New Health Studies Revealed

Scientists Developing New Ways to Fight the Flu

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The New York Times released a study that is being conducted to fight the flu and other flu related illnesses. These are some of the key points:

• The vaccine would not have to be changed yearly


• Within the next 3 years clinical trials will be done to prove the antibodies are safe in humans


• Study is being conducted by Researchers at Harvard Medical School, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Burnham Institute for Medical Research


• It could change how the world fights influenza


• Could protect against the 1918 Spanish flu and HSN1 Bird flu

For more details on this study and the researchers conducting it, click here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008774181_flu23.html

Men Now at Risk to have a Stroke before Middle Age

Amanga Gardner, Healthday reporter, gave the following insight on the new studies conducted regarding strokes.

• Dr. Jukka Putaala and Central Hospital in Finland evaluated over 1,000 patients between the ages of 15-49


• Males predominated the study with the majority of the patients having a stroke before the age of 44


• A second study conducted, revealed that feeling sleepy during the day in older patients increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease


• Silent strokes are most common among younger men in their 40s


• Men in their 40s with high cholesterol and hypertension are more likely to suffer from a silent stroke with no prior indications


• Men in their early 40s should get routine check-ups to prevent an early stroke

For more details on this new study and the researchers conducting the study, click here: http://health.msn.com/health-topics/aging/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233881