Abused kids more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain, nausea

WASHINGTON – Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are at an increased risk of suffering unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than kids who have not been abused, a new study concludes.

The study was led by University of North Carolina at …. Source  : Abused kids more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain, nausea.

Female moderate drinkers at lower obesity risk than teetotalers

WASHINGTON – Female booze drinkers can take heart: A new study has shown that moderate drinkers have a lower risk of obesity than teetotalers.

The study has been published in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
To reach the conclusion, Lu Wang, M.D., Ph.D., …. Source article  : Female moderate drinkers at lower obesity risk than teetotalers.

Prostate cancer patients should not take dietary supplements

WASHINGTON – Researchers at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, have suggested that during radiation therapy treatments prostate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken as …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Prostate cancer patients should not take dietary supplements.

Merck, Frontline maker Sanofi-Aventis joining animal medicine businesses into world’s largest

Merck, Sanofi to unite animal medicine businesses

PET MEDS: Two top pharmaceutical companies, Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA, are uniting their animal health businesses in what would be the world’s largest veterinary medicine company.
GOOD FIT: Sanofi’s Merial makes some very popular dog and cat products, such as Frontline flea and tick fighter and Heartgard for …. Source  : Merck, Frontline maker Sanofi-Aventis joining animal medicine businesses into world’s largest.

A look at veterinary medicines made by Merck’s Intervet, Sanofi-Aventis’ Merial business

Some current Merck, Sanofi-Aventis animal drugs

Some of the top products from animal health businesses Merial and Intervet/Schering-Plough, which are being combined under a deal announced by Merck & Co. and France’s Sanofi-Aventis SA:
Merial:
Frontline, kills ticks and fleas on dogs and cats
Heartgard, prevents heartworm in dogs and cats
Ivomec, kills parasites in hogs and cattle
Eprinex, kills internal … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A look at veterinary medicines made by Merck’s Intervet, Sanofi-Aventis’ Merial business.

Eating breakfast, fatty diet around conception ‘increases odds of having baby boy’

LONDON – Want a baby boy? Well, then eat full breakfast and fatty diet during early pregnancy, suggests a new study.

According to the University of Missouri study, what women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby, reports The Telegraph.
Women who eat a full … Original source on Gaea Times at : Eating breakfast, fatty diet around conception ‘increases odds of having baby boy’.

Growing new arteries could lead to ‘biological bypass’ for heart disease

WASHINGTON – Yale School of Medicine researchers say they have found a new method of growing arteries that could lead to a ‘biological bypass’-or a non-invasive way to treat coronary artery disease.

Coronary arteries can become blocked with plaque, leading to a decrease in the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Over time this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Growing new arteries could lead to ‘biological bypass’ for heart disease.

BPA exposure may cause permanent fertility defects

WASHINGTON – Exposure during pregnancy to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common component of plastics, causes permanent abnormalities in the uterus of offspring, boffins at Yale School of Medicine have discovered.

The findings were reported in the March issue of Journal of the Federation of …. Original source  : BPA exposure may cause permanent fertility defects.

Palin, a critic of socialized health care, acknowledges that her family used Canada system

Palin notes irony of using Canada health care

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Sarah Palin has been no friend lately of socialized health care.
She has criticized Canada’s system, saying it should be dismantled in favor of free enterprise. And she has denounced President Barack Obama’s health plan as being socialized medicine.
But during a weekend speech in Calgary, the … Read more »»».

Stupak, D-Mich., voices new optimism about resolving abortion dispute in health bill debate

Stupak: Health bill abortion fight can be resolved

TAWAS CITY, Mich. – Prospects are good for resolving a dispute over abortion that has led some House Democrats to threaten to withhold support of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, a key Michigan Democrat said Monday.
Rep. Bart Stupak said he expects to resume talks with House leaders …. Source article  : Stupak, D-Mich., voices new optimism about resolving abortion dispute in health bill debate.