12/23 Reuters: Health News

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Health News 'Good' cholesterol less protective with diabetes December 22, 2009 at 8:08 pm CHICAGO (Reuters) - Diabetes may lower the heart-protective benefits of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the so-called "good" cholesterol, but giving diabetics niacin, a drug that raises HDL levels, might restore the benefit, researchers said on Tuesday. C-reactive protein no cause of heart trouble: study December 22, 2009 at 5:36 pm CHICAGO (Reuters) - High levels of a compound called C-reactive protein may be a sign of a future risk for heart attacks, stroke and cancer, though it does not seem to be a cause, researchers said on Tuesday. Have acute pancreatitis? Go to a big hospital December 22, 2009 at 4:25 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Suffering from acute pancreatitis but not sure where to go? You may want to head to a hospital that handles a lot of similar cases. Poll shows worry about swine flu shot persists December 22, 2009 at 2:42 pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans who were worried about the safety of the swine flu vaccine are still worried and it may not be easy to convince them to get themselves or their children vaccinated, researchers said on Tuesday. Heavy teens at risk for sleep apnea December 22, 2009 at 2:27 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being overweight or obese boosts a teenager's risk of developing the nighttime breathing disorder obstructive sleep apnea, new study findings hint. Acupuncture may ease the itch of eczema December 22, 2009 at 1:22 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An acupuncture session may bring some itch relief to people with the allergic skin condition known as atopic eczema, a preliminary study suggests. Car airbags not a risk to pregnant women December 22, 2009 at 1:22 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For pregnant women involved in a traffic accident, the impact of an airbag does not seem to raise the risks of most pregnancy complications, a new study finds. Extra calcium won't cut men's cholesterol levels December 22, 2009 at 1:21 pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Calcium supplements won't help men cut cholesterol or trim fat, but they could help those who don't get enough calcium in their diet to keep their blood pressure under control, new research shows. Pandemic flu remains moderate but strikes young: WHO December 22, 2009 at 1:20 pm GENEVA (Reuters) - The H1N1 flu pandemic is moderate but infects and sometimes kills much younger people than traditional seasonal influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Pandemic flu remains moderate but strikes young: WHO December 22, 2009 at 11:57 am GENEVA (Reuters) - The H1N1 flu pandemic is moderate but infects and sometimes kills much younger people than traditional seasonal influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Nestle made misleading drink health claims: FDA December 22, 2009 at 11:13 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Swiss food giant Nestle made misleading claims about the health benefits of some children's beverages, U.S. regulators said in letters released on Tuesday. Enriched gel grows blood vessels in rats December 22, 2009 at 9:32 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A special gel enriched with enzymes and growth factors can help grow new blood vessels around a blocked artery in rats and might offer a way to make grow-your-own bypasses, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. Women with high breast cancer risk refuse MRIs December 22, 2009 at 12:10 am CHICAGO (Reuters) - As many as 42 percent of women who are at intermediate or high risk of getting breast cancer decide not to get recommended MRI screening, even if it is offered for free, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.   This email was sent to createrofheaven.healthnewsupdates@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.