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Women Are More Susceptible To Orthostatic Hypotension Than Men
Individuals who experience symptoms such as lightheadedness and palpitations while they stand are
considered to have "orthostatic intolerance." According to the Vanderbilt University Autonomic Dysfunction Center, "Many
patients also note other symptoms with upright posture: visual changes, discomfort in the head or neck, throbbing of the head,
poor concentration, tiredness, weakness, and occasionally fainting." It is estimated that up to 500,000 Americans have the
disorder, which appears in individuals less than 35 years of age, and affects women more frequently than men. more
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Study Confirms Secretin No More Effective Than Placebo In Treating Autism Symptoms
The latest in a series of studies on secretin has failed to show that giving the digestive hormone to
children with autism alleviates symptoms of the disorder, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development. more
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Influence Of Gender On Upper Airway Structure And Function During Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The November edition of Journal of Applied Physiology, one of the 14 peer-reviewed journals
published by the American Physiology Society (APS), spotlights recent research findings designed to improve and understand
human well being and health. The summary below, from the current edition, focuses on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a
medical condition that is life threatening and affects millions of Americans. more
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Air Pollution Causes Lung Disease In School-Age Children
Children who grow up breathing polluted air may be at increased risk of lung disease, according to a
study of school-age children in Mexico. Researchers reached that conclusion after evaluating standard chest x-rays of 241
southwest metropolitan Mexico City children and another 19 from a small coastal town. The city children were exposed daily to
high levels of a variety of pollutants, compared to the absence of such pollution in the coastal town comparison group.
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The Cancer Fighting, Eyesight Protecting, Dynamite Blasting Vegetable
Spinach may neutralize powerful explosives. Yes, you read that right. Scientists testing natural enzymes
and their effect on explosives think Popeye's favorite vegetable can deflate dynamite and make blasting caps behave. While this
may be an additional benefit to having a bag of fresh spinach in your refrigerator, consider this: Spinach remains one of the most
nutritious vegetables in the produce aisle. more
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