BLACKS AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE
Are you on the right medicine to control your blood pressure?
A new study on Black Americans shows some medicines work, and some don’t for this subset of hypertensive patients. (Read more about BLACKS AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE) |
Cirrosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a disease in which normal functioning living tissue is replaced with fatty and scared tissue. Two major causes of Liver Cirrhosis are Hepatitis C and excessive alcohol consumption over a long period of time. (Read more about Cirrosis) |
DEFENSIVE MEDICINE
Is your doctor putting you through unnecessary tests, even biopsies, say, simply because he or she fears being sued? According to the results of a new survey, the answer is a concerning yes!
Defensive medicine may be a subtle issue, like... (Read more about DEFENSIVE MEDICINE) |
Diverticulitis
The colon or large bowel stores waste products of digestion and reabsorbs salt and water back into the body. (Read more about Diverticulitis) |
Emergency Rooms and STDs
A new medical study raises an important question: should anyone who is seen in an emergency room be automatically screened and treated for other essential problems and conditions that in the end affect society as a whole—such as sexually... (Read more about Emergency Rooms and STDs) |
Exercise
You have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step is to decide that you are going to be physically fit. This pamphlet is designed to help you reach that decision and your goal.
The... (Read more about Exercise) |
Exercise Intensity
Those New Year’s resolutions are just around the corner.
And as usual, one of the most popular resolutions is to start exercising. (Read more about Exercise Intensity) |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a disorder of
the intestines that leads to cramps, gas, pain and bouts of diarrhea alternated with constipation. (Read more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome) |
Measles
Measles is a disease found around the world. The virus that causes the disease is spread by airborne infection and is one of the most contagious diseases. (Read more about Measles) |
Medicare Mayhem
Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be the first day Americans eligible for Medicare coverage can enroll in the new part D prescription drug plan. But the plan is so confusing, that the majority of seniors are staying away.
Medicare has traditionally... (Read more about Medicare Mayhem) |
Menstrual Cramps
When you have your menstrual period, you may get mild to bad menstrual cramps or pain in your abdomen or back. You may also have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, a headache, or lightheadedness. Some or all of these problems may start a... (Read more about Menstrual Cramps) |
Mortality Rates Drop for Diabetic Men But Not Women
A recent analysis of the mortality rates of men and women with diabetes from 1971- 2001 found that while death rates for men have dropped, women's have remained static. This study, to be published in the August issue of the Annals of Medicine,... (Read more about Mortality Rates Drop for Diabetic Men But Not Women) |
PRE- HYPERTENSION TREATMENT
There is important new research out tonight that may be the start of a different approach in medicine: to treat high blood pressure before it even gets high.
The fact is about 69 percent of people who have a first heart attack, 77 percent of... (Read more about PRE- HYPERTENSION TREATMENT) |
REMEDY OR RIP OFF LIPOZENE
There is a heavily advertised product on the market--you might have seen it while watching popular shows like the daily show--which claims to allow you to burn fat with no effort--no exercise, no diet.
The Federal Trade Commission will tell you... (Read more about REMEDY OR RIP OFF LIPOZENE) |
Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems) |
Rubella
Rubella or German Measles is an infectious disease and is caused by a highly contagious virus. If a pregnant woman gets rubella, during the first trimester, the baby may become very ill or may even die. (Read more about Rubella) |
Sciatica
The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot. (Read more about Sciatica) |
Sprains & Strains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee and wrist. (Read more about Sprains & Strains) |
Study Supports the Efficacy of Chelation Therapy
A new study suggest positive effects of chelation therapy.
A new study by Ohio State Medical Center suggests a link between mercury and heart disease, traced to the activation of a relatively unknown enzyme, which triggers a process leading to... (Read more about Study Supports the Efficacy of Chelation Therapy) |
The Thyroid
The thyroid gland lies in front of the neck and has two lobes connected by an isthmus. It is an endocrine organ whose responsibility is to secrete a hormone that controls the body's growth and metabolism. (Read more about The Thyroid) |
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New research out of the University of Rochester shows video games that contain high levels of action can actually improve your vision.
People who played action video games for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved by about 20... (Read more about healthwrap_video games) |
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