This image released by US Department of Defense (DoD) Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, shows Bacillus anthrax spores. Police will examine the house of a London drum-maker who died after inhaling anthrax spores while handling imported animal skins, the hospital treating him said.(AFP/DoD-HO/File)
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A London drum-maker who inhaled anthrax spores while handling imported animal skins [...]
- THURSDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — Performing an electrocardiogram
(EKG) — the standard test for measuring the activity of the heart — is
of little use in predicting future coronary problems for people who are
examined because of chest pain, a British study suggests.
“In patients with stable chest pain, suspected angina, the resting EKG
was of no [...]
- FRIDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) — Elite athletes are advised to
“fill the tank” with an energy bar or sports drink soon after a
workout.
But for mere mortals — folks who are simply trying to keep their
weight in check or stave off heart disease — adding calories right after
burning them up could negate the benefits [...]
- (HealthDay News) — Insomnia — the inability to fall asleep or
stay asleep — can occur once in a while, or become chronic. It affects
more women than men.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these
suggestions to help overcome insomnia:
Talk to your doctor about identifying any underlying medical problems
or mental health issues.
Examine your [...]
- (HealthDay News) — Depending on where you are, winter can herald
a greater risk of car accident, a car that won't start, and getting
stranded in wintry conditions.
The U.S. National Safety Council offers these suggestions for safe
winter driving:
Get your car properly tuned up, and make sure the tires are in good
shape before winter starts.
Carry equipment [...]
- FRIDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) — Eating foods high in
saturated fats — such as red and processed meats — may be a risk factor
for cancer of the small intestine.
That's the conclusion of a U.S. National Cancer Institute study that
included half a million men and women who provided information about their
eating habits over eight [...]
- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Gardasil Protects Men Against Genital Warts:
Study
A new study says the anti-cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil also reduces
men's risk of genital warts, which can lead to cancer of the penis and
anus.
Gardasil protects against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus
(HPV).
The 30-month study of [...]
- (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of CenterWatch:
Crohn's Disease
If you are aged 18 to 75, have been diagnosed with
Crohn's disease, have active disease confirmed, and are on a stable dose
of related medication, you may qualify for this study.
The research
site is in West Bloomfield, Mich.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat51.html.
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Lung [...]
- FRIDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) — Eating a high-fat diet during
pregnancy causes permanent changes in the fetal brain that can result in
overeating and obesity early in life, according to a study with rats.
The researchers from Rockefeller University in New York City said their
finding is an important advance in understanding mechanisms of fetal
programming. It [...]
- FRIDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) — With the enrollment period
for Medicare's Part D prescription drug coverage program for 2009 kicking
off Nov. 15, experts are advising seniors to choose a plan carefully
because premiums and covered medications can vary from plan to plan.
“As we enter the fourth year of the Medicare Part D prescription drug
program, [...]