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 FDA Approves Drug for Longer, Fuller Eyelashes
January 7, 2009
Eyelash hypotrichosis is the medical term for not having enough length, thickness, or darkness of the eyelashes. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an eyelash-thickening drug called Latisse®.
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Aspirin Does Not Prevent Diabetes
January 6, 2009
Prior studies have suggested that high-doses of aspirin might have an effect on blood sugar control. However, chronic, low-dose aspirin does not prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in otherwise healthy women, according to a study published in the January 2009 issue of Diabetes Care.
Cancer of the Esophagus Reported in Patients Taking Osteoporosis Drugs
January 5, 2009
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported 23 cases of esophageal cancer in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, namely alendronate (marketed as Fosamax®), for osteoporosis, according to an article in the January 1, 2009 issue o the New England Journal of Medicine.
Did You Know that Not All 'Good' Cholesterol is Good?
January 2, 2009
You've probably heard that having high levels of good cholesterol (or, high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) protects against heart attack and other disease. However, recent research published in the December 2008 issue of The FASEB Journal suggests that not all HDL is created equal - and, poor quality HDL may actually be bad for you.
Dental Cleaning Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
January 1, 2009
Flossing may be good for both your gums and your heart. According to a study published online in The FASEB Journal, infected gums may be one source of C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation that is elevated in those who are at risk for heart disease.
Sleep Disorder Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease
December 31, 2008
Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder that involves abnormal behavior during the phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements (i.e., REM sleep).
Mixing Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs Can Be Risky
December 30, 2008
As we reported in Health & Age News on December 19, 2008, the use of complementary and alternative medicine, especially dietary and herbal supplements, is on the rise.
Getting More Sleep is Good for Your Heart
December 29, 2008
Deposits of calcium in the blood vessels of heart disease are known to a predictor of the development of coronary heart disease. Sleeping just one extra hour each night is associated with a one-third reduction in the development of coronary artery calcification (CAC), according to a report published in the December 24, 2008 issues of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Colonoscopy Associated with Lower Risk of Death from Left-Sided Colon Cancers
December 26, 2008
Colonoscopy is a procedure where a scope is used to examine the colon for abnormalities, and it is used to screen for cancers of the colon and rectum. Although colonoscopy is a recommended component of preventative health care, it has not been definitively demonstrated to reduce the risk of death in previous large trials.
Smoking Increases Risk of Colon Cancer
December 25, 2008
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the fourth most frequent cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The link between cigarette smoking and colorectal cancer has been inconsistent among prior studies. In a new analysis published in the December 17, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers reported that cigarette smoking is significantly associated with both occurrence and death from colorectal cancer.
Eating Fish Has No Effect on Cancer Risk
December 24, 2008
According to the American Heart Association, the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish benefit the hearts of healthy people and of those who have, or are at risk for, heart disease.
Combination Therapy Improves Prostate Cancer Survival
December 23, 2008
Several studies have shown the efficacy of combined androgen-deprivation and radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Men with locally-advanced or high-risk local prostate cancer experience a survival benefit when radiation therapy is added to androgen-deprivation therapy, according to an article published in the December 12, 2008 early online edition of The Lancet
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