Advertisement
Home Blog Page 3484
In a move that it says is designed to protect the heart health of Americans

FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats

0
Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
Many American children and teens aren't consuming enough liquids -- especially water -- and that lack of hydration could affect their physical and mental health

Daily Water Intake Not Adequate for Many U.S. Children

0
Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
Criteria for diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome as well as treatment options are addressed in two systematic evidence reviews published in the June 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

More Evidence Needed for Chronic Fatigue Diagnosis, Treatments

0
Two reviews explore diagnosis/treatment options for myalgic encephalomyelitis/CFS
Direct secure messaging

Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians

0
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Middle-aged or older individuals who eat as much as 3.5 ounces of chocolate a day may receive cardiovascular benefits

Daily Milk or Dark Chocolate Linked to Cardiovascular Benefits

0
Benefits for as much as 3.5 ounces of chocolate a day
Choosing a weight-loss plan based on food preferences might backfire and lead to less weight loss

Personal Choice of Diet Plan May Lead to Less Weight Loss

0
Those assigned a food plan lost a bit more weight
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

ADHD Rx Studied for Cognitive Boost in Menopause

0
Small study suggests lisdexamfetamine might help with concentration, thought organization
Gastrointestinal antispasmodic and anticholinergic medication use is associated with increased risk of injury in older adults

GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk

0
Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults
HIV-infected patients with cancer have increased cancer-specific mortality

Cancer-Specific Mortality Up in HIV-Infected Cancer Patients

0
HIV linked to increased risk for colorectum, lung, skin, and breast cancer independent of treatment
In women with early rheumatoid arthritis

Early Age of Menopause Linked to Seropositivity in RA

0
Increased odds of seropositivity in women with menopause <45 years versus ≥45 years