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WebMD Health Releases Top Ten Health Stories of 2003
Food, SARS and Hypertension Concerns Top the List
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD Health, the leading source of
online health information and educational services for consumers and physicians,
today released a list of the most significant health stories from 2003, as
determined by the physicians and medical editors at WebMD Health at
http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/15/95910.htm :
#1 - Nutrition: Obesity and Weight Loss
At the top of WebMD's list of stories for 2003 is a topic, in one form or
another, that is rarely off people's minds: food. Consumer's complex
relationship with food lies at the root of widespread obesity, one of this
nation's largest health problems. Americans choose diets -- and defend them
relentlessly -- to try and contain their waistlines; they undergo major surgery
to limit what they can eat; they worry about lurking dangers of trans fats, that
until this year most of us knew nothing about. Food: It's much more than
what's for dinner.
#2 - A New Infectious Disease: SARS
It started in a province of China and quickly spread around the world. Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome, quickly dubbed SARS, infected thousands and killed
hundreds, all the while reminding us that nature still holds all the cards. Are
we still at risk, are we more prepared for future outbreaks, and have we learned
anything?
#3 - New Rules and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
One night last May many people went to bed healthy, only to wake up the next day
and find out they weren't quite as healthy as they thought. When new federal
guidelines created a new risk category called "pre-hypertension," more people
found out they were at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. What did this
mean for you?
#4 - Cancer
Cancer makes the WebMD Top 10 for the third year in a row, as scientists
continue to make strides against this dreaded disease. Two developments top the
list: the success of a whole new way of treating it -- an approach called
anti-angiogenesis -- and an advance in preventing recurrence of breast cancer
with a new drug called Femara.
#5 - An 'Extreme' Year: Plastic Surgery
New products, new techniques, new TV programs ... plastic surgery is
increasingly on everyone's minds. What was once an oddity associated only with
Hollywood is now a staple for many more women -- and men -- from all walks of
life. But that doesn't mean the controversy has died down, as this year's
revival of debate over silicone breast implants reminds us.
#6 - Prescription Drugs and Seniors
More people are living longer, and staying healthier in their later years,
thanks in part to prescription drugs. But there is a price tag to that success,
and it's hitting seniors right in the wallet. To help, many seniors have been
making a run for the border to buy their drugs more cheaply in Canada. Others
have been using the Internet. Are these safe -- and truly cheaper --
alternatives? Does Congress, which passed a prescription drug plan this year,
have a better idea, or is it just political posturing?
#7 - Flu Fear
Flu season hit early and hard this year, clogging doctors' offices and clinics
full of sick people and people seeking flu shots. The virus is worrying people
across the nation, and the rush for flu shots may be straining the supply of flu
vaccine. Is the flu really worse this year, and if so, why?
#8 - ADHD Grows Up
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a condition has been around for a
while, but this year you could say it grew up. Not only do many consider the
condition a problem in children, but now in adults, too. There's also a new
drug, and others in the pipeline. And there's still a lot of controversy over
whether it's really a legitimate problem that calls for medicating more kids and
more adults.
#9 - Diabetes Wake-Up Call
Diabetes is a serious condition that many people don't take seriously ... until
they're told they have it. And the numbers are growing by more than a million
people a year. And this year, doctors lowered the threshold for a condition
called pre-diabetes -- which means an estimated 20 million Americans now have
this problem. Isn't it time we finally all start paying attention?
#10 - Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
The term E-D became a lot more recognizable this year, not because the problem
of erectile dysfunction got any worse, but because the solution got easier.
Viagra started the revolution, and this year two new medications were approved
in the U.S., Levitra and Cialis, to give men even more choice. What does this
mean for men, and their relationships?
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and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system. Our products
and services streamline administrative and clinical processes, promote
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provider transaction processing and reimbursement cycle management services.
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physicians and consumers.
DATASOURCE: WebMD Corporation
CONTACT: Jennifer Meyer of WebMD Corporation, +1-212-624-3912,
Web site: http://www.webmd.com/
http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/15/95910.htm