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New Software Enables Close Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder  -  Mar 10, 2008
Business Wire (press release),..."A patient can be diagnosed as having a certain liver or gallbladder disease by comparing their test results with the normal database," he says.

Gallbladder removal has become less of a pain  -  Mar 8, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Gallstones and gallbladder disease are most common in people who are American Indian, overweight, eat a lot of sugar, are pregnant, do not exercise

Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease riskâ€”a meta ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Am J Clin Nutr (subscription),95% CI: 1.23, 1.59; GL RR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.12, 1.45), coronary heart disease (GI RR = 1.25, 95% CI: 1.00, 1.56), gallbladder disease (GI RR = 1.26,

Body mass index remains a mystery to most  -  Mar 12, 2008
Northern Daily News,Examples are high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, and breast,

STILL SOME HEALTH COMPLICATIONS FROM GALWAY WATER CRISIS  -  Mar 17, 2008
The Connacht Sentinel,Some conditions which can result from contracting the gastro-intestinal illness, cryptosporidiosis, in immuno-compromised people, are gallbladder disease

Weighing the costs  -  Mar 8, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald,In fact, because of obesity-related illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and several types of cancer,

Pike County residents urged to get moving  -  Mar 6, 2008
Appalachian News-Express,...diabetes, arthritis, cancers of the colon, breast, and prostate, urinary incontinence, gallbladder disease, sleep disorders, and mental disorders.

Nutrition Provides Key to Preventing Needless Deaths of Kids World ...  -  Feb 28, 2008
Natural News.com,That, says the CDC, puts them at risk for high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and gallbladder disease as they

Exercise may cut gallstone risk  -  Feb 25, 2008
Scientific American...and certain types of cancer," Wilund continued. "This study provides preliminary evidence that perhaps we can add gallbladder disease to this list."

Magnesium intake lowers gallstone risk  -  Feb 26, 2008
The News - International,The participants were surveyed every two years to assess the occurrence of new illnesses, including gallbladder disease.

Reduce the risk of gallstones  -  Feb 26, 2008
news 24,The subjects were surveyed every two years to assess the occurrence of new illnesses, including gallbladder disease. Magnesium consumption was determined

Healthy Diet for Women  -  Mar 14, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,...stroke, breathing problems, arthritis, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea (breathing problems while sleeping), osteoarthritis, and some cancers.

Dr. Samuel Heiser: Mammosite Therapy treats breast cancer from the ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
Noblesville Daily Times,He also performs surgery for gallbladder disease, and hernias repairs along with colon and lung cancer. Opinions may not reflect those of the Noblesville

Heart Disease  -  Mar 4, 2008
CareStation,Replacement Study (HERS) showed no benefit, as well as an increased risk of blood clots in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) and of gallbladder disease.

Exercise to Avoid Gallstones  -  Feb 27, 2008
NewsMax.com,Gallbladder disease affects 10 to 25 percent of adults in the United States, although some persons who are affected may not have symptoms.

FITNESS Q&A: There's no quick fix to help you lose weight  -  Feb 26, 2008
Lancaster Newspapers,In addition to the hypertension, sleep disturbances, diabetes and high cholesterol, you also run the risk of heart and gallbladder disease, arthritis,

Binge Eating Disorder â€“ Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  -  Feb 24, 2008
American Chronicle,...are at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, gallbladder disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

MDs fear super obesity escalating in Canada  -  20 Feb 2008
Canada.com,...high blood pressure, heart disease, high blood fat and cholesterol, sleep apnea, fatty liver, hiatus hernia, gallbladder disease and joint pain.

Fat or skinny: Does it  -  Feb 19, 2008
SheKnows.com,...by as much as seven years and increases the risks of diseases such as heart disease, Type2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, and certain types of cancers.

Dr. Lind to speak at hospital next Thursday  -  Feb 6, 2008
News-Reporter,Dr. Lind is Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology within the Department at the Medical College of Georgia and will speak on gallbladder disease.

Exercise To Avoid Gallstones, New Research Suggests  -  Feb 14, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Gallbladder disease affects 10 to 25 percent of adults in the United States, although some persons who are affected may not have symptoms.

Pain persists after removal of gallbladder  -  Feb 11, 2008
Northern Daily News,To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Gallbladder Disease." Other readers who would like a copy should send a

Lose Fat Gain Muscle â€“ Gain Muscle Lose Fat Diet  -  Feb 12, 2008
American Chronicle,Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, gastro intestinal disease and kidney problems, are all problems that have a higher rate

Obesity: Not just a 'condition'  -  Feb 8, 2008
Kuwait Times,Bo Abbas also mentioned some diseases attributed to obesity which include type 2 diabetes (61%), heart disease (17%), gallbladder disease (30%),

FDA Warns Claims for Pharmacy-Made "Bio-identical" Hormones Are ...  -  Feb 5, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),...heart attack, stroke, breast cancer and gallbladder disease, said Kathleen Uhl, MD, assistant commissioner in the FDA's Office of Women's Health.

Television: Good or evil?  -  Jan 22, 2008
YourHub.com,Obesity can cause: Osteoarthritis, Gallbladder Disease, Fatty Liver Disease, Pregnancy Complications, Sleep Apnea, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Heart

Imagine less-costly imaging  -  Feb 3, 2008
Charleston Gazette,Poling has an ultrasound machine he uses to diagnose everything from kidney stones to gallbladder disease to clogged arteries.

Ginger: A Natural Remedy for Motion Sickness  -  Feb 14, 2008
Mother Earth News,Those with gallbladder disease should avoid using ginger, and it also may interact with anticoagulant drugs. Pregnant women who wish to use it to prevent

Obesity defined  -  Feb 4, 2008
Truro Daily News,It leads to heart disease, high blood pressure, some cancers, diabetes, stroke, gallbladder disease, GERD and osteoarthritis. It is a major contributor to

Co-workers find weight loss is a team effort  -  Feb 5, 2008
Herald & Review,Making sure electrolyte and uric acid levels remain normal and preventing medical liabilities such as cardiac arrhythmia, gallbladder disease and liver

Surgeon's charity fills a need in LA  -  Dec 15, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Although such factors as diet and obesity contribute to gallbladder disease, medical researchers believe that indigenous tribes in both North and South

Make 2008 the Healthiest Year Yet  -  Dec 24, 2007
American Council on Science and Health,...(6) Excess weight is associated with increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, gallbladder disease, and some types

A Conversation With ... Laura Daly  -  Dec 10, 2007
Springfield Business Journal,He devised the test for chronic gallbladder disease in 1969, known as the upright CPK test. Typically, doctors perform a test, called a hita scan,

Reality strikes the modern family: â€˜My child is obese'  -  Dec 17, 2007
Leesville Daily Leader,Obesity into adulthood is also associated with pulmonary/lung disease, gallbladder disease, gynecologic abnormalities, arthritis, gout, various cancers

Kids get a kick learning how not to walk in Jared's old shoes  -  Dec 2, 2007
Knoxville News Sentinel,Excess weight carried into adulthood predisposes youth for adult health risks such as coronary disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis and some

Dr. Samuel Heiser: Sudden shortness of breath may indicate lung ...  -  Dec 7, 2007
Noblesville Daily Times,He also performs surgery for gallbladder disease, and hernias repairs along with colon and lung cancer. Opinions may not reflect those of the Noblesville

Hiccups generally linked to nerve irritation  -  Dec 17, 2007
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com,...infection, certain tumors, gastroesophageal reflux, ulcer and gallbladder disease are other causes. Even certain medications can cause hiccups.

now is no time to let up on health vigilance  -  Nov 22, 2007
Cincinnati Enquirer,...osteoarthritis, hyperlipidemia, stroke, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and even some cancers. and, just this month,

employers urged to help turn around obesity trend  -  Nov 21, 2007
HR Magazine,...coronary heart disease; stroke; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; sleep apnea and respiratory problems; some cancers such as endometrial,

aha: doctors urged to attack obesity as a disease state  -  Nov 6, 2007
MedPage Today,...idiopathic intracranial hypertension, cataracts, pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, gallbladder disease,

being overweight can lead to multitude of problems  -  Nov 13, 2007
PakTribune.com,...diabetes, certain types of cancer, gout (joint pain caused by excess uric acid), and gallbladder disease. being overweight can also cause problems such

dr. samuel heiser: diagnosing appendicitis easier today than years ago  -  Nov 12, 2007
Noblesville Daily Times,...surgery for gallbladder disease, and hernias repairs along with colon and lung cancer. opinions may not reflect those of the noblesville daily times.

overweight and obese  -  Nov 14, 2007
WHOI,...high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, acid reflux, liver disease and certain types

delhi to host saarc conference on obesity & diabetes  -  Nov 1, 2007
TopNews,...according to dr. kumar, 57 percent of obese people suffer from type-2 diabetes, 30 percent - gallbladder disease, 14 percent -osteoarthritis,

image is an inside issue  -  Nov 13, 2007
ChronicleHerald.ca,...some types of cancer and gallbladder disease. green has converted the ground floor of her house into a kid-friendly place. kids cook in the kitchen,

mazzuca: how to spot an american  -  Nov 7, 2007
Vail Daily News,...being overweight and obese are known risk factors for diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease,

biggest loser unrealistic; alum advises, donâ€™t try this at home  -  Nov 5, 2007
Arkansas Democrat Gazette,...â€œwhether itâ€™s gallbladder disease, hair falling out, skin getting dry,â€? said karen kovach, the chief scientific officer at weight watchers, â€œthe more rapid

spice as remedy tantalizes  -  Oct 31, 2007
News & Observer,...with the possible exception of concentrated doses in people with gallbladder disease. if you do use more than liberal amounts in cooking,

Big Losers, but Can Viewers Keep the Pace?  -  19 Oct 2007
New York Times,...â€œWhether itâ€™s gallbladder disease, hair falling out, skin getting dry,â€? said Karen Kovach, the chief scientific officer at Weight Watchers, â€œthe more rapid

Fat report  -  Oct 17, 2007
News 10NBC,...or obese people are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, arthritis or gallbladder disease.

Extra weight equals more disease and more expense  -  Oct 18, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Those extra costs are paid by patients and employers to address high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, gallbladder disease

Bradley Pharmaceuticals to Feature Elestrin(TM) at North American ...  -  Sep 28, 2007
CNNMoney.comAn increase in gallbladder disease requiring surgery in postmenopausal women receiving estrogens has been reported. Estrogen therapy may lead to severe

Obesity caused by a virus?  -  Oct 15, 2007
Health24.com,The condition can cause or exacerbate dangerous diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer, gallbladder disease, arthritis,

Don't ban snacks; plan snacks  -  Oct 7, 2007
Trinidad & Tobago Express,...diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and respiratory problems and even certain cancers.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) increases seizure risk in women ...  -  Sep 23, 2007
Health Sentinel...of 1998 showed that HRT provided no benefit in coronary heart disease but did increase the risk of venous thromboembolic events and gallbladder disease.

Decrease waistline to increase lifeline  -  Sep 21, 2007
Hindustan Times,...health benefits in terms of prevention of cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, certain type of cancers and gallbladder disease, he added.

Surgeons Find That Laparoscopic Banding Procedure Helps Overweight ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Earthtimes.org,...heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, liver disease, some types of cancer, and irregular menstrual periods. Dr. Nadler also notes,

News source: Business Wire  -  Sep 26, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),American Liver Foundation (ALF), 25 million Americans, or about one in every 10, are or have been afflicted with liver, biliary or gallbladder disease.

For doctors, diagnosing gets a technological boost  -  Sep 25, 2007
Asbury Park Press,..."One of them was gallbladder disease, which I probably should have thought of, but I didn't." An ultrasound was ordered, and gallbladder disease was indeed

YMCA is On The Move  -  Sep 20, 2007
Moorpark Acorn,...hypertension, heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, colon cancer, gallbladder disease, arthritis, sleep disturbances and breathing problems.

Kimberly Pladson, Executive Director TNT, Fargo, letter: Pursue ...  -  Sep 29, 2007
In-Forum (subscription),Being overweight or obese are known risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and other breathing

Medical University of South Carolina Leads Multicenter Study ...  -  Sep 26, 2007
Earthtimes.org...a million patients undergo surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) annually in the United States, predominantly for gallbladder disease.

CP YMCA holds fitness festival  -  Oct 5, 2007
Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com,...gallbladder disease and arthritis. "The important role community-based organizations play in this public health crisis is crucial," Shandor said.

Getting healthy one step at a time  -  Oct 4, 2007
Milton Daily Standard,...including hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (the nationâ€™s leading cause of death), osteoarthritis, stroke, gallbladder disease,

Lex surgeon presents papers at San Francisco meeting  -  Sep 23, 2007
Lexington Clipper Herald,Dr. Buser's first paper, "Endoscopically Obtained Bile Aspirate As An Accurate Adjunct in the Diagnosis of Symptomatic Gallbladder Disease," deals with a

Berkeley council in weight loss contest  -  Oct 1, 2007
Mercury-Register,Carrying extra pounds can lead to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and certain forms of cancer.

Weight Control is the Way to Health  -  Sep 28, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),It increases the likelihood of hernias, hemorrhoids, gallbladder disease, and many other conditions. Excess weight makes breathing more difficult,

Morning sickness: When is it a concern?  -  Oct 5, 2007
MayoClinic.comRarely, severe or persistent nausea or vomiting may be caused by a medical condition unrelated to pregnancy, such as thyroid, liver or gallbladder disease.

Ferri on mend after being laid low by acute pancreatitis  -  Sep 28, 2007
Montreal Gazette,The most common causes are gallbladder disease and alcoholism, which are responsible for more than 80 per cent of the cases.

WDG in motion part of world record walk day  -  Sep 26, 2007
Orangeville Citizen,People who are obese are three times more likely than people with a healthy weight to have abnormal blood lipid levels, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease

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