Walking Strategy Aims to Curb Weight Gain Through Small Steps
AP science report from Denver details Dr. James Hill and the America on the Move program promoting modest daily changes. About 2,000 extra steps and 100 fewer calories daily may build lasting habits, with early results showing some weight loss among participants and broader state and national outreach.
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Vioxx safety fears raise questions on pain relievers
U S researchers and European regulators warned Celebrex Bextra and other Cox-2 inhibitors might carry heart risks similar to Vioxx. An FDA review call and congressional scrutiny were urged as studies link blocking prostaglandins to potential heart problems.
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Pills raise clot risk for postmenopausal women
A WHI analysis shows estrogen progestin pills double the risk of dangerous blood clots, with higher risk for overweight women and those over 60. The study follows earlier WHI findings that Prempro and Premarin raise heart, stroke, breast cancer, and deep vein thrombosis risks, fueling declines in hormone therapy use.
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Women’s Health Initiative
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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