High impact exercise reduces hip fracture risk says UK study
British researchers led by Nicholas Wareham find two hours weekly of high impact activities like running tennis and basketball sharply lowers hip fracture risk in adults aged 45 to 74. benefits strongest for men with a 33 percent drop and 12 percent for women, with caution for older ages and fall risk.
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Nicholas Wareham
University of Cambridge Institute of Public Health
Nis
Wareham
British Medical Journal
Self-treatment of hair loss guidance and risks
The text outlines self-treatable hair loss as androgenetic alopecia, notes inheritance from either parent, and describes typical male and female patterns. It advises pharmacist input, cautions against sudden or patchy loss, lists non self-treatable causes, and mentions minoxidil or Propecia as proven options with medical supervision.
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Hairquackery
Eating Out Healthily Advice From Mayo Clinic Guide
Practical tips to choose restaurants and meals that support weight control. Pick places with extensive menus, avoid overloading portions, and ask for substitutions such as fruit or salad instead of fries. Eat slowly, consider appetizers or broth soups, and balance indulgences with lighter options.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Communications OE
First St. SW
SIDS procedures stressed for child care providers
Pettit cites a January Connecticut verdict awarding 800000 to a family after a SIDS death in a Boston area facility. Providers are urged to follow back sleeping guidelines and document best practices. The YWCA runs a second workshop after a well attended first session in December 1999.
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Connecticut
Boston
Conn
YWCA
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Classes and Local Support Groups
The notice lists American Red Cross CPR and First Aid courses in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with pre registration details and contact numbers 337 2119 and 393 3500. It also includes blood drives at Grant Wood Area Chapter and Legion Hall and Old Capitol Mall with times and locations. Support groups for well spouses bereavement and hepatitis C patients are scheduled in Iowa City with contact numbers 369 8744 369 7347. Iowa City Hospice offers bereavement services and family programs with registration line 351 5665.
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American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St
Legion Hall
Marengo
Old Capitol Mall
Whey Formula May Ease Infant Colic Compared to Standard Diet
Dutch researchers tested whey hydrolysate versus casein hydrolysate in 43 thriving infants with colic. Over a week, whey-fed babies cried about an hour less daily, using a stricter colic definition and diary tracking to improve study quality.
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Washington Post
Netherlands
Teeth Grinding Common Sleep Disorder Linked to Stress
European study finds about eight percent of people grind or clench teeth in sleep. Researchers report jaw pain headaches and increased dental work alongside higher sleep apnea risk. Stress blamed by roughly 69 percent of the 13 000 plus participants.
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Journal
Chest
Studies Find More Benefits of Aspirin
University of Pennsylvania researchers suggest aspirin may slow hardening of the arteries, while a New York University study links regular aspirin use to lower ovarian cancer risk. Benefits include reduced plaque buildup and protection against heart attacks, but doctors warn of risks such as ulcers and bleeding.
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Knight Ridder
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
New York University
Penn's
Department of Pharmacology
Penn
NYU
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