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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Tied to Genetics, Cardiac Risks - 2009-11-06
"Genetics contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder, which in turn is associated with patient-reported cardiovascular health and quality of life, according to two studies in the November issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry."More

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It - 2009-11-06
"CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week."More

Kidney Function Can Affect Risk of Cardiovascular Disease - 2009-11-06
"Decline in kidney function is associated with increased risk of heart failure, according to two studies published online Nov. 5 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, while a third study published online Nov. 5 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that there is a link between higher phosphorous levels and calcification of the coronary arteries."More

High Testosterone May Raise Cardiac Risks in Older Women - 2009-11-06
"Women over the age of 65 years who have higher levels of testosterone may likely be at greater risk of coronary heart disease, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism."More

Study Examines How Estrogen Protects Against Stroke - 2009-11-06
"Estrogen can protect the brain against stroke damage by free radicals, but only if present before the stroke, which may shed light on why women are more susceptible to stroke damage after menopause, according to a study in the Nov. 4 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience."More

Maternal Smoking Affects Risk of Childhood Bad Behavior - 2009-11-06
"Maternal smoking is associated with disruptive behavior in 3-year-olds, but the effect varies by gender, the extent to which the mother smoked, and the interaction with other co-occurring conditions, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health."More

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving - 2009-11-06
"Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds."More

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick? - 2009-11-06
"Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack."More

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009 - 2009-11-06
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Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication - 2009-11-06
"Here's what can happen if you don't"More

Risk Factors Identified for Alzheimer's Disease - 2009-11-05
"High blood pressure and inflammatory markers signal an increased risk for the development of Alzheimer's disease among middle-aged persons who have a parent with the disease, according to a study in the November issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry."More

Program Found to Improve Cancer-Related Insomnia - 2009-11-05
"Cancer-related insomnia can be improved by behavioral therapy but not epoetin alfa, according to two studies published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology."More

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease - 2009-11-05
"Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study."More

Adjunctive Psychotherapy for Depression Studied - 2009-11-05
"Adjunctive psychotherapy added to antidepressant medications for patients with chronic depression did not increase the proportion of patients achieving remission, according to a study in the November issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry"More

Early MS Relapses Linked to Short-Term Risk of Progression - 2009-11-05
"Early relapses of multiple sclerosis pose more short-term risk of disease progression than long-term consequences, according to a Canadian retrospective review published online Nov. 4 in Neurology."More

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