Fri, 28 September 2007
We'll discuss news regarding many popular prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you take red yeast rice to lower your cholesterol and have been experiencing muscle soreness, there may be a very good reason why that\';s happening. What about heartburn? If you take Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, or Tagamet, you may be at greater risk for heart attack or dementia. And if you take aspirin for your heart and ibuprofen for arthritis, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly when and how you should take those medications. Dr. Cooper answers listeners\' calls. Program Reference Notes: FDA warns doctors, consumers about red yeast supplements found to contain lovastatin - www.theheart.org/article/805737.do/ Acid inhibitors may raise dementia risk - www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-acid4aug04,1,7784197.story?coll=la-headlines-nation&track=crosspromo\" Tonsil removal may cure ADHD behavior in kids -www.azstarnet.com/sn/health/194987/ Costly side effects of Nexium - www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20249591// FDA is reviewing heartburn drugs after studies find possible heart risk - www.nytimes.com/2007/08/10/health/10drug.html?ex=1187841600&en=3b754ab4e2cb3f1a&ei=5070\ Exercise caution when taking ibuprofen - www.heart-advisor.com/pub/10_8/features/481-1.html/ Aspirin - user's guide to who needs it and how much - http://read.health.harvard.edu/user/user.fas/s=784/fp=3/tp=76?T=open_summary,959506&P=summary |
Fri, 28 September 2007
Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, we’ll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified. We’ll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer. And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on your heart. Also, we explain how to calculate maximal heart rate. Dr. Ho answers listeners\' calls. Program Reference Notes: Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation - http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL26680020070802?feedType=RSS Target heart rate - http://www.cooperaerobics.com/tips/TargetHeartRate.aspx Taking statins may increase cancer risk - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article2127605.ece Statins' cancer benefits challenged - http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20060103/statins-cancer-benefits-challenged NEJM Statins and the risk of colorectal cancer - https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2184 |
Fri, 28 September 2007
The flu season is upon us, so we’re discussing the availability of the flu vaccine this year. A new study indicates a common vitamin can significantly lower the risk of blood clots in women. Does heavy drinking raise the risk of stroke? We’ll discuss a study on this topic. And we’ll discuss how removal of ovaries may potentially increase the risk of dementia. Dr. Cooper answers listeners’ calls. Program Reference: Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke: study |
Tue, 25 September 2007
A new treatment is shown to significantly reduce the risk of death in those who have suffered a hip fracture. Colon cancer research points to a food that increases the recurrence of the disease and to a particular beverage that can help reduce the risk of getting it in the first place. We have bad news for black women regarding breast cancer. Dr. Cooper answers listeners’ calls.
Cooper Life at Craig Ranch: Location, Location, Location: A Key to Good Health, Too http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/fashion/20Fitness.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin The ‘Poisonous Cocktail’ of Multiple Drugs - http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/18/healthscience/18brod.php Red meat diet linked to colon cancer recurrence http://www.reuters.com/article/health-SP-A/idUSN1444602620070815 Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR76310020070907 Japan study finds coffee may prevent colon cancer http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUST22187020070801 Study confirms breast cancer worse in U.S. blacks http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0526511220070906 Vitamin E may reduce blood clots in women: study http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1032387720070911 Study shows vitamin C's cancer-fighting properties http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSN1031989120070911 Women’s Injury Study at The Cooper Institute http://www.cooperinst.org/research/participate/current_participants.cfm The Female Focus new Cancer Program at Cooper Fitness Center |
Mon, 17 September 2007
Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strong Finish Strong.
They will answer listeners’ calls. |
Mon, 17 September 2007
Dr. Cooper in studio: discuss preventive screenings and how they detect cancer, red meat and colon cancer, a benefit from coffe
If you are a smoker or a former smoker, should you have a CT scan to screen for lung cancer?
Dr. Cooper will discuss the use of preventive screenings including the role MRI plays in the detection of breast cancer.
We know red meat increases the risk of colon cancer, but what is its role related to the reoccurrence of the disease? We will discuss the results of a brand new study.
And yet another positive report regarding coffee.
Dr. Cooper will answer listeners’ calls |
Mon, 10 September 2007
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director and Dr. Tornelli Cooper Clinic Physician, discusses health issues in the news
The new technology used to diagnose heart disease is amazing. We will explore if the time has come for you to take advantage of it. A couple of new studies indicate there’s more than one reason to take Viagra. And if you’re under 60 and suffer from atrial fibrillation, a new study shows there’s something you may want to stop consuming. Dr. Tedd Mitchell is the medical director and a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Mitchell is double-boarded in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Mitchell is the contributing health editor and a weekly columnist for USA Weekend, a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and co-author of Fit to Lead. Dr. Janet Tornelli is a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Tornelli is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
References: Moderate Drinking Linked to A-Fib in Younger Patients http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS109786900770985X/fulltext
ED Drugs Tame Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709745/fulltext
CT Angiography Efficient for Initial Screening http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709885/fulltext
The Devastating Effects Of Depression When It Accompanies A Chronic Disease http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81745.php
Youth Suicide Rate Rises 8% In USA, Biggest Climb In 15 Years http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81868.php
Heavy Drinking Hastens Deaths in Chronic Diseases http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709800/fulltext
Sildenafil Citrate Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/353/20/214
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Mon, 10 September 2007
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director and Dr. Tornelli Cooper Clinic Physician, discusses health issues in the news
Three things you must know to maximize your health! Why you may want to think twice before inhaling that wonderful aroma from your microwave popcorn. And we’ll discuss the one vitamin you are likely to be deficient in, which is the same vitamin that can dramatically lower your risk of several types of cancer. Dr. Tedd Mitchell is the medical director and a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Mitchell is double-boarded in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Mitchell is the contributing health editor and a weekly columnist for USA Weekend, a member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and co-author of Fit to Lead. Dr. Janet Tornelli is a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Tornelli is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Consumer gets "popcorn lung" http://www.denverpost.com/ci_6812264 Alzheimer's set for Exponential Surge Worldwide http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS109786900770968X/fulltext |