Black Health Advocate

www.blackhealthadvocate.com | Sunday, May. 11, 2008

Breaking News

Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Human spines are naturally curved and flexible so that you can bend, twist, reach and more.

Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- When you're doing your spring cleaning, don't forget your nose.

Health Highlights: May 11, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Probe launched into Madrid hospital deaths (AFP)

AFP - Authorities in Spain launched Sunday an investigation into the deaths of at least 18 people in a reported bacteria epidemic at one of Madrid's main hospitals.

Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Clinical practice may be trumping science when it comes to treatments for prostate cancer.

Health Highlights: May 10, 2008 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming large amounts of acrylamide, a chemical commonly found in French fries, cakes, snacks and even coffee, appears to raise the risk of kidney cancer, especially in smokers, Dutch researchers report.

Blood Pressure News
	New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
	Drug curbs pain due to leg artery disease
	Kidney stone treatment not linked to hypertension
	Early poverty may impair heart's nighttime rest
	Group wants FDA to pull J&J birth control patch
	Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly

Aids News
	Designing and interpreting HIV noninferiority trials in naive and experienced patients.
	Baseline serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels predict response to hepatitis C virus therapy in HIV/hepatitis C virus coinfected patients.
	High incidence of adverse events in healthy volunteers receiving rifampicin and adjusted doses of lopinavir/ritonavir tablets.
	Persistent Kaposi sarcoma in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy: characterizing the predictors of clinical response.
	The anti-HIV activity of entecavir: a multicentre evaluation of lamivudine-experienced and lamivudine-naive patients.

Nutrition News
	New health woes as China moves from famine to feast (Reuters)
	Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn (HealthDay)
	Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty (HealthDay)
	EU food safety body takes new look at baby bottle chemical (AFP)
	French agriculture minister calls for 'world forum' on food crisis (AFP)

Addiction News
	Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty (HealthDay)
	Drugs undermine Afghanistan's efforts to rebuild (Reuters)
	Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity (AP)
	Committee chairman accuses VA of criminal negligence (AP)
	On the road with allergies and asthma: coping tips (Reuters)

Obesity News
	Study Supports Reason For Concern In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity
	After School Activity Reduces Excess Weight Gain In Adolescent Girls
	Orexigen(R) Therapeutics Announces Completion Of Patient Enrollment In Phase III Clinical Program For Contrave(R)
	Increased Risks For Infection And Dislocation Faced By Obese Patients Following Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
	Obesity Linked To Increased Risk For Dementia

Diabetes News
	Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics (HealthDay)
	Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)
	More than half of US diabetics have arthritis (AP)
	Half of diabetics in U.S. have arthritis, CDC says (Reuters)
	High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications (HealthDay)

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Rev. Tell it like it is

Brothers and Sisters.......when your happiness comes from believing the good news of the Gospel.......there is nothing in this world that can take it away because it did not come from any person, place or thing in this world!

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