KSEE 24's Health Calls: National News
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Obesity in adolescence may increase girls' MS risk
A woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) during her lifetime is doubled if she was obese at age 18, new research shows.... Read more..
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P&G recalls some Vicks spray after bacteria found
Procter & Gamble Co is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of the product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany, and sold in the United States.... Read more..
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High cholesterol under treated in many Americans
A US study on cholesterol released today contains both good and bad news.... Read more..
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Had flu? You may have H1N1 protection
People who have had repeated flu infections -- or repeated flu vaccines -- may have some protection against the new pandemic swine influenza, U.S. researchers said on Monday.... Read more..
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Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease
Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later, according to a new study by French scientists: Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster.... Read more..
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Many pregnant smokers don't own up to the habit
Women who smoke while they are pregnant often don't admit it, which means they're missing out on an opportunity to get help to kick the habit, new research published in BMJ shows.... Read more..
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Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk
An analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen.... Read more..
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Smoking tied to suicide risk in bipolar disorder
People with bipolar disorder who smoke appear to have a heightened risk of suicidal behavior -- possibly because they are generally prone to impulsive acts, a new study suggests.... Read more..
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Antibiotic overuse threatens modern medicine
Overuse of antibiotics in Europe is building widespread resistance and threatening to halt vital medical treatments such as hip replacements, intensive care for premature babies and cancer therapies, health experts say.... Read more..
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More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk
Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows.... Read more..
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Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk
Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds.... Read more..
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How to Organize Your Medical Records
How many times have you shown up to a doctor’s appointment and been handed a stack of multi-colored double sided forms to fill out?... Read more..
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Want to quit? Don't go to light smokes
Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder, researchers reported on Tuesday.... Read more..
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Consumer Reports: Americans With Heartburn Paying Too Much for 'Purple Pill'
You can settle your stomach and relieve your wallet by avoiding expensive drugs.... Read more..
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Vaccine firms say on track to meet U.S. H1N1 orders
Drugmakers say they are on track to deliver as much H1N1 swine flu vaccine to the United States as they promised, despite concerns over production.... Read more..
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Coffee may slow liver damage from hepatitis
A few cups of coffee everyday may help slow the progression of liver disease associated with long-term infection with the hepatitis C virus, a new study hints.... Read more..
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H1N1 matches seasonal flu peak months early
H1N1 swine flu has become widespread in 46 of the 50 U.S. states, a level comparable to the peak of ordinary flu seasons but far earlier and with more waves of infection expected, a top U.S. health official said on Friday.... Read more..
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Working after retirement good for your health
People who keep doing some work in their field after they retire may enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop working completely, a new study suggests.... Read more..
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Chinese herbs show promise for diabetes prevention
A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.... Read more..
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New prostate surgery not necessarily better
Men who have less invasive prostate cancer surgery -- often done robotically -- are more likely to be incontinent and have erectile dysfunction than men who have conventional open surgery, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.... Read more..
