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Five Dieting Myths
By Charbel on Oct 26, 2010 | In Background, Health, Diet
Dr. Mallika Marshall Might Surprise You With A Few FactsBy Ellen Crean (CBS) You've probably heard that certain foods can help you burn calories or that snacking when on a diet is always a bad idea.It turns out these are just myths.Dr. Mallika Marshall d… more »
Lung reaction to bitter tastes may help asthma treatment
By Charbel on Oct 25, 2010 | In Background, Health
WASHINGTON (AP) - The ability to taste isn't limited to the mouth, and researchers say that discovery might one day lead to better treatments for diseases such as asthma. It turns out that receptors for bitter tastes are also found in the smooth muscle… more »
Blood pressure and heart arteries
By Charbel on Oct 23, 2010 | In Background, Health
Maintaining a normal blood pressure is important for heart health. Blood pressure needs to be monitored regularly to determine whether medical interventions are needed, aside from having a low fat, low sodium diet and a regular exercise. High blood press… more »
Tekturna First New Type of High Blood Pressure Medicine
By Charbel on Oct 23, 2010 | In Background, Health, Pharmacy
New study results show more patients receiving both Tekturna and Diovan reached target blood pressure goal compared to those taking either agent alone Tekturna approved in the U.S. as first direct renin inhibitor, works by directly targeting an enzyme… more »
Drug-resistant bacterium raises alarms in Chicago
By Charbel on Oct 23, 2010 | In Background, Health
A dangerous, often deadly bacterium resistant to the most powerful antibiotics known to medicine is spreading in Chicago hospitals and nursing homes, prompting an effort to mobilize a regionwide response. Known as KPC for short, Klebsiella pneumoniae C… more »
