Archive: 04/01/2017

Routine checkup should assess fitness, too

(HealthDay)—Most people know they should have their height, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly, but an exercise expert says cardiorespiratory fitness should also be part of a routine medical exam.

Jan 4, 2017

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Over-planning can take the fun out of leisure time

(HealthDay)—Leisure time is supposed to be fun time. But, too much planning makes leisure time seem like work, researchers report.

Jan 4, 2017

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Zoledronic acid every 12 weeks noninferior in bone metastases

(HealthDay)—Use of zoledronic acid every 12 weeks does not result in increased risk of skeletal events compared with use every four weeks among patients with bone metastases due to breast cancer, prostate cancer, or multiple ...

Jan 4, 2017

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No lasting benefit for follow-up coronary angiography after PCI

(HealthDay)—For patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), routine follow-up coronary angiography (FUCAG) has no long-term clinical benefit, according to a study published online Jan. 1 in JACC: ...

Jan 4, 2017

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France moves to suspend Vitamin D supplement after baby dies

France has moved to suspend sales of a vitamin D medication following the death of a baby who suffocated after being given the liquid supplement, health authorities said Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2017

Obama moves to stop Trump gutting signature healthcare law

US President Barack Obama will make a short but politically charged trip from the White House to Capitol Hill Wednesday, calling allied lawmakers to arms in defense of his signature healthcare reforms.

Jan 4, 2017