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Paying for test still a pain in prostate (Toronto Sun)
Men at risk for prostate cancer who were hoping to save a few dollars now that the province is covering a simple blood test for the disease were disappointed yesterday when they were charged the full cost.
Study Helps Explain Connection Between Sleep Apnea, Stroke and Death (Newswise)
Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain, elevates blood pressure within the brain and eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself. The findings may help explain why people with sleep apnea are more likely to suffer strokes and to die in their sleep.
Viagra shown to boost heart function (Baltimore Examiner)
Viagra, the popular erectile dysfunction drug, also may help prevent heart damage due to chronic high blood pressure, Johns Hopkins researchers found.
Specialty Medicines Led Rebound in U.S. Drug Approvals in 2008 (Bloomberg)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Medicines for rare disorders and diagnosing diseases contributed to a jump in U.S. drug approvals last year from a quarter-century low in 2007.
Citgo Suspends Low-Income Heating Program (WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley)
Citizens Energy cites falling oil prices and the global economic crisis for forcing the company to re-evaluate its social programs.
Stymied by Low-sodium Needs? Some Simple Steps to Cut Sodium (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - Salt is simply everywhere, from frozen dinners to canned soup, and fast food to fine dining fare. Even if you never touch the salt shaker while cooking or sitting down to eat, you may still be consuming a high salt intake that might work against you if you have heart disease.
River Kings finally win at Senior (Clinton Herald)
DUBUQUE — Dave Shovlain's basketball players just won't let him get out of Dubuque Senior's Nora Gymnasium without making his heart race and his blood pressure rise a bit. But they left with a win this time, and that's all that mattered.
Asda offers customers blood tests to beat hospital queues (Daily Mail)
Patients are being offered blood tests at a supermarket in a bid to cut hospital waiting times.
Shoppers in Asda offered blood tests to cut NHS waiting times (Daily Mail: World News)
NHS patients are being offered blood tests while they shop at a supermarket in a controversial bid to cut hospital waiting times. Asda has set up a clinic at its Great Bridge store in West Bromwich.
Is Your Family’s Blood Pressure Normal? (PIZZAHEROS)
When you consider the importance of your family’s heart health, you should be aware of all of your family’s average blood pressure, variation, and range. An occasional random measurement is not enough information for an accurate result.