Olive oil can lower heart disease risk when replacing saturated fats
FDA says replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated olive oil lowers coronary heart disease risk, provided daily calories do not rise. It outlines fat types including saturated fats from dairy and meats, and olive oil varieties from extra virgin to pure, noting olive oil's role in reducing cholesterol when used instead of high calorie saturated fats.
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2004 Kansas Optometric Assoc Fall Eyecare Conference Recap
Dr. Greg Dulos of Ottawa attended the 2004 Kansas Optometric Association Fall Eyecare Conference in Wichita where nearly 230 optometrists and 185 optometric assistants gathered for 14 hours of continuing education toward the 24 hours needed for licensure. Sessions covered new pharmaceuticals diabetes care, contact lenses, cataract and refractive surgery trends, and eye disease management. Saint Luke's South earns AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Certification, the second Kansas program to achieve this standard. Since November 1998 the Saint Luke's South program has treated over 700 patients and aligns with a national association guiding clinical practice, research, and education for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals.
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Nicotine Addiction Linked to Gene in Mice Study
California Institute of Technology researchers created mice with a single gene change making them highly sensitive to nicotine. The mice showed reward, tolerance, and dependence-like behaviors at nicotine doses far lower than humans experience, suggesting a key molecule in addiction. Henry Lester led one of the ten authors in the Science report.
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Understanding pre diabetes and diabetes risks explained
The article explains that diabetes raises blood glucose levels, with 18.2 million Americans diagnosed and 5.2 million unaware they have the disease. It notes pre diabetes affects about 41 million, most diabetics have type 2, and lifestyle changes can reduce risk. Dr. Xiao Yang in Ottawa and Pomona is cited, and November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
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Ottawa
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Experimental skin flu shots less helpful for elderly
New studies test smaller skin doses of flu vaccine as a way to stretch limited supply. In participants ages 18 to 60 antibody responses matched full-dose injections, but in those over 60 responses were about 75 percent lower, raising questions about effectiveness for high risk groups. Results appear in NEJM with Glaxo funding and authors connected to vaccine firms.
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University of Colorado School of Medicine
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New England Journal of Medicine
Robert Belshe
St. Louis University
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