New Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel, Chronic Constipation

New Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel, Chronic Constipation

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Linzess sanctioned for cases that don’t respond to conventional treatment THURSDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) — Linzess (linaclotide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat forms of chronic constipation that don’t respond to traditional treatment, and irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by constipation, the agency said Thursday in a news release....

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Low-Cal Diets Kept Monkeys Healthier, But Didn’t Lengthen Lives

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Study runs counter to previous research that suggested caloric restriction might boost longevity By Carina StorrsHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Cutting calories can lead to a number of health benefits, from better metabolism to reduced diabetes and cancer rates, and stronger immune function, according to a new study in monkeys. The long-term...

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Less Is More With Exercise, Study Says

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

60-minute workout no better for weight loss than half-hour regimen WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Thirty minutes of daily exercise achieves the same amount of weight loss as 60 minutes, according to a small new study. The research included 60 heavy but healthy Danish men who exercised for either 30 or 60 minutes a...

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What You Should Need To Know About Testoject

What You Should Need To Know About Testoject

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 03:05 PM PDT

Testosterone Suspension is an injectable testosterone hormone in a water base that was developed and used for decades, and is actually the first anabolic androgenic steroid made. For the purpose of building mass, testoject has never been surpassed since it was first developed in the 1930s. Many underground labs also suspend this product in propylene...

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Confusion Over Diabetes Types Adds to Patients’ Woes

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Causes, treatment differ between type 1 and type 2 disease By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Given that about one in 12 Americans has diabetes, chances are good you know someone with some form of the disease. But you may be less informed about the different types of diabetes and their...

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Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Suggestions for at-home care (HealthDay News) — If your child develops a bad case of food poisoning, it can take a few days of TLC before he feels better. The Nemours Foundation offers these tips for the parents of a child with food poisoning: Encourage lots of rest. Offer plenty of fluids to help prevent...

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Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest

Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 06:17 PM PDT

Study finds risk of cardiovascular death highest in those with ‘central obesity’ By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — People who have a normal weight but have excess belly fat may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease than even obese individuals, researchers report. In a new study, investigators found...

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4 Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 06:17 PM PDT

In 4-year study, those who kept pounds off decreased 3 food groups and increased fruits, vegetables By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — Older women who want to keep off weight — no small feat for many after menopause — might consider four specific eating behaviors, according to new research. “Losing weight...

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Add Hurricane Menu to Your Storm Prep, Experts Say

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 06:17 PM PDT

Stock up on nonperishables, protein sources, powdered milk TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — As Hurricane Isaac bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, nearby residents should think ahead and look beyond batteries and flashlights when making their hurricane emergency plans, experts say. Your preparations should include food, safety and finding ways to feed your...

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4 Eating Habits May Help Older Women Maintain Weight Loss

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

In 4-year study, those who kept pounds off decreased 3 food groups and increased fruits, vegetables By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — Older women who want to keep off weight — no small feat for many after menopause — might consider four specific eating behaviors, according to new research. “Losing weight...

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Health Tip: Help Keep Your Bones Healthy

Health Tip: Help Keep Your Bones Healthy

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Exercise daily (HealthDay News) — Some people are more likely than others to develop osteoporosis, since their bone cells don’t replenish themselves quickly enough. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says exercise can help, but it may not thwart osteoporosis entirely. The academy offers these suggestions for keeping your bones as healthy as possible: Get...

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HEADLINE

HEADLINE

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

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Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll

Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:54 PM PDT

Obesity, tobacco use also ranked high among community concerns FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — Lack of exercise and obesity are the top two health concerns for U.S. children, according to adults who took part in a newly released national survey. The respondents were asked to identify the 10 biggest health concerns for children in...

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Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:54 PM PDT

Researchers also looked at its effect on stress and inflammation in older adults By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body’s inflammatory response — which can trigger serious illness — to distressing emotions, a small new...

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Health Tip: Work Out in Water

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:54 PM PDT

It’s low impact, and can help you lose weight (HealthDay News) — When you need to lose weight, you may want to seek exercises that are low-impact and easier on your joints. Working out in water can help you shed pounds safely. The U.S. National Institutes of Health says the potential benefits of water workouts...

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