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ESC Announces Lipid Control Measures
Managing lipids, naturally forming fats and cholesterol, can help cut the risk of cardiovascular disease. Now the European Society or Cardiology has released new guidelines to help patients and doctors work together to manage these lipids.
Preventing Lung Cancer may be Possible
Even though someone has quit smoking, he or she still has an elevated risk of developing lung cancer. New research has discovered a common drug may decrease some of those risks.
Autism Risk Not Just Genetic
Although the risk of autism is partly inherited, environmental factors play a major role, according to a new study.
Chantix Linked to 72% Increase in Heart Problems
Cigarette smokers may be ready to kick their habit, but a popular smoking cessation drug may only add health risks. A new study indicates that Chantix (varenicline) may come with a heightened risk of serious heart problems.
Diet Soda Controversy
Diet sodas are becoming more popular among dieters despite the fact that they’re blamed for increasing obesity rates. Are these calorie-free drinks the problem?
Source of May E. Coli Outbreak Pinpointed
After weeks of wrongly fingering the source of the deadly German E. coli, the European Food Safety Authority has confirmed in a report that one lot of contaminated fenugreek seeds from Egypt likely caused the May outbreak that sickened thousands.
New Drug to Treat Breakthrough Cancer Pain
Breakthrough pain in cancer can come on suddenly without warning and be debilitating. It's so intense that even narcotic pain killers don't touch it. Cancer patients now have a new alternative.
Potential Soda Tax?
The obesity epidemic has caught the eye of many - specifically government officials who are attempting to do something about it. Some think a tax on soda could help lower obesity rates.
Cavity Causing Bacteria Linked to Lethal Heart Infection
Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium most often associated with cavities. Now, researchers say that same bacteria can rapidly travel to the heart and create a potentially deadly condition.
Saving Diabetics from Two-Faced Molecule
Patients with type 2 diabetes have to be alert to what's happening in their body. When a diabetic's body starts to get unruly, zinc can act as a "security guard."
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