of Kansas School of Medicine that offers the hope that remaining physically fit…



Dental Braces: The Uglier They Are, The Better They Work

By MedHeadlines • Jul 12th, 2008 • Category: Dentistry, Headlines, Medical Research

Orthodontic braces bring mixed reviews, depending upon who is offering an opinion. Oftentimes the wearer will prefer the less-visible forms of dental braces because they look better but orthodontists, the doctors who work with them, prefer the metal types because…



Statins Recommended for Kids’ Cholesterol

By MedHeadlines • Jul 8th, 2008 • Category: AAP, Children's Health, Cholesterol, Drugs, Headlines, Heart Disease, Prevention

In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.



Viva Watermelon, Nature’s Tastier Viagra?

By MedHeadlines • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: Diet, Headlines, Medical Research

Summertime means fun in the sun and many people enjoy a refreshing slice of cool, juicy watermelon to quench thirst and fuel the fun. This delicious summertime favorite may be much more than simply delicious and refreshing, though.



Biting Dogs, Bad Air Pose Biggest Health Risks to Beijing Olympic Travelers

By MedHeadlines • Jun 29th, 2008 • Category: Events, Headlines

Contemplating a trip to an exotic land such as China usually conjures up the scary possibility of contracting strange and exotic diseases, too, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the GeoSentinel Surveillance Network say the…



Wireless Electromagnetic Devices Risk ICU Safety

By MedHeadlines • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: Headlines, MedTech, Medical Research

The medical profession, as well as most others, rely more and more heavily on the use of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) for everyday applications. We see them as ID cards that provide access to a building or area, automatic…



Anesthesia May Increase Post-Surgical Pain

By MedHeadlines • Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Headlines, Medical Research, Pain, Prevention, Surgery

The June 23 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) carries the paradoxical findings of a report on the effects of certain general anesthesia drugs, including how they decrease feelings of pain during surgery but cause…



High-carb, high-protein breakfast for losing weight

By MedHeadlines • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Diet, Headlines, Lifestyle, Medical Research, Obesity, Prevention

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but advocates of the new “big breakfast diet” go even further, placing a hearty breakfast at the cornerstone for long-term success.



More Antipsychotic Drugs Get Stronger Warning Labels

By MedHeadlines • Jun 17th, 2008 • Category: Drugs, FDA, Headlines, Psychiatry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that some “conventional” antipsychotic prescription drugs must now carry a black box warning label just like the one that has come on newer antipsychotic drug labels since an FDA order in…