Archive for September, 2006

Uterine Cancer Survival Worse for Black Women

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Despite similar treatments, black women with uterine cancer have higher death rates and shorter survival times than white women, new U.S. research shows.

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Weight Concerns Spur Women to Smoke Again After Pregnancy

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Weight-gain worries may help drive women who quit smoking during their pregnancy to start up again after delivery, new research shows.

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Acupuncture shows promise for hot flashes

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Acupuncture may offer women an alternative for easing hot flashes during menopause, preliminary research suggests.

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Menopausal Drop in Hormones May Boost Arthritis Risk

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

HealthDay News) — The drop in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause may boost a woman’s risk for osteoarthritis of the knee, new research suggests.

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‘Magic Formula’ Accurately Predicts Fracture Risk In Osteoporotic Women

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Osteoporotic fracture treatment
Researchers have developed a mathematic formula to predict a woman’s risk of osteoporotic fracture.

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Decision-Making Hobbled in Alcoholics With Multiple Disorders

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Alcoholics with personality disorders are even more likely to have problems making decisions, according to new research.

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Fentora Approved for Cancer Pain

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Cephalon Inc.’s Fentora (fentanyl buccal tablet) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat so-called “breakthrough” pain in those who have cancer.

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Antibiotics No Match for Blinding Eye Infection

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Antibiotics alone offer no effective treatment for trachoma, an infectious eye disease that is the second leading cause of blindness after cataract, a study indicates.

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Stopping Cancer Before It Starts

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Older women who follow a series of diet and exercise guidelines are less likely to develop cancer, a new study

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Nutritional Tips To Lose Weight & Stay Fit

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Posted in: General Fitness, Diet / Supplements
As I’ve mentioned, half of staying fit is exercise, the other

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