Mayo Clinic study shows increased incidence of migraine headaches
...kforce and an increase in women whoare dieting for weight loss. "We encourage patients who suffer from migraine headaches to seek treatment fortheir symptoms," says Dr. Swanson. "This study supports the impression thatmigraine is becoming more frequent and emphasizes that physicians must be ableto recogniz...Home exercise equipment increased weight-loss success in study
...ir exercise regimen lost twice as much weight as their peers who didnot have that option but wer... Among all of the groups, the biggest weight loss occurred at sixmonths, after which people began to regain weight. The group with tr......s did not increase sustainedadherence or long-term weight loss. However, the provision of home exerciseequipment improved weight loss for those advised to exercise in short boutscompared with those advised to exercise in short bo...Heart disease begins at a young age
...ge, gender, high blood pressure, smoking, and body weight index (a measure of obesity) -- showed that age was associated with the degree of atherosclerosis independently of the other risk factors. "This study of individuals with no known heart disease demonstrates that heart disease begins at a very young a...Male unemployment levels affect birthweight
...e two measurements. "Approximately 188 very low weight births in Norway and 329 in Sweden could have been prevented if male unemployment had been kept to average levels over the 23-year study period," said Catalano. The scientists chose to compare low birthweight rates with male unemployment alone, ra...Drug combination shows potent punch against HIV in children
...ve minor or no signs of the disease, and they gain weight and have better appetites. Serious side effects were uncommon, although some children experienced rashes or diarrhea. Although in the past few years, combinations of anti-HIV drugs have shown considerable progress in suppressing the AIDS virus in ...Colorado most dangerous state in nation for avalanche fatalities
... bond to the pre-existing surface layer. The extra weight of new snow can cause a slab to break off and slide. Amounts of six inches or more pose the largest threat to skiers and recreationists. * Conditions like temperature and snowpack can change on a daily or even hourly basis. Weather changes suc......e desk chair with armrests. Without armrests, the weight of the arms is suspended from the shoulders, which tends to pull against the muscles of the upper back, causing strain on the neck....UNC-CH study finds N.C. outpatient heart rehabilitation programs mostly under-used
...smoking, nutritional counseling, aerobic exercise, weight training and education about work, drugs, weight loss and other healthy practices, she said. Researchers did not investigate inpatient cardiac reha...NHLBI study shows relationship between sleep apnea and hypertension
...he nasal passages. Behavioral changes, especially weight loss, are usually recommended as well. The SHHS involved more than 6,000 adults, ages 40 and over, who were participating in other NHLBI cohort studies of cardiovascular and respiratory disease between 1995-1998. Sleep apnea was assessed throug...UF study shows pumping iron improves strength, independence in frail elderly
...ffairs Medical Center in Gainesville. After doing weight resistance exercises for as little as a month or t...ight weeks. With supervision, they worked out on a weight resistance machine three times a week and did aerobic endurance exercises twice a week. The remainin...First large-scale clinical study establishes the efficacy of the new oral anticoagulant H 376/95
... to be superior to standard therapy, low molecular weight heparin. In addition to its proven efficacy, H 37...oagulant prophylaxis e.g. injectable low molecular weight heparin or oral warfarin. Warfarin requires careful and regular coagulation monitoring i.e. taking ...Drug-psychotherapy combo found highly effective in depression study
...ence significant sexual dysfunction or weight gain, frequent side effects with antidepressants. Compared to the psychotherapy, Serzone was also shown to provide significant improvement in insomnia, which is common in chronically depressed patients. The resear...Experimental drug reverses effects of Fabry disease in mice
...e study. Equally important, the mice did not lose weight or develop toxic side effects from therapeutic levels of the inhibiting compound. "Now that we know it works in mice, our next step is pre-clinical drug development," Shayman says. "We hope to show efficacy with oral intake, so the drug will not nee......plash accidents, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, weight problems, sleep apnea, and many other clinical disorders, according to the JACA article. Currently, there are 525 board-certified chiropractic neurologists worldwide recognized by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The specialty has enj...Hypnosis helps patients control stress and anxiety, UF researchers say
...e to reduce sodium intake, increase exercise, lose weight and better manage tension, all keys to lowering blood pressure, he said. "It's a small sample, but with very encouraging results," Schauble said, adding that he plans to expand the sample group as the study continues during the next year. People in...First human studies promising for popular nutritional supplement
... the supplement may help overweight adults to lose weight and fat, maintain weight loss, retain lean muscle mass and control adult-onset diabetes. The findings, presented here this we...Molecular architects create new cancer preventives
...without any significant effects on calcium loss or weight gain, which is usually adversely affected by vitamin D. The most effective preventive compound was a doubly modified "hybrid" compound that contained fluorine. The new deltanoids are, for the most part, identical to vitamin D, which is normally gener...Newly revised recommendations affirm medicine
...en the muscles which surround the arthritic joint; weight loss, if the patient is obese; and instruction of the patient in joint protection principles provide the foundation for the treatment of patients with pain due to knee osteoarthritis," Dr. Brandt said. "For many patients with osteoarthritis, when us......rengthen the muscles surrounding arthritic joints; weight loss, if the person is obese; and instruction in joint protection principles form the foundation for effective osteoarthritis management. Dr. Brandt noted within this comprehensive approach, over-the-counter acetaminophen may be the only drug requir...