South Asians with High Blood Pressure; Good News
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Editorial Dept in Diabetes, Prevention
Dorval, Quebec, October 19, 2009 — Data from the independent KYOTO HEART study shows that adding Diovan (valsartan) to conventional treatment to improve blood pressure control may improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with high blood pressure at high risk of cardiovascular events. (more…)
Breast Self-exams for women; do or don’t?
Posted on 22. Oct, 2009 by Editorial Dept in Prevention
For years, many of us were told by our doctors to do regular breast self-exams (BSEs)—when we look at and feel our own breasts to detect lumps. It seems like a no-brainer, a kind of early warning system. But lately GPs have been telling us we should not do BSEs. (more…)
Obesity Emerges as Risk Factor in Severe Flu
Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Editorial Department in Prevention
WASHINGTON — People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. (more…)
Smoking bans around the world
Posted on 15. May, 2009 by Editorial Department in Prevention
Turkey rolls out the next phase of a smoking ban on July 19, extending the prohibition to cafes, bars and restaurants as it aims to curb the habit in a country where 22 million people, half the adult male population, smoke. (more…)