CPP -Party in Disarray? Dec 4, 2008
An early warning sign of the disquiet in the CPP camp emerged when the Daily Guide 'exposed' Nduom's attempts to broker a partnership with the NPP (Nduom Exposed, Daily Guide, Monday 1 September 2008). The revelation that as far back as June 2007, Nduom had plotted to wrest control out of the hands of the CPP's existing party grandees and form a covert alliance with the NPP only confirmed the experience of many in the party's central organisation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EDIT: Fat Ain't Cute Nov 15, 2008
In other words, evidence was presented that obese children show early warning signs of heart disease. Childhood obesity is also linked to other serious health complications including juvenile diabetes. (India Times, India)
3 People Saved In Moss Landing Water Rescue Nov 10, 2008
Officials said the six passengers, most of whom were experienced sailors, ignored some early warning signs, and are very fortunate to have escaped the ordeal without harm. It was supposed to be the culmination of a wonderful weekend on the Central Coast -- a night in Monterey, an evening in Moss Landing, capped off in Santa Cruz. (KSBW 8, CA)
Erectile dysfunction and heart attack Oct 23, 2008
Men who suffer impotence are being given an early warning sign that a heart attack is on the way, the Daily Express reported. Men with the condition, which can be a sign of a hardening of the arteries, are 50% more likely to have a heart attack. (NHS Choices)
CHARGERS: Rivers runs dry Oct 21, 2008
Early warning signs are when the Defensive Captain states. It took me a while, Merriman conceded Monday. (North County Times)
Heartfelt appeals to indigestion victims Aug 21, 2008
PEOPLE are ignoring the early warning signs of a heart attack, research shows. Around two-thirds of people would put their pain down to indigestion if they experience symptoms of a heart attack. (Huddersfield Examiner)
Medical Watch: Many man don't talk about erectile dysfunction Aug 15, 2008
New studies show that E.D. is an early warning sign for diabetes, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease such as hardening of the arteries and stroke. Some studies showed that erectile dysfunction precedes a heart attack by 3 years," says Dr. Shabsigh. Doctors say men are especially at risk from E.D. who are middle-age and older, obese, smoke or don't exercise. If it is being caused by your high blood pressure medicine, don't stop taking it. Ask your doctor for another brand and request a... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Your Health Check - STROKE: A scary prospect! Jul 24, 2008
That, along with the major disabilities that often accompany it, make stroke, in my thinking, a very scary prospect, and behooves us all to be alert to those early warning signs of neurological symptoms. If it happens, hope that you are in the thirty percent with correctible carotid disease. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Power to End Stroke Jun 4, 2008
He admits he had early warning signs of headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Now, ONeal and Candace Alexander of the American Heart Association want others to know more about reducing stroke risk. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Many with Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack May 29, 2008
"The most striking finding of this study is that about half of the patients who have had either a heart attack or invasive cardiac procedure still don't know the early warning signs for disease recurrence, even though they are at very high risk," said Dr. Byron Lee, an associate professor of cardiology at the University of California San Francisco, who was not involved in the study. "It is hard to know who is at fault, doctors or patients," Lee added. (MEDLINEplus)
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal A Broken Heart May 21, 2008
Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death ... In the Hong Kong-based study, Dr. Tong and his colleagues set out to determine whether ED could be used as an early warning sign of poor cardiovascular health ... Even when these characteristics were taken into account, ED was found to be an independent early warning sign of coronary heart disease. (Science Daily)
Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble May 21, 2008
MONDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Findings from two studies of men with diabetes add to the evidence that erectile dysfunction can be a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease. A Hong Kong study of 2,306 men with diabetes but no signs of heart disease found that those with erectile dysfunction at the start were 58 percent more likely to have a heart attack or other major cardiac problem over the next four years than those with adequate sexual function. (MEDLINEplus)
Vintage Michael Broadbent: Britain's elder statesman of wine as edgy as ever May 10, 2008
Despite a few early warning signs (the 1982 Caymus Special Selection was "a bit over the top, speciously spicy"), there's a progression in Broadbent's notes that demonstrates a growing discontent. The 1992 Shafer Hillside Select is "sweet, hefty, crisp, spicy with 'interesting tannins!' " By 1997, it's "too alcoholic" but "certainly interesting." By the 2001 vintage, the alcohol levels are "misguided" and "absurd"; the wine is "impressive" but "too sweet.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Are you next? May 3, 2008
Knowing the early warning signs of a heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Many heart attacks start slowly, unlike the dramatic portrayal often seen in the movies. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
'Healthy Kid' kids try a bit of exercise Apr 22, 2008
But now, children are contracting the disease and showing early warning signs at a rate that is alarming to medical professionals and researchers, Patterson has said. In spring, 255 pupils were screened at HMS and 54 met the criteria for being considered at-risk for type 2 diabetes. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
First ladies part ways in the Philippines Mar 28, 2008
One of the most outspoken critics of allegedly profligate corruption in the Arroyo government, Aquino is not expected to be able to resume her crusade any time soon while undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, said to be in an advanced stage after she ignored early warning signs of the disease. Arroyo joined a chorus of well-wishers, offering prayers for Aquino "to surmount this as she has conquered all other trials", but Aquino's forced retreat from the front line of Arroyo's critics no... (Asia Times Online)
Daytime dozing 'stroke warning' Feb 22, 2008
Regular unintentional daytime dozing may be an early warning sign of stroke in elderly people, say US researchers. For those who had a habit of nodding off, the risk of stroke was two to four times higher than for those who never fell asleep in the day, a study found. (BBC News -- Health)
President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Kagame of Rwanda Feb 20, 2008
And an early warning sign was -- and it's hard to have seen it, I readily admit, but I'm talking earlier than 1994, and earlier than the '90s -- was the fact that it become a habit to divide people based upon -- you know, in this case, whether they were Tutsi or Hutu, which eventually led to exploitation. Secondly, I would tell my successor that the United States can play a very constructive role. (White House News Releases)
SIU-C continuing program for at-risk kids Feb 2, 2008
But now, more children are contracting the illness and showing early warning signs at a rate that is alarming to medical professionals and researchers, Patterson has said. Children are becoming increasingly unhealthy -- poor diet, lack of exercise, too many video games are common culprits and considered risk factors. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Missing Link Between Belly Fat And Heart Disease? Jan 23, 2008
Specifically, they're looking for the factors that might trigger macrophages to invade the area and bring on inflammation, and for blood-borne molecules called biomarkers that might be used as a way to identify early warning signs of atherosclerosis. They'll also look at other classes of drugs to see if they might have a protective effect, because TZD drugs act on many systems and cause some side effects. (Science Daily)
Pathway Away from Heart Attack Jan 22, 2008
Her goal now to find a way to develop medications which could stimulate this same pathway when a person starts showing early warning signs of a heart attack. That would allow us then to put them on a pathway in the heart that we know is protective and at the same time it would be helpful for patients when their hearts are most stressed, she said. (WOKR13 Rochester)
News Bytes of the Week--Using bytes to understand barks Jan 19, 2008
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University report that they have developed a new device that may be able to detect mild cognitive impairment, an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. The device, called DETECT, involves a 10-minute test that measures memory and reaction time. (Scientific American)
P.E. classes focus on getting kids going Dec 16, 2007
The idea is to track students fitness levels to determine how their body responds to activity, and to identify early warning signs of obesity and disease, including hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. I like it, said Cochran, of Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Images reveal life's secrets, one slice at a time Nov 28, 2007
That means doctors can immediately see if the patient has any narrowed or obstructed coronary arteries that could be an early warning sign of an impending heart attack. So far, the Toronto doctors have been impressed by the scans they've done on volunteers willing to test the new technology. (Globe and Mail)
How To Keep Cool As Temps Rise Sep 2, 2007
An early warning sign of heat-related illnesses is diminished judgment. In addition to high temperatures, poor air quality in the West San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley could affect individuals with heart disease, asthma or other lung disease. (CBS2.com, CA)
Getting Schools to Think and Act Green Aug 27, 2007
But the best policy seems to be responding to early warning signs. Vice. (Time.com)
Growing concern for fat of the land Aug 8, 2007
Lead researcher Edward Janus said a 1989 Heart Foundation study had given early warning signs of weight problems to come in rural Australia, but these were ignored. "Now that there is a major problem ... urgent action is required at the highest level to change unhealthy lifestyle habits by improving diet, increasing physical activity and making our environments supportive of these objectives," Professor Janus said. (The Australian)
It ends tonight Jul 20, 2007
The worst is to ignore the early warning signs until one day you wake up and regrettably admit you are still with the person. By Mo (now known as Moeisha). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
California: Hundreds more heat-wave deaths in '06? Jul 12, 2007
Also, he said the state should do more to track early warning signs a spike in ambulance calls, hospital admissions or livestock deaths and then warn medical examiners to look more closely at whether human deaths were caused by the heat. He and other public health officials said authorities need an accurate accounting of how many victims died, how and where in order to form an effective plan for saving people from extreme heat. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Runner's Guide to Heat Stroke Jul 5, 2007
Heat cramps are not in themselves dangerous, but they are an early warning sign of heat stress on the body ... Because the cramps are an early warning sign of heat stress, you should also cool down. (Suite101.com)
The HRT debateMenopausal women suffer after relentless drug health scares Jul 4, 2007
The group built up significantly fewer calcium deposits in their arteries - a substance seen as an early warning sign of blocked blood vessels and heart disease. More bad news. (BBC News -- Health)
Track Star's Death Blamed On Pain Cream Jun 11, 2007
The early warning signs of salicylate poisoning can be easily missed. They include ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing and a fast heart rate. (CBS News)
Procedural Changes May Reduce Cardiac Arrests Outside Pediatric ICUs May 14, 2007
During the first three months of 2005, she and her colleagues instructed hospital staff about the early warning signs of a potential cardiopulmonary arrest in children. These include increased respiratory rate, labored breathing, increased oxygen use, excessive sleepiness and irritability. (Science Daily)
Fish pollutants' link to diabetes Apr 13, 2007
Matt Hunt, Head of Science Information at Diabetes UK, said: "Insulin resistance is often observed as an early warning sign for developing diabetes and therefore possible contributors to this state are always of interest.". However, he said the current research was very complex and still speculative and did not provide a mechanism by the which the POPs could cause insulin resistance. (BBC News -- Science)
Minnesota Hospitals struggling with cost of caring for the uninsured Apr 9, 2007
He arrived at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis last year after missing most of the early warning signs for throat cancer. By the time he received treatment, the disease had advanced to Stage 3. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Failed By The System Mar 27, 2007
Be aware of early warning signs of abuse and find help for where you live. RELATED STORIES & LINKS. (CBS News)
Treating Gum Disease May Help Heart Mar 1, 2007
Poor endothelial function may be an early warning sign of heart disease, note the researchers. Next, patients were randomly split into two groups. (CBS News)
Heart disease risk for 20-somethings Feb 5, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. PEOPLE as young as 20 are risking their lives by not getting regular heart checks, a group of leading doctors has warned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Young adults 'at risk of heart disease' Feb 4, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Young adults 'at risk of heart disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
