Testing of lower-toxin cigarette sparks debate
Louisville AP reports Brown & Williamson tests Advance Lights claiming reduced toxins via a new filter and curing process. Public health leaders criticize the move as misleading and urge FDA authority over tobacco products, while Vector Tobacco markets Omni as safer.
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Indians Fight Diabetes With Modern and Traditional Ways
On the Gila River Indian Community, 12 000 Pima Indians pursue a daily regime of mile-long runs, strict diets, and community programs to combat one of the world’s highest diabetes rates. Local efforts blend exercise, diet reform, gardens, and talking circles to empower healthier living and delay onset among children and adults.
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Alaska
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Gila River Reservation
U.S
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIDDK
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High-normal blood pressure tied to heart risk study
A study of 6,859 adults in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that blood pressure labeled high normal raises the 10 year risk of heart attack stroke or heart failure two to three times versus optimal levels. Researchers including Dr. Ramachandran S. Vasan urge maintaining optimal blood pressure.
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Boston University School of Medicine
New England Journal of Medicine
United States
Vasan
New England Journal
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High normal blood pressure raises heart risk study indicates
Researchers from Boston report that people with high normal blood pressure 130 to 139 systolic 85 to 89 diastolic face higher risk of heart attack stroke or heart failure. The Framingham study shows 12 year event rates up to 25 percent for men and women over 65 to 90.
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Baxter investigates chemical residue link to dialysis deaths
Baxter International says chemical residue in its recalled dialysis filters may have contributed to 51 patient deaths worldwide. The company idled two plants in Sweden and Florida and plans 100 to 150 million dollars for litigation. Investigations focus on a testing chemical 5070 found during routine checks that may have entered patients' bloodstreams.
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