Breaking Health News
February 2008 - Week 4
Sweet Hearts Not So Sweet
According to a statement released earlier this week by the American Heart Association, a national effort is needed to deal with the effects of high blood sugar in heart patients.

Women's Health - February 2008
Depression Linked with Low Bone Density
Premenopausal women struggling with depression have lower bone mass than do non-depressed women in the same age range, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine..

Men's Health - February 2008
Higher Blood Volume in Large Men Dilutes Prostate Blood Test
It turns out that larger men have more blood, which dilutes the levels of the protein called PSA - a key indicator of prostate trouble, says a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

For Your Child - February 2008
Childhood Obesity Addressed with New Program
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Association of Children's Museums are teaming up on a program to combat the obesity epidemic among America's children.

Take a Mini-Stroke Seriously, Seek Medical Attention

Breast Health - February 2008
Stereo Mammography Adds Tool for Finding Breast Cancer
A new radiological diagnostic tool called stereo mammography allows clinicians to detect more lesions and could significantly reduce the number of women who are recalled for additional tests following routine screening mammography.

Diabetes Health - February 2008
Metabolic Syndrome Addressed with Moderate Exercise
A brisk 30-minute walk most days of the week is enough to undo metabolic syndrome, a health condition that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, according to a report in the American Journal of Cardiology.

Mind and Body - February 2008
Pedometer Use Increases Walking
People who start a walking program for their health get more out of it by using a pedometer, a device that counts their steps, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).