Archive for May, 2006

Turns out soy's no magic bullet

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Turns out soy's no magic bulletNashville Tennessean - When soy burst onto the Western food scene in the early 1990s, the possibilities for the bean seemed boundless. The protein-packed legume had potential to prevent breast cancer, increase bone mass, alleviate hot flashes. It seemed to lower
Ex-alderman's stroke leads to missionConnecticut Post - SHELTON […]

Carotid artery disease

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Carotid artery diseaseReading Eagle - This occurs when cholesterol, fat and other substances build up in the main artery to the brain, narrowing the passage for blood to flow through. When the plaque buildup reaches 60 percent or more, a stroke can occur because of a lack of circulation
Boning Up: A Guide to […]

Weight Management Drugs

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Weight Management DrugsWIS-TV - (National) May 30, 2006 - Breast cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, cholesterol. Could certain foods, as new evidence suggests, really fight-off deadly disease? And could enough trips to the doctor keep you away from the doctor? Doctor Ken Fujioka, diet
Eat Cholesterol-Lowering Foods in Combination: StudyABC News - SATURDAY, March 18 (HealthDay […]

Weight Management Drugs

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Weight Management DrugsWOOD - (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery is performed on the stomach and/or intestines to help significantly obese people lose weight. If you're considering this surgery but aren't sure if it's the right move, the American Obesity Association offers
Share a RecipeKRNV - Can t do without your morning cup […]

One-third Of Adults With Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have It

Monday, May 29th, 2006

One-third Of Adults With Diabetes Still Don't Know They Have ItMedical News Today - The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in U.S. adults age 20 and older has risen from about 5.1 percent to 6.5 percent, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who […]