Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Too many Americans aren’t getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say. Source: HealthDay
Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths in 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Implications for Future Pandemic Planning 08/19/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Largest Study of Its Kind Implicates Gene Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder 08/19/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Institute of Mental Health
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chorea in Huntington’s Disease 08/19/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: Food and Drug Administration
Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows. Source: HealthDay
First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington’s Patients 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease. Source: HealthDay
Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body. Source: HealthDay
Rituximab Promotes Healing in Common Kidney Disease 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters Poor function can be reversed in patients with membranous nephropathy, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says. Source: HealthDay
Pack Safety Should Be on Back-To-School Lists 08/18/2008 majac Your Health Matters Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack. Source: HealthDay
