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| Vol. 4, No 22 | Tuesday, September 18, 2007 |
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Mediterranean Diet May Extend Alzheimer's Patients' Lives
The so-called Mediterranean diet, known for many health benefits linked to its mix of vegetables, fish and fruits, appears to markedly increase the chances of Alzheimer’s patients living longer. We’ll tell you what you need to know to benefit your aging loved ones and yourself. [Read the full story]
Popular Diabetes Drug Linked to 42% Greater Risk of Heart Attack
With the benefit of much more data in hand, researchers now say the popular diabetes drug Avandia clearly increases the chances of heart attack, but another drug has drawn the medical community’s attention because it is looking less dangerous. Read the relative risks and benefits of these drugs that are critical to the wellbeing of the diabetic population. [Read the full story]
Alzheimer's Agitation, Aggression Controlled by Common Antidepressant
Agitation and aggressive behavior afflicts as many of 90% of all Alzheimer’s patients, taxing caregivers and posing risk to the patient. Now, a common antidepressant has been found to treat these traits as effectively as antipsychotic drugs – and with no serious side effects. Learn which well-known drugs were tested for these results. [Read the full story]
Frequent Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Risk in Older Women
Consuming two or more alcoholic drinks a day may double the chances of postmenopausal women developing the most common form of cancer in the female reproductive system – endometrial cancer. See what researchers found in determining whether the risk is greater for thinner or heavier women. [Read the full story]
Caregiver Alert: Cancer Painkiller Can Be Fatal, Manufacturer Warns
An alert has been issued to doctors that the cancer painkiller Fentora can kill patients unless used strictly as outlined in manufacturer guidelines. Read what drug maker Cephalon told doctors in a warning letter about Fentora’s dangers. [Read the full story]
Who's More Likely to Change Unhealthy Habits? Men or Women?
OK, who’s more likely to make lifestyle changes to improve their health? Is it men, or is it women? The answer may surprise you. [Read the full story]
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