| Health: Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease kills nearly a half a million women every year.Detecting the disease isn't always easy because the warning signs for women aren't always recognized.Heart Disease, millions of Americans face it, and many don't know they have it until they suffer an attack.Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. At the onset of Lydia's attack, she had shortness of breath and new to get help. But for many women their symptoms aren't so typical."Their symptom complex is different. It's different than the classic training we all received as medical student," said Cardiologist Matthew DeCaro. Cardiologist Matthew DeCaro at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital says symptoms in women can be different from what men feel.Classic symptoms to look for include;- Chest pain or heavy pressure in your chest- Arm numbness- And shortness of breath.Some of the less recognized symptoms that women often experience;- Indigestion- Nausea- Fatigue- And dizziness."If you're having symptoms that you think are potentially heart related you shouldn't wait at all.
What's Happening at the King County Library System?
Deftly piecing together the mammoth economy of oil, Margonelli documents a series of stark warning signs. The Cat in the Hat turns 50, and the King County Library System is celebrating! KCLS community libraries are joining in the 50th anniversary celebration of the publication of The Cat in the Hat with a special story times featuring this very special early readers' book during the first week in March. Many libraries are also hosting extra Birthday activities, and "Cat in the Hat" bookmarks will be available for all at each event. King County Library System CONTACT: Marsha Iverson, +1-206-784-2929 .
Schering-Plough Net Rises 62% on Cholesterol Sales (Update2)
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Schering-Plough Corp.'s fourth- quarter earnings surged 62 percent as the combined sales of its Vytorin and Zetia cholesterol drugs jumped to $1.1 billion. Net income rose to $204 million, or 12 cents a share, from $126 million, or 7 cents, a year earlier, the Kenilworth, New Jersey-based company said today in a statement. Revenue increased 14 percent to $2.7 billion, spurred by a 46 percent rise for Zetia and Vytorin. Chief Executive Officer Fred Hassan closed plants and fired 2,000 workers to cut $100 million in 2007 costs. Schering, the eighth-biggest drugmaker by sales, said it expects revenue from the company's cholesterol drugs to increase this year even as the treatments face competition from generic copies of Merck & Co.'s Zocor.
Information to digest
That cheese- and sauce-laden pizza sitting in the office lunchroom looks splendid. Too bad you can't even look at it without getting heartburn. However tempting, you pass up the fried chicken, too. We've all struggled with the difficult choice between satisfying our taste buds and preventing a long night of digestive discomfort. The stomach and digestive system are hard to ignore. Whether there's bloating and pain because of something you ate or emotional distress because of width, your belly demands attention. "Having a fit and attractive core -- waistline, tummy -- helps us to feel confident and good about ourselves," said Rayna McInturf, co-owner of Hoopnotica Inc. in Marina del Rey, Calif. "Having a strong core helps us maintain good posture and helps prevent back pain and injury." Heather Villarreal, clinical dietitian at Saddleback Memorial Center in Laguna Hills, Calif., said that carrying weight around the abdomen increases the risk of developing diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
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