Everything You Need to Know About Health: Fruit Juices Block Common Drugs

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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What Can B Vitamins Do for Heart Patients?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRsz0E4
Why It Matters
If you're expecting vitamins like folic acid, B6, and B12 to help your
heart condition, a Norwegian study has disappointing news. What if
your ticker's healthy? That's not so clear. Check out the details of
this study, published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association.
Also See:
> Supplements OK for Cancer Survivors?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs10Eq
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs20Er
> WebMD's Heart Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs30Es

Repeat Ultrasounds Predict Heart Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs40Et
Why It Matters
You may be at risk for a heart attack or stroke and not even know it.
A new study in the journal Radiology shows how ultrasounds may help
assess this sneaky situation.
Also See:
> WebMD's Heart Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs30Es
> Arm Test May Gauge Women's Heart Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs50Eu

America's Obesity Report Card: An 'F' for Fat?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtV0EU
Why It Matters
A new report from the Trust for America's Health shows the U.S.
obesity epidemic is gaining speed, with adult obesity rates up in 37
states and down in none.
Also See:
> Drugs, Alcohol, Despair: State Rankings
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs70Ew
> WebMD Health and Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs20Er

'Alexander Technique' Helps Ease Back Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRs80Ex
Why It Matters
Can this little-known treatment calm chronic back trouble better than
exercise or massage alone? A new study appearing in the journal BMJ
shows it just might.
Also See:
> WebMD's Back Pain Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtA0E8
> How Core Strength Training Helps
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtB0EA

Fruit Juices Block Common Drugs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtC0EB
Why It Matters
Do you take allergy medicines or a prescription to control your blood
pressure? New research presented to the American Chemical Society
warns popular fruit juices can block medications from being absorbed
into the body. Get the details.
Also See:
> Saving Money on Prescription Drugs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtD0EC
> WebMD's Drug Database
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtE0ED

Impotence Drug Lessens Urinary Troubles
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtW0EV
Why It Matters
A drug used for erectile dysfunction may provide an added benefit for
men with an enlarged prostate. Find out which drug was helpful in this
study published in the Journal of Urology.
Also See:
> WebMD's Prostate Enlargement/BPH Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtF0EE
> WebMD's Men's Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtG0EF

Arsenic Linked to Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtH0EG
Why It Matters
Exposure to arsenic -- typically through drinking water -- may raise
the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, shows a new study in the
Journal of the American Medical Association. Why? Researchers explain
the possible reasons.
Also See:
> WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Yf0Nec5M0IfV0BRtX0EW

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