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2010

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Added by Robert stalin on January 1, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Health Care Reform and Our Health

Will the link between medical and dental insurance and the overall health of the nation be affected with federal funding of the Citizen Insurance programs now being debated in Washington? Some say that more people will be cared for under these proposals, improving the overall health of the nation… Continue

Added by Pat Jewett on October 20, 2009 at 7:25am — 1 Comment

Nurses file lawsuit over mandatory flu vaccine - for wrong reasons

There are good health reasons for not getting the flu shot but it doesn't appear that the union filed this lawsuit over health concerns. Too bad: SEATTLE - A union representing 16,000 registered nurses in Washington state has filed a federal lawsuit against MultiCare Health System for implementing a mandatory flu vaccination policy. "This new policy will force nurses to get the f… Continue

Added by Eric on October 2, 2009 at 6:11am — No Comments

Mercury in corn syrup?

If the specter of obesity and diabetes wasn't enough to turn you off high- fructose corn syrup (HFCS), try this: New research suggests that the sweetener could be tainted with mercury, putting millions of children at risk for developmental problems. In 2004, Renee Dufault, an environmental health researcher at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stumbled upon an obscure Environmental Pr… Continue

Added by Eric on August 6, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Chemicals in Window Cleaning

As a cleaning service provider, we are all too aware of the dangers involved with using chemicals. We always err on the side of safety to protect our clients, their pets, their plants, and our environment. We always go with the safest, most effective cleaning substances available. Other industries should do the same. Continue

Added by Smyrna Window Cleaning on June 4, 2009 at 11:25am — 3 Comments

Vascular Dementia

My mother has recently been diagnosed with this illness, does anyone have any light they can shed on it for me, things that I may be able to do to help her. Continue

Added by Angel Green on April 15, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Study Shows Obese People Have 'Sicker' Fat Cells

The results of a new study conducted by the Temple University School of Medicine conclude that fat cells in obese people are "sicker" than fat cells in lean people. The researched applied the simple definition of sickness: when something doesn’t work correctly, it is sick. The fat cells in obese people are not working right, and are by the simple definition, sick. The Temple University School of Medicine study is the first to show that not all fat cells are alike. Fat cells in obese people are… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on September 1, 2008 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, UK researchers have found that all antipsychotic drugs used in psychosis treatment are associated with an increased risk of stroke. The study also found that people who suffer from dementia and use antipsychotic drugs have double the risk of stroke when compared to those who do not suffer from dementia. Doctors first began raising concern regarding the potential increase in stroke risk for patie… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on August 30, 2008 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Deaths Reported in Users of Diabetes Drug Byetta

According to Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lily, six patients who were prescribed the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta reportedly have died from pancreatitis. The Food and Drug Administration reported the Byetta patient deaths and will now strengthen its warnings about serious pancreatitis problems linked to the drug. Byetta was approved by the FDA in 2005 for the treatment of type 2 or adult onset diabetes in patients whose diabetes was not well-contro… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on August 29, 2008 at 9:20pm — No Comments

Robots with biological brains may help researchers learn about brain injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, stroke

Scientists at the University of Reading have developed a robot controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons. The researchers want to examine how memories manifest themselves in the brain, and how a brain stores specific pieces of data. The key aim is to gain a better understanding of brain development and aging, and of diseases and disorders that affect the… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on August 18, 2008 at 6:14pm — No Comments

2008 Flu shots shipped – all new flu strains included in the new flu vaccines

In the past several weeks, manufacturers have started shipping flu vaccines and expect to supply a record 143 million doses to the U.S. Flu shots are being shipped earlier than usual this year to ensure that an adequate supply is in the hands of doctors, clinics and other providers by the end of October. Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that last year's vac… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on August 18, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments

Pacifier Recall - It’s MY Binky Recalls Baby Pacifiers for Choking Danger

Approximately 115,000 personalized pacifiers sold by It's My Binky have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard to babies. Although no injuries have been reported, the pacifier button, ring handle and shield can detach and potentially choke infants.

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Added by Medicine Editor on July 23, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments

FDA says jalapeno peppers are source of salmonella outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that one jalapeno pepper sample is a positive genetic match with the Salmonella Saintpaul strain causing the current Salmonella outbreak. The positive sample was obtained during an FDA inspection at a produce distribution center in McAllen, Texas. The pepper was grown on a farm in Mexico, however, that does not mean that the pepper was contaminated in Mexico. The produce distribution center, Agricola Zaragoza, is working with FDA to v… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on July 21, 2008 at 10:59am — No Comments

FDA Proposes New Drug Labeling System for Pregnant Women

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed replacing a 30-year-old system for classifying prescription medications in order to provide women with far more detailed information about a medication’s risks and benefits during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Should the proposal be approved, new prescription drug labels would list the potential risks and benefits for both the mother and the fetus when taking the medication and how those risks might change during pregnancy. The new labels will help w… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on June 1, 2008 at 12:16am — No Comments

An Active Social Life May Delay Memory Loss Among the Elderly

Memory loss can have devastating effects on an individual’s quality of life. But according to the results of a new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study, having an active social life may slow memory loss among the elderly. Researchers who conducted the study set out to test whether memory loss might be associated with social connectedness and found evidence that being socially active may increase feelings of self-worth and emotional validation that could end up helping maintain memory. H… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on June 1, 2008 at 12:08am — No Comments

Diet and Exercise Can Help Delay Diabetes

Sticking to a healthy diet and exercise plan can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, an epidemic which affects nearly a quarter billion people worldwide and accounts for 6 percent of all global deaths. Along with diet and exercise, researchers have also found that lifestyle modifications such as drinking less alcohol are also instrumental in delaying the onset of the condition. Diabetes (types 1 and 2) is characterized by a disordered metabolism and abnormally high blood sugar resulting fro… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on June 1, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

American Heart Association (AHA) Recommends Heart Screening For Children before taking ADHD Drugs like Ritalin

According to a new recommendation from the American Heart Association, children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram (EKG) before they are prescribed drugs such as Ritalin. Drugs used to treat ADHD are stimulants, having the potential to increase both heart rate and blood pressure. In children with heart conditions, ADHD drugs could potentially… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on May 5, 2008 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Baby Bottles Made With BPA May Pose Health Risks to Children - Wal-Mart and Toys R Us Stop Selling Bottles with Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical used to make clear plastic hard and shatterproof, is commonly used in many baby bottles and reusable water bottles. The newest information indicates that the chemical could pose health risks to humans. The U.S. National Toxicology Program has concluded that "there is some concern for neural and behavioral effects in fetuses, infants, and ch… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on May 1, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

American Heart Association OKs Compression-Only CPR for Adults

The American Heart Association has agreed with a recent study that found giving compression-only CPR (without mouth-to-mouth assisted breathing) works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation which previously included mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in combination with chest compressions. Now, for adults who suddenly collapse, a new study provides evidence that chest compression is just as effective. In fact, interrupting chest… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on April 1, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Dozens of Different Drugs found in U.S. Drinking Water including Antibiotics, Mood Stabilizers, Sex Hormones and Pain Medicine

What is in your drinking water? When you think of the possible contaminants that could be in your water, you don’t usually think of pharmaceutical drugs. But an Associated Press investigation has uncovered a disturbing concoction of pharmaceuticals in the municipal drinking water of at least 41 million Americans. The drugs found in tap water inclu… Continue

Added by Medicine Editor on March 10, 2008 at 10:26am — No Comments