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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 …

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Exercise May Slow Early Alzheimer’s Progression
July 16, 2008 – 10:17 pm | No Comment

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 …

Dental Braces: The Uglier They Are, The Better They Work
July 12, 2008 – 12:15 pm | 6 Comments

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 …

Statins Recommended for Kids’ Cholesterol
July 8, 2008 – 4:24 pm | One Comment

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 …

Viva Watermelon, Nature’s Tastier Viagra?
July 5, 2008 – 9:55 am | 2 Comments

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 …

Biting Dogs, Bad Air Pose Biggest Health Risks to Beijing Olympic Travelers
June 29, 2008 – 10:01 pm | 2 Comments

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 …

Wireless Electromagnetic Devices Risk ICU Safety
June 25, 2008 – 4:29 pm | 2 Comments

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 …

Anesthesia May Increase Post-Surgical Pain
June 24, 2008 – 5:11 pm | No Comment

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 …

High-carb, high-protein breakfast for losing weight
June 18, 2008 – 5:53 pm | 10 Comments

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
June 17, 2008 – 5:31 pm | No Comment

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 …

Daily Coffee Habit Brews Up Improved Health, Longer Life
June 17, 2008 – 5:37 am | 4 Comments

For coffee aficionados, there’s a lot to love about coffee. The aroma. The flavor. The morning ritual. The high-voltage jolt of energy that gets the day moving. Researchers in Spain …