Friday, March 22, 2013

[Health] Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium

Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium
http://healthland.time.com/2013/03/22/salty-truth-adults-worldwide-eating-too-much-sodium/?iid=tsmodule
It's a critical flavor enhancer for so many foods, and in centuries past, it was necessary for preserving perishables before the advent of refrigerators.

EU medicines agency to restrict use of Otsuka drug
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/03/22/us-ema-otsuka-idUKBRE92L0CE20130322
LONDON | Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:56am GMT. LONDON (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency said on Friday it was recommending restricting the use of medicines containing cilostazol, sold by Otsuka under the brand name Pletal, following concerns over ...

UK: Public OK with creating babies from 3 people
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9943839/Government-must-move-quickly-on-three-parent-IVF.html
Parent alert: How kids get into meds that poison them. U.K.: Public O.K. with creating babies from 3 people. Maria Cheng, Associated Press1:59p.

'Obamacare' turns three years old
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/mar/21/hhs-secretary-kathleen-sebelius-obamacare-lowering/
Happy birthday, 'Obamacare.' President Obama signed his health care plan into law on March 23, 2010 -- three years ago Saturday -- yet many Americans are still trying to figure out what it is and what it means.

Norovirus Is Leading Cause of Intestinal Disorders In American Kids
http://healthland.time.com/2013/03/22/norovirus-is-leading-cause-of-intestinal-disorders-in-american-kids/
The symptoms of gastroenteritis aren't pretty, but at least doctors know what's behind the wave of cases in recent years. According to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control, norovirus sent nearly 1 million children under age five in the U.S.

Energy drinks have immediate impact on heart rhythm
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2972172.shtml?cat=566
There are more warnings against energy drinks today. Researchers say energy drinks have an immediate impact on your heart rhythm and cause an increase in blood pressure.

Growing Older With HIV/AIDS
http://theonefeather.com/2013/03/native-hiv-awareness-day-celebrated-in-cherokee/
At present, the health care infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the unique treatment and care needs of HIVpositive older adults.

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