Archive for September, 2008

For people with chronic heart failure, combined endurance and
resistance training leads to better exercise capacity, muscle
strength, and quality of life than endurance training alone, a
study shows.

Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer

Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds

Going into debt to have weight loss surgery

Every year thousands of Americans turn to bariatric surgery for weight loss.

Taking more active role in their health helps patients stave off
decline, study finds

Bone health a concern in teen boys with anorexia

Adolescent boys with anorexia have low bone mineral density (BMD)
at multiple sites, researchers report. This is worrying because
adolescence is a critical time for attaining peak bone mass, they
point out.

Obese patients with prostate cancer appear to be more likely to
receive non-surgical treatments than their normal-weight
counterparts, new research shows.

Exercise helps seniors cut pounds, keep muscle

A combination of diet and exercise may help overweight older adults
lose pounds without losing muscle, a new study suggests.

African states ban Chinese milk in health alert

Bans on imports of Chinese milk products by African states fearing
contamination have highlighted the growing presence of Chinese
goods in Africa’s markets and raised worries over depending on them
too heavily.

Lung fluid test may predict lung cancer risk

Testing lung fluid samples for levels of surfactant protein D
(SP-D), which is thought to have a protective effect on the lungs,
may help identify patients with a high risk of lung cancer,
Canadian researchers report.

With food, temptation may be a good thing

While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a
new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a
good way to build willpower.