Feb 22, 2012 10:06PM

FDA Backs Weight Loss Drug Qnexa

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel has approved investigational diet drug Qnexa designed to treat obesity in adults. The panel had previously rejected the weight loss drug in 2010 based on safety concerns.

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Feb 22, 2012 03:11PM

Stay Away from BPA While Pregnant

Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure during pregnancy should be avoided. In a new study, BPA has been linked to increasing the risk of developing asthma in newborns.

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Feb 22, 2012 03:10PM

Calm Your Nerves about Pre-Diabetes

In almost all cases, people have prediabetes before they develop type 2 diabetes. Like diabetes, prediabetes has been linked to complications such as nerve damage. Now, new research may break that link.

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Feb 22, 2012 02:54PM

Migraines Forecast Mood Disorder

If you’ve had a migraine headache in the past there’s a good chance there are more health issues to come, a new study suggests.

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Feb 22, 2012 12:02PM

Painless Heart Attacks Deadly for Women

Women, especially those that are younger, are more likely to suffer a heart attack without painful chest symptoms. A new study suggests they also are less likely to survive.

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Feb 22, 2012 11:17AM

Most Dairy-Linked Disease Tied to Raw Milk

Among dairy-related disease outbreaks, raw milk appears to be the culprit. In states where the sale of unpasteurized milk is legal, the number of outbreaks doubles.

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Feb 22, 2012 11:00AM

Computer Training for Schizophrenics

Current medicine only treats the symptoms of schizophrenia, and conventional psychotherapy has not been proven to work. This is the difficult reality for schizophrenics, but new therapies may be on the horizon.

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Feb 22, 2012 11:00AM

Down Syndrome Ups Leukemia Risks

Another heartbreaking fact about Down syndrome is that children with this condition are  increased risk of developing leukemia. And researchers are now beginning to understand why.

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Feb 22, 2012 09:08AM

Stimulating News for COPD Patients

Inhalers are a common treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In the future, you may add brain stimulation to the list of COPD treatments.

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Feb 22, 2012 06:25AM

Heart Failure New Guidelines Boost Survival

Several simple steps such as better heart education and taking blood pressure medication could help heart failure patients improve their chances of survival over the next two years.

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Feb 22, 2012 10:06PM

FDA Backs Weight Loss Drug Qnexa

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel has approved investigational diet drug Qnexa designed to treat obesity in adults. The panel had previously rejected the weight loss drug in 2010 based on safety concerns.

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Feb 21, 2012 06:25PM

Abbott Drug Gets Positive Review in Ulcerative Colitis

Abbott announced that the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion for Humira (adalimumab) in adults with moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have not responded to, cannot tolerate or have medical contraindications to conventional therapies.

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Feb 22, 2012 11:17AM

Most Dairy-Linked Disease Tied to Raw Milk

Among dairy-related disease outbreaks, raw milk appears to be the culprit. In states where the sale of unpasteurized milk is legal, the number of outbreaks doubles.

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Feb 21, 2012 05:06AM

Teaming Up Means Slimming Down

Looking to shed some pounds? Recruit some friends and make it a contest - chances are, you'll have a much better chance of getting rid of that extra weight.

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Feb 21, 2012 06:24PM

Aspirin Effective for PAD Patients

Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) appear to be able to improve their ability to walk without pain for longer periods when taking aspirin in conjunction with walking therapy.

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Feb 19, 2012 07:24PM

The Many Miracles of Aspirin

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are inexpensive, common and effective against pain relief. But if inflammation is involved in cancer formation, what else might these drugs do?

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