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Advertisements seduce consumers to buy products

2011-09-21T21:04:00.001+04:00

Are you wooed by advertising? Of course you are. After all, it's one thing to go out and buy a new washing machine after the old one exploded, quite another to impulse-buy that 246-inch flat screen TV that just maybe, in hindsight, you didn't really need.Advertisers come at you in two ways. There is the just-the-facts type of ad, called "logical persuasion," or LP ("This car gets 42 miles to the

Re: Peyton Manning Travels Abroad for Controversial Procedure

2011-09-21T14:02:00.001+04:00

ProcedureFootball player Peyton Manning has traveled to Europe for stem cell therapy for his most recent injury, illustrating just how mainstream medical tourism is becoming. An up-and-coming trend in health care, medical tourism offers not only routine necessary and elective surgery, but can provide procedures and therapies that have been accepted abroad but have not make their way through the

Peyton Manning Travels Abroad for Controversial Procedure

2011-09-21T13:55:00.001+04:00

Peyton Manning Travels Abroad for Controversial ProcedureFootball player Peyton Manning has traveled to Europe for stem cell therapy for his most recent injury, illustrating just how mainstream medical tourism is becoming. An up-and-coming trend in health care, medical tourism offers not only routine necessary and elective surgery, but can provide procedures and therapies that have been accepted

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2011-09-21T13:24:00.001+04:00

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Breast Reconstruction for Cancer Patients

2011-01-16T23:59:00.002+04:00

Breast Reconstruction for Cancer Patients By Susan Brady Almost 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with over 40,000 dying from the disease annually. Many of the survivors undergo mastectomies—the removal of one or both breasts—a procedure which can be devastating to a woman’s self-image and self-esteem. One procedure which helps to minimize the psychosocial aspect

Saline or Silicone: Cancer Survivors Voice Preference

2011-01-16T23:38:00.003+04:00

Saline or Silicone: Cancer Survivors Voice Preference By Susan Brady For many breast cancer survivors who have undergone a mastectomy, breast reconstruction is a viable option; one that has been shown to have ongoing benefits to women in the areas of self-esteem, body image and general well-being. And while there are numerous types of reconstructive surgery that can be done either at

A Shocking New Discovery to Treat Erectile Dysfunction

2011-01-16T23:38:00.001+04:00

A Shocking New Discovery to Treat Erectile Dysfunction By Allie Montgomery A Shocking New Discovery to Treat Erectile Dysfunction A new treatment has been discovered to help treat erectile dysfunction, however, the men might wince at the thought of this idea. Researchers from Israel have reported promising preliminary results from using low-intensity shock wave

2011-01-16T23:30:00.000+04:00

Regular Coffee Consumption Can Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer By Madeline Ellis Regular Coffee Consumption Can Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer Leading up to the American Revolution in December 1773, the Boston Tea Party was the historical event that began to transform America into a coffee drinking nation. Today the U.S. is responsible for more than a third of

Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

2011-01-16T23:24:00.001+04:00

Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer By Drucilla DyessPublished: Thursday, 5 November 2009 Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels May Lower Risk of Prostate CancerMen who keep their cholesterol levels in check may decrease their chances of developing prostate cancer, in addition to keeping their heart healthy, as science has already

Probiotics Helpful In Children with Stomach Ailments

2011-01-16T23:16:00.000+04:00

Probiotics Helpful In Children with Stomach AilmentsProbiotics Helpful In Children with Stomach Ailments By Susan BradyPublished: Monday, 29 November 2010 Probiotics Helpful In Children with Stomach Ailments The search for remedies for common ailments is an ongoing pharmaceutical imperative. There is money to be made, but recent events—recalls

Breast Cancer Risk Increased by Hormone Replacement Therapy

2011-01-16T23:10:00.002+04:00

Breast Cancer Risk Increased by Hormone Replacement Therapy By Susan Brady Numerous previous studies have linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to an increase in cancers of the breast, ovaries and the lung. Today, a long-term study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention puts another nail in the coffin of the prescription given to women to combat the

Alert: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Hazards

2011-01-16T22:48:00.002+04:00

Alert: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Hazards By Susan Brady Alert: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Hazards The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have issued a warning against the use of infant sleep positioners. These padded, used to keep an infant sleeping in one position, pose a suffocation risk. If a small

Alert: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Hazards

2011-01-16T22:48:00.000+04:00

Study Raises Possibility that ADHD is Genetic

2011-01-16T22:46:00.001+04:00

Study Raises Possibility that ADHD is Genetic By Susan Brady Study Raises Possibility that ADHD is Genetic It was in 1902 that physician George F. Still first documented what is now known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and despite more than a century of research, its exact cause is still not fully understood. Evidence to date indicates that there are many underlying

eenage Marijuana Use May Damage Cognitive Function

2011-01-16T22:44:00.000+04:00

eenage Marijuana Use May Damage Cognitive Function By Susan Brady From the knockdown that legalized pot took in the California election to Arizona approving the use of medical marijuana, rarely a day goes by without good old cannabis hitting the headlines. Marijuana has been a controversial drug for most of the twentieth century with both citizens and lawmakers

Daily Diet: Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler

2011-01-16T22:42:00.001+04:00

Daily Diet: Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler By Susan Brady Daily Diet: Best Food for Your Baby & ToddlerThe first six months of a baby’s life is relatively easy, when it comes to food. Breastmilk is best, but formula runs a close second. Hunger is easily quenched by breast or bottle. Very little muss, fuss or prep time. All that changes once solid food is

New Study Will Test Theory That Enzyme Contributes to Autism

2011-01-16T22:39:00.000+04:00

New Study Will Test Theory That Enzyme Contributes to Autism By Susan Brady New Study Will Test Theory That Enzyme Contributes to Autism The debate rages on both the causes and “cures” for autism. There is the mercury-vaccination contingent, the gluten-free, casein-free diet supporters, those that believe genetics play a role, and the list goes on. There may very

Teenage Obesity Often Carried Into Adulthood

2011-01-16T22:38:00.000+04:00

Teenage Obesity Often Carried Into Adulthood By Susan BradyPublished: Thursday, 11 November 2010 It’s not uncommon to gain weight as we age. As adolescents we get taller and add weight to fill out the proportion, but there is a time when we stop sprouting up and weight should stabilize. However, a new study shows that teens who don’t maintain a healthy weight

New Regulation Makes Cribs Safer for Babies

2011-01-16T22:36:00.000+04:00

New Regulation Makes Cribs Safer for Babies By Susan BradyPublished: Thursday, 16 December 2010 New Regulation Makes Cribs Safer for Babies Sleeping accommodations for infants have evolved over the years and now run the gamut from the simple Moses basket to high-end designer cribs. Along with the changes, each generation seems to bring with it new crib

Rise in Teenage Eating Disorders

2011-01-16T22:25:00.000+04:00

Rise in Teenage Eating Disorders By Susan Brady The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that all adolescents and pre-teens be screened for eating disorders at their regular check-ups, given the increase in prevalence among these age groups. In fact, hospitalizations for eating disorders jumped by 119 percent between 1999

Daily Diet: Healthy Beverage Choices During Pregnancy

2011-01-16T22:02:00.000+04:00

Daily Diet: Healthy Beverage Choices During Pregnancy By Susan Brady By ow every woman should know that alcohol is verboten while pregnant and caffeinated beverages should be minimized or avoided. But recent data also shows that diet soft drinks can increase the risk of premature births. So what’s a mother-to-be to do? Keeping hydrated while pregnant is important. HealthNews “Bringing in

U.S. Birth Rate Declines As C-Sections Increase

2011-01-16T21:58:00.000+04:00

U.S. Birth Rate Declines As C-Sections Increase By Susan BradyThe most recent facts and figures coming out of the CDC bring both good and bad news. The overall birth rate has declined, as have premature births, but Cesarean sections continue their skyward trajectory, and the percentage of births to unwed mothers is at an all-time high of 41 percent. The new report shows the U.S. birth rate

Pain Medication May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack

2011-01-16T21:50:00.001+04:00

Pain Medication May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack By Susan BradyPublished: Tuesday, 11 January 2011 Pain Medication May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack Anti-inflammatory drugs are routinely prescribed for everything from the pain of headaches, to arthritis, or even an old sports injury. Traditionally, the main concern in the use of these

Pain Medication May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack

2011-01-16T21:50:00.000+04:00

Making School Lunches Healthy (Again)

2011-01-16T21:46:00.000+04:00

Making School Lunches Healthy (Again) By: Susan Brady Making School Lunches Healthy (Again) Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new federal guidelines for school lunch programs. The first significant revision in fifteen years aims to combat the problem of childhood obesity, a growing epidemic in our nation. The new guidelines come on the heels of

The Cost of Obesity in America

2011-01-16T21:45:00.001+04:00

The Cost of Obesity in America By Susan Brady The Cost of Obesity in America Obesity means big business, and I don’t mean just the amount of food it takes to support the overeaters of the world. I am talking about the increase in the cost of medical insurance; the doctor, hospital and prescription bills it generates; the increase in disability payments to

Early Antibiotic Treatment for Ear Infections Provides Better Success

2011-01-16T21:45:00.000+04:00

Child Health Early Antibiotic Treatment for Ear Infections Provides Better Success By Susan Brady Early Antibiotic Treatment for Ear Infections Provides Better Success While antibiotics have become overprescribed and are often misused, leading to a rise in antibiotic resistance, there is compelling evidence that providing early antibiotic

FDA Warns of Risk from Acetaminophen

2011-01-16T21:32:00.002+04:00

FDA Warns of Risk from Acetaminophen By Susan Brady FDA Warns of Risk from Acetaminophen . tylenol (USFDA) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken new steps to reduce the risk of severe liver injury associated with acetaminophen, a widely used pain- and fever-reducing drug. On Jan. 13, 2011, FDA announced it is asking all makers of prescription

Scientists an important mutation in type A flu virus H1N1 have been discovered which can be symptoms of severe incidence of this disease agent is

2009-11-26T00:41:00.001+04:00

Scientists an important mutation in type A flu virus H1N1 have been discovered which can be symptoms of severe incidence of this disease agent is.Discovered genetic mutations in H1N1 flu virus type AHealth authorities in Norway on Friday announced: an important mutation in the H1N1 type A virus Nflvanzay A discovery agent can have severe symptoms of the disease incidence in people infected with

New stage to prevent yellow fever vaccination from next week in 13 countries in West Africa begins

2009-11-26T00:39:00.001+04:00

New stage to prevent yellow fever vaccination from next week in 13 countries in West Africa begins.Vaccinating people against disease in Africa from yellow fever begins next week.ARGENTINA-BRAZIL-YELLOW FEVERWorld Health Organization (WHO) next Monday about 12 million vaccinations against yellow fever African continent from the West begins. Vaccinate the largest operations by the World Health

Ninth annual conference of psychiatrists from third to sixth in the Persian date Azar 1388 Library of Congress National Forum to be held Ninth annual

2009-11-26T00:36:00.001+04:00

Ninth annual conference of psychiatrists from third to sixth in the Persian date Azar 1388 Library of Congress National Forum to be held Ninth annual conference of psychiatrists from third to sixth in the Persian date Azar 1388 Library of Congress National Forum to be held.Ninth annual conference of psychiatrists to be held.Ninth annual conference of psychiatrists from third to sixth in December

Since several outbreaks in Zimbabwe Court or flu (H1N1) type A is resistant to the drug count Since several outbreaks in Zimbabwe Court or flu (H1N1)

2009-11-26T00:31:00.001+04:00

Since several outbreaks in Zimbabwe Court or flu (H1N1) type A is resistant to the drug count Since several outbreaks in Zimbabwe Court or flu (H1N1) type A is resistant to the drug countPeak of pandemic flu in the Northern Hemisphere land ClipHealth authorities in Zimbabwe Court review of several outbreaks of drug resistance that limited the number of cases so far and still no signs indicative

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, America declared: seasonal flu vaccine in the prevention of H1N1 virus does not affect Center for Disease C

2009-11-21T21:45:00.003+04:00

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, America declared: seasonal flu vaccine in the prevention of H1N1 virus does not affect Any effect of seasonal flu vaccine in the prevention of H1N1 viruses have Any effect of seasonal flu vaccine in the prevention of H1N1 viruses haveCenter for Disease Control and Prevention America (CDC) after the completion of a series of research studies and

Flu vaccine (H1N1) type A produced by 4 prestigious pharmaceutical company, confirmed by the Food and Drug Supervision Administration America (FDA) h

2009-11-21T21:40:00.001+04:00

Flu vaccine (H1N1) type A produced by 4 prestigious pharmaceutical company, confirmed by the Food and Drug Supervision Administration America (FDA) has Flu vaccine (H1N1) type A produced by 4 prestigious pharmaceutical company, confirmed by the Food and Drug Supervision Administration America (FDA) hasFood and Drug Supervision Administration America (FDA) announced Swine Flu vaccine, made by

Flu type A H1N1 outbreaks in most countries are on the rise Flu type A H1N1 outbreaks in most countries are on the rise

2009-11-21T20:27:00.004+04:00

Flu type A H1N1 outbreaks in most countries are on the rise Flu type A H1N1 outbreaks in most countries are on the rise While the prevalence of H1N1 Flu type A in the majority world are on the rise. While the prevalence of H1N1 Flu type A in the majority world are on the rise. New reports transfer complex species of H1N1 viruses between pigs, turkeys, and pets also announced. New reports

2009-11-21T20:16:00.001+04:00

Insufficient sleep round the clock in the risk of diabetes starts. Recently, the University of Chicago study on 11 healthy people who suffered physical activity without weight gain brief with the mean age was about 40 years was conducted. Participants in the study tend to sleep less than 8 hours a day were. . Of two 14-day period were the establishment of the laboratory and sleep, physical

Pigs: A New Source for Stem Cells?

2009-06-06T21:31:00.002+04:00

Given their unique regenerative abilities, stem cells offer new potentials for treating or curing many diseases and conditions. For example, they may help generate new, healthy tissue or valves to reverse degenerative heart disease. Scientists have discovered several sources of stem cells, the most coveted being those derived from embryos, called pluripotent stem cells, as they can differentiate

Out with Carpal Tunnel, In with Cell Phone Elbow Syndrome

2009-06-06T21:25:00.003+04:00

Along with the growing popularity of the cell phone has come a barrage of new health issues ranging from decreased fertility to cancer. Just as with the widespread use of the computer came carpel tunnel syndrome, and the wave of the Wii craze has brought Wii-itis, technological advancements do not come without a price.Now, orthopedic specialists around the globe are seeing the worldwide strike of

Out with Carpal Tunnel, In with Cell Phone Elbow Syndrome

2009-06-06T21:25:00.000+04:00

Medical Expenses Contributing to Rise in Bankruptcy

2009-06-06T21:13:00.005+04:00

If there were any doubts about the crippling impact soaring healthcare costs are having on American families, a new study should dispel them. Researchers from Harvard Law, Harvard Medical School, and Ohio University report that medical bills, along with related problems such as lost wages for the ill and their caregivers, contributed to more than 62 percent of all bankruptcy filings in 2007,

New hopes for treating lung cancer

2009-06-05T23:19:00.002+04:00

A combo treatment has shown promising results in safely slowing down the pace of advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the most common of all lung tumors.Previous studies had reported bevacizumab (Avastin) and erlotinib (Tarceva) as effective medications in blocking the tumor growth in non-small cell lung cancer.A new study, however, showed adding erlotinib to maintenance therapy with bevacizumab

Swine flu spreads fast in Canada

2009-06-05T23:07:00.001+04:00

Some 265 new cases of swine flu have been reported in just 72 hours in Canada, bringing the total number of those infected with the deadly virus to 1,795.The province of Ontario added 179 new cases of swine flu infection, bringing the total to 894, which is by far the most number of cases reported in one province.The new cases were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Public Health

Swine flu spreads in Asia-Pacific region

2009-05-23T23:43:00.000+04:00

As the new flu spreads rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, statistics show 10,243 individuals have been inflicted by the virus and 80 others are announced dead in 40 countries worldwide."There is an increase of 413 cases in the past 24 hours, with most in the United States with 346 new cases... and in Japan there are 51 new cases," said WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib.The number of swine flu cases

Down syndrome offers hope to cancer patients

2009-05-22T17:35:00.001+04:00

A new US study on mice links the extra copy of chromosome 21 in people with Down syndrome with the lower incidence of cancer among the group.According to the study published in the International Journal of Nature, people with Down syndrome are less prone to develop most kinds of cancer except for leukemia. A study of nearly 18,000 Down's patients showed that people with Down syndrome have 10

Catch Some Natural Zzzzs with Valerian Root

2009-05-22T17:33:00.000+04:00

Most people have woken up to droopy eyes, a drowsy head, and/or a foggy brain only to spot the clock and realize that there is no more time for sleep and a headache-inducing busy morning ahead. Tossing and turning in your sleep or waking up repeatedly can be related to many factors: a poor or uncomfortable mattress, sinus or other breathing problems, a state of inebriation , stress, and poor

Brain stimulation can treat major depression

2009-05-18T23:14:00.000+04:00

Electrical stimulation of a particular brain region is reported to be an effective cure for major depression non-responsive to other treatments.Major depression is a serious medical illness and the leading cause of disability in many countries.Unlike the normal feeling of sadness, major depression is persistent and interferes with an individual's thoughts, behavior, mood, activity, and physical

Good cholesterol downs MS-related disability

2009-05-08T14:32:00.001+04:00

High blood levels of good cholesterol (HDL) can have protective effects against multiple sclerosis and related disabilities , according to a new research.Previous studies indicated that increased HDL levels can help prevent chronic inflammation and cardiovascular events; a new study, however, finds that the anti-inflammatory properties of the compound can also lower the disability risk in MS

HHS Examines Challenges for Rural American Health Care

2009-05-08T14:28:00.001+04:00

Health care discussions in America often focus on children, single mothers, or the self-employed, but rural America is often overlooked with respect to addressing sections of the country and the coverage provided there. As the Obama administration focuses a great deal of attention on health care reform for all Americans, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has chosen to give some

US to add swine flu to seasonal flu shots

2009-05-08T12:23:00.000+04:00

US health officials are programming a unique fall vaccination campaign in order to tackle the annual seasonal flu along with swine flu.The fears of an imminent pandemic following the infection of about 1,070 individuals in 23 countries has made authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) develop a new flu vaccine to prevent such outbreaks."We are moving forward with making

Gender Parity Issue to be Corrected by Health Insurance Industry

2009-05-07T11:08:00.001+04:00

Discrimination on the basis of gender is nothing new. Women have been fighting for equal rights, equal pay, and equal treatment by employers and society alike since the dawn of time. But many people do not realize that insurance companies have been charging women higher coverage rates than men, and some members of the United States Senate have chosen to address the issue through the initial

Maternal depression alters babies sleep

2009-05-07T10:54:00.000+04:00

Babies born to depressed mothers face a greater risk of developing sleep problems in a long run, a new study has found.Sleep problems, affecting about 20 to 30 percent of infants, are one of the most common concerns of parents of newborn children.According to the study conducted by the University of Michigan and published in Sleep, higher rate of sleep disorders is reported in the infants of

Drug Use for Mental Illness on the Rise

2009-05-07T10:45:00.001+04:00

Although mental illness has not always been treated as a medical condition, increasing knowledge and greater conceptual sophistication have brought with them significant change. Both the acknowledgment of mental illness by medical science and its quest for successful treatment of these disorders have marked milestones in the journey toward improving these aspects of the human condition. However,

Prostate Cancer Treatment : The Options

2009-05-06T13:24:00.000+04:00

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and one out of six men will have prostate cancer sometime during their life. This represents a serious threat to men regarding their quality of life, and a serious threat of suffering and death to such individuals.There has been an extensive debate as to which kind of treatment is best: watchful waiting (also called expectant management or active

Advancements Offer Hope in Diagnosing Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

2009-05-06T03:55:00.000+04:00

Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. It is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting about 17 percent of men, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The greater a man’s age, the greater his likelihood becomes of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Only about 1 in 10,000 men under the age of 40 will develop the disease, while the

Screening for Prostate Cancer

2009-05-06T02:16:00.001+04:00

No one wants to get cancer, and if cancer is going to be found, one wants to find it at the earliest stage when it is most highly curable. Everyone agrees with this statement. However, despite the fact that we have good evidence that breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and colon cancer screening all improve the length of life of patients, the situation is confusing for prostate

Genetic Links Found to Autism May Improve Diagnosis and Treatment

2009-04-30T19:36:00.002+04:00

Autism has always been a mysterious disease with very few methods of treatment, but now there may be new clues. Researchers have found some genetic variations that are significantly more common in patients that have autism. This could improve diagnosis of the disease and offers the promise of developing new treatments for the frustratingly mysterious disorder.The researchers' findings, published

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients

2009-04-29T23:09:00.000+04:00

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition which is characterized by weakness and progressive degeneration of the muscles, both skeletal and cardiac muscle. It is caused by abnormal levels of dystrophin, a protein that serves as the backbone of muscular cells. DMD has an incidence of one in 6,000 births and affects an estimated 1

Is Watermelon a Natural Viagra? and viagara for women

2009-04-29T20:57:00.000+04:00

Women, watch out for those men eating the watermelon rind at the weekend barbecue! Texas A&M University researchers have found eating watermelon rind may have similar effects to Viagra. Summer celebrations are usually accompanied by a watermelon somewhere, although now it may not only be eaten as a cool sweet treat, but eaten to set off a few fireworks later on. Though the fireworks may not last

Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy

2009-04-28T22:45:00.000+04:00

Consuming increasingly higher doses of powdered milk may help children with milk allergies overcome their condition, a new study suggests.In the double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of milk immunotherapy, all 12 children receiving milk powder daily significantly increased their tolerance of milk after four months, from no more than 40 milligrams to at least

Sexual Dysfunction Affects Almost Half of American Women

2009-04-28T21:56:00.001+04:00

Sexual dysfunction (SD) refers to a problem that makes sex less satisfying for either party. In the U.S., some 31 percent of men suffer from problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and impotency, while 43 percent of women report problems like loss of libido or desire, decreased sexual arousal, lack of orgasm and painful intercourse. Surprisingly, however,

Breast Cancer - Diagenic Announces Launch Of First Breast Cancer Gene-Expression Blood Test

2009-04-28T21:46:00.000+04:00

DiaGenic ASA (OSL: DIAG) and Applied Biosystems Inc . (NYSE: ABI) today announced the launch of BCtect(TM), a blood-based test for early detection of breast cancer . The test searches for a unique gene expression signature identified by DiaGenic using a custom TaqMan(R) Array manufactured for DiaGenic by Applied Biosystems. India was chosen as the first country for

Breast Cancer Statistics

2009-04-28T17:11:00.000+04:00

Breast cancer statistics show that over 1. 2 million persons will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year, according to the World Health Organization. For breast cancer and prevention, it has long been known that regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the likelihood of having breast cancer. What has not been known or studied has been the

Monitoring For 'Pandemic' Mutations By Examining Bird Flu Infections

2009-04-27T09:59:00.000+04:00

Scientists funded by the Wellcome Trust are to examine what is preventing the H5N1 avian influenza virus from causing a human pandemic and what mutations are required to realise its deadly potential. The research could hold the key to early identification of a potential influenza pandemic, and to developing drugs and a vaccine. Since its reappearance in 1997, the H5N1 influenza virus has caused

Canadian Health Minister's speech to the Canadian Medical Association

2009-04-27T07:47:00.000+04:00

This is a speech made by Ujjal Dosanjh, Canadian Minister of Health at the Canadian Medical Association's Annual General Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, August 16th, 2004.Thank you. And thank you to the Canadian Medical Association for inviting me to join you today. It is a particular pleasure to be with you because, as small boy, growing up in Dosanjh Kallan, India, I wanted to be a doctor. I read

New Cause and Potential Treatments of Ozone-Related Wheezing Discovered

2009-04-26T21:46:00.000+04:00

The costs relating to ozone in the U.S. alone are estimated at $5 billion annually due to school absences, hospitalizations, and premature deaths, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Inhaling ozone can irritate airways and cause intensified wheezing, especially in people who suffer from asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.Ozone is formed in two layers of the Earth’s

CDC Releases New U.S. Cancer Statistics

2009-04-26T20:56:00.000+04:00

Heart disease and cancer continue to be the leading and second leading causes of death, together accounting for almost one-half of all deaths, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. This year’s report on cancer statistics in the United States reveals that the types of cancers occurring most often among the general population are prostate cancer, female breast cancer and lung

Breast Cancer Statistics

2009-04-26T12:43:00.000+04:00

Breast cancer statistics show that over 1. 2 million persons will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year , according to the World Health Organization. For breast cancer and prevention , it has long been known that regular physical activity has been shown to decrease the likelihood of having breast cancer . What has not been known or studied has been the effect of regular physical

Utah Asians Enjoy Low Obesity Rates- But Females Struggle With Pregnancy Problems

2009-04-26T12:37:00.000+04:00

A new Utah Department of Health (UDOH) report explores health issues among the state's Asian population. Utah Asians are healthier than the statewide population in several areas: 7.1% of Utah Asians are obese. At 20.99%, the state obesity rate is nearly triple that. Fewer Utah Asians die of coronary heart disease than other Utahns. Fewer Utah Asian teenagers give birth than other Utah

Home Remedies For Bloodshot Eyes

2009-04-22T21:29:00.000+04:00

As the name suggests bloodshot eyes makes your eyes blood colored. The blood vessels in the white portion of the eyes are enlarged and irritated causing the redness. Some common reasons for the redness of the eyes are due to coughing, eyestrain, dry air, over exposure to sun, dust, foreign body, an allergic reaction, infection, trauma, fatigue, alcohol consumption, lack of vitamin B2 and B6 and

Safety Of Intravenous Gammaglobulin Treatment Could Be Determined By Number Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors

2009-04-22T12:46:00.000+04:00

New research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine identifies the presence of cardiovascular risk factors as an indicator of how likely it is that elderly, hospitalized patients who receive intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment will have a stroke or heart attack .An advance copy of the study appears online this week in the Journal of Neurology, the official publication of the

Breast Cancer Treatment : Coping With A Mastectomy

2009-04-22T11:25:00.000+04:00

As women , especially American women . much of our femininity is centered on our breasts. No matter where you look , there are images , billboards , commercials , tv shows , and movies with women with these beautiful breasts and ample cleavage. The thought of losing one or both breasts , to breast cancer , can be devastating for many of us . Sure, there's reconstruction, but will it ever

As Seen on TV: Are Detox Foot Pads Worth It?

2009-04-21T21:37:00.000+04:00

Alright, I admit that I am not a morning person and , by default that implies that I am a night person. Late-night television happens to be a vice of mine. In the dark with eyes wide open, unable to sleep, those televised wonder cures often seem intriguing and if you aren’t a risk taker over the phone , some nly available on TV products are often found in specialty stores, department warehouses,

Retacrit(R) Demonstrates Efficacy And Safety In Chemotherapy-Induced Anaemia

2009-04-21T10:24:00.000+04:00

Hospira (NYSE: HSP), the world leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals, presented new data showing Retacrit® (epoetin zeta) is an effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced anaemia,1 with an acceptable safety and tolerability profile.2 Results from the Phase III trial were presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress. Retacrit is a biosimilar erythropoietin

Broccoli Sprouts May Help Stave Off Stomach Cancer medicine

2009-04-19T20:50:00.000+04:00

Broccoli has long had a reputation for being one of a child’s most dreaded vegetables, but parents haven’t done their kids a disservice by making them eat it. This hearty vegetable is jam-packed with nutrients; more calcium than an entire glass of milk, more vitamin C than many citrus fruits, and a richer source of fiber than whole wheat bread. But the good news doesn’t end there. Broccoli also

News From The Canadian Medical Association Journal

2009-04-17T07:36:00.000+04:00

1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors confirmed as treatment for depression In treating depression, a 6 to 9 month course of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors following initial recovery after a first episode of depression is confirmed by this study. This systematic review, based on six classic long-term randomized controlled trials, supports current clinical practice guidelines.

U-M Has Saved Medicare Money While Improving Treatment Of Heart And Diabetes Patients, Report Shows

2009-04-16T20:46:00.000+04:00

Older patients with heart disease and diabetes are getting better treatment than ever at the University of Michigan Health System -- even while U-M's care for Medicare patients is costing less, a new report shows. The data come from the second year of a national project undertaken by 10 large physician groups, including the U-M Faculty Group Practice.The results were announced in Washington, D.C.

Body Hair Removal . Your Choices

2009-04-16T15:11:00.000+04:00

If you suffer from unwanted hair and are looking for a body hair removal solution there are several options that you can choose from. These body hair removal options will safely remove the hair and in some cases can produce a permanent hair removal solution .The first body hair removal option that is available to both men and women is shaving . Shaving is a very popular method of removing

Coconut Oil . More Than The Average Saturated Fat

2009-04-12T11:10:00.000+04:00

Origin : Southeast Asia , South America , New Zealand and India Description : Known as Sanskrit “the tree which provides all the necessities of life”, the Coconut Palm yields 50-75 coconuts per year and not a part of it goes unused. Coconut water contains sugars, fiber, protein, anti-oxidants and a variety of vitamins and minerals. The sap from cutting the flowers from the tree is used to make a

Fish & Chips : A Family Favorite Made Healthy

2009-04-07T21:27:00.002+04:00

Whether you’re a fan of British-style fish and chips, or grew up eating Gorton’s fish sticks and tater tots, I think you’ll be pleased with this quick and easy alternative that is lower in calories, fat, and sodium, but bigger on flavor.My ancestors are British and my daughter studied in London, so fish and chips are a family favorite. It’s not something I have ever made, as I don’t do deep fry

U.S. States Get Graded on Mental Health Care

2009-04-07T21:21:00.001+04:00

Most surveys that rank states according to various criteria come up with those that excel and others that fail. But when the entire United States performs poorly in a study, one that ranks the care of its citizens with mental health concerns, and not one state was able to receive an overall A grade , it speaks volumes about the subject. That subject being mental health, a disorder that affects

Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Recipe For Dementia

2009-03-13T14:11:00.002+04:00

Our quality of life is a balance of who we are, what we eat, and how we maintain our bodies. Although some risk factors for certain health conditions are a matter of heredity, including race, many factors can be modified or controlled through lifestyle changes and proper diet as well as through the use of medication .A new series of studies has shown that obesity in combination with diabetes and

Beware Deficiencies in Some Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K Supplements

2009-03-13T13:54:00.001+04:00

Bone health is essential to overall health and quality of life. Healthy bones provide the body with a frame that allows for mobility and for protection against injury. Bones also serve as a storehouse for minerals that are vital to the functioning of many other life-sustaining systems in the body. Unhealthy bones , however, perform poorly in executing these functions and can lead to fractures ,

ALS Patients May Find Hope in New Drug Treatment

2009-03-13T13:49:00.000+04:00

The FDA has announced that trial uses of Insmed’s drug Iplex will be allowed for certain patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis . ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord , reducing the ability for the patient to control voluntary muscles and always leads to death. There are no proven treatment options .Iplex had only

New Test for Detecting Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

2009-03-13T13:27:00.004+04:00

There is good news for the women who are worried about developing ovarian cancer, in the form of a new test that could catch it in the early stages. The new blood test is able to detect elevated levels of the protein called CA125, and when combined with ultrasound technology it could prove to be an effective screening strategy for finding ovarian cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages .

Increased Cancer Risk Found with Hormone Replacement Therapy

2009-02-16T23:35:00.000+04:00

Combination Hormone Replacement Therapy –HRT–has been linked to increase breast cancer risks since 2002, but the risks may be even greater than originally thought. HRT is the most popular treatment for menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal drying. However, the risks may outweigh the benefits and those hot flashes might be worth suffering through after all.In 2002, a landmark Women’s

Fertility Drug Treatment Does Not Contribute to Ovarian Cancer

2009-02-16T23:31:00.000+04:00

If you have been treated for infertility and are worried that the drugs could increase your chance for ovarian cancer, you can be reassured that there has been little association found between the use of drugs such as Clomid and the cancer.While there has been a concern for quite some time that the ovulation-stimulating and ovulation-regulating drugs that are used to treat infertility can raise

Pledge is No Indicator That Teens Will Abstain from Sex

2009-02-16T22:21:00.002+04:00

It seems a pledge made by teens to refrain from having premarital sex is not enough to actually keep them from going through with it. Not only was the pledge not enough for teenagers to refrain from sexual conduct, the group of teenagers who took the virginity pledge were less likely to use a condom or other form of birth control compared to the non-pledge group.Times have changed in so many ways

STDs on the Rise in America

2009-02-16T22:16:00.001+04:00

Today, it is very important that we protect ourselves against any disease possible, especially the ones that can be prevented. However, in spite of our prevention efforts, new cases of some of the most common sexually transmitting diseases (STDs) are still on the rise.The new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2007,” stated that

New Cream May Prevent Herpes

2009-02-16T22:04:00.000+04:00

We all know that it is very important to protect ourselves against the many STDs that are out there today. Soon enough, it may be as simple as applying a cream to help protect against getting herpes, one of the most common of the STDs in the United States. A new study shows that small anti-herpes RNA molecules applied to the vagina has protected mice against new herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2

Pledge is No Indicator That Teens Will Abstain from Sex

2009-02-16T21:13:00.002+04:00

Topical Gel Shows Promise in Protecting Women Against HIV

2009-02-16T21:03:00.000+04:00

AIDS, which initially began as a small outbreak of a rare form of cancer among young gay men in California and New York in 1981, has become one of the most destructive pandemics in world history, claiming more than 25 million lives worldwide. During the 1990s, we saw several breakthroughs in AIDS research and the development of new drugs aimed at combating the disease, but still today, none can

Foods to Put a Smile on Your Face

2009-02-16T20:48:00.003+04:00

With most alternative medicine, the best remedy is the most natural one. Consumers often also like those remedies that are both efficient and easy on the bank account. Both of those qualities are usually hard to find in conventional medicine but because diet is now being shown to have a lot to do with helping to diagnose and regulate a variety of conditions, more merit is being given to

Surgeon General Offers Updated Family Health Tool

2009-02-16T20:34:00.006+04:00

If you have ever gone to the emergency room in the middle of the night, had to see a doctor while in another city or state , or changed doctors in your life, you have no doubt been privy to the ominous clipboard with a stack of paper up to your chin and a pen almost out of ink in which to fill out the forms. As dreaded as that experience is, I know that a lot of the questions in the past have

Money Talks: Strong Motivation to Quit Smoking

2009-02-12T20:57:00.002+04:00

While news in December heralded the fact that cash incentives worked for people who were paid for weight loss, a new study shows that the almighty green also works as an incentive for people to quit smoking .At least 68 percent of smokers say that they would like to quit. Most who try to quit do not succeed without help, but those who had financial incentives were more successful.The experiment

Beat Blood Pressure with Beets

2009-02-09T21:51:00.002+04:00

The smells I remember most when reminiscing about my grandmother are fresh rye bread she would buy from the German bakery and her homemade beet soup. Pink and watery, I remember staring down at the bowl with various facial expressions of disgust. I did not like her beet soup when I was a child, but as I got older I grew a fondness for it because it was a rare and special occurrence when we got to

Fertility Drug Treatment Does Not Contribute to Ovarian Cancer

2009-02-09T21:36:00.003+04:00

f you have been treated for infertility and are worried that the drugs could increase your chance for ovarian cancer, you can be reassured that there has been little association found between the use of drugs such as Clomid and the cancer. While there has been a concern for quite some time that the ovulation-stimulating and ovulation-regulating drugs that are used to treat infertility can raise

Prickly Pear: A Natural Way to Enhance Vitality

2009-02-09T21:27:00.005+04:00

It turns out the cactus is not just found in the desert anymore . From grocery stores to nutritional stores, specialty boutiques and natural product aisles, a specific form of cactus has been making a name for itself. Plucked from the desert in the western United States and most of Mexico, a cactus known as the prickly pear is gaining popularity in the alternative medicine world. The prickly pear

What is Osteopathy ?

2009-02-02T22:49:00.002+04:00

Many forms of natural medicine have been floating around in the ears of the public lately, like Ayurvedic practices, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Herbalism, and chiropractics, but one form has yet to pop up as a popular topic of conversation: Osteopathy. Osteopathy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that focuses on the patient and emphasizes the role of the

New Poll Shows Use of Alternative Medicine on the Rise

2009-02-02T22:45:00.001+04:00

Complementary and Alternative Medicine—commonly shortened to CAM—is often thought to be a secondary form of treatment, or fallback, when conventional medicine on its own fails to succeed. In 1990, a Harvard researcher published a poll showing that approximately one-third of Americans were using CAM treatments, and that news shocked the public. A new poll published this week shows that while

Can a Magnetic Connection Cure Pain?

2009-02-02T22:40:00.002+04:00

As a kid, I had a bunch of little round magnets that were supposed to be glued onto the back of homemade refrigerator magnets. Instead I used to stack them up on the kitchen table and turn them around and around attracting and repelling the little discs for the sheer wonder of the power they held. Little did I know magnets have been widely used as an alternative method of treating pain from