<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.privatemdlabs.com/feeds/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Private MD Health News</title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/news.php</link><description>Health News from Private MD</description><item><title>Triglycerides more closely related to stroke risk than LDL cholesterol, study finds   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Triglycerides-more-closely-related-to-stroke-risk-than-LDL-cholesterol--study-finds---$800700875.php</link><description><![CDATA[
A simple cholesterol test may not be all there is to assessing stroke risk in post-menopausal women. A new study suggest that the type of cholesterol a person has may be most important.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Triglycerides-more-closely-related-to-stroke-risk-than-LDL-cholesterol--study-finds---$800700875.php</guid></item><item><title>Study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in seniors   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Study-finds-high-prevalence-of-vitamin-D-deficiency-in-seniors---$800700870.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Older individuals may benefit from blood testing to measures their vitamin D levels, as a new study out of Germany suggests that the vast majority of seniors may have dangerously low levels of the nutrient.]]></description><category>Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment </category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Study-finds-high-prevalence-of-vitamin-D-deficiency-in-seniors---$800700870.php</guid></item><item><title>Seniors urged to consider STD testing   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Seniors-urged-to-consider-STD-testing---$800700865.php</link><description><![CDATA[
More seniors may want to consider STD testing, as new evidence shows that older individuals are more sexually active than ever. This increases their chances of contracting an infection like chlamydia or herpes.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Seniors-urged-to-consider-STD-testing---$800700865.php</guid></item><item><title>High blood sugar may increase heart health risk factor, even in non-diabetics   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/High-blood-sugar-may-increase-heart-health-risk-factor--even-in-non-diabetics---$800699896.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Blood tests for glucose levels may reveal cardiovascular damage that could predict a person&#39;s long-term risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from a team of Johns Hopkins University researchers.]]></description><category>Diabetes</category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:08:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/High-blood-sugar-may-increase-heart-health-risk-factor--even-in-non-diabetics---$800699896.php</guid></item><item><title>Coffee may improve health of liver disease patients   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Coffee-may-improve-health-of-liver-disease-patients---$800699892.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is the leading cause of liver damage, but new research suggests that a few cups of coffee per day may be enough to improve the liver panel test scores of individuals with the condition.]]></description><category>Liver Diseases</category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Coffee-may-improve-health-of-liver-disease-patients---$800699892.php</guid></item><item><title>Online cholesterol drug retailers offer little information on side effects   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Online-cholesterol-drug-retailers-offer-little-information-on-side-effects---$800699851.php</link><description><![CDATA[
After receiving unhealthy cholesterol test results, many individuals are given a prescription for statins. It is often possible to find these medication online at a lower cost than at traditional pharmacies. However, a new study suggests that doing business with these sites may be risky.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Online-cholesterol-drug-retailers-offer-little-information-on-side-effects---$800699851.php</guid></item><item><title>Diet soda may increase heart attack and stroke risk   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Diet-soda-may-increase-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk---$800698794.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Individuals who regularly drink diet soda may benefit from talking to their doctor about cholesterol testing. A new study suggests that those who rely on these beverages may be more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Diet-soda-may-increase-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk---$800698794.php</guid></item><item><title>Timing of urine sample collection makes little difference in STD testing  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Chlamydia/Timing-of-urine-sample-collection-makes-little-difference-in-STD-testing--$800698790.php</link><description><![CDATA[
When using urine samples for STD tests for chlamydia, the timing of when the sample is collected does not greatly affect the accuracy of the test results, according to a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.]]></description><category>Chlamydia</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:46:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Chlamydia/Timing-of-urine-sample-collection-makes-little-difference-in-STD-testing--$800698790.php</guid></item><item><title>Bacterial imbalance may be behind liver disease  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Bacterial-imbalance-may-be-behind-liver-disease--$800698785.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Unhealthy liver panel test results are generally thought to be the consequence of lifestyle factors. Obesity and excessive alcohol consumption can damage the organ and impair its function. However, a new study from a team of Yale University researchers suggests that liver damage and obesity may frequently be caused by contagious microbial imbalances.]]></description><category>Liver Diseases</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Bacterial-imbalance-may-be-behind-liver-disease--$800698785.php</guid></item><item><title>Acupuncture may boost fertility treatments   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertitlity_Hormone_Testing/Acupuncture-may-boost-fertility-treatments---$800698781.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Women who have learned through FSH testing that they have low levels of fertility and are undergoing treatments for the condition may benefit from seeking acupuncture. New research shows that this therapy may improve the outcome of in vitro fertilization.]]></description><category>Infertitlity Hormone Testing</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:43:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertitlity_Hormone_Testing/Acupuncture-may-boost-fertility-treatments---$800698781.php</guid></item><item><title>STD risk high among teens   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/STD-risk-high-among-teens---$800698441.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Anyone who engages in sexual activity with another person who has not received an STD test is at risk for becoming infected. However, some groups are particularly vulnerable. Teens and young adults make up what is perhaps the group with the highest risk.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:34:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/STD-risk-high-among-teens---$800698441.php</guid></item><item><title>Men who have sex with men and syphilis risk   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-syphilis-risk---$800696985.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Rates of syphilis infection are rising at alarming speeds, and all sexually active young people should take steps to protect themselves from infection, which may include seeking STD testing for themselves and their partners. However, men who have sex with men may want to be extra cautious, as infection rates are particularly high among this group.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:46:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-syphilis-risk---$800696985.php</guid></item><item><title>Diabetics do not benefit from regular blood sugar testing   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/Diabetics-do-not-benefit-from-regular-blood-sugar-testing---$800695953.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Many individuals with type 2 diabetes are instructed by their doctors to take regular blood tests to measure their glucose levels. However, new research indicates that this may not be linked to better health or treatment outcomes.]]></description><category>Diabetes</category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:24:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/Diabetics-do-not-benefit-from-regular-blood-sugar-testing---$800695953.php</guid></item><item><title>Feds step up HIV prevention efforts   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/HIV/Feds-step-up-HIV-prevention-efforts---$800695947.php</link><description><![CDATA[
HIV testing is considered one of the most important elements in preventing the spread of the infection, and the federal government is now doing more to help connect people to clinics that offer screening.]]></description><category>HIV</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:22:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/HIV/Feds-step-up-HIV-prevention-efforts---$800695947.php</guid></item><item><title>New study links vitamin D to fertility   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertility_Testing-Male/New-study-links-vitamin-D-to-fertility---$800695944.php</link><description><![CDATA[
For men and women who have learned through FSH testing that they may have fertility issues, simply spending a little more time in the sun could help increase their chances of conceiving. A new study has shown that vitamin D is closely linked to fertility in men and women.]]></description><category>Infertility Testing-Male</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:21:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertility_Testing-Male/New-study-links-vitamin-D-to-fertility---$800695944.php</guid></item><item><title>Statins may prevent hepatitis from progressing to liver cancer  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Statins-may-prevent-hepatitis-from-progressing-to-liver-cancer--$800694878.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Individuals who have received liver panel test results indicating they have hepatitis B may benefit from a prescription for statin medications. New research suggests that these drugs may prevent their condition from progressing to liver cancer.]]></description><category>Liver Diseases</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:04:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Liver_Diseases/Statins-may-prevent-hepatitis-from-progressing-to-liver-cancer--$800694878.php</guid></item><item><title>Researchers find what makes young people seek STD testing   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Researchers-find-what-makes-young-people-seek-STD-testing---$800694876.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Young people are most willing to undergo STD testing if they view it as a sign of respect for their partner or they understand it to be an important part of stopping the spread of infections, according to a new study from Penn State researchers.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:03:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Researchers-find-what-makes-young-people-seek-STD-testing---$800694876.php</guid></item><item><title>Minor risk factors lead to major heart problems   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Minor-risk-factors-lead-to-major-heart-problems---$800693648.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Unhealthy cholesterol test results alone are generally not enough for a person to be considered at risk for experiencing a heart attack or stroke in the near term. However, new research suggests that one or two minor cardiovascular risk factors may increase a person&#39;s odds of heart complications over the long-term.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:46:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Minor-risk-factors-lead-to-major-heart-problems---$800693648.php</guid></item><item><title>Researchers identify best prostate cancer treatment for preserving fertility  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertility_Testing-Male/Researchers-identify-best-prostate-cancer-treatment-for-preserving-fertility--$800693645.php</link><description><![CDATA[
After undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, many men learn from FSH testing that they have diminished fertility. Given the fact that a growing number of middle-aged men are being treated for the disease, the problem may affect a large portion of individuals who may have considered fatherhood.]]></description><category>Infertility Testing-Male</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertility_Testing-Male/Researchers-identify-best-prostate-cancer-treatment-for-preserving-fertility--$800693645.php</guid></item><item><title>Group launches new STD prevention program aimed at urban youths   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Group-launches-new-STD-prevention-program-aimed-at-urban-youths---$800693642.php</link><description><![CDATA[
The number of positive STD tests among young urban and African American populations is much higher than in the general public. However, a new prevention campaign is targeting these individuals by trying to remake the image of practicing safe sex.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:44:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/Group-launches-new-STD-prevention-program-aimed-at-urban-youths---$800693642.php</guid></item><item><title>Vitamin D testing more important in winter months  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Vitamin-D-testing-more-important-in-winter-months--$800693638.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Blood tests for vitamin D levels may be even more important during the winter months, as experts say that the single greatest source of the nutrient - the sun - becomes much weaker, leader to lower levels in most people.]]></description><category>Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment </category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Vitamin_D_Deficiency-Diagnosis_and_Treatment_/Vitamin-D-testing-more-important-in-winter-months--$800693638.php</guid></item><item><title>Fructose linked to heart disease risk in children   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Fructose-linked-to-heart-disease-risk-in-children---$800692600.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Consuming high levels of fructose - particularly in the form of high-fructose corn syrup - may put adolescents at risk for receiving unhealthy cholesterol tests, according to a new study, which suggests that the sugar increase a young person&#39;s risk of developing heart disease later in life.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:59:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Fructose-linked-to-heart-disease-risk-in-children---$800692600.php</guid></item><item><title>Genetic risk factors for breast cancer may increase heart disease risk   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Breast/Genetic-risk-factors-for-breast-cancer-may-increase-heart-disease-risk---$800692592.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Some women who have learned through lab testing that they have breast cancer may benefit from asking their doctor to also take a look at their cardiovascular health. New research suggests that breast cancer and heart disease may share genetic risk factors.]]></description><category>Breast</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Breast/Genetic-risk-factors-for-breast-cancer-may-increase-heart-disease-risk---$800692592.php</guid></item><item><title>CDC: Risky sexual behaviors on the decline  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/HIV/CDC:-Risky-sexual-behaviors-on-the-decline--$800692587.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Sexual behaviors related to the spread of HIV infection are declining, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The figures may have a beneficial effect on the number of people who receive positive HIV test results.]]></description><category>HIV</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/HIV/CDC:-Risky-sexual-behaviors-on-the-decline--$800692587.php</guid></item><item><title>Researchers explain how immune system contributes to artery blockage  </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Researchers-explain-how-immune-system-contributes-to-artery-blockage--$800691512.php</link><description><![CDATA[
The accumulation of plaque in the arteries associated with unhealthy cholesterol tests may significantly increase a person&#39;s risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. But why does this plaque accumulate in the first place?]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Researchers-explain-how-immune-system-contributes-to-artery-blockage--$800691512.php</guid></item><item><title>STDs are often asymptomatic   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/STDs-are-often-asymptomatic---$800691510.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Following the release of national health data, it has become clear that the number of individuals receiving positive STD tests is rising in some states. Some experts blame the situation on risky sexual behavior, while others say it is a result of lack of knowledge concerning sexual health.]]></description><category>Sexually Transmitted Diseases</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:44:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases/STDs-are-often-asymptomatic---$800691510.php</guid></item><item><title>Rate of twin births increases   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertitlity_Hormone_Testing/Rate-of-twin-births-increases---$800691506.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Following FSH testing that reveals fertility problems, many women undergo in vitro fertilization. While this may dramatically increase a woman&#39;s odds of conceiving, officials say it is also contributing to a rise in twin birth rates.]]></description><category>Infertitlity Hormone Testing</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:43:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Infertitlity_Hormone_Testing/Rate-of-twin-births-increases---$800691506.php</guid></item><item><title>Plant foods may offer solution to iron deficiency   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Anemia_and_RBC_disorders/Plant-foods-may-offer-solution-to-iron-deficiency---$800690537.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Many people in the U.S. have received blood test results indicating they have iron deficiency, but a new study from researchers at Children&#39;s Hospital Oakland may point to a simple way to solve this nutritional problem.]]></description><category>Anemia and RBC disorders</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:54:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Anemia_and_RBC_disorders/Plant-foods-may-offer-solution-to-iron-deficiency---$800690537.php</guid></item><item><title>Statins may increase diabetes risk   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Statins-may-increase-diabetes-risk---$800690536.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Statin medication may significantly improve a woman&#39;s cholesterol test scores, but the drugs may also increase her risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.]]></description><category>Heart Health and Cholesterol</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Heart_Health_and_Cholesterol/Statins-may-increase-diabetes-risk---$800690536.php</guid></item><item><title>Researchers develop chip to test glucose in saliva   </title><link>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/Researchers-develop-chip-to-test-glucose-in-saliva---$800690530.php</link><description><![CDATA[
Diabetics must undergo several blood tests per day to ensure that their glucose levels are within a healthy range. This process can be burdensome and leave individuals with sores on their fingers. In order to remedy the situation, a team of researchers from Brown University has developed a system that may allow diabetics to test their saliva instead of blood.]]></description><category>Diabetes</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:53:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.privatemdlabs.com/blood-testing-news/Diabetes/Researchers-develop-chip-to-test-glucose-in-saliva---$800690530.php</guid></item></channel></rss>
