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29th September 2009
AIDS is such a threatening disease that everyone scare of it but how many of us really understand and take appropriate precaution regarding to this disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in US, there is 75% of men and 2... Read >
Author: Anna Peacocks28th September 2009
What keeps Americans awake at night? While for some it may have been too much pizza, for most business people today, especially entrepreneurs, managers, and executives, it’s stress. There’s just too much to do, and not enough time to do it. The result... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Statistics from the National Federation of State High School Associations reveal that, in 1999, 15 students perished while playing in high school football games. This fact received little to no coverage in the national media. Angry parents did not parade ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, remains as the foremost cause of death in the United States despite progress in prevention, detection, and treatment. CVD is a killer of people in the prime of life, with more than half of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Here's some news you can take to heart: Experts say more than 70 million Americans currently live with a cardiovascular disease. And coronary heart disease is a leading cause of premature, permanent disability in the U.S. workforce.
Fortunately, there... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The friendship of teens and steroids has been the subject of great concern in the past couple of decades. The relation of teens and steroids is growing more and more deep, and the situation is getting alarming. Health organizations have always been endeav... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
When wondering which option is better for a pregnancy after tubal ligation, you can now find the pregnancy statistics which will give you the answer. You can find these statistics in the largest study to date on tubal reversal patients and since the resu... Read >
Author: Sandra Wilson22nd September 2009
Anabolic steroids, the synthetic derivatives of testosterone (a potent androgenic male sex hormone), are one of the most extensively used drugs today. However, the magnitude of steroid abuse is more than the genuine medical use of steroids. Medically, ana... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis collectively affects nearly 43 million Americans--or about 1 in 5 adults. Another 23 million have chronic musculoskeletal symptoms that suggest the... Read >
Author: vivek chaturvedi21st September 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are thousands of Americans who are infected with one of the most active virus known to man --- the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Scientists have been studying how the virus works bec... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Reflexes, blood pressure, eyesight and respiration -all are commonly checked during an annual physical exam. But often overlooked during checkups is what many call "the mirror of your health" - the feet.
The human foot often is the first to show initia... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Hand washing has become a part of our culture. Hand washing and other hygienic practices are taught at every level of school, advocated in the work place, and emphasized during medical training. According to the United States Centers of Disease Control an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Do aches and pains have you out of joint? Concerns culminating in the A century ago, food-borne diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera were common. Even though improvements in food safety have conquered these illnesses, many food-borne diseases are s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
While there is currently no vaccine against H1N1 flu, you can take safety measures to help prevent the spread of germs both in the workplace and at home.
These simple guidelines can better protect the safety and health of your employees and their fami... Read >
Author: Margarette A Cather17th September 2009
Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of American's who are overweight or obese and over the age of 20 rests around 70%? This means that the majority of Americans who are over age 20 are overweight... Read >
Author: Jane Morrison16th September 2009
Sometimes perceived as a health risk, workout centers opt for new technology that makes steam rooms immune to mold, mildew and bacteria.
Idaho Falls, Idaho - A new hybrid steam room that prevents the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and all types... Read >
Author: Ryan Nielson15th September 2009
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer has been around for years, but the research was never quite clear whether it was as effective against germs as washing your hands. The verdict is in, and it looks like hand sanitizer is at least as effective. An alcohol free h... Read >
Author: isabel15th September 2009
In an effort to help keep members healthy and flu-free this year, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) will offer coverage for the administration costs of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine when it becomes available. In addition IBC will continue to cover seasonal flu... Read >
15th September 2009
The H1N1 virus swine flu shots should arrive in October. Did you know that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is recommending that at risk groups should get both the regular flu shot and the two series H1N1 virus flu shots? Wow, that m... Read >
Author: rkeinc11th September 2009
Then medical price points started to rise, people started to live longer and the medical profession became adept at curing various diseases and saving and prolonging the lives of shoppers with serious injuries and life-threatening illnesses. Health care a... Read >
Author: Lukas Hofbauer11th September 2009
Then medical price points started to rise, people started to live longer and the medical profession became adept at curing various diseases and saving and prolonging the lives of shoppers with serious injuries and life-threatening illnesses. Health care a... Read >
Author: Lukas Hofbauer10th September 2009
Many students in the region are still waiting for school to open. Labor Day is a few days off, and the beaches keep drawing crowds.
But efforts to head off the fall flu season are already in full swing, weeks ahead of schedule.
Many county health cl... Read >
10th September 2009
In an effort to help keep members healthy and flu-free this year, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) will offer coverage for the administration costs of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine when it becomes available. In addition IBC will continue to cover seasonal flu... Read >
10th September 2009
Alcohol abuse is one of the biggest health problems among teenagers that a recent government survey showed that this is the most commonly abused substance among people aged 21 years and below followed by tobacco and illegal drugs.
Another survey also p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th September 2009
The H1N1 virus, or swine flu, is likely to increase health insurers' medical costs and hospitals' patient volumes this fall and winter. The extent of those increases depends on how severe and expansive the infection is.
Hospitals and health insurers a... Read >
07th September 2009
As concern over the H1N1 virus intensifies, Quad-City employers are hoping a dose of prevention now protects their workers and workplaces from any serious outbreaks in the future.
Companies of all sizes are making plans to thwart the spread of H1N1... Read >
26th August 2009
Preventing dental disease is an important feature, which is to be paid more emphasis by the dog lovers or dog owners. Dental disease is given priority in the health schedule of the dog nowadays because of the association of the dental diseases with system... Read >
Author: Raul Levine23rd August 2009
Bedbugs were first carried to the US by early ECU colonists and were a universal trouble in the U. S. leading to and all through the world war ii period. Thru the extensive use of DDT from 1940 into the 1950s, bedbugs by and huge disappeared from North A... Read >
Author: Allen Knox19th August 2009
"Domestic violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and thinks loves you in return." Those are the words of California Senator Diane Feinstein.
According to The C... Read >
Author: Daryl Campbell10th August 2009
Did you know that according to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
* 7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases.
* In 2005, 133 million Americans—almost 1 out of every 2 adults—had at least one chroni... Read >
Author: Patti Olson03rd August 2009
Asthma, a disease of the human respiratory system, which narrows the airways, commonly in response to a "trigger" such as an exposure to an allergen, exercise, cold air, or emotional stress. This narrowing can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, whee... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd August 2009
The pandemic alert scale for swine flu is now at phase 5, meaning a global flu epidemic is deemed "imminent" according to the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the Centers For Disease Control and prevention (CDC) "people at higher risk of flu... Read >
Author: Luke Ryder01st August 2009
Genital herpes is a viral infection characterized by outbreaks of painful sores on the genitals. Most often it spreads through sexual contact. Once infected, a person carries the virus permanently in a latent form in the nerve cells; there is no cure. An ... Read >
Author: john daniel01st August 2009
General Dentists:
Editor-in-Chief, Judy J. Johnson, DDS
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 07:01 PM
Phobia in Dentistry (Dental Fear)
Dental fear or fear of going to the dentist is often joked about, but in reality, is a serious state. It is estimated tha... Read >
Author: dental31st July 2009
Road accident kills approximately 43,000 people every year, making it the number one cause of preventable deaths in the US, according to a study conducted by the Department of Transportation.
A survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
With the increasing number of reported swine flu cases and deaths more and more people are beginning to ask this question. According to guidelines posted by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the first line of personal influenza pro... Read >
Author: Luke Ryder31st July 2009
Wash your hands
Basic way of preventing getting infected is washing your hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. You can use soap and water, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective. Hand sanitizers can be used when water isn... Read >
Author: Luzia31st July 2009
The most recent research statistics on growing obesity disclose a dangerously overweight world population. During the last 10 years, there was a dramatic increase in obesity in the world, especially in the United States, England, and Canada. Over the year... Read >
Author: petersonbran24th July 2009
According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, more U.S. households are going without a landline: one in five homes has no traditional telephone. With so many Americans relying on a combination of cell phone use and VoIP service ... Read >
Author: Marian Bell23rd July 2009
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today expressed support for the Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009, federal legislation aimed at helping to more effectively manage ever-growing infestations of the blood sucking pest.
Virtually no... Read >
Author: Pests23rd July 2009
Recently, multinational food company Nestle announced a recall on its refrigerated cookie dough products called Toll House after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) warned that these were linked... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th July 2009
AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome it causes a destruction of the immune system. It is the most advanced stage of the HIV virus (HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Pr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th July 2009
According to U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in United States. Although colon cleansing is not a popular term in the medical world, it is becoming common and many individuals have r... Read >
Author: Alfred Johnson10th July 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one in three US citizens has elevated blood Hypertension is a major risk factor in developing heart problems, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and stroke. Heart disease is the Number 1 k... Read >
Author: Damien Bruce06th July 2009
You could recall that learning how is the swine influenza broadcast is one sure strategy for preventing getting infected by the disease.No doubt about it, the swine flu pandemic is all you hear on the morning news and what you read in the newspapers. With... Read >
Author: Jackie Woodard30th June 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that several studies have suggested that car accident is the leading cause of death among American children.
According to CDC, 1,335 children ages 14 years and below were killed in car crashes i... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th June 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that driving under the influence (DUI) kills 36 people in the US and injures 700 other every day. With this growing problem, the federal and state agencies have conducted several studies about DUI... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
Since the introduction of Water Park in the late 1940s, this recreational area has become popular especially for families with small children. But its popularity comes with a price. According to statistics, drowning is the second leading cause of preven... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
Water park is a popular summer destination especially for teenagers and families with young children. But with numerous freak accidents which happened in this popular destination, some vacationers worry about their own safety and their children’s.
... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Neal Spruce
Does reaching menopause mean you're destined to gain excess weight? Is losing weight after menopause harder than it would be before menopause? The purpose of this article is to explore these questions and discuss the key ... Read >
Author: Neal Spruce22nd June 2009
Some complications among pregnant women as the Swine Flu continue to spread across the country, and soon to the world, and that this high-risk group needs to take antivirals as soon as infection is suspected. Just like what happen to a pregnant woman in ... Read >
Author: Caksut19th June 2009
If you’re considering an inground swimming pool to jazz up your Michigan home, don’t forget that becoming a pool owner is a responsibility. That means you not only have to take care of your investment; you also owe it to everyone who enjoys your ingr... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta19th June 2009
Pool parties are typically fun for all ages, but the United States based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that alcohol use can turn a terrific event into a tragic one. In fact, alcohol use is associated with up to 50% of all water-re... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta18th June 2009
In a survey conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), more than 500,000 Americans are treated for bicycle-related injuries in hospitals and more than 700 people die because of it.
Meanwhile, the CDCP’s survey also showed that c... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
A pandemic second quarter of 2009 outbreak of influenza A (H1N1) virus is a new strain of influenza virus identified commonly referred to as Swine Flu confirmed cases topped almost 6,000 individuals, as Belgium became the latest European nation to be hit ... Read >
Author: Tanay18th June 2009
Newsbreak on the flash “A new strain of Swine Flu that has killed 149 and sickened nearly two thousand in Mexico has spread to the United States and is raising fears of a possible pandemic.” Through this article you will learn more about the disease ... Read >
Author: Tanay15th June 2009
Arthritis, a serious and devastating condition affecting nearly one in three adult Americans, is the leading cause of disability in America. With over 100 different kinds of arthritis and joint disorders, continued research is critical to cure arthritis a... Read >
21st May 2009
Swine flu has been in the news long enough for patterns to emerge. Some people are more likely to get it, more likely to die of it.
Observation:
Middle age and old people are less likely to be victims of swine flu than children. This makes sense if we... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller18th May 2009
The most threatening epidemic facing Americans today is not a deadly virus, it is obesity and the resulting often deadly diseases it can cause, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. In fact, Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed routinely in teens ... Read >
Author: naturalremedies14th May 2009
Every year, thousands of American children are either injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) reports that the leading causes of accidental child (aged 14 and under) injuries and death are due to... Read >
Author: Amitabh Kumar12th May 2009
Swine flu or swine influenza is a disease common in swine, with normal flu-like symptoms, but caused by any strain of the swine influenza virus (SIV - virus endemic in pigs). Though rare in humans, individuals with greater exposure to swine could contract... Read >
Author: Eric Kampel11th May 2009
Is the swine flu sweeping across the country like wild fire or just a few states?. Barack Obama has hopes that the swine flu virus will run its course "like ordinary flus. The government reported more than two dozen new cases and Continental Airline... Read >
Author: Bweiss08th May 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported today that swine flu cases worldwide have increased to 236, up from 147 on Wednesday. A total of 109 cases have been confirmed here in the U.S. across 11 states, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prev... Read >
Author: Move Trends06th May 2009
The rising cost of car tags is grabbing headlines as six state legislators return to Jackson Tuesday to continue debating how much to raise Mississippi's cigarette tax, but the equally serious matter of smoking and its health care costs remains a major pa... Read >
Author: kjiuy28th April 2009
States are cracking down on drunk driving. DWI and DUI laws across the nation are becoming stricter and being enforced with greater diligence. Why is drunk driving such as big deal? What happens to your body when you drink that makes driving so dangerous?... Read >
Author: Denise B28th April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 David Bressman
Every 23 seconds, one person in the United States sustains a brain injury.
Generally, there are two types of brain injuries: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). An ABI generally encompasses... Read >
09th April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Liddle Kidz Foundation Infant and Children's Pediatric Massage
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the prevalence of asthma around the world has doubled in the last 15 years. In the US, the Centers for ... Read >
Author: Tina Allen Liddle Kidz08th April 2009
The state legislators in Austin are concerned with all aspects of education for the children in our state. Of course, we want to know that when we send our next generation of leaders to a public school in Texas that they are receiving the best possible ed... Read >
Author: Tony R. Bertolino01st April 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an estimated 44.5 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes and may suffer from a nicotine addiction. But, what exactly is a smoking or nicotine addiction? Well, the medical community ... Read >
Author: Vcoach27th March 2009
Drugs were developed to serve a particular purpose, to serve as a medication for a specific medical condition, as steroids were developed to treat hypogonadism, a medical condition in which the testes do not produce sufficient testosterone for normal grow... Read >
Author: lauragray12309th March 2009
For aspirant global travelers, understanding your destination is as important as getting there. Fortunately, information abounds. You can research any city, any town or village and be sure to find helpful tips about the geography, culture and climate. Of ... Read >
Author: michael russell 09th March 2009
For aspirant global travelers, understanding your destination is as important as getting there. Fortunately, information abounds. You can research any city, any town or village and be sure to find helpful tips about the geography, culture and climate. Of ... Read >
Author: michael russell 05th March 2009
Deaths from prescription drug overdoses have reached epidemic proportions. What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that deaths from prescription drug overdoses, es... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart23rd February 2009
Every stage of a child's development has its own critical nutrition requirements. Did you know that:
75% of brain capacity develops between birth and age three. By age five, brain development is 90% complete.
Starting at age two, children should ea... Read >
Author: CarolynSue23rd February 2009
Every stage of a child's development has its own critical nutrition requirements. Did you know that:
75% of brain capacity develops between birth and age three. By age five, brain development is 90% complete.
Starting at age two, children should ea... Read >
Author: CarolynSue10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Researchers are administering a new method of treatment for patients who are suffering from decreased motor skills following a traumatic brain injury. The method being utilized is a form of brain stimulation.
The newl... Read >
Author: LegalView10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Peanut Butter Recall For 2009
Recently, the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) issued a recall of peanut butter manufactured from its Blakely, Georgia production plant after reports from nearly 500 individuals who ha... Read >
Author: LegalView05th February 2009
Today many of the rich and the affluent still face many of the challenges that come with the "wealthy lifestyle", a new paradigm is emerging in the United States and further predictions state, Europe.
According to a new research study that shows the oc... Read >
Author: ictsystem0830th January 2009
Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability.
"We, as a society, don’t do well wit... Read >
Author: lluuczi28s30th January 2009
Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability.
"We, as a society, don’t do well wit... Read >
Author: Luzia17th January 2009
Researchers recently found that after testing 26 "walking-wounded" individuals who suffered from brain damage, that their brain damage increased feelings of spirituality, according to research conducted by the University of Missouri-Columbia.
A standar... Read >
Author: Legal09th January 2009
Whether it’s an act of bioterrorism or a natural occurrence, detecting the presence of deadly agents in the air, water, food or contaminated materials is a critical responsibility of first responders. Fortunately, they need not face this challenging tas... Read >
Author: Dan Faubion09th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Individuals who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may see the severity of their injuries reduced by the administration of a progesterone, which is used in contraceptive pills for women.
The study was r... Read >
Author: LegalView08th January 2009
Games are definitely fun, especially for children. Nevertheless live in sports can attack into a hospice disaster for your kids. Statistical figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that annually close to 800,000 children underg... Read >
Author: Joey Singer08th January 2009
Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive and can make it very hard, but not impossible, to quit. And no matter how long you have been smoking, quitting always brings benefits.
Many of the effects of smoking are reversible within days ... Read >
Author: savvyresearcher06th January 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 68 million dogs kept as pets in the United States. There are more than 1 million dog attacks reported each year. And there are estimates that an equal number of do... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law03rd January 2009
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Approximately 5.6 million cases of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) occur annually in the United States, costing nearly $8.4 billion dollars, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
According ... Read >
Author: LegalView08th December 2008
Survey results from 399,000 Americans conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released today showed that a third of adults do not engage in the minimum recommended amounts of daily ... Read >
Author: TrekDesk05th December 2008
Dog bite laws
Dog bites are a national epidemic. Many legislators have developed with various methods to deal with this problem. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate the number of dog-bite-related emergency room visits at 300,000 per y... Read >
Author: SaraLovesDogs03rd December 2008
Healthy messages printed in local malls may encourage people to take the stairs instead of the elevator and even descend the stairs later, according to a team of British researchers.
The results showed that messages such as “Take the Stairs” or “... Read >
Author: Alex Baran01st December 2008
Through the use of cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco, nicotine is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the United States. In 2004, 29.2 percent of the U.S. population 12 and older-70.3 million people-used tobacco at least once in the mont... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith01st December 2008
Healthcare professionals are subjected to stressful work environments, both physically and mentally. Healthcare workers involved in lifting or shifting of patients or equipment are most likely to develop injuries. However, there are many other tasks that ... Read >
Author: Rakesh01st December 2008
Healthcare professionals are subjected to stressful work environments, both physically and mentally. Healthcare workers involved in lifting or shifting of patients or equipment are most likely to develop injuries. However, there are many other tasks that ... Read >
Author: Rakesh27th November 2008
If you are overweight you incur an important risk factor for high blood pressure (hypertension). For example if you are 20% overweight you are eight times more likely to have high blood pressure as someone of normal weight and if you are obese you definit... Read >
Author: Bob Storrs26th November 2008
Anxiety responses were needed in previous years to trigger the nervous system into a series of chemical reactions that would initiate action. For our ancestors, this fight or flight impulse often meant the difference between death and survival for anothe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th November 2008
In 1998, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that asthma increased 75% from 1980-1994 and in 2007, the EPA reported that an average of one out of every 13 school-age children suffers from asthma.* In fact, "asthma has become the most c... Read >
Author: CarolynSue11th November 2008
In 1998, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that asthma increased 75% from 1980-1994 and in 2007, the EPA reported that an average of one out of every 13 school-age children suffers from asthma.* In fact, "asthma has become the most c... Read >
Author: CarolynSue11th November 2008
In 1998, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that asthma increased 75% from 1980-1994 and in 2007, the EPA reported that an average of one out of every 13 school-age children suffers from asthma.* In fact, “asthma has become the most... Read >
Author: CarolynSue31st October 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an estimated 44.5 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes and may suffer from a nicotine addiction. But, what exactly is a smoking or nicotine addiction? Well, the medical community ... Read >
Author: Vcoach27th October 2008
Remember the scenes in TV shows and movies where the evil drug pusher in the school yard offers kids a free sample of his deadly wares, sort of a “loss leader” to get kids addicted and coming back for more? A new study shows how free samples from Bi... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart21st October 2008
Green superfoods are a great way to good health!Throughout life we’ve heard these words “Eat all your vegetables!” Our parents have told us. We tell our kids. And most times, we need to tell ourselves!So tell me again? What could possibly make eatin... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal13th October 2008
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is an epidemic and alarming metabolic disorder. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that in 2005 the prevalence of diabetes in the United States was 20.8 million. Diabetes is diagnosed in 14.6 mil... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th October 2008
The John Hopkins Medical Center reported that TNF blockers, also known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, are a group of drugs that suppress continued inflammation found in certain conditions. The drugs are considered autoimmune disorder drugs and... Read >
Author: Legal08th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Professional athletes are paid to win, to entertain, to train and, at times, to endure the brunt of much physical abuse because of their profession. However, several recent studies and news outlets have reported an incre... Read >
Author: LegalView06th October 2008
This scared me to death: WARNING – Possible side effects of ADHD medications. This may include: long-term effect on the developing brain with ADHD medication; heart-related problems; psychiatric problems, or potential for abuse.
What if I told you th... Read >
Author: Wayne McDonald29th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Scientists are currently looking to the music to improve neuropsyhciatric conditions related to traumatic brain injuries, according to an article recently published in an edition of the Medical Hypotheses.
Additionall... Read >
Author: LegalView09th September 2008
Although there has been much information in the news lately about ‘toxic mold,’ this severe mold presence is less of a typical health threat than common indoor and outdoor molds. With a large number of varieties, molds are one of the most widespread ... Read >
Author: Colleen Finnegan08th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Even if an individual is exposed to asbestos, they are advised to eat healthy foods, which may provide a decreased risk of mesothelioma cancer developing, according to a paper written by a group of individuals from the N... Read >
Author: LegalView05th September 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten or attacked by a dog each year. This translates to more than 5 million dog bite victims every year, most of whom are children. Ev... Read >
05th September 2008
Unprepared travelers who hope to enjoy exotic locations often spend their days in the hotel bathroom instead. Almost 40% of all travelers experience some form of stomach upset from minor to debilitating diarrhea. For people who have underlying kidney or h... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield04th September 2008
ocean-dwelling bacterium found in oysters and other shellfish kills its host’s cells by causing them to burst, providing the invader with a nutrient-rich meal, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.The bacterium, a relative of the o... Read >
Author: patty02nd September 2008
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases share the common characteristic of hyperglycemia. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas can not produce enough insulin or when the insulin that is produced in the pancreas can not function adequately. When diabetes is ... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley02nd September 2008
We all see the "daily" news reports that diseases linked to obesity that are increasingly lethal in the world today. The death totals for diseases related to obesity have increased by more than thirty percent in the last decade. Obesity contributes to hea... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley28th August 2008
Abdominal muscles exercise for beginners must begin with a plan for the basics of the workouts. Whew ... that's a mouthful! Abs fitness shouldn't be that complicated. So, let's start over :)
You want six pack abs? ::.Create a plan. ::.Start slowly. ::.... Read >
Author: Mike Howell28th August 2008
Your good health is paramount while traveling and taking simple precautions can drastically reduce your chances of falling ill.
Health Insurance
An insurance package that covers your health, possessions and cancellations is imperative.
Immunization... Read >
Author: Ajaay Kumar16th August 2008
food poisoning
The Centers for Disease Control
Food Safety
People who think they are suffering from food poisoning can now report their illness online.
The idea is to help identify potential outbreaks sooner and get a better picture of food-bor... Read >
Author: uebyanglu11th July 2008
West Nile Virus has spread rapidly across North America, affecting thousands of birds, horses, and humans, since it was discovered in the Western hemisphere. WNV swept from the New York City region in 1999 to almost all of the continental U.S., 7 Canadian... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th July 2008
No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Ulcers can be caused by:
Infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pyl... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st June 2008
Amid the growing concerns for this life-threatening condition, researchers discovery that MRSA cannot develop a resistance to Manuka Honey the way it has been able to with antibiotics.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bac... Read >
Author: honeymark20th June 2008
Whooping cough - or pertussis - is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in. Before a vac... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th June 2008
Dogs are certainly among man's best friends. However, in some circumstances, these animals also have the potential to be people's and other animals' worst enemy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.7 million Americans- al... Read >
Author: David Marshall30th May 2008
Arthritis – and the way it can affect your health and quality of life – can be a difficult thing to come to grips with. Arthritis isn't so much a specific disease as it is a condition that can arise as a result of over 100 different illnesses. General... Read >
Author: BLoding15th May 2008
While working from a home office presents several advantages, it also entails many concerns that are not faced by people working in a traditional workplace setting. One of the major issues is ensuring safety for you, your employees and clients. According ... Read >
Author: Akhil Shahani02nd May 2008
Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 66 percent of the American population, aged 20 or older, is either overweight or obese. Overweight and obese people are at higher... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal28th April 2008
Medications for depression treatment were proven not significantly harmful during pregnancy.
However you ask the question, you always get the same answer. More antidepressants than any other medication have been prescribed to Americans over the last tw... Read >
Author: John Scott18th April 2008
What is Whooping Cough?
Whooping cough (pertussis) is an acute, highly contagious respiratory infection that is caused by a bacterium. The first outbreaks of pertussis were described in the 16th century. The bacterium responsible for the infection, Bor... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd April 2008
However you ask the question, you always get the same answer. More antidepressants than any other medication have been prescribed to Americans over the last twenty years. This is a remarkable statistic when you think of all the possible illnesses and dise... Read >
Author: John Scott01st April 2008
Twenty-five years ago weight-loss camp campers were mostly teenage girls who were at least 100 pounds or more overweight. The menu usually consisted of food such as beef liver, fish and alfalfa sprouts and the only form of exercise was running and doing s... Read >
Author: Helen Hecker26th March 2008
Your good health is paramount while traveling and taking simple precautions can drastically reduce your chances of falling ill.
Health Insurance
An insurance package that covers your health, possessions and cancellations is imperative.
Immunization... Read >
Author: Author25th March 2008
Six inches taller and six sizes smaller than the average American woman, mannequins have long reflected body image trends. As the average person's weight continues to increase, models and mannequins represent fewer and fewer American women, which can caus... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson07th March 2008
General advancements in surgery and prostheses, combined with a lack of medicines for osteoarthritis, have caused doctors to perform more hip and knee replacements recently.
Although the procedures are still mostly performed on people over 65, there is... Read >
Author: Legal26th February 2008
Congratulations, you are carrying twins! You might be curious about twins’ pregnancy diet. Relax! It’s no different from other pregnancy diet plan, only you need to keep in mind certain things.
Eat More
You are allowed to eat more food than w... Read >
Author: apurva25th February 2008
We are becoming a nation of overweight people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported the rate of adult obesity has doubled between 1980 and 2002. Overweight and obesity in Americans has been a mounting problem for nearly 25 years a... Read >
Author: Sandi H.21st February 2008
Congratulations, you are carrying twins! You might be curious about twins’ pregnancy diet. Relax! It’s no different from other pregnancy diet plan, only you need to keep in mind certain things.
Eat More
You are allowed to eat more food than wha... Read >
Author: apurva19th February 2008
AIDS is a short hand term we have for describing someone with a very weakened defenses system. In 1980 and 1981, doctors in Los Angeles and New York became alarmed about the possibility of a new disease when they noticed that some of their homosexual pa... Read >
Author: Peter sams19th February 2008
After 60 years of working I suppose my father could afford to buy a coffee shop if he wanted to, but he won't pay $3 for a cup of coffee. I don't blame him. He also won't incur the expense nor take the time to stick with a strength training program either... Read >
Author: John Kelly13th February 2008
Description
Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels. The condition can be caused by a failure of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin or by the body's resistance to the action of insulin. Insulin is a hormone p... Read >
Author: Alien08th February 2008
To measure the loudness of sound, a unit of measurement called a decibel (dB) is used. A decibel is one tenth of a bel (B), or the unit of measurement devised by engineers of the Bell Telephone Laboratory to quantify the level of sound reduction when a t... Read >
Author: Dr. Theodore Herazy05th February 2008
Mrsa or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterium that can and has caused serious infections. It is resistant to numerous antibiotics of the beta-lactam family, including methicillin and penicillin. It belongs to the large group of bacte... Read >
Author: Celbane30th January 2008
This chronic condition has increased rapidly over the past years has finally gained national recognition. Many more children between the ages of two years old and five years old are already on there way to becoming the next generation of obese teens, and ... Read >
Author: yes25th January 2008
A recent study has noted that an alarming number of Americans are turning obese, not by accident, but as a lifestyle choice. According to recent data from US and international health groups, Americans are among the fattest people on earth.
The Nationa... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor19th January 2008
With all the news about the dangers of prescription drugs - especially opioid painkillers like OxyContin, methadone and morphine - you would think people would be using less of them. However, judging by the statistics, including the number of people going... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart17th January 2008
Poverty And Obesity: A New Study Finds
A Remarkable Connection
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While the rich and the affluent still face many
of the problems that come with the "king's
lifestyle", a new pattern is emerging ... Read >
Author: Abundance17th January 2008
Poverty And Obesity: A New Study Finds
A Remarkable Connection
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While the rich and the affluent still face many
of the problems that come with the "king's
lifestyle", a new pattern is emerging ... Read >
Author: Abundance05th November 2007
What is Yeast Infection?Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the ... Read >
Author: Alien30th October 2007
Obesity continued to increase dramatically during the late 1990s for Americans of all ages according to the data collected and analyzed by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).. About fift... Read >
Author: Alien08th October 2007
It's Labor Day Weekend, and the traditional dividing line between summer and fall. The days become just a little bit shorter, vacationers return to their jobs, and the kids return to school. For those who are parents, your thoughts may be turning to the q... Read >
Author: Laughing Sage21st August 2007
Smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. This is a warning that has been trumpeted by governments around the world. Almost every pack of cigarette produced today has this warning emblazoned across the cigarette logo. Yet it seems that nobod... Read >
Author: Alex Ellorde07th August 2007
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the number of teen pregnancies are falling to 40.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years. While those statistics are good new... Read >
Author: Aurelia Williams24th July 2007
The federal Food and Drug administration issued a warning to consumers to discard jars of Peter Pan and generic Great Value bran peanut butters, after what appears to have been a nationwide salmonella outbreak. The outbreak appears to be related to the de... Read >
Author: Legal24th July 2007
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when an individual's head is collides with or is punctured by a foreign body. There does not necessarily need to be external contact between the head and the foreign body in order for a brain injury to occur. Somet... Read >
Author: Legal11th July 2007
Advanced Medical Optics, one of the largest American manufacturers of contact lens cleaning solution, announced in May 2007 that it would institute a voluntary recall of all bottles of its Complete Moisture Plus Contact Lens Solution. The lens solution ma... Read >
Author: Legal01st July 2007
A fat burning exercise prescription is a MUST for the long term success of any healthy weight loss program. Guidelines for healthy weight loss related to exercise and physical activity have been steadily improving over the last 20 years.
Along with ... Read >
Author: Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc29th June 2007
It has been accepted wisdom for many years now that women live longer than men, but a recent study may well turn this on its head for at least one section of the population - women with diabetes.
There are some 9.7 million women with diabetes in the Un... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders27th June 2007
Arthritis is one of the most enveloping diseases in the United States and is the leading source of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans is affected by one of the more than 100 sorts of ar... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick26th June 2007
Health experts estimate that 37 million Americans are affected by sinus infections every year. In fact, health care providers report nearly 32 million cases of chronic sinus infections to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annually.
Even m... Read >
Author: Mike Harader19th June 2007
Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans is affected by one of the more than 100 types of ar... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika11th June 2007
Chlamydia is a common transmitted disease (STD). It caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman's reproductive organs. Name "chlamydia" is derived from the Greek word "chlamys," which was a kind of cloak worn by men in ancient... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen31st May 2007
Drug addiction has become a very destructive element in our society. The widespread use of drugs such as LSD, heroin, cocaine, "angel dust," marijuana and a long list of others has contributed heavily to a debilitated society.
The importation of illici... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson25th May 2007
How much are today’s youth drinking? Well, we found out all about teen alcohol use. An excellent source of alcohol use data is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Some... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan25th April 2007
Spring is in full bloom and it’s time to give your home a thorough spring cleaning. This year, be sure to include the refrigerator among your chores. Cleaning out your fridge and freezer will not only make things tidier, but will also improve the safet... Read >
Author: Modern Menus10th April 2007
Common Cold
Common cold is often known as acute viral nasopharyngitis. It is a mild viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system like nose and throat. Over 200 viruses can cause a cold. The common cold is more common in cold weather than in... Read >
Author: Alien01st April 2007
With the number of people buying health supplements, aging, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol should be rare, except for aging, of course, which is a part of life, but it may be possible to maintain the quality of your heal... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton27th March 2007
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. And, tooth decay is on the increase in young infants. So why, despite better health care, is infant tooth decay such a problem and wh... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien17th January 2007
Obesity or overweight has always been identified as one of the risk factors for heart disease. Unhealthy foods and lifestyle have created many obese children around the world. Most health researchers have usually attributed the correlation between adults... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock15th November 2006
The Orlando schools will be promoting health and wellness to its students this year. As part of the Orange County Schools, the Orlando schools will implement a new wellness policy that was just approved this month.
The new policy is in response to a fe... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke15th November 2006
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, remains as the foremost cause of death in the United States despite progress in prevention, detection, and treatment. CVD is a killer of people in the prime of life, with more than half of ... Read >
Author: Hope Ocampo07th September 2006
Anti Smoking Counseling
"A stitch in time, saves nine,"--what are those nine savings I do not know. But, I know one thing for certain that right things done at the right time, save you lots of trouble. Any problem of the human beings needs to be treate... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda19th August 2006
Nowadays, it's common knowledge that folic acid is essential to a healthy pregnancy, but do you know why? This vitamin from the group of B vitamins is actually responsible for avoiding such problems as spina bifida (failure of the spine to fuse properly, ... Read >
Author: Genesis Davies07th August 2006
Philadelphia Schools has a "just say no" policy, when it comes to school bullies and other related negative student behavior.
Approximately, two thirds of all deaths among children and adolescents in the United States are the result of injury-related... Read >
Author: Patricia Hawke01st July 2006
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis collectively affects nearly 43 million Americans--or about 1 in 5 adults. Another 23 million have chronic musculoskeletal symptoms that suggest the... Read >
Author: George Harper26th May 2006
Given that, for 30 percent of people with heart disease, the first warning sign is death, early detection and treatment is critical. Mark Joyner, owner of South Coast Signature Services, Inc., in Anaheim, Calif. (www.leapoutsidethebox.com), is frustrated ... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson15th May 2006
"64-slice scanners give people the opportunity to discover heart disease at its earliest stages, when it's possible to treat the disease and increase longevity," says Dan Caterino, owner of South Coast Signature Services Inc., in Anaheim, Calif. (www.leap... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson05th May 2006
Groundbreaking new technology in the form of a VCT scanner can save lives by detecting heart disease at its early stages. "It's a safe, five-second scan that measures and calculates calcium buildup cholesterol-laden plaque in the arteries," says Dan C... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson03rd May 2006
Was parenting easier forty years ago? As a mom in the new millennium, I dream about the ideaof parenting in a world where streets are safe and parentscan let their children run freely through the neighborhood,their bodies naturally challenged with the exe... Read >
Author: Susan Carraretto30th April 2006
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data announcing that the U.S. 2004 mortality rate plummeted by nearly 50,000 the steepest drop since 1938 one industry expert, Dan Caterino, saw it coming. "Heart disease continues to be the... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson14th April 2006
Asbestos and Respiratory Diseases
Could your job be making you sick? For too many workers, that's a real danger. The air they breathe on the job is a health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occupationally-relat... Read >
Author: Bridget B01st April 2006
Young people should be encouraged to eat healthy food at school. However, the best way to ameliorate their diets is not through legal actions but through local initiatives supported by state law. The first step to achieve that goal is a proposal to get su... Read >
Author: Paul Douglas28th March 2006
According to group of experts, a new vaccine to preclude rotavirus, the most common cause of serious diarrhea in children, should be given to all infants. That brings to 15 the number of illnesses for which vaccines are recommended.
The Advisory Commit... Read >
Author: Paul Douglas20th March 2006
One of the ways the U.S. is planning to keep its residents safe from avian flu is by monitoring its borders for any signs of the disease. Threats of avian flu and other disasters have
encouraged the Government to take more carefully monitoring seriously.... Read >
Author: Rosalyn Bronstein17th March 2006
For the 30 percent of U.S. adults (that's over 60 million people) who suffer from the "Great American Disease" - obesity - there are multiple health risks that are of serious concern. It's commonly known that being overweight and obese increases the risks... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily21st February 2006
AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome it causes a destruction of the immune system. It is the most advanced stage of the HIV virus (HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Pr... Read >
Author: Melissa Albright20th February 2006
What is Arthritis
Arthritis is all too well known by most of us as a source of discomfort and pain. There are different forms of arthritis, however, with distinctive symptoms and prognosis.Osteoarthritis(OA)/arthrosis is a disease mainly characterized... Read >
Author: star herb17th February 2006
The Top Ten Causes For DeathDo you know the top ten causes for death? You willrecognize them all.Here they are1. Heart disease2. Cancer3. Stroke4. Lower-respiratory diseases5. Injury (mostly car accidents)6. Diabetes7. Flu and pneumonia8. Alzheimer's dis... Read >
16th February 2006
A California Bill intended to ban certain toys, pacifiers, baby bottles and teethers for children under 3 was recently proposed (and defeated). The Bill sought to eliminate the products because they can contain a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) (along w... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily11th February 2006
IF YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS?
If you haveArthritis?
Arthritis and related conditions affect nearly 43 million Americans, or about one of every six people, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States.According to the Centers for Disease... Read >
Author: Michal john25th January 2006
There is often great confusion when it comes to herpes. Just the word "herpes" often conjures up images of a particularly nasty sexually transmitted disease. But did you know that herpes actually stems from a virus known as the herpes simplex virus? And w... Read >
Author: Caroline Smith24th December 2005
Having a pet can, at times, test your patience, particularly when Fido has chewed up your expensive new boots, or Snowball decides to meow up a storm at 4 a.m. Still, most pet owners will agree wholeheartedly that pets give back much more t... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily23rd December 2005
Radon, a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. That's because breathing in radon from the air increases your risk of lung cancer, and, unbeknownst ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily20th December 2005
We all want to preserve our youthful appearance. Are there any hidden dangers by using cosmetic products? There is an increasing amount of information causing concern about our bodies absorbing harmful substances found in our cosmetics and personal care p... Read >
Author: David Skul15th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Linda Slater Dowling
We have now officially entered what at least one holiday carol calls "The most wonderful time of the year." Indeed, it's the season to be jolly, the season of giving and sharing and it's the season when the flu lik... Read >
Author: linda slater dowling11th December 2005
The biggest problem we face in America today is not terrorism it is obesity. This is according to Dr. Julie Gerberding, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in America. And it seems much of this problem is happening in a slow and creep... Read >
Author: Karen Cole16th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Daily News Central
For years, there has been concern that antibiotics are overprescribed, and with good cause. Despite clear guidelines calling for prior testing, physicians prescribed antibiotics in 53 percent of sore throat cases in ch... Read >
Author: Rita Jenkins21st August 2005
As school gets back in full swing here in the U.S., it's time to
focus on kids and their use of tobacco. While *you* may already
be a smoker, there's plenty you can do to help keep your kids
from trying cigarettes. Most smokers start in their teenag... Read >
Author: Fred Kelley19th August 2005
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the U.S. over the last 20 years. In fact, statistics show that 30 percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese (body mass index [BMI] of ... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey19th July 2005
Proposing a New Diagnosis and Theory for Patients with Multiple Addictions
By James Slobodzien, Psy.D., CSAC
When considering that pathological eating disorders and their related diseases now afflict more people globally than malnutrition, some expert... Read >
Author: James Slobodzien
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