Archive for February, 2007
Painkillers linked to high blood pressure
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who frequently take over-the-counter pain relievers have higher blood pressure than those who don't, a new study shows.
Stress raises risk of irritable bowel syndrome
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After a bout with a stomach bug, the likelihood that a person will go on to develop irritable bowel syndrome seems to go up if he or she is susceptible to stress and anxiety, according to a new study.
Vitamin A may reduce stomach cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High intakes of vitamin A apparently reduce the risk of developing gastric cancer, Swedish researchers report.
Get that annual check-up, it’s worth it
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The traditional annual physical exam, or "periodic health evaluation," delivers preventive care and decreases worry for patients, and justifies the costs, according to a new report.
Pregnant women face high rate of serious injury
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women suffer injuries requiring hospitalization more often than previously thought, a new nationwide study shows.