Tag: Blood
Health Tip: Help Protect Against Blood Clots
by on Dec.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Dangerous blood clots can develop if you spend too much time sitting still.
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Cancer Outpatients at Greater Risk for Blood Clots
by on Dec.13, 2011, under Health and Fitness
MONDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy most often develop blood clots after they are discharged from the hospital, according to a large new study.
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Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
by on Sep.28, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) — For people with type 2
diabetes, intense treatment doesn't slow decline in thinking skills, a new
study found. Super-strict blood sugar control actually appeared to
increase study participants' ris…
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Britain to lift ban on gay men donating blood
by on Sep.08, 2011, under Health and Fitness
British health officials say they will lift the ban on gay men donating blood — as long as their last sexual contact with another man was more than one year ago.
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Blood Protein Might Signal Death Risk in Elderly
by on Aug.30, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) — Swedish scientists have
identified a protein circulating in the blood which seems to be a
harbinger of an increased risk of death among elderly people.
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Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding While Taking a Blood Thinner
by on Aug.11, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Blood-thinning drugs are prescribed to help
prevent clots that could cause heart attack or stroke. But these drugs can
also increase the risk of heavy or prolonged bleeding.
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Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
by on May.06, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Business briefs: Food workers at CSUMB sign contract
Union food workers at CSU Monterey Bay on Thursday approved a contract calling for $2.05 in wage increases over five years.
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Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
Title: Structured Exercise Programs Help Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds Category: Health News Created: 5/3/2011 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2011
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Religion Doesn't Help Lower Blood Pressure, Study Suggests
by on Apr.30, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) — Although faith in a higher
power may bring you great comfort, leading a religious life won't help
reduce high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
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Newer 'Pill' Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots
by on Apr.22, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) — Newer forms of birth
control pills may carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than earlier
oral contraceptives.
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Latest Artificial Pancreas Trials Reduce Risk of Low Blood Sugar
by on Apr.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) — In the latest research to
test the concept of an artificial pancreas for the management of type 1
diabetes, British researchers report that they were able to improve blood
sugar control and reduce the risk…
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