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Binge Drinking, High Blood Pressure A Deadly Combo For Men

Posted on 22 August 2010 by admin

MDL016_StrasbourgBoston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, men who have high blood pressure and partake in binge drinking greatly increase their risk of death.

The study was carried out by researchers from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, and consisted of a group of men who all had hypertension. Continue Reading

Lilly Nears Expanded Approval From FDA For Cymbalta

Posted on 20 August 2010 by admin

cymbalta_chronic_painWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - Eli Lilly is closer than ever to getting expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Cymbalta for chonic pain.

An advisory panel to the FDA has recommended that Eli Lilly receive approval to market Cymbalta for the treatment of chronic pain such as back problems and other ailments. Continue Reading

What Does Salmonella Outbreak Mean To Egg Industry?

Posted on 20 August 2010 by admin

egg_recall_industryWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - With the nationwide salmonella outbreak continuing to expand, many are asking when it will be safe again to not have to worry about consuming eggs? And how will this impact the egg industry in general?

Iowa is the focal point of the egg recall, as Wright County Egg has already recalled 380 million eggs as part of the major recall. Continue Reading

1 in 5 American Teens Experience Hearing Loss, iPod To Blame?

Posted on 19 August 2010 by admin

teens_ipod_hearingWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - Loud music from iPods as well as other devices has resulted in a major increase in hearing loss among teenagers in the U.S.

The study was carried out by researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. They focused on roughly 5,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 to 19 and monitored their hearing. Continue Reading

Cancer Patients Can Extend Lives With Palliative Care

Posted on 19 August 2010 by admin

palliative_care_cancerBoston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that palliative care can greatly extend the lives of cancer patients all around the world.

The new study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and was carried out by focusing on over 150 lung cancer patients. Continue Reading

Study Says Tai Chi Is Best To Ease Fibromyalgia Pain

Posted on 19 August 2010 by admin

MSDROHO EC062Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, practicing tai chi can help alleviate the pain related to fibromyalgia.

The new study focused on trying to figure out how to help people who suffer from fibromyalgia. Continue Reading

Kidney Transplants Could Safely Come From Cardiac Victims

Posted on 19 August 2010 by admin

kidney_transplant_cardiacWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has been released this week and could pave the way for new kidney transplant regulations, as it has been found that kidneys from cardiac victims are perfectly safe to use.

It has long been believed that kidneys could not come from victims of cardiac death and events such as a heart attack. Continue Reading

Eating Dark Chocolate Can Do Wonders For Heart Health

Posted on 17 August 2010 by admin

dark_chocolate_heartWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, eating dark chocolate can do wonders for the health of your heart.

This new study was led by Dr. Murray Mittleman from the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Unit at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and looked into potential benefits and risks of eating certain types of chocolate. Continue Reading

German Pop Star Admits She Kept HIV Secret From Lovers

Posted on 17 August 2010 by admin

german_pop_star_hivWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - Nadja Benaissa, a very popular German pop star has admitted that she kept it a secret to her lovers that she carried HIV.

The 28-year-old pop star testified on Monday at the District Court of Darmstadt in Germany, apologizing for her carelessness. Continue Reading

Big Bucks, Cancer Is Most Expensive Disease On Earth

Posted on 17 August 2010 by admin

cancer_costWashington (SmartAboutHealth) - Health care costs major dollars, but a new study has proven that cancer is indeed the most expensive disease on Earth.

Cancer is known to be the deadliest disease in the world in many groups, and statistically it will take that spot this year. Continue Reading