Healthy individuals with higher levels of albumin excretion, even levels considered normal, are at increased risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). Because kidneys normally prevent large molecules such as albumin from being excreted in the urine, high levels of urinary albumin excretion— called albuminuria—can be an indicator of kidney damage. Albuminuria may also reflect [...]
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that women who are diagnosed with a heart attack stand to benefit as much as men from routine cardiac catheterization. This is contrary to prior reports that women might not benefit from the procedure. However, for women diagnosed with a “near” heart attack, also known as [...]
Laugh lines, crow’s feet, brown spots, and wrinkles are inevitable signs of aging, but all that is about to change thanks to the most advanced technology in laser skin resurfacing. Through a newly-formed alliance between Eclipsemed Ltd., one of the country’s leading aesthetic laser distributors since 1993, and DEKA, one of the world’s largest and [...]
Nestle Juicy Juice announced today the return of last year’s successful junior soccer tournament, Copita Juicy Juice. This year, the event will tour Dallas and Los Angeles over the summer, and include the participation of over 600 children and more than 48 local soccer teams in the two cities. Claudia Gonzalez, registered dietitian and author [...]
With the start of the school holidays, the Health Protection Agency is today warning people of the potential health risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from fossil fuel burning appliances – such as gas powered fridges, heaters or cookers – while on caravanning holidays. The Agency is advising caravan owners to have their appliances serviced by [...]
