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Hypertension in Teens Predicts Adult Heart Woes
FRIDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents who have pre-hypertension or hypertension and don’t exercise, eat better or receive d…
Health Highlights: May 19, 2006
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
FDA Gives Final Approval …
Health Tip: Blurred Vision May Mean Astigmatism
(HealthDay News) — Astigmatism is a condition of the eye in which the cornea is irregularly shaped. The condition inhibits the abil…
A Good Coach Stresses Safety First
FRIDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Keeping kids safe when they play sports can mean many things to many parents — buying the right …
Clinical Trials Update: May 18, 2006
(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Keratoses
If you have actinic ke…
For-Profit Funding May Bias Clinical Trials
TUESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — In a revealing look at the impact of funding on medical research, a new study found that clini…
Health Tip: Insulin Pump Therapy
(HealthDay News) — All diabetics know that maintaining proper control of their blood sugar levels is the best way to stay healthy. …
Fish Consumption Linked to Heart Abnormality
THURSDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Putting a confusing twist on the health value of fish oil, a new study suggests that eating lo…
Health Tip: Avoiding a Hernia
(HealthDay News) — A hernia occurs when an organ begins to protrude through muscle, tissue, or the soft area surrounding it. A hern…
New Antibiotic Could Battle Hospital Infections
WEDNESDAY, companies May 17 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that they’ve unearthed a new antibiotic that might become a potent weapon a…