Monthly Archives: June 2007

Breast Cancer Survival May Be Inherited

If a woman dies from breast cancer, her daughters and sisters have a 60% to 80% greater chance of dying within 5 years if they also develop breast cancer.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Are You Part Of The Silent Epidemic?

About 1 in 9 U.S. adults has chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may be one of them — even if you don’t know it. Here’s something else you may not know:

Obesity Cuts Heart Attack Deaths By Over 50%

After treatment for a heart attack, obese patients have a lower risk of dying than normal weight patients. It doesn’t make sense, does it? My earlier article, Obesity May Cause Enlarged Heart, says that obesity puts you at higher risk of … Continue reading →

Obesity May Cause Enlarged Heart

If you have a body mass index of 30 or more — which indicates obesity — you may be at particular risk for developing heart disease. That’s because obesity is linked to the thickening of the muscle in your left … Continue reading →

Comfort Food Really Does Boost Happiness

If you love high-fat comfort food, a new study may give you more reason to eat it. It seems that comfort food really can increase happiness and relieve stress. The findings may even hold the key to understanding and possibly … Continue reading →

A Diet Drug For Fido

U.S. adults have been getting steadily fatter over the last few decades. We’ve even managed to let our kids join the obesity trend. But when I heard that Pfizer, Inc., introduced an injectable diet drug for dogs last month, I … Continue reading →

College Kids: A Health Crisis Waiting To Happen?

College students are in prime physical condition. Or are they? The good news is they don’t smoke much. The bad news is…

Lose Weight — Get Drunk Faster

It’s a strange side effect of gastric bypass surgery, which reduces your stomach to the size of a walnut. There have been reports of a patient drinking just one glass of wine and being cited for “driving under the influence.” … Continue reading →

Diet And Exercise Cuts Some Breast Cancer Deaths By 50%

It’s true. Women with early-stage breast cancer may cut their risk of dying by 50% — just by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. It doesn’t matter if you’re thin or obese. But you have to do it right.

High Blood Pressure Linked To Common Sleep Problem

There’s a common sleep disorder that’s associated with a higher release of adrenaline. According to researchers at Emory University School of Medicine, that’s what may increase the risk of high blood pressure for patients with this problem.