Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Coffee by Heart


KP Wellness

10:38 AM (edited)  -  Public
2 cups of coffee may shield heart (but more won't) -
Drinking coffee moderately may reduce the risk of heart failure, but drinking too much makes this benefit disappear, according to a new review.http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/29/2-cups-coffee-may-shield-heart-but-more-wont/
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10:36 AM  -  Public
Caffeine in coffee may help lower risk of skin cancer -
Drinking more caffeinated coffee may help to lower the risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, according to a new study.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/07/02/caffeine-in-coffee-may-help-lower-risk-skin-cancer/
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10:34 AM  -  Public
Too much coffee may hurt pregnancy chances with IVF -
Drinking large amounts of coffee may hurt a woman's chances of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study from Denmark suggests.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/07/03/too-much-coffee-may-hurt-pregnancy-chances-with-ivf/
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10:27 AM (edited)  -  Public
Prostate surgery tied to need for bladder surgery -
(Reuters Health) - One in 20 men who have their prostate gland removed may need a second surgery for severe loss of bladder control, new research from Canada suggests.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-prostate-surgery-idUSBRE85S1H820120629
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10:24 AM (edited)  -  Public
FDA says Covidien device can get stuck in brain -
(Reuters) - A Covidien Plc device for rare malformed blood vessels can get stuck in the brain and has been linked to nine patient deaths, U.S. regulators warned.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-fda-covidien-idUSBRE85S0YL20120629
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10:21 AM  -  Public
Nicotine patch safe after heart attack: study -
(Reuters Health) - Nicotine replacement therapy appears to be safe for people discharged from the hospital after suffering a heart attack or chest pains, according to a small new study.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-nicotine-patch-idUSBRE85S1CU20120629
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10:16 AM (edited)  -  Public
Antidepressant use falls in Medicare donut hole -
(Reuters Health) - When some older Americans with Medicare drug coverage reach the point where they have to pay full price for medications, many just stop taking their antidepressants - raising their risk of depression relapses - according to a new study.
http://www.reuters.com//article/2012/07/02/us-antidepressant-donut-idUSBRE8611DE20120702
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10:07 AM  -  Public
Botox may help multiple sclerosis tremors -
(Reuters Health) - Botox injections may provide some relief from arm tremors caused by multiple sclerosis, according to a small study published Monday. Botulinum toxin type A is sold under different brands, but it's best known by the Allergan brand-name Botox.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/03/us-botox-sclerosis-idUSBRE8611AJ20120703
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10:05 AM (edited)  -  Public
Zyprexa and clozapine newer antipsychotics linked to weight gain, high cholesterol and increased insulin resistance, tied to diabetes in pregnancy -
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/03/us-antipsychotic-diabetes-idUSBRE86217620120703
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10:02 AM (edited)  -  Public
NSAIDs, which include common painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen not tied to miscarriage: study -
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/04/us-miscarriage-idUSBRE86301Z20120704
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9:57 AM  -  Public
FDA/Regulatory Group originally shared this post:
Supernus Receives Tentative Approval for its Epilepsy Drug Trokendi XR™ »
On June 25, FDA granted tentative approval to Supernus® Pharmaceuticals for its Trokendi XR™ (extended-release topiramate) drug product. Trokendi XR™ is a once-daily oral extended-release capsule inte... 

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9:56 AM  -  Public
Mental Health Resource originally shared this post:
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Depression higher for lung cancer patients »
Depression rates are higher than expected for lung cancer patients. Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida have studied the role of social stigma in depression for lung cancer patient... 

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9:56 AM  -  Public
Mental Health Resource originally shared this post:
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10 Simple Ways to Effectively Clear Your Mind »
A clear head can help you think through a situation. It can also just mean better focus and relaxation for a better, healthier you. 

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9:56 AM  -  Public
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Poor Sleepers' Immune Systems Prone to Inflammation »
Older people who have trouble sleeping may experience immune system inflammation that leaves them vulnerable to other neurological conditions, according to a report recently published in the American ... 

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9:55 AM  -  Public
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The Coconut Oil Myths: Exposing Some Common Myths About Coconut Oil:
The Coconut Oil Myths: Exposing the Myths Surrounding Coconut Oil » 

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9:54 AM  -  Public
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Save on Simponi with prescription support programshttp://www.pharmacydrugguide.com/Simponi_Patient_Assistance_Programs
Simponi Patient Assistance Programs - Pharmacy Drug Guide »
Simponi (golimumab) is a self-administered, injectable medication that is used monthly to reduce pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis, active psoriatic arthritis, and active ankylosing spo... 

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9:54 AM  -  Public
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Impact of Prescription Drugs on the Environment »
Prescription drugs can affect the environment in numerous ways. From the time production begins until long after they are consumed, harmful chemicals have numerous opportunities to affect the soil, ai... 

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9:52 AM  -  Public
Medindia.Net - Medical/Health Information Website originally shared this post:
Weight Loss Diet Along With Exercise Reduces Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults | MedIndia »
Combining weight loss diet with an exercise program may be more effective for older adults in losing excess weight. 

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9:52 AM  -  Public
Medindia.Net - Medical/Health Information Website originally shared this post:
Anti-Depressant Drug Citalopram Linked to Heart Disease and Sudden Death | MedIndia »
A new study has cast doubt over the use of a popular anti-depressant drug which has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and sudden death. 

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9:52 AM  -  Public
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All about Singulair http://www.pharmacydrugguide.com/Singulair
Singulair - Pharmacy Drug Guide »
Singulair, the brand name of the prescription respiratory medication montelukast sodium, is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Merck. Singulair prevents bronchospasms during exercise in asthma... 

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9:51 AM  -  Public
Yoga Journal originally shared this post:
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Teaching yoga to the blind isn't really different from teaching yoga to anyone else. But you better be ready with descriptive cues, as one teacher discovers.
On the Mat, Vision Not Necessary »
While not being able to see would be a hindrance in other activities, on the yoga mat it, can be actually be an advantage, says Brandon Smith, who teaches at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. Visu... 

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9:50 AM  -  Public
Drugs.com originally shared this post:
Methadone has been used safely for the treatment of drug addiction for decades. Now that its use as a painkiller has increased since the 1990s, we learn that methadone is riskier than other opioid painkillers because it builds up in the body and may alter breathing or heart rhythm.
Methadone for Pain Relief Leading Cause of Fatal Overdoses: CDC - Drugs.com MedNews »
Although methadone accounts for only 2 percent of the painkiller prescriptions in the United States, it is tied to more than 30 percent of painkiller overdose d 
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