Monday, August 31, 2009
September Is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is making experts available to discuss the risks, treatment and prevention options surrounding the various forms of this disease. Gynecologic cancer is the growth and spread of cancer cells in the cervix, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva. According to the American Cancer Society, 80,600 new cases of gynecologic cancer will be diagnosed nationwide this year with 27,400 deaths.
Turkeys in Chile Found to Have Swine Flu
SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 21 -- Chilean officials said Friday that tests show swine flu has jumped to birds, opening a new chapter in the progress of the global epidemic.
Strained by Katrina, a Hospital Faced Deadly Choices
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Pregnant Women in D.C. Area Cautious About Swine Flu Vaccination
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Guide to Aerobic Exercises - The Smart Exercise Choice
Rats' Mental 'Instant Replay' Drives Next Moves
Researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have found that rats use a mental instant replay of their actions to help them decide what to do next, shedding new light on how animals and humans learn and remember. The work will appear in the Aug. 27 issue of the journal Neuron.
South Dakota Lawyers Say Planned Parenthood Clinic Not In Immediate Danger Of Losing License
A clinic operated by Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota will not necessarily lose its license because of a state notice charging that the clinic is in violation of a 2005 state abortion law, lawyers for the South Dakota Department of Health said on Tuesday, the
Friday, August 28, 2009
A Tale That Spans Centuries - The Acai Berry
Terrence Higgins Trust Urges Oxford Holiday Makers: Use A Condom To Avoid Unwanted Souvenirs
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is urging Oxford holiday makers setting off for a break this August to reduce the risk of picking up chalmydia and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by remembering to pack their condoms. A recent study suggested that as many as 5% of European travellers engage in casual sex while abroad, half of which is unprotected¹.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Women's Health Best of Beauty
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Folic Acid Fortification Shouldn't Be Forced
Title: Folic Acid Fortification Shouldn't Be Forced
Category: Health News
Created: 8/21/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2009
Simple and Effective Cardio Fat Burning Workout Tips
Preparing for Surgery
Going under the knife (or just going under, as many surgical procedures don't involve much knifing anymore!) can be a daunting prospect. Here are some tips to help you prepare mentally and physically if you or someone in your family is preparing to undergo surgery.
Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness Remains Despite Abundant Pharmaceutical Ads
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Estée Lauder Sensuous Solid Perfume
Sometimes a product can really surprise you. I received this solid perfume in a package from Estée Lauder. Normally I am not a fan of solid perfumes. I find that they don't have the same depth as their counterparts and usually fade after a very short period of time. So, when I opened up this...
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U.S Officials Say Colleges Should Suspend Classes if Swine Flu Spreads
Federal officials said Thursday that colleges should consider suspending classes this fall if the H1N1 flu virus begins to cause severe illness in a significantly larger share of students than it did in the spring.
PCV7 Vaccination Decreased Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
Following the introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Calgary, Canada, there was a significant decrease in the number of cases of invasive pneumococcal disease among both childr
Monday, August 24, 2009
How To Build A Massive Pair Of Arms Posted By : Sean Nalewanyj
It's no secret that every serious lifter out there desires an impressive pair of strong, muscular arms. Who wouldn't be happy with tall, peaking biceps sitting on top of rock-hard, horse-shoe-shaped triceps? Who wouldn't love to have a pair of ripped, well-developed guns forcefully bursting through the sleeves of their shirt? While developing muscular arms is usually at the top of many peoples' agenda, the reality is that the majority of lifters out there have a very poor understanding of how to properly train their arms for maximum gains.
Live from Lance: 'Sobering figures' from cancer summit
World-renowned cyclist and cancer research advocate Lance Armstrong is sending USA TODAY personal updates from the LIVESTRONG ...
How to Make Exercise Fun
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Global Update: Romania: Supply of AIDS Drugs Running Low Where Epidemic Had Been Controlled
Medical Groups Promoted HPV Vaccine Using Drug Company Money
Insight Into How Stems Cells Develop Into Other Types Of Cells
Skin Firming
If you are looking for some sort of firming skin cream you should watch out for a lot of claims that the manufacturers make. Because these products are never forced to back up the claims they make by the government (like pharmaceutical companies) and often rely on their brand name to get people to buy, you may very well be wasting your money if you are looking for a skin firming cream or lotion from a skin care company.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Skin Cancer 101 - Recognizing Actinic Keratosis
It's the most common form of skin cancer, but most of us have never heard of it. A keratosis is a growth on the skin, and an actinic keratosis is a growth on the skin that is activated by the sun. Actinic keratoses (the plural of actinic keratosis) are formed in summer sun but usually manifest themselves in winter when the skin dries out. And left unchecked, they can grow from barely noticeable blemishes to aggressive squamous cell carcinomas, capable of spreading throughout the body.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Key Factor That Stimulates Brain Cancer Cells To Spread Identified By NIH Researchers
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Avandia Raises Heart Failure Risk More Than Actos
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2009 More at...
Foods For Building Muscle - 3 Muscle Building Diet Essentials For Explosive Muscle Growth
Goodbye, Favorite Shoes! Hello... Happy Feet?
I put my favorite pair of sneakers in the trash today. Now I'm sad. They were New Balance slip-on sneakers -- no laces to tie when I was running late, just slip my feet in and keep moving.
'Schizo' - The Movie Launched To Counter Negative Stereotypes
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Top 20 Tips For Safe Training
So you're about to start a new exercise program? Follow these 20 guidelines to make sure that you stay safe. After all, there's no point having an attractive body if you're too ill or injured to enjoy it!
Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet
Category: Health News
Created: 8/18/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2009 Complete news at...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Swine Flu Pandemic Weekly Report, Wales
MSM HIV Infection Rates In Some African Countries Significantly Higher Than General Population Rates, Study Says
HIV infection rates among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in "some African countries are 10 times that of the general male population, and stigma, poor access to treatment or testing are to blame," according to a Lancet study published online on Monday,
Know What You Are Getting Into With Slimming Pills
You may need to lose a little weight for a forthcoming special occasion or perhaps you have noticed you are “out of condition” when climbing the stairs. What ever the reason for wanting to lose weight, in today’s world you expect to do it quickly and with the minimum of effort. If this is your [...]
Sunday, August 16, 2009
The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Study Suggests Possible Genetic Link Between Environmental Toxins And Myeloma
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) - supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians - today said newly published data may provide a possible genetic link between environmental toxins and bone disease in multiple myeloma. Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a cancer of cells in the bone marrow that affect production of blood cells and can damage bone.
To Promote Health Care Plan, Obama Talks About His Own Grandmother
At a town-hall in Grand Junction, Colo., President Obama made the political personal by putting a human face on a complicated and sometimes abstract debate.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Sarkozy Collapses While Jogging
Yesterday the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, collapsed while out having his daily run. At first people feared that he had had a heart attack, however tests quickly showed that it was a vasovagol episode, which is rarely serious, bur affects people that are under stress or exercise too much. Sarkozy’s buddy, Patrick Balkany, suggested that the [...]
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Women Who Breastfeed Appear To Have Lower Risk Of Inherited Breast Cancer
Researchers in the US who analyzed data from a large study of premenopausal women found that breastfeeding was linked to a lower risk of developing the inherited form of the disease. They said their findings lend support to the idea that women with a family history of breast cancer should be encouraged to breastfeed. The study was the work of lead author Dr Alison M.
Supporting Research On Age-Related Diseases And Clinical Care
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), The National Institute on Aging (NIA), The Atlantic Philanthropies, The John A. Hartford Foundation, The Starr Foundation and other program partners are pleased to announce the 2009 recipients of the Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Five Ways to Bounce Back From a Job Loss
Getting your emotional health back in check is important, psychologists say.
U.S., Mexico, Canada Vow To Work Together Against H1N1
President Obama together with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper "vowed on Monday to fight the spread of the H1N1 swine flu," during their summit in Guadalajara, Mexico, Reuters reports.
Dr. Michel G. Bergeron Awarded The 2009 CMA Medal Of Service
What Works Better Than Endurance Exercise? Interval Training Does!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Finding Time For Exercising
It's getting to be about that time. The time when the gym starts getting a little father away. The time when that cookie starts looking a little more appetizing. The time when it's too cold/warm/rainy/sunny/light/dark to do any exercise. Yep it's a month or so from that New Year's Resolution, the passion has faded. If you haven't fallen completely off the exercise wagon, then at least the ride has started to get bumpy.
Studies Find Low Vitamin D Levels, Risk of Diseases in Children
FDA Warns Not to Eat Two Brands of Pistachios
Two more brands of pistachios are recalled because of the risk of contamination with Salmonella.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Bulging British Men Want A Slice Of Their Wives' Weight-Loss Pie, UK
This country is at war with obesity and now men join their women in the fight, says Exante Diet. As the nation's struggle with obesity continues, there is a battle being won in homes around the UK. Motivated by recent findings that sons with overweight fathers are six times more likely to be obese, more British men than ever are pushing themselves to fight their flab.
For Macho Men, Doctor Visits Are Less Likely
Category: Health News
Created: 8/11/2009 8:00:00 AM
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
High carb diets again linked to increased risk of breast cancer
Previously on this site (for example seehere) I have written about the role that certain carbohydrate foods appear to have in the development of breast cancer. Foods that are disruptive to blood sugar (high glycaemic index) foods have been implicated here. Also when high GI foods are eaten in quantity, they tend to have what [...]
Aging Well at All Ages
"Prayer in the morning. Prayer first thing in the day. Prayer. Eating properly. Activity. If you don't work a job, volunteer activity. Going out and
Water Aerobics - A Must Try Exercise That is Perfect For the Old and the Overweight
Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder
Monday, August 10, 2009
Brits Abroad Leave Depressed Friends At Home
New research reveals Brits prefer to rearrange or cancel their summer holiday than go with a friend who has mental illness. The British would prefer to go on their summer holiday with a friend who has a criminal record than go with a friend who has a mental health problem, a new survey as part of the Time to Change campaign [1] has found.
Teens Taking Opioids to Relax, Get High
Title: Teens Taking Opioids to Relax, Get High
Category: Health News
Created: 8/7/2009
Last Editorial Review: 8/7/2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Boxing Helps Leigh Bailey to Cope with Mental Health Problems
We have referred to research and studies in the past about how exercise can help people cope with mental health issues, such as depression and low self-esteem. However, this week the BBC has highlighted the case of Leigh Bailey, and how he managed to overcome his problems after joining a boxercise class in Croydon, London. [...]
Natural Remedies For Eczema - 10 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Eczema
Two Sides Take Health Care Debate Outside Washington
Democrats are planning an offensive against the insurance industry, while Republicans are organizing efforts against legislation to overhaul health care.
Preventing Bathtub Injuries
A fall can be dangerous at any age -- from toddler to senior and everything in between. A recent study found that more than 43,000 children are injured in the bathtub every year in the United States. The bathtub can be a dangerous place.
Angina: Risk Of Heart Attack And Death Doubles In Men
A study just published on bmj.com reports that the risk of heart attack is multiplied by two for men who have angina. Also their risk of suffering a heart disease-related death is three times higher than for women with the same condition. It is the first study to associate primary and secondary care data with mortality records in order to evaluate the risks of angina among men and women.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch Of Quill SRS Product Codes For Laparoscopic Gynecology Procedures
Friday, August 7, 2009
Top 8 Controversial Medical Conditions
Are some conditions real? Some still meet with skepticism from the public.
Diabetes Treatment
Title: Diabetes Treatment
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/5/2006
Last Editorial Review: 8/3/2009
Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/6/2009 10:27:00 AM
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
'Delinquent Behavior Among Boys Contagious' New Study Finds
7 Tips on Bodybuilding Fitness Workouts
Bodybuilding fitness workouts are popular nowadays. Because of the growing health awareness, more and more people are attending gyms. However, before you begin pumping iron at gym, it’s wise to learn some tips on bodybuilding. That way you can ensure speedy muscle growth and avoid unwanted injuries and other side effects. Learning how to get muscle [...]
Bodybuilding fitness workouts are popular nowadays. Because of the growing health awareness, more and more people are attending gyms. However, before you begin pumping iron at gym, it’s wise to learn some tips on bodybuilding. That way you can ensure speedy muscle growth and avoid unwanted injuries and other side effects.
Learning how to get muscle buildup is rapidly is one of the most important tips on body building people need. Since learning the pattern and science of muscle building is the major aspect of every bodybuilding fitness workouts regime. There are seven most important tips on bodybuilding and muscle accumulation that you may find useful and should include in your bodybuilding schedule.
First Tip: Optimize Your Weight Lifting:
To construct extra muscle mass, is directly related to level of resistance you put with more weights in lifting. That means heavier the weight you life quicker the muscle mass gain. The bodybuilding logic is to get bulks you need to do high resistance and low repetitions weight lifting. This kind of bodybuilding fitness workout is must to construct huge muscles, rapidly.
Second Tip: Use Dumbbells:
Instate of using machines, to gain muscle mass, use dumbbells. Dumbbells, ranking second, in the list of tips on bodybuilding, are far most effective in muscle building as these involve wide range of movements. This way, dumbbells allow you to work with diverse muscle groups when exercising.
Third Tip: Minimize Aerobics:
Though aerobics are excellent for your heart and lungs, they cannot help you in muscle building. Instead increased aerobics would obstruct your muscle construction as they tend to burn up more glycogen.
Forth Tip: Eat More Red meat:
To gain muscle mass, ensure that you take more slant red meats. Since red meat has large amount of Omega-three that is very essential for muscle growth. Moreover, red meat has lots of protein that can enhance your muscle growth.
Fifth Tip: Increase Supplements intake:
One of the tips on bodybuilding to acquire speedy muscle mass growth, you need to consume increased amount of dietary supplements. This is a must for every body builder. Supplements such as whey proteins, hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate, glutamine, Amino Acids, and Creatine are very important for muscle growth. If you tend to add a low level of glutamine, it can avert your muscle growth. With addition of these bodybuilding supplements, you can support more and more expansion.
Sixth Tip: Ensure High Resistance:
One of the most important solutions for muscle accumulation is to increase resistance to max possible level. For example, in place of 4 sets of five reps with forty pound coils, lift fifty pounds and do only one set of ten reps. The logic is to do high resistance and low repetition exercise.
Seventh Tip: Breaks:
Offer breaks too often. By doing in-between breaks, bodybuilders can reinstate glycogen intensity that accelerate your muscles to grow faster.
These are some of the most important tips on bodybuilding that might assist you in speedy muscle growth. Include these tips in your Bodybuilding fitness workouts and expect the unexpected results.
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Created: 8/4/2009 10:47:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/4/2009
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Created: 7/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Insights Into To Decades-Old DNA Squabble Provided By UC San Diego Engineer
A group of nanoengineers, biologists and physicists have used innovative approaches to deduce the internal structure of chromatin, a key player in DNA regulation, to reconcile a longstanding controversy in this field. This new finding could unlock the mystery behind the origin of many diseases such as cancer.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
New York Times Profiles Afghani Maternal Health Advocate
Tame that Bloated Belly
How's your belly today? If you're feeling a bit bloated, you're not alone. There are a few different causes for bloating -- like PMS, constipation, or gas -- but the most common cause is simply a slow digestive system.
Health-Care Debate Focuses on Majority in U.S. Who Are Satisfied With Their Insurance
Expanded Testing Reveals 2000 Percent Increase In Number Of HIV-Positive Indian Children
"Expanded testing across India in the past three years shows a 2,000 percent jump in the number of HIV cases among children, [Ghulam Nabi Azad] the country's health minister announced Wednesday," CNN reports.