Levels Of Bad Cholesterol Falling In US, But Still Too Many Unscreened And Untreated

A new study published this week found that the proportion of American adults with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol fell by around one third between 1999 and 2006, but concluded that too many are still not being screened or treated for the condition.
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AP IMPACT: Gripes about swine flu vaccine abound (AP)

AP – When the nation’s swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be “messy.” They were right.
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Separated twins set for full recovery: doctors (AFP)

AFP – Two Bangladeshi twins look set to make a full recovery from surgery to part their conjoined heads, doctors said Thursday, as one woke up and started talking just two days after the operation.
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What Is Bone Cancer (Sarcoma)? What Causes Bone Cancer?

Bone cancer is an uncommon cancer that begins in a bone. It can originate in any bone in the body, but the long bones that make up the arms and legs are most commonly affected. Several types of bone cancer exist. Some types of bone cancer occur primarily in children, while others affect mostly adults. Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in the bone.
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What Is Dystonia? What Causes Dystonia?

Dystonia is a general term which describes involuntary movements and extended muscle contractions – a range of movement disorders. The patient has twisting body movements, tremor and unusual or awkward postures. For some patients the whole body may be involved in the movements, while for others only certain parts of the body are affected.
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Ex-Kiss drummer: Breast cancer not just for women (AP)

AP – Lying in bed one night in 2007, Peter Criss felt something strange: a small lump on his left breast.
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Global health alliance targets chronic illnesses (AFP)

AFP – A global health alliance including US, Indian and Chinese organizations has pledged to coordinate efforts against “chronic non-communicable diseases” that kill millions globally each year.
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What Is Dysentery? What Causes Dysentery?

Dysentery is an infection of the intestines. This inflammatory disorder causes stomach cramps and diarrhea. According to Medilexicon’s medical dictionary, Dysentery is: “A disease marked by frequent watery stools, often with blood and mucus, and characterized clinically by pain, tenesmus, fever, and dehydration”. In many cases there are only mild symptoms, such as diarrhea and nausea.
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Routine Mammograms Should Start At 50 Not 40 Says US Expert Panel

An independent medical expert panel that advises the US federal government on preventive and primary healthcare recommends against routine screening mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years and suggests instead that the decision to start regular screening before the age of 50 should be an individual one.
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Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia (HealthDay)

HealthDay – SUNDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) — A new study raises more
questions about ezetimibe (Zetia), a drug used by millions of Americans in
tandem with statins to lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol.
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