VitaBeat Health News - January 8, 2009

Ultra-Low Fat Diet May Help Treat Prostate Cancer

August 11, 2005 - Topics cancer, diet, prostate cancer, blood and statistic
A low fat diet, exercise and stress management techniques may help fight early-stage prostate cancer, according to a new study.

The small study tracked 93 men with non-aggressive tumors who had decided against treatment for early-stage prostate cancer.

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Groups Decry FDA's Approval Of Silicone Breast Implants

August 11, 2005 - Topics fda, food, study, infection and men
Consumer advocates are asking Congress to investigate the Food and Drug Administration's plans to return silicone gel-filled breast implants to the market.

Last month, the FDA announced it would approve Mentor Corp's silicone implants if the company meets certain conditions.

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New Drinking Laws Expected To Wreak Havoc In Parts Of U.K.

August 10, 2005 - Topics drink, alcohol, youth, liquor and disorder

Danielle George - All Headline News Staff Reporter

"Those who routinely see the consequences of drink-fueled violence in offences of rape, grievous bodily harm and worse on a daily basis are in no doubt that an escalation of offenses of this nature will inevitably be caused by the relaxation of liquor licensing which the government has now authorized," said a Circuit Judge.

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The Bronx to Spray Against West Nile Virus

August 10, 2005 - Topics west nile virus, male, water, fever and mosquito
The New York City public health authorities will begin spraying pesticide in the Bronx on Monday night, to prevent the spread of the West Nile Virus.

According to New York health officials, residents in affected areas should stay indoors during spraying, especially those who have respiratory problems. Furthermore, residents are also advised to wash skin and clothes exposed to the pesticide with soap and water.

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West Nile Arrives in Virginia

August 10, 2005 - Topics disease, infection, statistic, west nile virus and mosquito
The first indications of the West Nile Virus, this year, have been reported in Arlington County, Virginia, health officials report Wednesday. The virus was found in mosquitoes that were caught in traps in the northern portions of the county.

"Finding these infected mosquito pools is important because we know the virus is active now," Aftab Hussain, vector control supervisor at the Arlington County Environmental Health Bureau tells the Washington Post. "This means the chance that people will get bitten by infected mosquitoes has increased."

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