Pneumonia Vaccine May Benefit Heart Disease
Research in California and Finland shows mice vaccinated with a pneumonia bacteria develop antibodies that slow atherosclerosis. Researchers caution human results are unproven, but see potential for heart disease treatment and future vaccines. Lessons from the study may prompt further trials and vaccine development discussions.
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California
Finland
Gregg J. Silverman
University of California
Silverman
Joseph J. Witztum
William Schaffner
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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Nature Medicine
United States
Summer heat raises dehydration risks for all ages
Health experts urge regular water intake to prevent dehydration as temperatures and humidity rise. Sandy Procter of Kansas State University emphasizes six to eight 8 oz glasses daily, with more during activity and heat. Fruits, vegetables, and milk can help hydration, while caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks offer limited or negative replacement value. Carrying water and using insulated bottles aids outdoor living and travel. For more guidance visit the KSU health site.
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Sandy Procter
K-State Research and Extension
Procter
Onites. Ksu
Aggressive treatment aids bone cancer patients study says
British researchers report that high dose chemotherapy with a stem cell transplant markedly improves survival and tumor clearance in multiple myeloma. In 401 patients under 65, the intensified approach yielded about a one year longer median survival and fivefold higher likelihood of blood cancer eradication versus standard therapy.
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Associated Press
Len Lichtenfeld
American Cancer Society
Arnold Rubin
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick
N.J
Rubin
United Kingdom
New Zealand
New England Journal of Medicine
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