Archive for October, 2008

Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the
organ, which is linked to cirrhosis

Gastric bypass cuts heart risks

The risk faced by obese people of having a heart attack or other
cardiovascular “events” is reduced substantially after they undergo
gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, according to a recent study.

Large study found no danger from chemical produced during high-temp
cooking

Health Tip: Choose Meats Wisely

Select the leanest and healthiest

Yum Brands Inc’s Long John Silver’s on Sunday said it would roll
out its first non-fried fish menu items later this month as the
restaurant industry responds to consumer calls for healthier food.

Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker

Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk
for some

Obesity increases risk of miscarriage

Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a
review study appearing in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%

Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these
patients, researcher says

Weight lifting helps knee arthritis patients

Strength training can help ease pain and improve physical
functioning in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, a new review
of current data confirms.

Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay

Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein
thrombosis, therapists say