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- Diet news
Helpful tips to control your weight during after the holidays and throughout the year.
- Sleeping disorders
Lack of sleep and its link to daytime problems now appear to be much more serious than previously believed. But Sonata, which just received FDA approval, may revolutionize the way insomnia is treated, thinks a leading researcher.
- Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins are important to children. Learn what they could be missing without it.
- Disease prevention
Learn how to protect yourself to live a long, healthy life.
- Late-breaking health news
The advantage of peanuts and peanut butter. Learn how they suppress hunger.
- Surgery? Ask these questions first
When a doctor recommends surgery, how should you react? With lots of questions, says the Agency For Health Care Policy and Research. Assuming it's not emergency surgery, medical specialists have compiled this list of 12 questions that you should get answers to well before the day of your operation.
- Fun in the sun
Information on protecting your skin from the harmful rays of summer's sun.
- Dental health
Read the latest on dental health, especially about the importance of flossing and gum health.
- 10 tips for a heart-healthy refrigerator
Check out The Healthy Fridge for fun ideas to help make your whole family more conscious of heart-healthy diets.
- Food allergies and children
Find out important information about how food allergies can cause severe reactions in children and learn how you can be sure your child is not at risk.
- Doctor Wilderness
Get some real help with medical emergencies before trekking to the great outdoors. Tune in on this site and pick a publication or two from Dr. Paul Auerback's list. The Stanford U. medical professor has written some books himself to aid people who venture beyond easy reach of medical help. This is a life-saving list. Dealing with hay fever
Information on the causes of hay fever (not hay, but more than ragweed) and recommended control measures.
- Doctors urge flu shots this month
October through mid-November is the recommended time for a flu shot and a protective shot against pneumonia. Flu killed more Americans last year than usual, which underscores the urgency of getting your shots now. Remember, you need a flu shot annually because different influenza strains circle the globe each year.
- Women's health issues
Breaking news in women's health. Read for more information about recent studies on lung and breast cancer, and depression.
- Halloween: How to have a good and safe time
- Family focus
General health issues concerning family members. Read on for information about recent study on drug abuse.
- Studies on smoking
Learn more about what scientists are finding out about smoking and its effects on people's bodies, and how you can use the information for your benefit.
- Getting ready for the holidays
While holidays are a time of gathering, they can also be a time of stress. Read on to learn how to protect your eyes during the New Year festivities.
- Behold the power of food
Learn more about studies about foods, how you can include them in your diet and how many help in the fight against diseases.
- Issues
Medicine, medical research and health care generate much, and often top, news. This site helps focus on matters of policies, laws and economics as they affect you and your family.
- Research breakthroughs
Read about fascinating studies of the human body and how discoveries could soon change the ways of medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Warnings for holidays
- Exercising for the new year
With the approaching new year, learn what the experts are saying about weight loss and exercise.
- New medical technology
Read about the latest technological devices in the medical field, and learn how they and newly developed techniques might soon save your life.
- The eyes have it
Read the latest on eyecare.
- Spring allergy season
With this year's mild winter, spring is off to an early start. Learn more about spring allergies and how you might be affected.
- Here comes the sun!
Summer is here and with it longer days and more sun. That is good news, of course, but we do need to guard against overexposure. Long sleeves and sunscreen can be enlisted in the effort to keep the skin healthy.
- Osteoporosis
Recent studies on osteoporosis show that osteoporosis patients are not getting proper follow-up care. Read more for details.
- Tourette Syndrome
- Migraines
The number of migraine sufferers is large, and research continues to produce promising results, with the prospect that the pain doesn't necessarily have to be taken on the chin.
- Health organization links
Here is a list of organizations and resources, compiled to assist you in learning more about certain illnesses and where to seek information and services.
- Controversial Gulf War Syndrome (GWS)
Latest report on the increasing disability rates among Gulf War veterans due to Gulf War Syndrome. How are they affected and why? Read on for more details.
- Stomach cancer is often a silent killer
What is stomach cancer, and how can it be a silent killer? What are the symptoms? Read details on how to prevent stomach cancer.
- New, dangerous party drugs on the scene
The newest party drug, gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), is causing quite a frenzy among teens. Learn about dire effects of this potent drug.
- Food safety
Summer is here, and so is an increased risk for food poisoning. Learn more about preventing illnesses through proper food preparation.
- Father's day health tips
For Father's Day, a wealth of health tips has been provided by clinics and researchers – all focusing on the importance of men's health.
- Spotlight on diabetes
Find out what is happening in the lastest news with diabetes.
- First-aid treatments
Along with the driver's license and one or two credit cards, a first-aid kit can save the day on a trip of any length or duration.
- Infectious diseases
Major concerns were raised at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Annual Press Conference and Symposium on Infectious Diseases. Find out what are the top four issues.
- Child abuse detection and prevention
A recent study has shown that early opthalmic evaluations can help medical personnel diagnose child abuse, even without obvious physical signs of injury, leading to early intervention and protection of the child.
- Teens and tobacco
Recent survey findings about youth tobacco use.
- New advances in organ transplant
Find out about the latest organ transplant advances.
- Back-to-school news
Halfway through summer, experts are sharing their knowledge on how to provide a safe school environment for children. Also pay attention to common problems children experience. Whether backpack, seating or eyesight problems, let's make this year a healthful one for children.
- Children with disabilities
This is important advice for families who need to ensure that government benefits for children with disabilities remain intact for them.
- Skincare
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is opposed to some recommendations nade by an advisory panel. One of the recommendations is to limit the distribution of Accutane to patients in rural areas. Read on for more information.
- Air quality control
Workers are concerned about the air quality in their workplaces, according to recent surveys.
- Clinical trials
Clinical trials are critical and mandatory steps in the process of proving efficacy and safety, and acceptance by health professionals, consumers and the government.
- Tuberculosis
A team of U.S. researchers is trying to design drugs that kill persistent tuberculosis. There is more about how and why tuberculosis needs more than usual antibiotic treatments.
- Research on allergies
An international conference sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has reached a consensus on the importance of allergy shots to prevent the development of diseases. More at this site.
- The re-emergence of rickets
How is this possible? The disease -- rickets -- that was nearly eliminated in the early part of the 20th century is back again. Learn how to prevent rickets among infants.
- News for fall
Fall is fast approaching, and for many of us that means allergies are kicking in or soon will. It also means boxes of tissue and allergy medications. A study conducted recently points to a possible increase of allergies owing to global warming.
- Alcohol
There's a new Web site for people who need to deal with alcoholism. Check it out here for more information.
- Sleep disorders
Over 40 million Americans suffer from debilitating sleep disorders. There are answers out there. Click here to find out more.
- Hope Against Breast Cancer
Catch the fever! Run out and support the Hope Against Breast Cancer. Check out when the event will take place in your city.
- Shortage of certified nurse anesthetists
The effects of the shortage of certified registered nurse anesthetists limits availability of health care. Learn what the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) are trying to do about it and what are their proposed recommendations.
- Health care innovations
Find out what new services are available at the local Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Rural health care news
Patients using the Internet to monitor their own care, bar codes to check medications before they're given, video-conferencing between patients with spinal-cord injuries and medical professionals, virtual-reality exercises to manage pain – these and other health care innovations are occurring at local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, and more are scheduled for the near future.
- 911 phone call techniques
Learn simple techniques to prepare yourself in case one of these days, you have a crisis on hand and need to call 911.
- Olympics medical Web pages
This Web site provides up-to-the-minute bulletins on Olympic athletes' injuries. It also contains detailed information about sports injuries, including explanations of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of more than 70 kinds of injuries that affect both world-class and weekend athletes.
- Serono
Serono's comprehensive new Web site -- Serono -- with its wealth of resources for patients and physicians is available on-line.
- Five Points of Life Ride
A team of cyclists riding from Maine to Florida on a 59-stop tour are drawing attention to the severe shortage of lifesaving donations in the United States. Learn for more information about the miracle of a simple donation of bone marrow, organ, tissue or blood.
- New medicine available to treat ear infections
Childhood ear infections (otitis media) are the number one reason for children's visits to their physicians. It costs the U.S. health care system an estimated $5 billion annually. Read more about new medicine that is available to treat it.
- Hand washing
Wash your hands! In a recent survey, only 67 percent of people actually do wash their hands before leaving the restroom. Learn why hand washing is important, and how germs can spread.
- Breast cancer research news
New devices that will help detect breast cancer in the earliest stages are now available, and they are being publicized at this site.
- Children's Health Act of 2000
A lengthy list of provisions to protect and improve the health of mothers, infants and children is now the law of the land.
- Junk food and the American diet
A recent study found that junk foods take the place of healthier foods, and Americans are depending on just two-thirds of their diet to get 100 percent of the recommended intake of vitamins and nutrients.
- Age-related macular degeneration
Top ten questions patients should ask their doctors about age macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people over 50 in the western world.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year in the United States, nearly one million women will discover a breast lump. While most will prove benign, detecting breast cancer at an early, treatable stage is critical.
- Veggies help prevent cancer
Whether you smoke or not, it's a good idea to eat five or more servings of tomato products or carrots per week.
- Flu shot finesse
Due to anticipated difficulties in distribution of influenza vaccine this year, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that mass vaccinations be delayed until December, while the elderly, diabetics and other people especially vulnerable to infection receive their shots as soon as possible.
- No more mercury thermometers
Walgreen's drugstores will stop selling mercury thermometers at the end of October 2000. The drugstore chain is taking this action because it recognizes the potential danger mercury poses to people and the environment. Also, low-cost alternatives to mercury thermometers are available. Walgreens will expand its line of digital oral thermometers to include seven different products ranging in price from $4.99 to $13.99. In addition, Walgreen's will continue to sell two types of digital ear thermometers.
- Vitamin E reduces muscle damage
Vitamin E can significantly reduce muscle damage suffered by Olympic weightlifters and other athletes engaged in
resistance training, a new study has found.
- Kick the habit with on-line help
A new interactive Web site aims to help people stop smoking.
- Find out about leukemia here
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has set up a Web site to provide information for parents of children diagnosed with leukemia, physicians and the general public. The site includes information about patient enrollment; current leukemia treatment and general information about the disease.
- On-line help for a healthy heart
The American Heart Association's One of a Kind personalized health management program is poised to become a significant weapon in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
- Pain in the toe? It might be gout
Next time you experience an acute pain in the toe, a good chance is that you have gout.
- Allergy season never ends
For the estimated 35.9 million Americans who suffer from allergies, fall marks the end of hay fever season, but for many, allergy season never ends. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, dust mites, mold, animal dander and cockroach droppings are the main causes of indoor allergies.
In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the air we breathe at home may be two to five times more polluted, and occasionally more than 100 times more polluted, than the air we breathe outdoors.
For tips on improving indoor air quality, check out the American Lung Association Web site.
- Federal act helps Good Samaritans
Senator Bill Frist, MD (R-TN), a heart surgeon and leading cosponsor of the new Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, hailed its enactment as "a fundamental first step to assure that
cardiac arrest is not a death sentence. Widespread placement of AEDs in federal buildings will save lives, but communities still need to do more. We need to
make portable, easy-to-use external defibrillators as readily available as first-aid supplies and fire extinguishers in all major public gathering places."
- Heart Health
Latest news and research on heart health.
- Pain: Don't suffer in silence
If you suffer from chronic pain, view this video and learn how to take action for relief.
- Cold season is upon us
It's the time of year when everyone is susceptible to the cold "bug." Here are some timely tips to deal with this problem.
- Healthy eating suggestions
There are many ways to eat our way to better health. Check in for some suggestions.
- And you think a trip to the dentist is a bummer!
A trip to the dentist in Colonial days might take you to some surprising places.
- Lift someone's spirits
Do you have an elderly neighbor or family member? Wish you could do something that would lift their spirits? Here is a sure-fire remedy for the "blues."
- Aspirin benefit reaffirmed
Aspirin, called by some the "miracle drug," is reaffirmed as a benefit in the prevention of heart attacks in yet another study.
- Christmas Seals, a holiday tradition
Generations of people have grown up with the Christmas Seal tradition.
- New assault on diabetes
Since 16 million Americans are affected by diabetes, it has become one of our major national health problems. Much is known about how to treat and prevent diabetes. A new national effort will address the problem.
- Winter flu sweeps country
"There are no indications flu is diminishing at this time, and we may be several weeks from the peak of the flu season," cautions Dr. Robert Hudson of the National Flu Surveillance Network. "Flu outbreaks, however,
have been at a minimum thus far, despite late delivery of the flu vaccine. Last year, flu peaked in mid-January. Indications point to a later-than-usual flu season this year."
- Some people are allergic to some food ingredients
Food allergies can be life-threatening to some people. Find out how to be aware and to avoid food allergy dangers.
- Thyroid sufferers may go undiagnosed
Doctors may fail to recognize thyroid problems.
- Health benefits of soy foods
Find out why soybean-based foods should be an essential part of your diet.
- New heart health developments
Latest developments in the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
- New medical devices
New medical devices that increase quality of life and contribute to the safety of patients.
- Health heroes
Ordinary people who have made contributions to the health field.
- New study to find answers to Alzheimer's
A new study is being undertaken to find the role that common antiinflammatory drugs might play in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Visit this site to find out more.
- Of interest to pregnant women
New developments that are of particular interest to pregnant women.
- Health care system news
Articles and studies that reflect on the kind and quality of health care being delivered to Americans.
- Health care costs continue to escalate
Health care costs continue to generate much concern from employers as well as employees.
- Transplant news
Reports on developments in limb and organ transplants.
- Pain relief
Latest news and developments in pain management and control.
- Breathe a little easier
Professional athletes lead the way with a new procedure that allows the patient to breathe easier. This simple 15-minute office procedure also helps eliminate snoring.
- Cold-weather tips
Cold weather can bring on many health problems and can also present grave danger to children and adults.
- Sweetener may prevent cavities
Something sweet that's good for your teeth? Dr. Peter C. Molan, a New Zealand researcher, says honey may protect against tooth decay.
- Courage and caring friends
Coworkers rushed Rosemary Martinez to the hospital after she shielded an infant from a falling light fixture with her own body during the Ash Wednesday earthquake in Seattle. They also helped her through her personal ordeal with breast cancer.
- Maine hospitals make historic pact
Hospitals throughout the state of Maine made history by entering into a pollution prevention agreement
that is the first in the nation to call for a reduction in the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic medical supplies.
- Ear infection season at its peak
According to data from Surveillance Data Incorporated, a leader in real-time tracking of respiratory illness nationwide, ear infection have reached the highest level of incidence in three years.
- Take care of cuts correctly
A recent national study conducted by Johnson & Johnson revealed that many people do not care for wounds properly.
- Agent Orange helpline in operation
Vietnam veterans now have a new national toll-free helpline at 1-800-749-8387 to answer their questions about Agent Orange exposure, health care and benefits.
- Deadly condition may go untreated
According to the results of a national survey released March 15, 2001, 92 percent of the estimated 16 million Americans who have diabetes have never heard of diabetic autonomic neuropathy, an often deadly but treatable condition that can develop for years without symptoms.
- Mosquitoes still cause mischief
Most people only associate serious mosquito-borne diseases with developing nations, but experts say that mosquitoes are increasingly transmitting serious diseases in the United States - like the West Nile virus responsible for several deaths in New York since 1999 and continuing to spread across the country.
- Tea may help prevent heart attacks
Research presented March 20, 2001, at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual scientific session suggests that drinking black tea may be good for your heart.
- Test for aspirin resistance
ASPIRINcheck monitors a patient's response to aspirin therapy as it is used in the prevention of heart attack and stroke.
- Baby boomers fear bifocals
Many 40- and 50-year-olds are avoiding advanced treatment for an inevitable eye problem.
- Women's smoking declared epidemic
This year alone, lung cancer will kill nearly 68,000 U.S. women, 27,000 more than breast cancer, according to a study released March 27, 2001, by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher.
- Massage aids infertile women
A new technique combining physical therapy with "site-specific" massages has shown early success in fostering pregnancy and childbirth in women diagnosed as infertile.
- Guide to overcoming cancer
A cancer survivor and healthcare reform activist shares her experiences and those of others in a new book.
- Control weight for breastfeeding
Normal-weight women who gain more than 24 to 35 pounds during pregnancy are 74 percent more likely to be unsuccessful at breastfeeding than mothers who stay within this recommended range of weight gain, according to a new study conducted by Cornell University/Bassett Hospital researchers.
- Women vulnerable at midlife
The combination of age and the onset of menopause puts many women at greater risk for diseases such as heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis. Here are tips and information the doctor has for the midlife woman.
- God said ''Ha!''
Former "Saturday Night Live!" comedian shares her experiences as a cancer survivor and caregiver on a free video.
- Looking past PAP smears
Australians are developing a new cervical cancer detection system that may replace the PAP smear.
- Americans indifferent toward AIDS
Despite widespread awareness of the international AIDS crisis, more than half of Americans are not likely to donate to AIDS education and prevention programs or to assist children orphaned by the pandemic overseas, according to a national survey commissioned by World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization.
- Know the warning signs of stroke
Knowing the warning signs and seeking
immediate medical attention can significantly reduce the severity of long-term disability and the billions of dollars that are spent each year on medical costs.
- Osteoporosis knowledge needed
While nearly 80 percent of women at risk know osteoporosis is a disease
that causes weak and fragile bones, less than 50 percent are aware that bone fractures from everyday activities can be a sign of osteoporosis, according to
a survey of 400 women age 50 and older.
- Mistaken migraine identity
That agonizing, often debilitating headache that begins with pain and pressure in the forehead and cheeks may not be a sinus headache at all. New research, presented May 9, 2001, at the 53rd annual American Academy of Neurology meeting, suggests that many of those headaches may in fact be migraines.
- Pure fruit juice beats soda
Newly published research shows that 100 percent fruit juice is always better for children than carbonated beverages and more nutrient-dense than drinks containing less than 10 percent real juice.
- Marathoning benefits stroke victims
The American Stroke Association is recruiting people who have dreams of completing a full or half marathon. Anyone 18 and older may participate in Train to End Stroke, a team marathon-training program.
- Benadryl Fastmelt tablets recalled
Pfizer Inc., June 1, 2001, initiated a voluntary recall from store shelves of Benadryl Allergy & Sinus Fastmelt and Benadryl Children's Allergy/Cold Fastmelt tablets. The action was taken to alert people with a rare inherited metabolic
condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), who must control their intake of phenylalanine. The Benadryl Fastmelt label incorrectly states the amount of phenylalanine, which is contained in the common artificial sweetener aspartame, an inactive ingredient in the Fastmelt products. This recall does not affect any Benadryl medicines other than Benadryl
Fastmelt.
- Parental support aids cancer recovery
A.J. Pennywell of Wake Forest, NC, was a "normal, rambunctious four-year-old," before his brain tumor grew large enough to start causing symptoms. But prompt neurosurgery, radiation treatments and loving, supportive parents helped him toward a smooth recovery.
- Cancer deaths continue to decline
The rates for new cancer cases and deaths for all cancers combined continue to decline in the United States, according to a report released June 5, 2001. Four types of cancer - lung, prostate, breast, and colorectal - accounted
for about 56 percent of all new cancer cases and were also the leading causes
of cancer deaths for every racial and ethnic group.
- Checklist for summer safety
Don't let bee stings, dehydration, poison ivy, sunburn or ticks ruin your outdoor experience.
- How spouses prepare for loss
New research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that individuals who care for their sick spouses cope better when their partner dies than those who take no role in
caregiving, and they have a lesser chance of depression, weight loss and poor health.
- Cheney implanted with defibrillator
Vice President Dick Cheney was implanted with a pager-sized Medtronic Gem III DR implantable defibrillator for treating complex heart rhythm problems. The device works both as a defibrillator and rate-responsive pacemaker, and
provides protection against sudden cardiac arrest, a condition that causes more than 225,000 deaths each year in the United States. For more information, see the Medtronic Web site.
- Folic acid prevent birth defects
In addition to an overall healthy diet, the right amount of a B vitamin called folic acid can help lessen a woman's chances of having a child born with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
- Season of suffering
According to a nationwide survey of 587 allergy sufferers, 81 percent reported that the spring 2001 allergy season was worse than or as bad as last year's. But
surprisingly, over half of allergy sufferers (55 percent) did not seek a physician's treatment for their seasonal allergy symptoms.
- Blood-pressure test reveals disease
A majority of older Americans know little about a serious and prevalent disease called peripheral
arterial disease (PAD), according to a newly released survey by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). PAD is identified by a simple test comparing blood-pressure readings from
a patient's arm and ankle.
- Bar codes could benefit patients
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require drug manufacturers to print bar codes on
all drug packages, in an effort to increase patient safety in hospitals and health systems across the
country.
- States fail to track asthma victims
With nationwide rates of asthma at epidemic levels, a new report released by the Trust for America's Health
(TFAH) shows that 12 of the 20 states with the highest air pollution known to
affect asthma do not track the disease at state and community levels.
Nationwide, more than half (27) of the states have no ongoing tracking and
monitoring of asthma, a disease that affects more than 17 million Americans -
nearly five million of whom are children.
- Keep cool during summer pregnancy
Remaining comfortable during the summer months is key to a healthy pregnancy.
- Checking pulse can prevent stroke
This easy, risk-free technique is comparable to women checking their breasts for lumps that might indicate cancer.
- Summer heat hard on heart
Heat and humidity are often uncomfortable. But for people with heart problems, summertime temperatures
can also be dangerous. Heart-disease patients need to be especially careful during the summer months, cautions Steve Smalley, M.D., an Iowa Heart Center cardiologist in Des Moines, IA.
- Sports bra supports surgical recovery
A modified sports bra developed by nurses at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN, can significantly reduce the risk of
infection immediately following cardiac surgery for some women.
- Diabetic hiking Appalachians
Joe Gondolfo, a 56-year-old diabetic, started hiking the 2,168 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, July 6, 2001, to demonstrate that health limitations can be
overcome and to raise $100,000 for free diabetes screenings. Gondolfo, a leading Atlanta business executive, plans to uplink audio and video reports on his progress to his Web site, DiabeticHiker.com. The site is linked to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Web site for those who
want to contribute to his goal.
- Sun damage can be deadly
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than one million new cases diagnosed every year. In 2001, the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 51,400 people in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - a 9 percent
increase from 2000. In addition, approximately 7,800 deaths will be attributed to melanoma in 2001. But with the proper use of sunscreen, people can avoid not only skin cancer, but the pain of sunburn and premature aging.
- Taking care of your skin
Dermatologists offer tips for keeping skin healthy and young-looking.
- Ward off West Nile virus
With West Nile virus spreading along the East Coast and as far inland as Louisiana, mosquito control is a public health necessity, not a luxury, says Dr. Norman Gratz, former director
of the Division of Vector Biology and Control for the World Health Organization. Individuals and communities should take precautions, other experts agree.
- What's it worth to walk?
Nearly half of all Americans say their ability to walk is "priceless," yet one in five say they
can't walk as far as they want to, most because of a physical disability or pain. These are just two of the findings of a nationwide public opinion poll to
kick-off Legs For Life, a free screening program for peripheral vascular
disease (PVD) that will be offered by more than 400 U.S. hospitals from September 15 to 21, 2001. PVD is a common vascular condition that interferes
with people's ability to walk.
- Companies recall hip implants
Eight U.S. companies are recalling hip implants made with a faulty component, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced The
component responsible - the ball portion of the implant that connects the leg
bone to the hip - is made by French manufacturer St. Gobain Desmarquest and
was itself recalled in August 2001. An estimated 150,000 to 200,000 hip implant
operations are performed in the U.S. every year and as many as 25,000 - 40,000
people may have been affected by this particular defect since 1998. Failures
of these implants are signaled by sudden pain and an audible "pop," and must
be corrected with additional surgery.
- Exercise alleviates chronic fatigue
Increasing activity and physical exercise may help ease the symptoms of fatigue in some patients with Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), improving their quality of life and ability to
function, says a new evidence report released by the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The researchers did not find, however,
that one type of exercise was better than another.
- Stepping up breast cancer battle
New technology and techniques such as mammography, breast
ultrasound and minimally invasive biopsies can improve the diagnosis and
treatment of early breast cancer - but only if they are more widely used,
according to an international group of cancer experts at the
University of Southern California Health Sciences.
- Most should wait for flu shot
New recommendations for influenza vaccination issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) are now in effect. Anyone who does not fall into a high-risk category should wait until November to be immunized.
- Plane grounding should raise alarm
The recent grounding of agricultural aircraft by the Federal Aviation
Administration in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and
Pentagon should be a wake-up call for all levels of government and emergency
medical service providers, according to Andrew Sealfon, president of
Repro-Med Systems, Inc., a medical products company
located in Chester, NY.
- Easing anthrax anxiety
Find out the latest steps being taken toward dealing with the anthrax threat.
- Clean out your medicine cabinet
A new survey by McNeil Consumer Healthcare shows that nearly half of American households have at least one expired product in their medicine
cabinet, and it is most likely to be an over-the-counter medication. Read the labels anad remove all items that are beyond their expiration dates and those that are no longer used, experts advise
- Heart attacks different for women
Although movies and television depict heart attack symptoms as radiating left arm pain followed by crushing chest pain, these symptoms typically occur most frequently in men. Women can have
vastly different experiences, including abdominal or mid-back, or jaw pain, indigestion and extreme fatigue. But more than one in three American women at risk for a heart attack are not aware that
they may exhibit different heart attack symptoms than men, according to a new poll.
- Avoiding amputations
Diabetes remains the seventh leading cause of death in the United States killing 200,000 Americans every year and costing the nation $98 billion dollars in health care a year. More than 16 million
Americans have diabetes, and each year over 86,000 of them have amputations resulting from foot ulcers or chronic wounds because of neuropathy, or nerve damage, caused by diabetes. Doctors
estimate that nearly 50 percent of these amputations could have been prevented through a combination of awareness, prevention and intervention.
- Women suffer more from asthma
Nearly one in two American women with
asthma have had an asthma attack so severe that they felt their life was in
danger. Nearly one in three suffer from symptoms seven or more times a week.
And many say asthma interferes with their daily routines, family lives and
social activities, according to a new survey.
- Men unaware of prostate cancer
Men are generally more aware of lung or
breast cancer than they are of prostate cancer, a new international survey
reveals.
- Harrison's death highlights brain-tumor problem
"The sad news of George Harrison's death underscores the dramatic change
in brain metastasis incidence. With the advent of cancer therapies that have
added precious years to the lives of thousands of cancer patients, an unwanted
side effect has occurred. Improved survival times have increased the
opportunity for microscopic cancer cells to migrate from the primary cancer to
site to the brain, either through the blood stream, lymph system or spinal
fluid," says Janis Brewer, executive director of the National Brain Tumor
Foundation.
- How to beat holiday blues
According to a recent survey by Cigna HealthCare, nearly half of Americans say they expect this holiday season to be more stressful than the last. But Dr. Jodi Aronson says there are ways for most people to shake the holiday blues pretty quickly.
- Avoid winter back injuries
With heavy snow blanketing the southeastern United States, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is concerned
about reducing the number of injuries that may occur from shoveling snow. The APTA has some tips for preventing winter back injuries.
- How to cyber-diet
According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project report, 52 million American adults, or 55 percent of those with Internet access, have used the Web to get health or medical information. And, of those, 48 percent say the advice they found on the Web has improved the way they take care of themselves and 55 percent say access to the Internet has improved the way they get medical and health information. Dr. Vaishali Geib, AOL online health advisor, discusses using the Internet for help with dieting after the Thanksgiving to New Year's Day foodfest.
- Calcium intake dangerously low
Government data indicates that calcium intake remains dangerously low in the diets of children and adolescents. "Poor eating patterns are partly to blame
for this shortfall, with overconsumption of low-nutrient foods and underconsumption of nutrient-rich foods such as milk," according to Marc Jacobson, M.D.,
professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Schneider Children's Hospital, and one of the speakers at Calcium
Summit II.
- Nursing shortage raises concerns
According to government estimates, the shortage of nurses in U.S. hospitals will increase from 126,000 today to more than 400,000 by 2020. The shortage raises concerns for the future of health care, according to 75 percent of Americans questioned in a new nationwide poll.
- Monitor cholesterol at home
According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 100 million Americans currently have elevated
cholesterol - a leading risk factor for heart disease. Home cholesterol monitoring can help people stick to their treatment plans and show them that their efforts are turning into real results.
- Rheumatoid arthritis difficult to detect
Nearly 2.1 million Americans have RA, which can be difficult to diagnose because it can begin gradually with subtle, often inconsistent
symptoms including painful swollen joints, fatigue and prolonged morning stiffness. Like most autoimmune diseases, the average time
from onset until diagnosis of RA is three to five years.
- Blood-screening detects viruses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for a new blood-screening technology that allows for the detection of both
HIV-1 and hepatitis C viruses (HCV) significantly earlier than existing tests.
- Anemia victims offered lifeline
"I've seen how devastating anemia can be," says actor Danny Glover, national spokesperson for Anemia
LifeLine, a new educational initiative to help millions of Americans who suffer from anemia associated with serious diseases. "My father
suffered from anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. Once his anemia was diagnosed and properly treated, his energy level
increased and he regained his independence." For more information, visit the Anemia Lifeline Web
site.
- Allergies can lead to sinusitis
"As we head into the spring allergy season, it's important that consumers and physicians be on the alert for sinus infections," says K.J. Lee, M.D., president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
- Orange juice lowers blood pressure
Drinking two glasses of orange juice daily for six weeks significantly reduced blood pressure in a pilot study conducted at the Cleveland
Clinic. This is the first research to indicate that an everyday food or beverage can lower blood pressure.
- VA to deploy defibrillators
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be deploy 79 public-access automated electric defibrillators (AEDs) in medical facilities throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. AEDs are easy-to-use automated devices designed to quickly and easily provide a life-saving electric defibrillation shock to restore normal heart rhythm to a sudden cardiac arrest victimAEDs are used by first responders such as police, fire, ambulance and hospital personnel, and are also being deployed for use by the public at places where people gather, play and work.
- Many mystified by menopause
More than half of the 5,000 women entering menopause every day do not understand the cause of menopause, estrogen loss, and its
serious health consequences including osteoporosis. According to a new national survey conducted by RoperASW, the majority of
women (61 percent) do not understand the relationship between estrogen loss and menopausal conditions. To help women track
changes in their bodies during menopause, the Baseline 50 educational campaign offers several assessment tools in a free,
easy-to-use handbook, "Simply Menopause." Women can request their copy via the campaign Web site, Menopausehealth.com.
- U.S. spends more for less healthcare
U.S. healthcare expenditure, both per capita (US $4,180) and as a proportion of gross domestic product (13.1 percent), is the world's
highest. But the country still only came 17th in a new global health index. According to the survey by business intelligence providers
World Markets Research Centre (WMRC), the US scores worse than most other industrialized countries for every health indicator used
in the index, except the incidence of tuberculosis.
- More pollen in global greenhouse
Rising carbon dioxide levels associated with global warming could lead to an increase in the incidence of
allergies to ragweed and other plants by mid-century, according to a report appearing in the March Annals of Allergy,
Asthma, and Immunology by Harvard University researchers. The study found that ragweed grown in an atmosphere
with double the current carbon dioxide levels produced 61 percent more pollen than normal. Such a doubling of
atmospheric carbon dioxide is expected to occur between 2050 and 2100.
- Facing colorectal cancer
"Family ties to colorectal cancer matter. I'm sharing my personal experience to encourage families to speak to
their loved ones about risk factors within their family trees," says actress Donna Mills, whose father developed colorectal cancer in his 40s. "I want to urge families to face the facts about risk factors
and to take proactive steps that can help prevent this disease."
- Dog wards off attacking alligator
An Australian blue heeler who survived an encounter with an alligator was named the Heinz Pet Products 47th Dog Hero of the Year.
Two-year-old Blue, from LaBelle, in southwestern Florida, saved an 85-year-old woman from an alligator attack and survived numerous
injuries from the dangerous encounter.
- Make the most of doctor visits
Many people mistakenly believe that
receiving good health care requires little personal effort, according to Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health
specialist and a registered nurse, . "Most people
think if they – or someone in their family – are not feeling well, all
that is needed is a call to their health care provider for an
appointment," she says. "This is a very passive approach, and one that may
not result in the best health care."
- Amputations can be avoided
A new survey reveals that one out of two Americans with diabetes have never heard of or know little about diabetic foot ulcers, a preventable
and treatable condition that contributes to many of the 86,000 non-traumatic lower limb amputations performed each year.
- It takes more than repellent
Already this year, reports
of mosquito-borne encephalitis (West Nile and St. Louis) have been recorded in central Florida and Louisiana. The
makers of Repel Lemon Eucalyptus note that wearing an effective insect repellent is the only step necessary to help prevent mosquito bites.
- Too many people getting tanned
According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), many people have misconceptions about appropriate sun safety precautions, including a great number who still believe that getting a tan is healthy.
- West Nile virus moving west
West Nile virus now has been identified in every state east of the Mississippi River except South Carolina and West Virginia. Scientists expect it to reach the Rocky Mountains this year and perhaps even the West Coast.
- Blind mastiffs may lead the way
The English mastiff dog, a breed that sometimes carries the gene defect for the canine eye disease, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), has been revealed as a key animal model to help explain retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in humans. The dogs can be used to test possible therapies for the disease, according to researchers at Cornell University's Baker Institute for Animal Health and the University of Pennsylvania's Scheie Eye Institute. At least 100,000 people in the United States currently suffer vision loss and blindness from the disease.
- Ultraviolet rays damage eyes
The scientific evidence is piling up: Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation can damage eyes and lead to vision loss. Everyone - including children - is at risk, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- More women need cancer screening
Women at highest risk for ovarian cancer receive less screening and report less worry about getting the disease than women with a lower yet somewhat elevated risk, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
- Grape juice better for colicky babies
Young babies with a history of colic are more likely to re-experience some of the symptoms of colic after drinking apple juice than after drinking white grape juice, according to research published in the May, 2002 issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Rural folks more likely to be manic-depressive
Results of a new nationwide study show that three times as many people may suffer from bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive illness) than previously estimated. People living in rural areas or small cities are among the most likely sufferers.
- Skater urges cholesterol tests
Olympic gold medalist and world-renowned figure skater Peggy Fleming is urging Americans to have their cholesterol levels checked and to learn their personal risk factors for heart disease.
- Father's touch helps child grow
More and more fathers are learning and practicing infant massage and a recent survey reveals that those who massage their babies early in life establish warm, positive relationships that continue as the child grows.
- Migraines cause sinus symptoms
New research presented at the 44th annual scientific meeting of the American Headache Society shows sinus-related symptoms, such as severe sinus pressure and nasal congestion, may actually be caused by migraine, an underdiagnosed and debilitating neurobiological condition. The study reveals 90 percent of patients who have self-diagnosed - and even some with a physician diagnosis of sinus headache - actually met the requirements for a migraine diagnosis.
- Study shows diabetes risk reduced
One of the first studies to demonstrate pharmacological therapy can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes was published in the June 15, 2002. issue of the medical journal, Lancet .
- High blood pressure controlled
Doctors from the University of Michigan say that high blood pressure can be controlled even in patients who fail to respond to common high blood pressure medicines.
- President sets example
President Bush June 29, 2002, underwent routine colonoscopy, a virtually painless procedure could prevent 148,300 Americans from hearing the words "you have colorectal cancer" this year.
- Town starts healthy living campaign
Alarmed at the rising number of overweight children and adults, and the staggering medical costs associated with obesity, doctors, educators, employers and community organizations in Marshfield, WI, have launched a Healthy Lifestyles Coalition to get adults and especially children to be physically fit and active.
- Pharmacists may soon page customers
Will pharmacists soon provide customers with pagers to let them know when their prescriptions are ready? If so, they are likely to find a sizeable customer base for this service, according to the latest AmerisourceBergen Index, which surveyed 1,044 people nationwide on a range of topics including the reasons for selecting a hospital and pharmacy, ways to increase customer comfort, and options for the pharmacy of the future.
- Running back shares asthma story
Green Bay Packer Ahman Green is not a smoker himself, but he grew up in a household with a smoker and was diagnosed with asthma at age 14. The 25-year-old running back has to pay special attention to avoid smoke-filled environments in order to perform at his best. His personal experience and concerns for his own health and that of others has inspired him to share his story.
- Type 2 diabetes endangers children
Kids between the ages of eight and 17 may be at risk for type 2 diabetes and may not even know it. Typically found in adults, type 2 diabetes is increasingly endangering children, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
- No need to avoid dairy products
A vast majority of Americans claims to know about lactose intolerance, yet more than half of them mistakenly believe that the only way to handle their difficulties digesting dairy is to avoid dairy altogether, a new poll shows.
- Get the facts about chicken pox
Parents of children aged four to 12 were more reluctant to vaccinate their child against chickenpox than against
other preventable illnesses, according to a survey of 1,011
parents conducted by Harris Interactive. "What we've learned is that in many cases parents are making the
decision to not vaccinate based on misperceptions or misinformation," says Tammy Tempfer, MSN, National
Association for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNP).
- Grants target rural communities
Tommy G. Thompson, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the availability of $46 million in grant funding to improve healthcare and social services for the 65 million Americans living in rural areas.
- New drug reduces tumor size
Treatment with Novartis drug Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) resulted in a sustained reduction in tumor size (over 50 percent) in more than half of patients with advanced unresectable or metatastic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), according to data from a study published in the August 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
- HMOs pull out of rural areas
According to a report released by the state of California's Legislative Analyst's office HMOs are withdrawing from rural areas because it is difficult for them to operate profitably. The California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) says the report confirms that policymakers need to identify new methods for giving rural Californians access to affordable health care.
- Lifestyle choices can extend life
September is Healthy Aging Month and Americans are living longer than ever before, but not necessarily better. Health risks - such as obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease - threaten to outweigh our medical advances and reduce the quality of life for millions of people, particularly those in their retirement years. But with a few simple lifestyle changes, people can live a healthier long life, and enjoy the nest egg they've worked to achieve.
- Guide to women's health
"Women's Health and Wellness: An Illustrated Guide" (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 144 pg.) is an up-to-date, user-friendly medical reference that's informative, accessible and easy to understand. It's published by Anatomical Chart Company, makers of the familiar illustrations adorning doctor's walls. For more information, see www.anatomical.com.
- Emergency personnel unprepared
Nearly a year after the attacks of last September 11, U.S. emergency response personnel still lack training to deal with a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) attack, according to a study released by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), and only a coordinated interagency approach making skillful use of new information technology can ensure that effective, up-to-date training is available to the millions of personnel who need it in a timely way.
- FDA okays cold sore treatment
It's estimated that 20 to 40 percent of the adult population has had a cold sore at some point in their life. But most people are not aware that a cold sore outbreak is a medical condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. Now there is good news for anyone who suffers from this virus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first one-day, oral antiviral treatment for cold sores in healthy adults.
- Reeve regains some movement
Actor Christopher Reeve has regained the ability to move his right wrist, the fingers of his
left hand and his feet (although he cannot walk).
- Preventing youth soccer injuries
Preventive intervention programs can reduce the incidence of soccer injury, according to a new study conducted by the Federation Internationale de Football Association Medical Assessment and Research Center (F-MARC). The impact of these programs is particularly significant in low-skill-level youth teams.
- Quarter-century of angioplasty
Twenty-five years ago, a young physician, Andreas Gruentzig, inserted a catheter into a 38-year-old man's coronary artery, inflated a tiny balloon the doctor had fashioned in his own kitchen, successfully opening a blockage and restoring blood
flow to a human heart. Today two million angioplasties are performed worldwide each year.
- Take simple asthma test
Citing the heavy burden that poorly
controlled asthma is placing on Americans, a group of leading health and
civic organizations has launched a new national education campaign to
improve asthma care in the United States. A centerpiece of the Asthma Action America campaign is a
new, validated
test people can use to determine whether or not their asthma is
controlled.
- Big reason for prostate exam
One of the main reasons for having annual prostate checkups is to detect
prostate problems, such as benign prosatic hyperplasia (BPH), a
noncancerous enlargement of the male prostate gland.
- Robot assists heart surgeons
Heart surgeons at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, are the first in the state to perform minimally invasive robotic-assisted heart bypass surgery. The patient, a 54-year-old man from Franklin, MI, is now home recovering from the surgery.
- Army burn center sets standard
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (ISR) in San Antonio, TX, the first institution to unite its clinicians with laboratory researchers when treating burn wounds and training doctors, changed the way military and civilian doctors care for burn patients.
- Money to improve rural health care
Tommy G. Thompson, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, October 30, 2002, announced $26.7 million in grants designed to improve health care in small rural hospitals and speed help to heart attack victims in rural America.
- American workers in denial
Nearly one in five American workers is grossly obese, smokes, drinks heavily and never exercises, yet believes he or she is in excellent health, according to a new national survey released today by Oxford Health Plans, Inc.
- Deciding when loved ones need care
Individuals with elderly or disabled relatives know that it can be very difficult to determine when their loved ones need assistance with everyday activities that would prevent them from being able to live independently. Long Term Care Partners, LLC, which administers the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, suggests using this informal guideline, the "Independent Living Test."
- Use antibiotics wisely
Despite widespread public alarm about inappropriate use increasing antibiotic ineffectiveness, many Americans still use the drugs improperly. One out of three Americans mistakenly believes antibiotics are effective in treating viruses like cold and flu and takes these drugs to fight them, according to a survey released by the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare.
- More than mere heartburn
An estimated 20 percent of Americans suffer from heartburn annually. But severe or repeated heartburn could be a sign of a more serious but commonly overlooked disorder - gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD.
- Men uninformed about prostate cancer
A new survey of prostate cancer patients diagnosed within the past two years shows that many men are unaware of the likelihood of recurrence of their cancer following initial treatment and believe they are cured. Of the men surveyed, 66 percent believed that, as a result of their initial treatment, their prostate cancer has been cured.
- It's not too late for flu shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported sporadic cases of influenza disease in 17 states across the country. While the influenza season can begin as early as December, typically disease activity does not peak until January through early March. Health officials continue to stress immunization in December and beyond, which will allow time to develop immunity before influenza season strikes.
- New rules for foreign physicians
Rural communities suffering from a shortage of healthcare providers may now request waivers of a return-home requirement for foreign physicians who trained in the United States from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Bush extends diabetes program
President George Bush December 17, 2002, signed into law H.R. 5738, providing $1.5 billion for diabetes research and programs over the next five years. Set to expire after fiscal year 2003, the President's signature extends the Special Diabetes Program through fiscal year 2008.
- Blood banks faced with shortage
America's blood banks are currently facing a critical shortage of blood. "In many parts of the country, there is less than a two-day supply, far short of what we need to be adequately prepared for large-scale or personal emergencies we may face," says Tommy Thompson, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. He urges all U.S. citizens to call their local blood
bank for an appointment or visit the HHS Blood Donor site for more information.
- Diabetic walks to South Pole
After two years of extensive planning and rigorous training, 35-year-old Will Cross, who has lived with type I diabetes for 26 years, is about to complete the final leg of a 680-mile, 62-day trek from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. His team will arrive at the South Pole on or about January 18, 2003, depending upon weather conditions.
- Thinking positive may help avoid the common cold
People who are negative thinkers may be nearly four times more likely than their optimistic peers to come down with a cold, study findings suggest
- Questions about the Smallpox Vaccine?
If you are like most americans you have questions about the Smallpox Vaccination program. Here is information you will need to make informed decisions about whether or not to get the vaccine. Benefits probably outweight risks.
- Mystery Illness Alarms Health Authorities
Airports and hospitals around the world are on alert for carriers of a mysterious pneumonia-like illness which has killed nine people and infected more than a hundred.
The World Health Organization says the highly contagious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) being spread by airplane travelers is now a "global health threat." It warned travelers suffering from symptoms such as coughing, high fever and shortness of breath to stop their journeys and seek medical help.
- Officials Race to Stop Mystery Illness
Health officials in the U.S. are working overtime to identify and stop a mystery illness described by the World Heath Organization as "a worldwide threat."
No cases of the mysterious respiratory illness have yet been identified in the U.S., but on Sunday emergency operations health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were activated for only the third time.
NBC News said the growing list of countries reporting cases of the illness include China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Canada has also reported several cases of the illness. And a traveler with the disease, who recently visited New York, was being held in quarantine in Germany.
- Tort Reform Clears House
Now it moves forward in the states. Compromise legislation is in the works in the Senate, traditionally a dead end for medical liability measures.
- Wide-Awake Allergy Relief
Spring is in the air - but for the 35 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America, it means sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; and runny, stuffy noses. And for many, it means drowsiness or medicine haze from some over-the-counter allergy medications. There is a new option for allergy relief this spring-one that won't make you yawn throughout the season.
- May, Healthy Vision Month
Seasonal allergic eye disease, or seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, is the most frequently diagnosed eye condition during the spring, summer and fall months. Even if you are not allergic to them, pollen and other airborne particles are irritating and dangerous to eyes -- possibly causing blurred vision, burning, redness and swelling.
- Husbands Play Key Roll ...
in after effects of breast surgery.
How a husband reacts to his wife's breast cancer scars can have a big impact on her sense of femininity and the overall health of the couple's relationship, a new study finds.
- New Way to Tan
Tanaid, Inc. announces the launch of a revolutionary tanning product which helps tanners achieve a quicker, darker tan by providing the amino-acids, minerals and vitamins used by the body during the tanning process.
- Lunchtime Drink Is Dangerous
A British study has found that even a small lunchtime drink can enhance the risk of drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
- Baldness cure?
Is an outpouring of stemcell research holding a real cure for baldness? Some think this is imminent. A University of Pennsylvania researcher believes so-called "blank-slate" cells that are a kind of stemcell, will offer the first alternative to hair transplant or two popular drugs approved for hair-growth.
- Female Fertility & Body Shape
Many men have long been attracted to women with hourglass figures, but it seems the fascination runs deeper than surface attraction.
- Weight Loss Surgery has Pros and Cons
Obesity as the second leading cause of death in the country has caused more and more people to consider surgery in order to achieve healthy weight. There are options.
- Your Body Needs Fiber to Stay Healthy
. . . Especially on Low Carb Diets
Many people have lost considerable weight on low carb diets. That's the good news. The bad news is these diets can also cause changes in regularity and other serious health problems due to the lack of fiber in many low carb menus.
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