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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: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Would you believe you have a one in five chance of having parasites? Parasites are more common than you, and the majority of physicians out there, realize. Studies show it is quite possible that the majority of gastrointestinal complaints are a result of ... Read >
Author: Health4Life23rd 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: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
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Sexually transmitted diseases are among the most common infections in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 15.3 million new cases of STDs are reported each ye... Read >
Author: stdclinic23rd September 2009
Parasites
Would you believe you have a one in five chance of having parasites? Parasites are more common than you, and the majority of physicians out there, realize. Studies show it is quite possible that the majority of gastrointestinal complaints are... Read >
Author: Health4Life23rd September 2009
Parasites
Would you believe you have a one in five chance of having parasites? Parasites are more common than you, and the majority of physicians out there, realize. Studies show it is quite possible that the majority of gastrointestinal complaints are... Read >
Author: Health4Life22nd 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
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: wbdoyle17th September 2009
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Sexually transmitted diseases are among the most common infections in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 15.3 million new cases of STDs are reported each ye... Read >
Author: stdclinic16th 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
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 Hofbauer10th 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 >
28th August 2009
Swine flu seems to have dropped off the radar lately. After initially panicked reports and concerns, trips to Mexico being cancelled, and loads of misinformation floating around, most folks seem to have settled into a “Well, that wasn’t so bad” atti... Read >
Author: Elle Wood26th 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 Knox20th August 2009
Brian Smith, Missouri’s no-nonsense wrestling coach who still mixes it up on the mats, is not someone who scares easily. But even his wife recognizes his near-obsessive fight against one microscopic opponent: MRSA, the potentially fatal skin infection... Read >
Author: vickihls19th 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 Campbell13th August 2009
• Approximately $3 billion in mold claims were paid out to homeowners in 2002 (Insurance Information Institute)
• There are over 100,000 types of mold and they can cause or worsen cases of asthma and upper respiratory ailments (Centers for Disease ... Read >
Author: Richard Tansky10th 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 Olson07th August 2009
I wanted to talk to you today about something that is very frightening. Unless you have been living on another planet for last few years you know that we are experiencing an obesity epidemic. Here in the United States it is estimated that 65% of the pop... Read >
Author: Anthony Herrod03rd August 2009
You know you want to lose weight. As if your home scale isn't pointing out that fact every morning, your doctor says it frankly every time you see him. But it's so much work - altering your diet, giving up the foods you love, getting up early to exercise ... Read >
Author: Francis Robbins03rd August 2009
We know that the new H1N1 Virus is deadly and it is very easy to spread out. So it is best for us to be prepared for any virus attack.
The use of oseltamivir or zanamivir is being recommended by the Centers for Disease Control of USA for the treatment ... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis03rd August 2009
It is a fact that the new swine flu virus could kill people if not treated properly, so it is but natural for us to make sure we take all the precautionary measures. The question is how soon we can develop the anti-viral drug for it.
The use of oseltam... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis03rd 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: wbdoyle03rd August 2009
When you are contemplating lap band, you should recognize that though it is a broadly prescribed solution to obesity, it is still a surgical method and thus has risks.
The foremost dangers affiliated with gastric banding are considerably less than other ... Read >
Author: Andrew Jhonson03rd August 2009
Statistics shows that the major cause of the pandemic A H1n1 Influenza virus is via air travel from an infected country to another. It is a fact that we can not control the people's movement around the world. The best way to do when you are traveling by a... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis03rd August 2009
From the Centers for Disease Control
Are you female, Caucasian, have a lesser education, and overweight? Then you run the greatest risk of either arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. Check out the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease C... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd August 2009
Medical reports from Center for Disease Control (CDC) have shown that more than 30% of the AH1N1 patients have asthma. So it if you have a history of asthma it is better to make sure you take all the obligatory protective measures to avoid being infected ... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis02nd August 2009
Recent statistics from health government bodies shows that there are more than 800 confirmed swine flu influenza dead case related already. So it is but natural for us to make sure we take all the obligatory protective measures.
Unfortunately, there i... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis01st August 2009
It is a fact that the new swine flu virus could kill people if not treated properly, so it is but natural for us to make sure we take all the necessary precautionary measures. The question is, how soon can we develop the anti-viral drug for it.
For the... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis01st 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: dental01st August 2009
How much do we know about this new A-H1N1 virus? Actually we do not know the severeness of this new virus to us. But it is always safe to take precautionary measures. Do we have medicines that treat this type of infection?
Centers for Disease Control o... Read >
Author: Orly Racelis31st 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 Ryder24th 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 Bell17th 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 Johnson16th July 2009
Employers play an important role in engaging employees in healthy lifestyles, and research shows that employers who invest in the health of their workforce see a return on investment. Today, building upon this approach to health care, Humana Inc. (NYSE: ... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com10th 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 Bruce08th July 2009
Let me ask you a simple question. Do you know what is in our drinking water? You may think that it is simply water, or you may know that it contains fluoride and chlorine. What I am guessing you don’t know, however, is that both tap and bottle water ... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby06th 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 Woodard02nd July 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 3 seniors fall every year resulting in 90% of senior citizen hip fractures. Of these seniors who fall, and this is the scary part... 60% of them die from complications. (Murphy 2000).
The risk of fall... Read >
Author: DurangoSeniors26th 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
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: Tanay04th June 2009
This article is chiefly an update on the uproarious swine flu that was lodged on Mexico including all of its different places. This article shows how now even the “travel advisory” on Mexico has been lifted. So don’t hold back and come visit Puerto ... Read >
Author: Pvrpv03rd June 2009
Secret On Weight Losing
Carrying extra weight is a serious problem. When you are overweight, the chances of getting into heart problems, diabetes, stroke and other types of illness are higher.
Here are the Four Simple Tips on losing weight:-
1... Read >
Author: Vannas Lee18th 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: naturalremedies11th May 2009
The cold and flu season keeps getting longer, because people keep getting sick.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30.7 million Americans get sinus infections every year - roughly 14 percent of the population - and it accounts for nearly 13 ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th 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: Bweiss11th May 2009
First, why is water quality important to public health? Around the turn of the century, before chlorination began, waterborne illnesses were rampant in countries with large populations. Today, they are still rampant in third world nations and countries st... Read >
Author: nicossty08th May 2009
The possibility of a pandemic flu is upon us. A great deal of information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation. This is a time when the internet can be really helpful by allowing us all to have access to high... Read >
Author: Peter Yellowlees08th 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 Trends05th May 2009
Typically the flu season begins and ends with the winter season. However, as we are all aware, the
spring of 2009 has very different ideas! A rare and "baffling" flu virus is rapidly wreaking havoc
in Mexico, with over 103 confirmed deaths as of... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr05th May 2009
Typically the flu season begins and ends with the winter season. However, as we are all aware, the
spring of 2009 has very different ideas! A rare and "baffling" flu virus is rapidly wreaking havoc
in Mexico, with over 103 confirmed deaths as of... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr28th 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 >
17th April 2009
Los Angeles – In today’s business environment, solutions for a green and effective temperature control packaging method are ever more important. The growing environmental concerns over Styrofoam waste that is piling up in landfills across the world ha... Read >
Author: Sean Robinsons09th 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. Bertolino27th 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: lauragray12313th March 2009
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association, there are currently approximately 74 million dogs in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 2% of the U.S. population, or 4.7 million a year report being bitten by ... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol09th 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 MacTaggart02nd March 2009
The term infertility refers to actively trying to conceive for a year or more with no results. It can also refer to constant failed pregnancies. Infertility statistics are based upon the amount of reported cases in any given year. Below are several statis... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry20th February 2009
If you have food allergies or a similar ailment like celiac disease, you’re faced with a challenge every day. After all, we all have to eat, but in your case, it can cause severe health problems if you ingest the wrong thing. Who wouldn’t feel challen... Read >
Author: Kathleen Reale10th 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: LegalView09th February 2009
You know a BMI chart, with height in feet and ins along the Y axis and weight in lbs along the X axis. How can this weight chart be passed off as real science?
BMI chart is actual science because it conveys really information — a human combination of... Read >
Author: woyk02nd February 2009
Unfortunately, brain injuries are very common with children who are victims in accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one million children suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. More than 100,000 of these children req... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law30th 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: Luzia08th January 2009
The distance separating the terms “overweight” and “obese” may be a little bit slimmer than you think. For some reason, we Americans have seemed to accept the fact that nearly two out of every three of us are overweight. It’s something I hear fr... Read >
Author: weightlossattainment08th 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 Singer06th 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 Law29th December 2008
West Virginia is getting fat – dangerously fat. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, our beloved Mountain State is the second most overweight in the nation, with some 66% of the adult population overweight or obese. That... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson29th December 2008
The Badger State is under attack – from the packers.
The “packers” we’re talking about are those of us who are packing on the pounds. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 60% of the adult population here in Wisconsin ... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson29th December 2008
The facts are in – and the situation is serious. The growing state of Virginia is growing in size, as well. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, some 59% of the adult population of the Old Dominion is overweight or obese, ... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson29th December 2008
Country music and chicken, Beale Street and barbecue, Elvis and everything fried – the State of Tennessee will always be famous for good music and good cooking. But our state is becoming known for something less pleasant lately: our sky-high obesity r... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson19th December 2008
An epidemic is raging in our state: the obesity epidemic. Across South Dakota, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Mount Rushmore State almost 63% of adults are overweight or obese.
This epidemic is costing Sou... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson19th December 2008
What comes to mind when the words “South Carolina” are spoken? Good things: beaches and backwoods, history and hominy, sea breezes and Sea Island nights. But for South Carolina doctors, another word has been coming to mind more and more lately when ... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson19th December 2008
Rhode Island – the smallest state -- has a big problem. That problem is obesity. Almost 59% of the population of the Ocean State is overweight or obese (18% obese, 39% overweight) according to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. And t... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson19th December 2008
Body cleansing and detoxification are popular subjects as our world is becoming more polluted and our foods are more processed. Add to this that people are realizing drugs or pharmaceuticals rarely cure anything and always come with side-effects, especia... Read >
Author: Cindy Papp19th December 2008
Obesity is Oregon’s most serious health crisis. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Beaver State alone almost 60% of the population is overweight or obese, and the cost of conditions related t... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson19th December 2008
Obesity is epidemic here in North Dakota. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Peace Garden State alone some 60% of the population is overweight or obese – and among North Dakota’s American Ind... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson16th December 2008
Where is your belly going, where has it been? I know that opener probably sounds like the title of an old Joyce Carol Oats story, but I can’t help but think about the obesity trends in the United States, and how many of us don’t realize the trouble we... Read >
Author: weightlossattainment16th December 2008
Obesity in Nevada has become a serious health crisis. In the Silver State, more than 60% of the population is overweight or obese, and the estimated costs for treating conditions associated with obesity totals $337 million annually, according to estimates... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson11th December 2008
As the economy continues its downward spiral, is it hitting you where it really hurts…your waistline? I bet many of you are thinking about your wallet and only your wallet, which makes a lot of sense. After all, there’s a lot of uncertainty out there.... Read >
Author: weightlossattainment08th 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
Mississippi is in deep trouble. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Magnolia State is in the grip of an epidemic: the epidemic of obesity. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing.... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson03rd 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 Baran03rd December 2008
Iowa is facing a health crisis. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Hawkeye State, nearly 60% of the population is overweight or obese, and the estimated costs for treating conditions associated w... Read >
Author: Craig B. Thompson03rd December 2008
Nothing Spells trouble for your waistline like a get-together stocked with a buffet-like setting of chip dips, cheese logs and pies, crème filled or otherwise. As I get older, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer amount of sugary concoctions my good ol... Read >
Author: weightlossattainment01st December 2008
Kids and dogs meeting on the street can be adorable when all goes well. Here are some tips on making that experience as pleasant as possible.
Asking someone if their dog is friendly is a polite way of letting them know you�d like to pet their dog. ... Read >
Author: Sheryl,The Dogs Expert,Founder of LeashesandLovers01st 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: Rakesh30th November 2008
A Houston dog bite lawyer is who you need to call if you've been the victim of a dog bite or attack in Texas. Estimated to cost victims over a billion dollars annually, dog bites are not only costly, but can leave lasting emotional damage. As for the medi... Read >
Author: Brett West27th 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 Palmer18th November 2008
In the land of the free fast-food upgrade, weight gain stigma can be as sticky as the sugary sodas many of us use to quench it. Whether you’re a sucker for the “quick fix” drive-thru, or just someone who pays more attention to the TV Guide instead o... Read >
Author: weightlossattainment16th November 2008
Since prediabetes often does not show any symptoms, most people are not aware they have it. Based on the Centers for Disease Control’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a quarter of American adults have prediabetes, but only 4% report having the co... Read >
Author: morningshift08th 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: LegalView25th September 2008
An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules and 10 reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing began aerial spray missions in Louisiana September 22nd. Starting with southwestern Louisiana, the spray crews from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will then work on... Read >
Author: Skye Lanse15th September 2008
The centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains that anthrax is "an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis." While most individuals in America believe that anthrax will likely come from a terrorism attack, it actu... Read >
Author: Legal08th September 2008
It is not true that conventional dental treatments and fluoride are the only ways to heal your teeth from cavities. When struck with the diagnoses of a dental cavity, most people feel totally helpless or powerless to do anything about it themselves. The c... Read >
Author: Rami08th 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: LegalView06th September 2008
Over the past two years, several popular contact lens solutions have been linked to cases of serious eye infections. The most recent case involved Advanced Medical Optical’s Complete® MoisturePlus™ solution, which was recalled in May of 2007, as it w... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis05th September 2008
There are millions of people who are victims of dog attacks every year. In fact according to the Centers for Disease Control, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year. A large proportion of these need medical attention and many need to be taken to ... Read >
Author: TBOTECH05th 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 >
04th 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
Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily mean you have a healthy mouth! General health is directly related to gum health. Gum disease has been linked to several medical conditions such as stroke, diabetes, heart attack and worsening lu... Read >
Author: Yvonne Takhtalian, C.N.H.P02nd 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: uebyanglu13th August 2008
But everyone drinks in college, right? You drank in college and you’re doing okay. So, what’s the big deal? Why does drinking in college mean the student should get treatment from an alcohol rehab center? Well, things may have changed since you went t... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart15th July 2008
Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children between the age of one and 14 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2003 statistics? Nine people drown in the United States every day. (... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn09th July 2008
Fen-Phen, also known as fenfluramine and phentermine, and Pondimin (fenfluramine) and Redux - dexfenfluramine - were highly sought after weight loss drugs that become popular in the 90's. The drugs worked by lowering the hunger urge with alterations to th... Read >
01st July 2008
LA JOLLA, CA (March 24, 2008)- Today, Instead Sciences, Inc. announced that its microbicidal personal lubricant, Amphora, which has been cleared as safe for human use by the FDA, has shown promising results in clinical studies to also prevent the contra... Read >
Author: Christia Gordon01st July 2008
Nearly 40 percent of American households have at least one dog, according to an annual survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. The average number of dogs per household stands at 1.7, with the total number of dogs in the United State... Read >
Author: Bradley Steffens20th 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 Marshall10th June 2008
Reports about contaminated drinking water are scary. Environmental groups, consumer protection organizations and major health organizations are all concerned about drinking water contamination. The groups want the government to "do" something. In the mean... Read >
Author: Laurel Tevolitz10th June 2008
When a person becomes ill with a foodborne disease, he or she may be part of an outbreak -- a cluster of patients who all have the same illness after consuming the same food -- or may have a sporadic illness -- an illness that is not part of a recognized ... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
When it comes to weight the human body is not a difficult machine to understand. In order to function it requires energy which it gets from the food we eat which is broken down into sugars to fuel the various complex mechanisms of the body and waste produ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders06th June 2008
Business travel has become a fact of life for virtually anyone who works for a mid to large sized company. Many times this travel takes us to far away places where dangers abound. I encountered one when travelling internationally in the late 1990s.
A... Read >
Author: Jack Webster05th June 2008
Scientists are continually doing research as to if certain demographics are at more of a risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) than other individuals. It may seem as though mere statistics mean nothing but in actuality, the link is becoming stronger as to... Read >
Author: Legal30th 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: BLoding08th May 2008
Reproductive health is extremely important to most people and it is especially distressful when something goes wrong, like being unable to reproduce naturally. Fertility clinics are places that help people who are in need of answers as to why they are not... Read >
18th 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: peterhutch16th April 2008
LA JOLLA, CA (March 24, 2008)- Today, Instead Sciences, Inc. announced that its microbicidal personal lubricant, Amphora, which has been cleared as safe for human use by the FDA, has shown promising results in clinical studies to also prevent the contra... Read >
Author: Christia Gordon11th April 2008
The recent change to daylight savings time in Colorado signals the arrival of spring to me. With spring it means summer is close at hand. It brings back fond memories of family trips to Michigan, family outings, BBQ's, neighborhood get togethers, sun and ... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn01st 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 Hecker27th March 2008
This is another installment in our series of how little changes can add up to weight loss success. Just as a huge, luxury cruise ship turns in small increments to make an adjustment, so can you. One day you don't eat a bag of cookies for dinner and then... Read >
Author: Cathy Wilson26th 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
After a serious and blinding eye disease was linked to the Moisture Plus Contact Lens Solution from Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of cleaning solutions for contact lens, was discoverd the Centers for Disease Control ... Read >
Author: Legal25th 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
Bird Flu: Why You Need to Worry and What you Can Do
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Can Bird Flu feasibly become a pandemic? According to the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.org), there are three conditions necessary for som... Read >
Author: RubyA21st 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: apurva20th February 2008
When my best friend and I first entered college, we were blubbering idiots when it came to anything having to do with sex. She would wholeheartedly agree with me. If people talked about condoms, we�d snicker like eight year-old boys. It�s no wonder ne... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th 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 Kelly25th 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 Doctor21st January 2008
My first introduction to AIDS came through the news reports of a boy named Ryan White who had contracted the disease through a blood treatment for his hemophilia. I was only 10 or 11 at the time this story was making headlines, but I distinctly remember w... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th January 2008
An incredible twenty percent of adult Americans feel that they are unable to afford satisfactory health care according to the latest report released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). So, are you amongst the more than 40 million people who are not ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders20th January 2008
A staggering one in five adult Americans feel that they are unable to afford adequate health care according to the latest figures released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). So, are you amongst the 40 million people who are not able to sleep peacef... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders19th 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: Abundance08th January 2008
Ask, then act. Asking someone if their dog is friendly is a polite way of letting them know you’d like to pet their dog. It’s an especially good way to teach children that all dogs aren’t interested in being touched by a stranger… so be careful.... Read >
Author: Sheryl,The Dogs Expert,Founder of LeashesandLovers05th 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: Alien13th September 2007
In August it was announced that the obesity rate in Mississippi had reached greater than 30 percent of the population for the first time in history. Mississippi is not alone. According to a study by the Trust for America’s Health which compiled statisti... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny24th August 2007
We�re bombarded with information telling us to eat �healthier.� While most of us understand that means we shouldn�t live solely on potato chips, cheeseburgers and ice cream, many of us are hard-pressed to understand what �healthy food� really... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st 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 Ellorde10th August 2007
When you go to the grocery store, the mall or even the movies- have you encountered a family with a child with autism and fumbled for the appropriate way to interact? Speaking honestly, most of us who don�t have frequent contact with children with auti... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th 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 traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be any injury where a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI is one of two kinds of acquired brain injury, with the other type manifesting itself in acquired brain injuries, such as brain damage caused by a stroke, menin... Read >
Author: Legal29th 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 Saunders26th 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 Skupeika22nd May 2007
After spending 9 long hours at work, Janet is frazzled. After picking her kids up from day care and throwing something together for dinner, she’s depressed and angry at the turn her life has taken. It seems as if every day has turned into one long serie... Read >
Author: D Beart25th 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 Menus18th April 2007
In Western Countries the food has become a big problem. In the US are produced more than 3,800 calories every day to each woman, child, for more than any single person needs to sustain life. Obesity is already considered an epidemic. The general idea is t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th 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: Alien27th 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 Hock17th November 2006
Two years of severe hurricane hits along the Gulf Coast and heavy rains and flooding this spring in the Northeast are providing a nationwide breeding ground for indoor mold and mildew growth (some deadly) now that summer heat is here. What is the solution... Read >
Author: Bruce Bley15th 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 Hawke07th 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 Hawke25th July 2006
For the thousands of individuals who currently suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the causes of this mysterious illness remain a mystery. Reputable medical institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control have launched research efforts in... Read >
Author: Steve Matthews01st 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 Harper30th June 2006
For the individuals who suffer from the mysterious symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or the debilitating symptoms of Crohns Disease the question "Is there a cure?" weighs heavily on their lives. The frustration that results from living with thi... Read >
Author: Steve Matthews08th June 2006
Vaccination and immunization shots for school were never my thing from the beginning. In fact, I didn't know any kids who were cool with needles.I usually went into the clinic kicking and screaming. Not only because it hurt to have a needle stabbed into m... Read >
Author: Edwin Geronimo26th 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
Hospital spread infections are on the rise. There are many reasons for this ever increasing epidemic, and it is going to be up to each one of us to protect ourselves.
The facts are that many hospitals are under staffed, making it harder for the nurses ... Read >
Author: Wayne Clark30th 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 Nickerson01st 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 Bronstein06th March 2006
An issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, a national survey showed that only 28% of all physicians advise patients to become more physically active. Ask anyone who is physically active, and they will tell you exercise gives them an overall... Read >
Author: Linda Geyer20th 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 Smith20th 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 Skul16th December 2005
The state of health in America is not very positive. As of today, according to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 65% of adult Americans are considered overweight and 30% of those are considered obese. Cancer much of it preventable -- has now ... Read >
Author: Margie Geiser15th December 2005
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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 Cole21st 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 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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