http://www.privatemdlabs.com/news.phpHealth News from Private MDhttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Alcohol-may-reduce-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease--but-at-a-price-$19469866.phpDrinking larger quantities of alcohol each day may cut the risk of coronary heart disease in men by more than one-third, a recent study suggests.Heart Health and CholesterolThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:52 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Alcohol-may-reduce-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease--but-at-a-price-$19469866.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Infectious_Diseases/Some-Americans-shun-H1N1-vaccine--despite-successful-testing$19469863.phpAccording to a new national poll, more than half of American adults say they don't want to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu strain.Infectious DiseasesThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:52 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Infectious_Diseases/Some-Americans-shun-H1N1-vaccine--despite-successful-testing$19469863.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Morphine-may-help-cancer-cells-spread--testing-reveals$19469859.phpMorphine and similar opiates may promote the growth and spread of cancer cells, according to a new study, providing reason for cancer testing in patients who have been exposed to the painkillers.Cancer Detection and Tumor MarkersThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:21 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Morphine-may-help-cancer-cells-spread--testing-reveals$19469859.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Healthy-diet--strong-cognitive-testing-are-predictors-of-heart-disease-risk$19469857.phpSeniors who maintain a healthy diet and perform well on cognitive testing are less likely to become victims of heart disease than their peers who do not, according to a new study.Heart Health and CholesterolThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Healthy-diet--strong-cognitive-testing-are-predictors-of-heart-disease-risk$19469857.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Study:-Migraines-may-result-in-higher-risk-of-stroke$19467610.phpAside from experiencing severe discomfort, migraine sufferers may also be exposed to more than twice the risk of ischemic strokes than those who do not commonly get migraines, a new study indicates.General HealthWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:35:02 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Study:-Migraines-may-result-in-higher-risk-of-stroke$19467610.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/CDC-study-may-encourage-cholesterol-testing$19467604.phpWhile the percentage of Americans with high LDL, or bad, cholesterol has decreased in recent years, many who exceed recommended levels may not be aware of their potentially harmful condition, new research suggests.Heart Health and CholesterolWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:30:16 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/CDC-study-may-encourage-cholesterol-testing$19467604.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Breast/Breast-cancer-testing-guidelines-stir-controversy-$19467602.phpA federal panel of medical experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended this week that women wait until they turn 50 to get their first mammogram to test for breast cancer.BreastWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:28:10 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Breast/Breast-cancer-testing-guidelines-stir-controversy-$19467602.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Study:-Poor-exercise-habits-dont-explain-failing-obesity-tests$19465287.phpThough scientists estimate that nearly one third of children and teens in the U.S. are overweight or obese, a lack of exercise does not explain the rising rates, a new study suggests.General HealthTue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:24 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Study:-Poor-exercise-habits-dont-explain-failing-obesity-tests$19465287.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Allergy_Testing/Allergy-testing-reveals-increasing-occurrence-in-kids$19462846.phpThe occurrence of food allergies, which are potentially life-threatening, has dramatically increased among children in the U.S., new research has found.Allergy TestingMon, 16 Nov 2009 22:13:17 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Allergy_Testing/Allergy-testing-reveals-increasing-occurrence-in-kids$19462846.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Free-memory-tests-mark-Alzheimers-Awareness-month$19462839.phpThe Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) will hold its seventh annual National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, November 17, to raise awareness about the impact memory tests have had on the early detection of potentially harmful health conditions.General HealthMon, 16 Nov 2009 22:10:48 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Free-memory-tests-mark-Alzheimers-Awareness-month$19462839.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Diabetes/FDA:-Diabetes-drug-may-cause-unexpected-side-effects$19460473.phpAfter receiving numerous reports of kidney problems in patients taking a diabetes medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding the drug's prescription information.DiabetesFri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:12 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Diabetes/FDA:-Diabetes-drug-may-cause-unexpected-side-effects$19460473.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Allergy_Testing/Oral-contraceptive-study-may-encourage-asthma-testing$19460471.phpAsthma and airway inflammation often become more acute as hormone levels change in women, but "the pill" may alleviate the symptoms, new research suggests.Allergy TestingFri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:42 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Allergy_Testing/Oral-contraceptive-study-may-encourage-asthma-testing$19460471.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Breast/Drug-testing-may-identify-biomarker-for-metastatic-breast-cancer$19460467.phpTesting of an experimental drug showed that the new treatment may reduce the spread of breast cancer into bones, researchers say.BreastFri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:08 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Breast/Drug-testing-may-identify-biomarker-for-metastatic-breast-cancer$19460467.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/DNA,_Paternity_and_Genetic_testing/Genetic-testing--therapy-curbs-blindness-in-some-children$19458217.phpLeber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a genetically inherited eye disease, can be effectively treated through gene therapy, a recent study indicates.DNA, Paternity and Genetic testingThu, 12 Nov 2009 22:14:10 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/DNA,_Paternity_and_Genetic_testing/Genetic-testing--therapy-curbs-blindness-in-some-children$19458217.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Infectious_Diseases/Study:-Better-flu-testing-needed-for-patients-with-dementia$19458215.phpAfter contracting the flu or pneumonia, seniors with dementia face a 50 percent higher mortality rate than those without the cognitive disorder, according to a recent study.Infectious DiseasesThu, 12 Nov 2009 22:12:01 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Infectious_Diseases/Study:-Better-flu-testing-needed-for-patients-with-dementia$19458215.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Kidney_Diseases/Doctors-discourage-surgery-in-patients-tested-for-renal-failure$19458214.phpSuccessful recoveries from blocked renal arteries occur about as often in patients who were treated with medication as in those who have the blood vessels widened surgically, new research indicates.Kidney DiseasesThu, 12 Nov 2009 22:10:22 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Kidney_Diseases/Doctors-discourage-surgery-in-patients-tested-for-renal-failure$19458214.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Drug-testing-proves-useful-for-ovarian-cancer-patients$19458211.phpTesting of a drug that is commonly prescribed to patients with leukemia revealed that the treatment may be effective in fighting ovarian cancer, new research suggests.Cancer Detection and Tumor MarkersThu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:29 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Drug-testing-proves-useful-for-ovarian-cancer-patients$19458211.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Blood-tests-for-phosphorus-may-identify-heart-disease$19455894.phpHigher levels of phosphorus found in blood testing are believed to be linked to an elevated risk of heart disease, researchers say.Heart Health and CholesterolWed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:15 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Blood-tests-for-phosphorus-may-identify-heart-disease$19455894.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Testing-for-risk-factors--infections-could-prevent-strokes$19455892.phpBeing exposed to several common infections may increase a person's risk of having a stroke later in life, a new study shows.Sexually Transmitted DiseasesWed, 11 Nov 2009 22:12:41 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Testing-for-risk-factors--infections-could-prevent-strokes$19455892.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Heart-health-testing-takes-new-turn$19455886.phpTechniques to test for cardiovascular disease risk and cholesterol content can be simplified, according to new research.Heart Health and CholesterolWed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:28 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Heart-health-testing-takes-new-turn$19455886.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Study:-Colorectal-cancer-testing-may-become-more-affordable$19455884.phpOptical technology could become the new cost-effective testing procedure for physicians and patients to detect small colorectal polyps during colonoscopies, according to new research.Cancer Detection and Tumor MarkersWed, 11 Nov 2009 22:08:29 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Study:-Colorectal-cancer-testing-may-become-more-affordable$19455884.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Wellness/Study:-Blood-tests-can-predict-Alzheimers-risk$19453367.phpMiddle-aged women with high levels of a certain amino acid in their blood could eventually require Alzheimer's care, according to a study conducted by Swedish researchers.General WellnessTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:16:09 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Wellness/Study:-Blood-tests-can-predict-Alzheimers-risk$19453367.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Clinical-testing-hints-at-new-treatment-for-cervical-cancer$19453364.phpIn clinical testing, two drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer eliminated cervical cancer in mice.Cancer Detection and Tumor MarkersTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:14:38 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Clinical-testing-hints-at-new-treatment-for-cervical-cancer$19453364.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Doctors:-Testing--assessment-can-curb-stroke-risk$19453362.phpObesity may be linked to atrial enlargement in the heart, raising the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death, new research suggests.Heart Health and CholesterolTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:11:14 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Doctors:-Testing--assessment-can-curb-stroke-risk$19453362.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Autoimmune_Diseases/Study-identifies-risk-factors-for-multiple-sclerosis$19453361.phpObesity in teenage girls may increase their risk of later developing multiple sclerosis (MS), new research indicates.Autoimmune DiseasesTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:21 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Autoimmune_Diseases/Study-identifies-risk-factors-for-multiple-sclerosis$19453361.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Doctors-review-vitamin-D-deficiency-testing--management-practices$19450973.phpThe October issue of American Family Physician details a comprehensive review of the best practices for recognition, prevention and management of vitamin D deficiency in the family practice setting.Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:23:44 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Doctors-review-vitamin-D-deficiency-testing--management-practices$19450973.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Cholesterol-tests-clarify-links-to-cancer-risk$19450968.phpIn addition to imposing harmful effects on heart health, high cholesterol could raise a patient's risk of developing some types of cancer, new research suggests.Heart Health and CholesterolMon, 09 Nov 2009 22:22:19 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Cholesterol-tests-clarify-links-to-cancer-risk$19450968.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Testing-for-foot-conditions-may-help-athletes-heal$19450963.phpWith the prevalence of foot injuries due to fall sports, officials at the American Pediatric Medical Association (APMA) and American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine are warning athletes of foot-related precautions this autumn.General HealthMon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:03 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/General_Health/Testing-for-foot-conditions-may-help-athletes-heal$19450963.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Cancer-testing-may-identify-risk-in-obese-adults$19448549.phpObesity in adults has been linked to high occurrences of cancer, in recent testing performed by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).Cancer Detection and Tumor MarkersFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:37 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Cancer_Detection_and_Tumor_Markers/Cancer-testing-may-identify-risk-in-obese-adults$19448549.phphttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Colon/Study:-Colon-cancer-testing-most-effective-in-early-morning$19448548.phpColonoscopies performed in the early morning detect more polyps than colon cancer testing done later in the day, according to new research. ColonFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:17:39 GMThttp://www.privatemdlabs.com/news/Colon/Study:-Colon-cancer-testing-most-effective-in-early-morning$19448548.php