Medical Watch: Many man don't talk about erectile dysfunction Aug 15, 2008
New studies show that E.D. is an early warning sign for diabetes, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease such as hardening of the arteries and stroke. Some studies showed that erectile dysfunction precedes a heart attack by 3 years," says Dr. Shabsigh. Doctors say men are especially at risk from E.D. who are middle-age and older, obese, smoke or don't exercise. If it is being caused by your high blood pressure medicine, don't stop taking it. Ask your doctor for another brand and request a... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Your Health Check - STROKE: A scary prospect! Jul 24, 2008
That, along with the major disabilities that often accompany it, make stroke, in my thinking, a very scary prospect, and behooves us all to be alert to those early warning signs of neurological symptoms. If it happens, hope that you are in the thirty percent with correctible carotid disease. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Power to End Stroke Jun 4, 2008
He admits he had early warning signs of headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Now, ONeal and Candace Alexander of the American Heart Association want others to know more about reducing stroke risk. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Many with Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack May 29, 2008
"The most striking finding of this study is that about half of the patients who have had either a heart attack or invasive cardiac procedure still don't know the early warning signs for disease recurrence, even though they are at very high risk," said Dr. Byron Lee, an associate professor of cardiology at the University of California San Francisco, who was not involved in the study. "It is hard to know who is at fault, doctors or patients," Lee added. (MEDLINEplus)
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal A Broken Heart May 21, 2008
Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death ... In the Hong Kong-based study, Dr. Tong and his colleagues set out to determine whether ED could be used as an early warning sign of poor cardiovascular health ... Even when these characteristics were taken into account, ED was found to be an independent early warning sign of coronary heart disease. (Science Daily)
Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble May 21, 2008
MONDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Findings from two studies of men with diabetes add to the evidence that erectile dysfunction can be a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease. A Hong Kong study of 2,306 men with diabetes but no signs of heart disease found that those with erectile dysfunction at the start were 58 percent more likely to have a heart attack or other major cardiac problem over the next four years than those with adequate sexual function. (MEDLINEplus)
Vintage Michael Broadbent: Britain's elder statesman of wine as edgy as ever May 10, 2008
Despite a few early warning signs (the 1982 Caymus Special Selection was "a bit over the top, speciously spicy"), there's a progression in Broadbent's notes that demonstrates a growing discontent. The 1992 Shafer Hillside Select is "sweet, hefty, crisp, spicy with 'interesting tannins!' " By 1997, it's "too alcoholic" but "certainly interesting." By the 2001 vintage, the alcohol levels are "misguided" and "absurd"; the wine is "impressive" but "too sweet.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Are you next? May 3, 2008
Knowing the early warning signs of a heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Many heart attacks start slowly, unlike the dramatic portrayal often seen in the movies. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
'Healthy Kid' kids try a bit of exercise Apr 22, 2008
But now, children are contracting the disease and showing early warning signs at a rate that is alarming to medical professionals and researchers, Patterson has said. In spring, 255 pupils were screened at HMS and 54 met the criteria for being considered at-risk for type 2 diabetes. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
First ladies part ways in the Philippines Mar 28, 2008
One of the most outspoken critics of allegedly profligate corruption in the Arroyo government, Aquino is not expected to be able to resume her crusade any time soon while undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, said to be in an advanced stage after she ignored early warning signs of the disease. Arroyo joined a chorus of well-wishers, offering prayers for Aquino "to surmount this as she has conquered all other trials", but Aquino's forced retreat from the front line of Arroyo's critics no... (Asia Times Online)
Daytime dozing 'stroke warning' Feb 22, 2008
Regular unintentional daytime dozing may be an early warning sign of stroke in elderly people, say US researchers. For those who had a habit of nodding off, the risk of stroke was two to four times higher than for those who never fell asleep in the day, a study found. (BBC News -- Health)
President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Kagame of Rwanda Feb 20, 2008
And an early warning sign was -- and it's hard to have seen it, I readily admit, but I'm talking earlier than 1994, and earlier than the '90s -- was the fact that it become a habit to divide people based upon -- you know, in this case, whether they were Tutsi or Hutu, which eventually led to exploitation. Secondly, I would tell my successor that the United States can play a very constructive role. (White House News Releases)
SIU-C continuing program for at-risk kids Feb 2, 2008
But now, more children are contracting the illness and showing early warning signs at a rate that is alarming to medical professionals and researchers, Patterson has said. Children are becoming increasingly unhealthy -- poor diet, lack of exercise, too many video games are common culprits and considered risk factors. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Missing Link Between Belly Fat And Heart Disease? Jan 23, 2008
Specifically, they're looking for the factors that might trigger macrophages to invade the area and bring on inflammation, and for blood-borne molecules called biomarkers that might be used as a way to identify early warning signs of atherosclerosis. They'll also look at other classes of drugs to see if they might have a protective effect, because TZD drugs act on many systems and cause some side effects. (Science Daily)
Pathway Away from Heart Attack Jan 22, 2008
Her goal now to find a way to develop medications which could stimulate this same pathway when a person starts showing early warning signs of a heart attack. That would allow us then to put them on a pathway in the heart that we know is protective and at the same time it would be helpful for patients when their hearts are most stressed, she said. (WOKR13 Rochester)
News Bytes of the Week--Using bytes to understand barks Jan 19, 2008
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University report that they have developed a new device that may be able to detect mild cognitive impairment, an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. The device, called DETECT, involves a 10-minute test that measures memory and reaction time. (Scientific American)
P.E. classes focus on getting kids going Dec 16, 2007
The idea is to track students fitness levels to determine how their body responds to activity, and to identify early warning signs of obesity and disease, including hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. I like it, said Cochran, of Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Images reveal life's secrets, one slice at a time Nov 28, 2007
That means doctors can immediately see if the patient has any narrowed or obstructed coronary arteries that could be an early warning sign of an impending heart attack. So far, the Toronto doctors have been impressed by the scans they've done on volunteers willing to test the new technology. (Globe and Mail)
How To Keep Cool As Temps Rise Sep 2, 2007
An early warning sign of heat-related illnesses is diminished judgment. In addition to high temperatures, poor air quality in the West San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley could affect individuals with heart disease, asthma or other lung disease. (CBS2.com, CA)
Getting Schools to Think and Act Green Aug 27, 2007
But the best policy seems to be responding to early warning signs. Vice. (Time.com)
Growing concern for fat of the land Aug 8, 2007
Lead researcher Edward Janus said a 1989 Heart Foundation study had given early warning signs of weight problems to come in rural Australia, but these were ignored. "Now that there is a major problem ... urgent action is required at the highest level to change unhealthy lifestyle habits by improving diet, increasing physical activity and making our environments supportive of these objectives," Professor Janus said. (The Australian)
It ends tonight Jul 20, 2007
The worst is to ignore the early warning signs until one day you wake up and regrettably admit you are still with the person. By Mo (now known as Moeisha). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
California: Hundreds more heat-wave deaths in '06? Jul 12, 2007
Also, he said the state should do more to track early warning signs a spike in ambulance calls, hospital admissions or livestock deaths and then warn medical examiners to look more closely at whether human deaths were caused by the heat. He and other public health officials said authorities need an accurate accounting of how many victims died, how and where in order to form an effective plan for saving people from extreme heat. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Runner's Guide to Heat Stroke Jul 5, 2007
Heat cramps are not in themselves dangerous, but they are an early warning sign of heat stress on the body ... Because the cramps are an early warning sign of heat stress, you should also cool down. (Suite101.com)
The HRT debateMenopausal women suffer after relentless drug health scares Jul 4, 2007
The group built up significantly fewer calcium deposits in their arteries - a substance seen as an early warning sign of blocked blood vessels and heart disease. More bad news. (BBC News -- Health)
Track Star's Death Blamed On Pain Cream Jun 11, 2007
The early warning signs of salicylate poisoning can be easily missed. They include ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing and a fast heart rate. (CBS News)
Procedural Changes May Reduce Cardiac Arrests Outside Pediatric ICUs May 14, 2007
During the first three months of 2005, she and her colleagues instructed hospital staff about the early warning signs of a potential cardiopulmonary arrest in children. These include increased respiratory rate, labored breathing, increased oxygen use, excessive sleepiness and irritability. (Science Daily)
Fish pollutants' link to diabetes Apr 13, 2007
Matt Hunt, Head of Science Information at Diabetes UK, said: "Insulin resistance is often observed as an early warning sign for developing diabetes and therefore possible contributors to this state are always of interest.". However, he said the current research was very complex and still speculative and did not provide a mechanism by the which the POPs could cause insulin resistance. (BBC News -- Science)
Minnesota Hospitals struggling with cost of caring for the uninsured Apr 9, 2007
He arrived at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis last year after missing most of the early warning signs for throat cancer. By the time he received treatment, the disease had advanced to Stage 3. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Failed By The System Mar 27, 2007
Be aware of early warning signs of abuse and find help for where you live. RELATED STORIES & LINKS. (CBS News)
Treating Gum Disease May Help Heart Mar 1, 2007
Poor endothelial function may be an early warning sign of heart disease, note the researchers. Next, patients were randomly split into two groups. (CBS News)
Heart disease risk for 20-somethings Feb 5, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. PEOPLE as young as 20 are risking their lives by not getting regular heart checks, a group of leading doctors has warned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Young adults 'at risk of heart disease' Feb 4, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Young adults 'at risk of heart disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
KU doctors warn of winter heart problems Dec 2, 2006
Among the early warning signs of overtaxing your heart are dizziness, extreme fatigue, feeling faint and in more serious cases, chest pains. Even people in relatively good shape can be at risk during cold winter days. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Bearing the pain of war Oct 22, 2006
"Anger tends to be impulsive, and impulse control requires training for some people, helping individuals to see the early warning signs and identify what leads up to the reaction," he said. Psychiatrist Morse said too many men are sitting at home suffering and thinking they are going crazy and they must seek help. (North County Times)
President Bush Participates in Panel on School Safety Oct 11, 2006
I presume out of this there will be a series of best practices that you will share with principals and schools districts that explain, for example, what people could look for to determine whether or not there's an early warning sign, and then how to respond ... And so I think we have to do a lot of education with just folks who say, you know, they've changed, they don't have joy in life, and that this is an early warning sign. (White House News Releases)
ME Says Fort Worth Fire Chief Died Of Heart Attack Sep 26, 2006
Fire department officials have learned there can be early warning signs, including: shortness of breath, headaches, and dizziness. But they've also learned not to rely on those signs. (CBS 11, TX)
Implanted wireless device alerts patients and physicians to dangerous conditions Sep 20, 2006
This wireless cardiac rhythm management system is very new, and many consumers don't realize how important daily monitoring of weight and blood pressure is to detecting early warning signs of worsening heart failure. Is this something you might be interested in hearing more about. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Drug offers hope to beat diabetes epidemic Sep 16, 2006
The results of the trial, presented at a conference in Copenhagen yesterday, and published online in The Lancet, were based on over 5,200 people with impaired glucose tolerance, an early warning sign of diabetes, selected from almost 25,000. After three years, the researchers found 658 individuals on a placebo had developed diabetes, compared with 280 on rosiglitazone. (Independent)
60 vaccine to prevent cervical cancer unveiled Sep 11, 2006
Currently some four million women undergo a smear test every year to spot early warning signs of cancer. All women between the ages of 25 and 64 are eligible for a free smear test every three to five years, with the time interval dependent on their age. (Daily Mail - UK)
Baby Suri Cruise makes her photo debut Sep 7, 2006
The discovery in Minnesota over a decade ago of frogs with extra legs, ovaries in males and other deformities was considered an early warning sign of environmental distress linked to farm chemicals. Congress in 1996 required the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study how the pollutants may affect human health. (North County Times)
Insect 'Noses' The Key To Cybernose Collaboration Aug 25, 2006
A new 4 million collaboration announced today will help scientists in their efforts to produce a new generation of electronic nose, the 'Cybernose. A scanning electron micrograph of the head of Drosophila, or Fruit Fly. (Science Daily)
Heart Disease Risk May Show Up At 13 Aug 22, 2006
(WebMD) Problems with the bodys response to insulin that start in adolescence may be an early warning sign of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. A new study suggests that 13-year-olds with insulin resistance may face a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes by their 19th birthday. (CBS News)
THE CIVILIAN MARKET: Aug 17, 2006
Reacting to early warning signs, state and federal officials say they want to keep the problem from getting worse, improving how Arizona veterans are matched up with career retraining programs and jobs that pay decent wages. Although hard data are lacking, officials do know problems that veterans are having getting back into the workforce are not because of a shortage of jobs. (AZCentral)
Staying safe in the heat Aug 16, 2006
He has never had a serious incident, partly because he knows the early warning signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion and wastes no time taking action. Dizziness, light-headedness, and disorientation are the first things DeCarli looks for. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Impotence May be A Sign Of Heart Disease, Diabetes Aug 2, 2006
Consequently, the study finds the condition is an early warning sign of underlying medical problems - even among men with a healthy weight, normally not considered to be at risk. Dr Graham Jackson, chairperson of the Sexual Dysfunction Association said the study was an eye-opener for doctors to investigate impotence in men who were not overweight. (All Headline News)
Diabetic legacy from the womb Jul 29, 2006
The inability to harness the hormone insulin to help keep blood sugar levels at the right level, known as insulin resistance, is widely regarded as an early warning sign of diabetes. This disease, if undetected, can cause serious complications, such as long-term raised blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. (BBC News -- Health)
Keeping the music alive Jul 26, 2006
Doctors now tell Hutheesing, himself a heart attack survivor, that that neck and shoulder pain probably was an early warning sign of the heart attack. Hutheesing says he will work with her colleagues at that final concert to plan a memorial concert as well as a benefit concert in December at the historic Lockwood-Mathew Mansion Museum in Norwalk. (Greenwich Time)
Doctors can use the 'Viagra visit' to screen men for heart Jun 27, 2006
While erectile dysfunction has long been treated as a lifestyle issue, erection problems appear to be a very early warning sign of looming heart troubles. An Italian study showed that in two-thirds of patients who had known coronary-artery disease as well as erectile dysfunction, the erection problems showed up, on average, three years before other symptoms, such as the chest pain caused by angina. (AZCentral -- Business)
Blood protein may signal diabetes Jun 18, 2006
Elevated levels of a particular protein in the blood may be an early warning sign for insulin resistance, a major cause of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study has found. Insulin resistance develops when the body's muscles, fat and liver cells lose the ability to respond to the hormone insulin. (Irish Health)
Worse news for wrinkly smokers Jun 15, 2006
LONDON - Smokers heavily wrinkled faces could be an early warning sign of a serious lung disease, researchers said on Wednesday. They found that smokers with pronounced wrinkles are five times more likely than those without marked facial lines to suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes bronchitis and emphysema. (MSNBC -- Health)
Type Of Stress, Not Duration, Key To Heart Enlargement Jun 3, 2006
While enlargement of the heart can be a natural and beneficial response to exercise training, it can also be an early warning sign for such harmful conditions as heart failure. These findings, based on a series of experiments in mice, could help settle a long-running controversy among cardiologists concerning heart enlargement, or cardiac hypertrophy, according to Duke cardiologist Howard Rockman, M.D., who led the team of Duke and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill researchers. (Science Daily)
Corps' Levee Work Is Faulted May 22, 2006
PC Wizard has detected. Your PC is ready to turn into a Super TV in 2 minutes. (Q13.com, WA)
For the sake of health, the food industry must admit oils ain'toils May 16, 2006
The early warning signs - too much food and too little physical activity - were clear from the last National Nutrition Survey in 1995. Governments, companies and most individuals ignored the findings and the warnings from those working in public health. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'I can't be having a heart attack' Apr 20, 2006
According to Dr. Regis Fernandes, a cardiologist with Mayo Health System, Nelson had all of the early warning signs. "Smoking, lack of exercise, a poor diet-all of these factors contribute to heart disease," says Fernandes. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Pregnancy Complications May Signal Long-Term Heart Trouble Mar 15, 2006
"The complications during pregnancy that we studied could have lasting effects on the cardiovascular system and can be seen as novel early warning signs of future heart disease or mortality risk," Duke cardiologist Dr. Mimi Biswas said in a prepared statement. The findings suggest a new group that could benefit from targeted heart disease prevention efforts. (MEDLINEplus)
Early sign of artery damage found Mar 7, 2006
An early warning sign of artery damage has been identified, a study suggests. A team from Warwick Medical School found levels of sE-selectin, which points to damage to blood vessels, was linked to a person's weight. (BBC News -- Health)
THE LATEST HEART DEVICES Mar 6, 2006
Its Sentry defibrillator can watch out for a buildup of fluids in the lungs, an early warning sign of congestive heart failure. The next iteration is the Chronicle, which Medtronic could start selling in late 2006. (BusinessWeek)
Ex-FEMA Chief:I'm a Scapegoat Feb 11, 2006
" Both he and Matthew Broderick, director of operations coordination, acknowledged the department's sluggish response, but disputed Brown's claim that preoccupation with anti-terrorism efforts was responsible. After the hearings, a House panel investigating the response to Katrina announced they had subpoenaed Brown and would privately interview him over the weekend. The panel is expected to release its report on the government's preparation for and response to Katrina on Wednesday. Earlier... (Fox News -- Headlines)
Work Stress May Raise Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes Jan 20, 2006
Early warning signs of heart disease and diabetes are more common among people who report chronic work stress, according to a new British study. The study focuses on work stress and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of abnormalities that can lead to diabetes and heart disease. (Fox News -- Headlines)
