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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 Peacocks22nd 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
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
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 Cather16th 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
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
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 >
02nd 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 Ryder19th 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: wbdoyle30th 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
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
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: naturalremedies12th 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 Kampel27th 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: lauragray12305th 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: LegalView30th 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
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: LegalView06th 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 Law08th 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: TrekDesk27th 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: LegalView29th 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: LegalView02nd 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 Howell11th 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: peterhutch18th 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: peterhutch07th 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: apurva21st 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 sams05th 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: Celbane25th 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 MacTaggart05th 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: Alien21st 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 Ellorde24th 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: Legal11th 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 Jhonson01st 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 Harper17th 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 Albright16th 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 Vaszily24th 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 Vaszily21st 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 Kelley
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