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By Michael Smith, MedPage Today Staff Writer Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco March 14, 2006 Source News Article: BBC News, Forbes VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2006 – Antibiotic exposure in the first year of a child’s life appears to double the risk of developing asthma […] A recent study found that one grapefruit a day can significantly lower your blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease. Red, White, or None The new study showing this adds to the mounting evidence of the heart benefits of citrus fruits. Nearly 60 patients who recently had coronary bypass […] WELLINGTON, New Zealand, March 2-A meta-analysis of 10 published studies has added a new voice to the concern that long-term treatment with Celebrex (celecoxib)–the only Cox-2 inhibitor left standing-may increase the risk of myocardial infarction. A meta-analysis of data from four published placebo-controlled trials indicated that the MI risk for patients taking Celebrex is more […]
GAINSVILLE, Fla., March 15, 2006 – Most so-called energy drinks are loaded with caffeine far above the FDA limit set for carbonated colas such as Pepsi or Coke, researchers here reported. Because caffeine content is not disclosed on the label, these products may pose a health threat to unsuspecting consumers who should limit their […] By Judith Groch , MedPage Today Staff Writer Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Source News Article: Forbes Review GENEVA, March 10, 2006 – Calcium supplements failed to prevent preeclampsia in healthy pregnant women but reduced its more serious complications — maternal morbidity and neonatal mortality. So […] Public release date: 23-Feb-2006 Contact: Laura Cavender lsc6@georgetown.edu 202-687-5100 Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC — Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center say they now have a clearer picture of how an extract from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree reduces the risk of aggressive cancer in animal experiments. In the January-February issue of […] |