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September 03, 2009
Should you ‘friend’ your doctor on Facebook?
You “friend” your old high school chums, your buddies from college and your colleagues. Will you get better health care if you friend your doctor? And will he or she friend you back?
Besides kissing and tasting, tongue can drive and help see
Aside from everyday functions of chewing, swallowing, talking, tasting and showing dissatisfaction, the tongue has new uses such as steering wheelchairs and helping blind people see.
New vaccine may prevent breast cancer from reoccuring in some women
Sibley Hospital, in Washington D.C., is a testing site for a breast cancer vaccine that researchers hope can prevent tumors from coming back in patients. The vaccine is given once a month, for six months with minimal side effects and could be especially beneficial for younger women.
September 02, 2009
Medical:Swine Flu: A 5 point plan for parents
As things look now, H1N1 is causing only mild to moderate illness, not the widespread deaths people are worried about. CNN’s Sanjay Gupta recently visited emergency rooms to gauge the level of concern about H1N1. The following is his 5 point panic prevention plan for parents.
September 01, 2009
Medical:Do you have the flu?
It is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor’s exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long you are tested within the first 2 or 3 days of illness.
India: Baby born with heart outside his chest
A newborn baby boy with a heart protruding from his chest is set to undergo a complex surgery in New Delhi, India.
August 31, 2009
Medical:Spotting speech problems
More than 1.4 million school-aged children have a speech or language impairment.
In school-aged children, speech or language problems can lead to isolation from classmates and poor school performance.
A speech-language pathologist can evaluate a child and provide therapy and support to enhance communication ability.
Medical:ADHD Testing Tool
The Quotient test is approved by the FDA and can be used for children and adults. Once the test is done, the data is submitted to the company’s online server. Within a short time, the information is processed. The physician can access the report and download or print the results from the company’s website.
August 27, 2009
Minorities greater risk of swine flu
New research out of Boston indicates that Blacks and Hispanics are twice as likely to develop swine flu and require hospitalization for the new H1N1 virus — because, their infections were more severe than those of nonminorities.
‘Runner’s high’ can turn into a real addiction
Study finds brain chemicals that mimic same sense of euphoria in opiate use. Just as there is the endorphin rush of a “runner’s high,“ there can also be the valley of despair when something prevents avid runners from getting their daily fix of miles.
Blood tests detect heart attacks quicker and better
A new generation of blood tests can quickly and reliably show if a person is having a heart attack soon after chest pains start — a time when current tests are not definitive, two studies found.
August 26, 2009
Scientists say multi-taskers may be ruining their brains
If you’re on your laptop right now, or your iPold or cell phone, stop! Scientists say multi-taskers may be ruining their brains.
New vision test, Enfant, uses TV to test kids’ eye sight
A *new* screening test called Enfant, is designed to study a child’s vision as early as nine months of age with minimal effort on their part - just watch TV!
August 25, 2009
Study connects blood pressure to memory
A study, published in the journal Neurology, is the largest to look at the link between high blood pressure and memory problems.
August 24, 2009
A new procedure could save life and limbs of thousands of potential amputees
The same concept behind drilling for oil is now being used in a revolutionary life and limb-saving procedure called “total occlusion” using the Avinger Wildcat catheter.
August 20, 2009
Smoking may be the key reason for why ‘ worries’ die younger
Scientists have known for some time that people who constantly worry tend to die at a younger age than others, but the cause wasn’t clear. Now, a new study suggests that a higher level of smoking is a key reason.
A look at what a health care co-op really is
We’ve heard a lot of talk lately about health “co-ops”—but what exactly is a “co-op,“ anyway?
New wrinkle treatment called Selphyl uses patient’s own blood cells to reverse aging
New technology is coming to the cosmetic world to get rid of wrinkles. It’s a process to naturally promote cell re-generation. Next best thing to a face lift? Its promoters say yes.
August 19, 2009
Chemo in closet: Doctor finds way to treat Nevada’s cancer patients
Getting chemo in an old storage space isn’t the most ideal situation, but it’s the only choice, and a welcome one, for some Nevada patients whose treatment center closed.
“Nanobees” destroy cancer cell by delivering synthesized bee venom to tumors
They’re ready to sting, and they know where they’re going. They’re called “nanobees,“ and they’re not insects—they’re tiny particles designed to destroy cancer cells with less damage to nearby tissue
HPV shot found safe, but some experts question its benefits
Many adolescent health specialists and epidemiologists continue to question the benefit of vaccinating all girls against HPV, a c that causes genital warts and some cases of cervical cancer.
Facebook helps man beat smoking addiction
When Michael Cover decided to quit at age 47, he knew he would need support from his friends, and a lot of it…Try about 500 friends.
August 18, 2009
Packing on pounds recently? It could be your medication
Almost everyone you know probably takes some type of prescription, they can be life savers. But one of the most frustrating side effects can be weight gain. And some of the most common prescriptions are the worst for your figure.
The NFL, the U.S. Marines, and several other organizations are cracking down on “tweets”
Twitter has made its impact as the latest talking tool of the social networking scene, and now the website is struggling to corporate. Many corporations and businesses are using Twitter as a communication and advertising engine.
August 17, 2009
Medical:Woman says she is pregnant with 12 babies
A woman in Tunisia claims she is pregnant with 12 babies. Her husband says the babies were conceived following fertility treatments. The woman, who will need constant medical monitoring, reportedly told doctors she was “feeling fine and looking forward to hugging her six boys and six girls.“
Companies use video games to build bridges between employees and bosses
It’s no fiction that companies are turning more and more to video games as a way of building bridges between employees, or even between employees and management.
Pregnant women urged not to overdo diet and exercise
Diet and exercise are staples in many women’s lives, but some women take it to an extreme. It’s an even more dangerous scenario when it happens during pregnancy, a the growing problem some are calling “pregorexia”.
The truth about “reduced fat” food labels
Grocery stores are filled with products targeting people trying to watch their weight, but when a food is labeled 99% fat free or 1% lowfat - is there any truth to the claims?
August 14, 2009
Weight lifting benefits breast cancer survivors
A new study contradicts long-held doctors’ advice for breast cancer patients not to lift heavy weights.
Psychologists debate the nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder sufferers do strange things. Psychologists are debating where OCD belongs in relation to other psychiatric disorders and whether certain symptoms are actually part of other conditions.
