Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Stress more devastating for less educated peoples health: Study

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 07:05 AM

	Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center researchers have reported that while less educated people report fewer stressful days than those with more education, their stress is more severe and has a greater impact on their health. Read full article: 'Stress more devastating for less educated peoples health: Study'

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Articles: Incontinence impairs sexual pressure in women: Study

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 07:03 AM

	A study by researchers at The University of Pittsburgh has shown that women who experience overactive bladders are less likely to enjoy sexual activity. Read full article: ' Incontinence impairs sexual pressure in women: Study'

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Articles: New urine test can diagnose renal cancer

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 07:02 AM

	Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have demonstrated the ability to identify renal cancer, including localized (stage I) cancer in the urine of affected patients. Read full article: 'New urine test can diagnose renal cancer'

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Articles: Biochemists a step closer to battling TB

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 07:00 AM

	A study conducted by the biochemists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has opened the doors for developing a new family of antibiotics for treating diseases that still claim as many as 3 million lives annually worldwide. Read full article: 'Biochemists a step closer to battling TB'

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Articles: Sexual promiscuity increases prostate cancer risk in men: Study

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:57 AM

	A new study conducted at the University of Michigan Health System has revealed that men who have had gonorrhea are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Read full article: 'Sexual promiscuity increases prostate cancer risk in men: Study'

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Articles: Getting the most out of home blood pressure monitoring

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:53 AM

	The doctor's office isn't the only place to get your blood pressure checked. With a little training and the right equipment, you can do it yourself at home. Read full article: 'Getting the most out of home blood pressure monitoring'

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Articles: U.S. tracking down labs studying SARS

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:26 AM

	WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concerned about a SARS outbreak traced to labs in Asia studying the virus, U.S. health officials said they were checking across the country to see which facilities have samples of the virus. Read full article: 'U.S. tracking down labs studying SARS'

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Articles: Bill lets people with HIV donate organs

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:23 AM

	SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (AP) -- Lawmakers approved a measure Wednesday that would make Illinois the first state to let people with HIV donate organs to others with the virus. The bill now heads to the governor. Read full article: 'Bill lets people with HIV donate organs'

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Articles: Patient critical after artificial heart transplant

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:21 AM

	LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) -- A self-contained artificial heart was implanted in a patient this week at a Kentucky hospital as part of an ongoing clinical trial by the device's manufacturer. Read full article: 'Patient critical after artificial heart transplant'

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Articles: Group gives states, fed poor marks for women's health

Posted by admin on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 06:19 AM

	WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than one-quarter of American women have high blood pressure and nearly one-fifth lack health insurance, according to a study released Thursday that says federal and state governments fail to meet women's health needs. Read full article: 'Group gives states, fed poor marks for women's health'

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