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April 20, 2009
Is arthritis cramping your style?
Questins remain about the best age to start biologics and their long-term safety. A new study may provide the answers.
The Claim: Weight training is bad for blood pressure
Regular aerobic exercise can improve circulation and reduce blood pressure. But what about weight lifting?
April 16, 2009
Sugar to treat diabetes
There is a sugar that diabetics are being encouraged to use. You can find tagatose sold under the name Naturlose™.
Women not being tested for STD’s
Women are avoiding being screened for a sexually transmitted disease that often causes few symptoms but can lead to infertility.
Study: stem cells may reverse type 1 diabetes
A research team from the University of São Paulo in Brazil and Northwestern University in Chicago are the first researchers to successfully treat type 1 diabetes patients with their own stem cells.
New fingerprinting technique could crack cold cases
A new fingerprinting technique detects prints on weapons that have been wiped. Police in Texas are already using the method to investigate an unsolved killing of woman in 2007.
April 13, 2009
Wii-habilitation
A popular game system is scoring points at rehab centers, as it keeps patients while keeping patients engaged in their recovery.
April 12, 2009
Kinder cuts for kids
Traditional surgery uses a large incision to get at tissue and organs in the abdominal cavity.
Laparoscopic surgery is done using three to five small cuts in the abdomen.
In single incision surgery, doctors access the abdominal cavity through a single incision in the belly button.
April 09, 2009
Allergies in dogs
Since spring allergies are in bloom you may want to consider how our furry friends are coping. According to the veterinary pet insurance company (VPI), allergies top the list of insurable claims filed by American pet owners.
Fast paced weight loss
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Research shows that brief and intense (with rests in between) trumps dutiful and steady.
April 08, 2009
HPV vaccine for men
HPV infects women and men, but right now the only FDA approved vaccine, Gardasil, is only approved for women. Researchers have been testing the vaccine in men aged 16 to 26.
An ongoing study indicates the vaccine has shown to reduce the risk for genital warts and precancerous lesions in men by 90 percent.
April 06, 2009
ACE Geriatric Care
Hospitalization can be particularly hard on older patients. In addition to dealing with the physical effects of an acute illness, these patients are more likely to have many problems. They often take several different medications, and may be underweight, inactive and depressed. Some hospitals have specialty care units for older patients
April 02, 2009
Medical: Persuading a picky eater
Here are some ideas on how to cook up an interest in new foods in children who may be picky eaters or reluctant to broaden their food tastes.
Medical: Stroke young victims
Children today have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol – the same factors that increase stroke risk in adults.
Jupiter’s stormy Great Red Spot is shrinking
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, one of the planet’s most recognizable features, is shrinking. The Great Red Spot is a monster storm that’s been tracked since the 1870s.
March 18, 2009
Steroid testing in high schools losing steam
For one thing: at $200 a pop, the tests are expensive. And for another: The AP has found the tests have caught very few students.
March 17, 2009
Scientists find new bacteria species
Indian scientists have discovered three new species of bacteria that do not match any species found on Earth.
March 16, 2009
Experiment takes a bite out of peanut allergies
A handful of children once severely allergic to peanuts now can eat them without worry. Scientists have retrained their immune systems so they’re allergy-free.
March 13, 2009
Researchers make huge step towards erasing traumatic memories
Researchers in Toronto say they can selectively erase memories of mice and hope this finding could lead to the ability to erase traumatic memories of humans.
March 04, 2009
Local company collecting adult stem cells
New technology is allowing one company in downtown charleston to collect and store adult stem cells for future treatment of certain medical conditions..
February 25, 2009
You should hear what you are missing?
The key to preventing age-related hearing loss may be in the genes.
February 23, 2009
Dangerous weight loss drugs
Some supplements contain prescription drugs rejected by the FDA for use in the United States due to safety concerns
February 10, 2009
Second-hand smoke causes cancer in pets
Secondhand smoke can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for humans.
January 14, 2009
Sleep does a body good
Getting at least 5 to 7 hours of sleep each night can reduce your risk of heart disease.
January 08, 2009
Money top stressor
APA’s 2008 Stress in America survey shows the economic downturn is chipping away at our physical and emotional health—and that women bear the brunt of the stress.
January 05, 2009
Cheek mapping for cosmetic surgery
The key to getting the best results is to inject the fat or filler deep enough to reach the fat compartment, then getting it into the right compartment.
December 30, 2008
The best websites for your health
While some symptoms may send you straight to the doctor, there are instances when you may want to do a little bit of reasearch about what ails you. Here are some great websites that will provide great medical insight.
December 29, 2008
Fit and Fabulous in 2009
Are you tired of the same old up…2..3…4 down…2…3…4? When people follow one particular routine, they are likely to get bored or reach a plateau. For 2009 consider different kinds of training throughout the week.
December 22, 2008
Medical Hangover Help
For some holiday revelers, too much drinking can come with an unpleasant price – the hangover. Here are some hangover helpers.
December 17, 2008
Following heart failure patients
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute estimates about 5 million people in the U.S. have heart failure. Roughly 300,000 Americans die from it each year. The condition is more common in people over 65, those who are overweight or obese and African-Americans.
