Health News On 12 Nov 2007

Posted on Nov 12, 2007 | Comments 0

Diet Linked To Cognitive Decline And Dementia
Research has shown convincing evidence that dietary patterns practiced during adulthood are important contributors to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk.
Obesity And Overweight Linked To Higher Prostate Cancer Mortality
Men who are overweight or obese when diagnosed with prostate cancer are at greater risk of death after treatment, according to a new study in the December 15, 2007 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
ADHD Drugs Ineffective Over The Long Term
Apart from being ineffective over the long term, ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) drugs may also undermine your child’s physical growth, a BBC television program, Panorama, has revealed. Scientists seem to be saying that claims made about ADHD drugs some years ago were overstated.
Minor Stroke Patients Face Serious Major Stroke Risk Within Seven Day
A patient who suffered a minor stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack) has a significant risk of experiencing a major stroke within a week, says an article in The Lancet Neurology, December issue.