Q: I recently had my first experience with gout. I had bloodwork done, which showed high levels of uric acid. I was given a list of many foods I should avoid, but the list is so extensive. I’m not sure what to eat besides fruits and vegetables. What do you recommend to balance my diet? I would like to avoid taking medication unless I really need it.
I don’t recommend strict dietary modifications after an initial attack of gout. Here’s why.
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Utah County women are less likely to smoke or drink than their counterparts across the country — but are also less likely to get regular mammograms, according to federal data.
Neighboring Salt Lake City is the 23rd best living environment for women among the nation’s 100 biggest metropolitan statistical areas, according to SELF magazine rankings published today. It took top honors in the “least smoking and drinking” category, but fell dead last Read the rest of this entry »
An ambitious and dramatic redesign for the University at Buffalo was unveiled Wednesday.
The North Campus in Amherst would become the academic core for undergraduates and outfitted with more glass and greenery to make the rather unattractive campus more appealing.
The South Campus on Main Street would be home for professional and graduate programs, such as the Law School.
Meanwhile, UB’s health fields — such as the Medical School Read the rest of this entry »
FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) — If you’re worried about reducing your risk of heart disease, you probably already know that you should quit smoking, eat a healthful diet, exercise regularly, keep your blood pressure in check, and make sure your cholesterol levels aren’t too high.
But, do you know what your lipoprotein (a) levels are?
Well, if you don’t have a family history of early heart disease or have unexplained heart disease yourself, Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Biotechnology company AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration wants more information on a prospective anemia drug before considering it for approval.
In December, AMAG asked the FDA to approve ferumoxytol for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in chronic kidney disease patients. The drug is AMAG’s lead product candidate and the company said it will still prepare for a first-quarter Read the rest of this entry »
When the Food and Drug Administration announced three weeks ago that six people taking Amylin Pharmaceuticals' diabetes drug Byetta had developed a severe form of pancreatitis and two had died, many investors started dumping shares.
It did not matter that the FDA placed no blame for the pancreatitis on Byetta, the San Diego-based company's lead product for treating type 2 diabetes. The letter to physicians did not indicate that diabetics Read the rest of this entry »
Classes, workshops, seminars
UPSET ABOUT G.I. DISORDERS:
Veronica Besch provides an update on common G.I. disorders, the importance of screening, and overview of treatment options. 10-11 a.m. Sept. 16, St. Luke’s South Hospital, 12300 Metcalf, Overland Park. Register. (816-932-6220, Option 2)
For those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperglycemia or insulin resistance. 6-8 p.m. Sept. 18, Liberty Read the rest of this entry »
Sidebottom ruled out, Broad to undergo fitness test
Posted: Nov 12, 2008 at 1849 hrs IST
Rajkot, November 12: :
England run the risk of going into the first one dayer against India with a severely depleted bowling unit after Ryan Sidebottom was ruled out because of an Achilles injury and a knee injury rendered fellow pacer Stuart Broad doubtful for the Friday tie.
Sidebottom has been struggling with the right Achilles injury that has kept Read the rest of this entry »
Few consult online health care ratings, studies say
09:28 PM PST on Sunday, November 30, 2008
When it comes to finding the best health care providers, people still rely more on opinions of friends and family than Internet research.
More and more sites that rate health care services are cropping up on the Web, but national and state studies show that fewer people consult such quality ratings for decisions on insurance plans, Read the rest of this entry »
Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Support group that meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month. 7-8:30 p.m., Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free (425-688-5900 or
).
Dr. Stennis Watson talks about aging, memory and how to keep your brain healthy; includes a demonstration of a brain-health fitness program. 3-6 p.m., Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle, free (425-688-5900 or
www.overlakehospital.org
). Read the rest of this entry »