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	Low blood pressure associated with better kidney disease outcomes Date: 2010-09-02 21:02:16 Patients who are being treated for renal disease and have high blood pressure may want to consider seeking further kidney testing to determine the condition of the organ. A new study has found that patients who have lower blood pressure respond better to kidney treatments.... Full Story
	Cold weather, high altitudes contribute to heart problems Date: 2010-09-01 22:06:13 Individuals may benefit from cholesterol testing before taking off for their next winter ski trip, as a new study has found that vigorous activity at high altitudes can increase the risk of heart problems, underscoring the importance of preparing for such trips.... Full Story
	Experts recommend more cholesterol testing Date: 2010-08-31 20:09:34 Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, but it is also one of the most preventable. Many health experts say that simple cholesterol testing can determine whether or not an individual has a heart problem and enable them to make lifestyle changes if a problem is discovered.... Full Story
	States battle rising STD rates Date: 2010-08-31 20:08:15 As rates of sexually transmitted diseases rise, several states are working to make STD testing more available to their residents in the hopes that it will help slow the spread of communicable infections.... Full Story
	Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to pregnancy complications Date: 2010-08-31 20:06:33 Women who have recently become pregnant may want to consider vitamin D testing, as a new study has found that a deficiency of the vitamin may lead to serious complications during pregnancy that may impact delivery.... Full Story
	Rectal cancer rising in young adults Date: 2010-08-30 21:00:02 Colorectal cancer testing may benefit younger individuals than previously thought, as a new study has found that rectal cancer in adults under age 40 has increased during the last several decades, despite a drop in nearly all other forms of cancer during the same period. ... Full Story
	September is cholesterol education month Date: 2010-08-30 20:57:28 As summer turns to fall, weekend barbecues cool off and people settle into their winter habits, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now the perfect time to get a cholesterol test.... Full Story
	New HIV testing methods increase screenings Date: 2010-08-30 20:56:10 In previous decades, few people sought HIV testing because it could be extremely inconvenient. Those who chose to get screened for the sexually transmitted disease had to go through an uncomfortable procedure and then wait weeks before they learned the results.... Full Story
	Despite rising rates, few seek HIV testing Date: 2010-08-27 21:46:24 Despite the fact that health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that HIV testing is one of the most effective ways to curb the spread of the disease, few Americans seek it. This allows infections to spread from person to person, increasing the number of people carrying the disease.... Full Story
	PSA testing is a vital part of men's health, experts say Date: 2010-08-27 21:44:06 When it is found early, prostate cancer can be extremely treatable and relatively easy to cure. However, when the problem goes undiscovered and is allowed to develop, it can have deadly consequences.... Full Story
	Celiac disease is on the rise Date: 2010-08-27 21:42:29 Individuals who have ever had a bad reaction or experienced indigestion after eating a wheat, barley or rye product may benefit from celiac disease testing. The condition is becoming increasingly common and it can have serious consequences for those who are unaware of their status.... Full Story
	Cholesterol treatments may benefit healthy individuals Date: 2010-08-26 22:10:00 Even healthy individuals may benefit from cholesterol testing, as a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that treating the early warning signs of heart disease may help prevent the development of the condition.... Full Story
	Alcohol-related liver problems result in poor outcomes Date: 2010-08-26 22:08:54 As cases of obesity rise in the U.S., so too have cases of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. While this illness has garnered significant attention in recent years, a new study has found that it is still not as damaging as liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption, which underscores the need for liver testing for heavy drinkers. ... Full Story
	Schools offer STD testing to stop spread of infections Date: 2010-08-26 22:07:55 More than one quarter of U.S. teenagers have a sexually transmitted disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of infected teens has been steadily climbing in recent decades, and many health experts say that more STD testing is needed to help curb the problem.... Full Story
	Study connects migraines to heart disease Date: 2010-08-25 20:04:13 Individuals who regularly suffer from migraine headaches with aura (a type of vision disturbance caused by migraines) may benefit from blood pressure and cholesterol testing to assess their heart health. A new study has found that this condition increases the risk of death from heart disease.... Full Story

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