Pulmonary hypertension
Vigorous physical activity following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer substantially reduces the risk of death due to cancer or other causes, two studies show.
Complete Health Calendar
Hy-Vee Healthy Heart Tour . Take this free supermarket shopping tour to learn how to help control blood lipid levels, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, Hy-Vee, 1823 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Reservations: (563) 676-1408.
Braselton News…
Stem cell therapy in Thailand giving hope to Braselton man with ailing heart BY STEVEN BEARDSLEY On Aug. 16, Braselton resident Richard Behlog and his wife, Terre, will fly to Bangkok, Thailand, to receive treatment for Richards congestive heart failure a disease in which the heart fails to pump enough blood to satisfy the bodys daily needs; as the disease progresses, the heart becomes weaker
Cures and controversy
Most of the research monkeys that attracted protests, petitions and candlelight vigils to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center have been moved out of state, but animal research continues at a steady clip in Colorado, information obtained by the Rocky Mountain News shows.
Strokes: Children can have them, too
Only a baby. Three months old. But there was something strange about him. His mother noticed it. Little Aiden Von Gunten didn’t reach out like other children. Only his right hand. He didn’t kick like other children. Only his right foot.
Popular statin reduces recurrent stroke risk
DURHAM, N.C. — In people who have experienced a stroke, but who have no known history of coronary heart disease, beginning regular treatment with the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin soon after the stroke can reduce the risk of recurrent stroke by 16 percent, according to a five-year study led by an international team that includes a researcher at Duke University Medical Center.
Fingernail polish will help get rid of those warts
I just read your column on plantar warts. My doctor suggested I use fingernail polish, covering the wart twice a day for three weeks. I believe the wart died within 10 days of doing that treatment. It was easy and painless. Have you ever heard of this, and do you know why it worked?
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