Category Archives: Daily Care

Classy and extra nutritious

United Press International 12-23-11 Chefs prepare food that is black in color because the shade is chic and a bit dramatic, but the dishes are also a boost to health, a U.S. food expert says. Phil Lempert, a food industry … Continue reading

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Doctor: Heed post-menopausal bleeding

United Press International 12-06-11 Recognizing possible symptoms of gynecologic cancers can lead to diagnosis and timely treatment, a U.S. gynecologic oncologist says. Dr. Debra Richardson of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas said women who have gone … Continue reading

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Blood pressure meds extend long-term life expectancy

Agence France-Presse 12-21-11 People who took blood pressure medicine during a 1980s clinical trial showed longer life expectancy two decades later than people who took a placebo, a US study said on Tuesday. The randomized trial included 4,736 patients aged … Continue reading

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Soy offers hope in treatment-resistant prostate cancer

Friday, December 16, 2011. The results of a pilot study published in the November, 2011 issue of the Southern Medical Journal suggest a benefit for soy in men whose prostate cancer failed to respond to radiation or surgery. The success … Continue reading

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Drug reverses aging-associated changes in brain cells: study

Xinhua News Agency – CEIS 12-08-11 Drug reverses aging-associated changes in brain cells: study WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Drugs that affect the levels of an important brain protein involved in learning and memory reverse cellular changes in the brain … Continue reading

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Fitness tips from top trainers

Chicago Tribune 11-25-11 North America’s top fitness professionals don’t necessarily train celebrities and professional athletes or badger overweight reality-TV contestants into shape. Instead, they work with recreational runners who want to get faster, they inspire virtual clients online and they … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving foods some of healthiest

United Press International 11-18-11 The traditional Thanksgiving meal has so many antioxidants and healthy foods, it’s a shame Americans tend to only eat it on holidays, a U.S. dietitian said. “Several foods we consume this time of year are actually … Continue reading

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Tooth cleaning helps reduce risk of heart disease: study

Agence France-Presse 11-14-11 Regular professional cleaning of teeth not only gives a patient a more radiant smile but also helps reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. The study presented Sunday at an American … Continue reading

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Exercise may be enough to counteract back pain

washingtonpost.com 11-09-11 Even if you’re active and healthy, there’s a good chance you’ll be troubled by lower-back pain at some point. In a given year, 10 to 15 percent of adults experience significant lower-back pain. Most of these events subside … Continue reading

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Dense breasts may need more screening

United Press International 11-01-11 Women with dense or non-fatty breast tissue may need additional breast cancer screening, a U.S. researcher says. Dr. Roshni Rao, assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said one … Continue reading

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