50 Useful Ways to Reduce Stress Class at 6 PM
A free diabetes class tonight features registered nurse Kathryn Gaines with dietitian Patricia Cherry and diabetes nurse Marilyn Ervin answering questions on stress and diabetes. Sponsored by Home Health Care of Gaston County Inc. For details call 867-1141.
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Kathryn Gaines
Patricia Cherry
Marilyn Ervin
Home Health Care of
Gaston County Inc
Divorce Shortens Lifespan Across Studied Children
Researchers at the University of California Riverside followed 1,500 gifted children from 1921 to assess life expectancy. Divorce raised premature death risk by 40 percent for those who remarried, with higher risks for nonremarried men and for women, up to 80 percent.
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University of California At Riverside
Wellness conference for women at Mount Sinai Church
The Metrolina AIDS Project and African American Women United host a women only wellness conference from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on June 17 at Greater Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Charlotte. All meals transport and day care are provided at no cost. Call (704) 333 1435 for details.
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Metrolina Aids Project
Gene tweak linked to male fruit fly mating behavior
A study from NIH researchers Shang-Ding Zhang and Ward Odenwald shows altering a gene that governs eye color in male fruit flies triggers homosexual mating attempts, while female flies show no effect. The work suggests a genetic influence on behavior but does not identify a human gay gene.
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Shang-Ding Zhang
Ward Odenwald
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Analysis questions breast implants protection claim
A New England Journal of Medicine report refutes earlier findings that breast implant surgery lowers cancer risk. The study shows women who have implants have no significant difference in breast cancer risk compared with the general population.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Cooking oil sparks harmful compounds linked to cancer risk
A study by researchers from the National Cancer Institute, Shanghai Cancer Institute, and Research Triangle Institute finds that unrefined canola oil used for wok cooking can produce harmful chemicals when heated. The work suggests cooking oils may contribute to higher lung cancer rates among Chinese women, independent of smoking.
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China
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Shanghai Cancer Institute
Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park
Air cleaners help non-smokers avoid cigarette smoke
A Maryland Medical Center study found portable air cleaners with char coal and particle filters cut headaches and runny noses by about 50 percent in 12 smoke sensitive individuals. Nasal congestion dropped fivefold, University of Maryland expert Dr Rebecca Bascom said.
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Rebecca Bascom
University of Maryland Medical Center
Prozac not a magic bullet for PMS experts warn
Experts caution Prozac may help severe PMS but is not a cure. A New England Journal study on SSRIs includes Prozac showing potential mood symptom relief while noting side effects and a 42 percent dropout rate. Questions remain about PMS as a distinct diagnosis amid widespread symptoms.
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Ellen Freeman
University of Pennsylvania
Aerobics Aid Postpartum Weight Loss Study
Ohio State University researchers report that new mothers who completed a 15 week aerobic program shed more weight and up to 7 percent body fat, compared with a non aerobic group. The study tracked 27 women, many gaining 25 to 30 pounds during pregnancy, with findings presented in Atlanta.
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Washington
Ohio State University
Diane Habash
Mary Kay Mitchell
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Atlanta
Habash
Mitchell
Remedies ease these travel ills
Travel health tips address colds and diarrhea on the road. Use oral decongestants timed before flights to reduce ear pain from pressure changes. If needed, pair with an antihistamine, and chew gum or sip warm water to ease car pain. Bring your own inflatable pillow, stay hydrated with safe water, and avoid airline pillows.
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Los Angeles
Steven Uman
Uman
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Ucla Medical School
Silent killer hypertension risks and lifestyle tips
High blood pressure, or hypertension, raises risks for strokes and heart disease. Age, race, weight, and stress matter. reducing weight by 10-15 pounds, cutting excess salt, exercising, and quitting smoking can lower readings. Dr. Sathya Jyothinagaram, endocrinology specialist at Gaston Memorial Hospital, notes the need for medical guidance.
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United States
Sathya Jyothinagaram
Gaston Memorial Hospital
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