Americans VS Brits:

Its been, 230 years to be exact since we declared our independence from Britain, and subsequently won that war.

But in the long run, we may not be better off than the British, at least, when it comes to our health.

Talk about the good stuff: Fish and chips and Shepard’s pie--a delicious heart attack waiting to happen!!

But those are British food…not American! Not that we don’t like it…

Still, when comparing our health status to that of the Brits, new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association isn’t favorable for Americans. (Read more about Americans VS Brits:)

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HEART CAT SCANS

Fast heart CAT scans have been a screening test in limbo. The exact role and place for this exam, which is becoming more widely available, hasn’t been well defined, until now. (Read more about HEART CAT SCANS)

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ALCOHOL ABUSE DRUG

Tonight, there is new hope for those suffering from alcohol addiction. An experimental once-a-month injectable drug is helping patients get their lives back on track.
19 million Americans suffer with alcohol addiction, not to mention the family members and friends who’s lives are affected as well. Now this new medicine has been shown to be highly effective at controlling the cravings. (Read more about ALCOHOL ABUSE DRUG)

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ALCOHOL AND STROKE RISK

Lately, alcohol has gained a lot of attention because of its benefits to the heart. It’s been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk when used in moderation. However, there’s a warning tonight that shows the opposite if used in excess.
Now, new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston shows that heavy drinkers, meaning, those who consumer an average of three or more alcoholic drinks per day, are nearly 45 percent more likely to suffer a clot type stroke compared with nondrinkers. (Read more about ALCOHOL AND STROKE RISK)

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Cirrosis

Cirrhosis of the liver is a disease in which normal functioning living tissue is replaced with fatty and scared tissue. Two major causes of Liver Cirrhosis are Hepatitis C and excessive alcohol consumption over a long period of time. (Read more about Cirrosis)

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HOLIDAY STRESS

As you sit down for your Thanksgiving dinner, has this holiday been a pleasure to prepare for, and experience, or is it filled with holiday stress? Sadly, many people have a hard time wading through the tension to find that holiday joy. (Read more about HOLIDAY STRESS)

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AHA—DRINKING DANGERS WEB SCRIPT

You might have heard the expression, drink in moderation.
Now there’s evidence this is good advice.
Not only can heavy drinking promote heart attacks, it can also increase one’s risk of dying after a heart attack. There’s a point at which more becomes too much, and the latest research shows in fact, heavy alcohol use is ominous, especially when used at younger ages. (Read more about AHA—DRINKING DANGERS WEB SCRIPT)

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HANGOVER CURE

“It typically feels like a knife just grinding behind my eyes, just grinding and grinding.”
“Kind of like your head’s in a vice.”
“Well, I just felt like puking.”
“Like death.”
Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia- are a common problem for Americans, making it especially relevant to find an effective hangover cure. (Read more about HANGOVER CURE)

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