Monday, October 20, 2008

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STD postcards: You've got mail — and more

No one wants to get an e-card like this, which warns that the recipient may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. But early data shows that the service works. The Internet service inSpot offers people diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases to notify their partners through e-mail postcards, improving awareness and treatment.


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Prescription opiates and kids: One pill can kill

Shayla Davidson is recovering at her Independence, Ky., home a month after accidentally ingesting a single prescription painkiller dropped by her grandfather, Michael C. Jones. Mother Nicolle Jones, left, said the 9-month-old baby required five doses of an antidote to save her life. A rising tide of prescription drug use is threatening unintended users: young children who accidentally ingest the powerful painkillers.


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Magnet device aims to treat depression patients

The government has approved the first noninvasive brain stimulator to treat depression — a device that beams magnetic pulses through the skull.

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Woman ordered out of chemical-free ‘bubble’

Elizabeth Feudale-Bowes, who suffers from environmental illness, is photographed with husband Craig Bowes outside of their chemical free structure next to their home in Allentown, Pa., on Wednesday Oct. 8.Ten hours a day, every day, Elizabeth Feudale-Bowes confines herself to a galvanized-steel-and-porcelain shed outside her house. But she's been ordered out.


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Man charged with murder for spreading HIV

A Canadian court started proceedings Monday in the country's first-ever first-degree murder trial involving the alleged sexual transmission of the HIV virus.

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

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candelis pacs for radiology Posted By : Wayne Hemrick

The usefulness of the candelis pacs is apparent from the moment a patient shows up for her appointment. Using the candelis imagegrid, the receptionist or other office staff member can quickly and easily register the new patient and record all pertinent information in minutes using a fully customizable system. Patient information is stored in the front office and can be retrieved easily and quickly with the use of strategically placed pacs workstations anywhere in the clinic or medical facility.

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Cutting Health Costs with an Affordable PACS System Posted By : Wayne Hemrick

The decreased turnaround time for a radiology report is probably the best example of the benefits of affordable PACS systems, such as the Candelis Imagegrid. It's remarkably shorter time helps physicians come to quicker decisions on diagnosis and treatment because of instantaneous display of critical patient information. Candelis PACS can distribute patient radiology information to multiple locations at the click of a button while greatly improving the efficiency of a radiology medical imaging department.

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Forget Worries Before Sleeping Posted By : J. Baad

Modern day life imposes so much stress on us that the fears, anxieties, worries and problems occupy our minds till we go to sleep. Millions of sleeping pills are prescribed every year and millions more are added each year. It would be safe to assume that our modern and advancing lifestyles enforce stress in our lives.

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Binaural Beats - Brain Wave Entrainment Posted By : J. Baad

You must have heard of binaural beat frequencies. Neurophysiologists have used this for cognitive and neurological research. Ordinary people can also benefit from this discovery by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove way back 1839 as youll see in a little while.

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Changing the Medical Imaging Landscape with PACS Workstations Posted By : Wayne Hemrick

This RIS PACS creates not only film-less image but also vastly improves your doctor's diagnosis methods. Doctors and other health professionals now have full accessibility to compare multiple images at the touch of a button thanks to PACS radiology.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Do You Use Paraben Free Lotions And Creams?

One of the things that should become a part of our focus is the necessity of paraben free skin care. There are far too few paraben free lotions and creams available to us. We need to take advant...

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**IMPORTANT*** How To Get Rid Of Anxiety

Anxiety and panic attacks can be a very disabling condition that can conflict with your daily life and activities. An individual suffering from anxiety may have difficulty driving, doing simple things...

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Sleep Deprivation Effects Can Cause Serious Health Problems

Without proper sleep, anyone can experience serious sleep deprivation effects. Deprived of sleep, we can suffer serious mental and physical impairments. You will not be able to deal with situat...

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Answers to How to Get Rid of Acne By Utilizing Simple Acne Treatment Strategies

How do I get rid of acne? Acne varies per person and can affect pretty much anyone of all ages. There are different types of acne, differe...

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Are You In An Alcoholism Marriage?

Are you currently in an alcoholism marriage? This is a very serious social concern that destroys many families around the world. It can lead to physical, mental and sexual abuse. In additio...

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Friday, September 12, 2008

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)


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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off.  (Nightly News)Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)


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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)


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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

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The Crimes We Commit Against Our Stomachs & How Hunger Can Help

The Crimes We Commit Against Our Stomachs & How Hunger Can Help by Tera Warner I'm always surprised when I do private consultations with clients, how few people actually know how to identify real hun...

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Is an Herbal Acne Treatment Something You Will Try?

Herbal acne treatment is gaining in popularity, but is still considered an alternative medicine. Many patients turn to this method when all other methods have been unsuccessful. Many adults tur...

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Practical Tips for Overcoming Excessive and Compulsive Eating

If you do it, you know it and it's not fun. The classic polite smile as the plate of hummous comes around. You politely refuse. But as soon as you've got a moment to yourself behind closed doors the c...

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Develop a Home Acne Treatment

You have acne. Now what? You hate your acne and want to do something about it, right? Or, do you love looking like a million mesquitos all converged on your face to declare a national holiday ...

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Cosmetic Surgery Is Sweeping The Country

Cosmetic surgery is used to enhance the appearance of different areas of the body. Those living in Illinois will find a

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

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Causes of Rotator Cuff Shoulder Injuries

The rotator cuff is made up of a group of muscle fibers that while very strong, are, by nature, also very weak. Because they work to permit free rotation and overhead reaching, these muscles are vulnerable to rotator cuff shoulder injuries which are the injuries most associated with sports and physical labor jobs.

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Fungal Infection - Frequently Asked Questions

People affected with fungal infection secretly want to know more about their condition but they are afraid to ask their questions for fear that they may be regarded differently. In fact, there is such a strong social stigma about having these diseases that people choose to stay quiet about their conditions rather than seek help in treating it.

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Guide to Living a Healthy Life

With time lots of changes occur in the human body. While some of these changes are visible some can not be traced with naked eye. Everybody wants to remain healthy and fit in his ripe years but not all can achieve that. It is quite commonplace to find a number of aged people developing serious ailments and physical complications. While one's immunity system weakens with age, most of the old age related ailments are caused by improper food habits and lack of activity in life.

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The Many Benefits of St John's Wort

For centuries, Europeans have turned to the botanical known as St. John's Wort when in need of an herbal tonic. The plant blooms right around the time of St. John's Day (June 24), which is where St. John's Wort gets its name.

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Excessive Perspiration - How to Stop Hyperhidrosis

Perspiration is normal and it occurs in many different areas on the body. However, when you sweat all the time, no matter if you live in a hot or cold climate, that may as well be hyperhidrosis. The cause of excessive perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, can be hard to identify. Curing your hyperhidrosis is a matter of knowing the cause first.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Is There a Natural Cure For UTI? - Tips to Help You Feel Better Now

Cranberry juice has been considered, by many, to be the ultimate natural cure for UTI. Find out how to fully benefit from this robust juice and what part it plays in relieving the symptoms of this type of infection.

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Breathing For Maximum Brain Oxygenation

How should we breathe, day and night, so that to have maximum oxygenation of the brain? Which breathing pattern is the best for our nervous system? If we try to breathe very heavy (big and deep) for 1-2 minutes, we can faint due to ... hypoxia of the brain. Maximum oxygenation requires very light breathing pattern with long and relaxed exhalations 24/7. This is the goal of the Buteyko medical holistic self-oxygenation therapy.

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How Does Head Lice Life Cycle Go?

Panic is the first thing a person does upon knowing a head lice is in his or her head. Head lice primarily cause scalp irritation when constant scratching is done. This problem must be dealt with as soon as possible.

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Bad Breath Ideas That You Should Try

Bad breath is a terrible condition that millions of Americans live with. Fortunately, there are many bad breath solution ideas that can help you reduce the severity of this condition.

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How to Slash Your Health Care Costs

By following the groundbreaking strategy outlined in this article you could slash your health care costs and feel really alive whatever your age. So let's start by looking at the amazing healing power each and every one of us has at our disposal - yet few of us have any idea how to harness.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Kids And Problems With Smoking

Smoking is the cause of many diseases and kills about four hundred and forty two thousand people every year in the United States. In spite of anti smoking campaigns and billboard warnings, more and mo...

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Exercise Is A Good Way To Stop Smoking

When you decide to stop smoking, you'll bring on other changes in your life as well. Smoking is a very addictive habit, meaning that it is very hard to quit. There are a lot of changes that take place...

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Another Cold Sore! Why Me?

An estimated 85 million Americans have acquired the herpes simplex (cold sore) virus. The majority of those were infected with the virus by the tender age of 3 years old.

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Smoking And Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Effects of Smoking on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder that affects the large intestines. It exhibit symptoms such as cramping or pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloatin...

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Having The Correct Smoking Etiquette

Smoking cigars may be a great source of pleasure in your life, but the courteous smoker knows that not everyone enjoys the taste (or smell!) of a good Cuban. With the fervor of anti-smoking ca...

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Friday, August 22, 2008

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How Can I Stop Sweating - Help and Advice

Sweating is a part of everyone's lives but some people will tend to sweat a great deal more than others and this is a very real and very personal condition that is known as hyperhidrosis. This condition is characterised by the fact that a person who has it will sweat excessively most of the time and even if the temperature is cold. This means that even in the winter time there is no let up from sweating too much and this can cause a great deal of upset and anguish for the suffer.

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Why Human Parasite Infestation Should Be Taken Seriously

It is estimated that more than 80% of the population has parasites. There are over a hundred different types of parasites that can reside in and on the human body. If you are not using a parasite control program, you could be a home for unwanted parasitic critters.

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What to and What Not to Give to Kids After School For Snacks

When your kids hit the door, the first thing they probably want is something eat. After a long day of school their minds and bodies are craving energy. But what you give your kids after school can make a big difference in how healthy and energetic they feel.

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Frozen Shoulder - Causes and Treatment

Pain in the shoulder joint may be a condition known as Frozen Shoulder. The medical term for Frozen Shoulder is adhesive capsulitis. The ligaments in the shoulder are contained in something called the capsule.

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Intestinal Parasites in Humans

One of the most often overlooked illnesses plaguing mankind are intestinal parasites. Especially in developed and technologically advanced societies, parasite symptoms are often misdiagnosed and mistakenly attributed to something else. Medical professionals in underdeveloped nations are much more likely to correctly diagnose the problem as they are culturally expectant of it's frequent occurrence.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

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The Many Benefits of Future Computed Radiography Developments Posted By : Jonathon Blocker

Over the last few years, the health field has seen numerous technological advancements especially in the area of radiology due to the introduction of newer technologies like Sonography, CR solutions, DICOM solutions, CT, MRI and DSA. As a matter of fact, all of these changes has prompted the alteration of the terminology of this specialty from radiology to medical imaging. After all, what else can you call a CR system?

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The Benefits of Using Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Posted By : Jonathon Blocker

A DICOM Solutions system implements a file format definition and a network communications protocol. This communication protocol is an application protocol using TCP/IP to communicate between systems. A file from the DICOM archive can be exchanged between two or more entities that are compatible for receiving images and patient data in this DICOM format such as through the use of a DICOM web viewer for online display.

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Have A Comfortable Experience With Office Chair Back Support Posted By : Matt Hudson

In an office, every individual wishes for a comfortable setting and amicable ambiance, so that he can have the benefit of suitable work environment. It is true that most of us spend, almost half of our day in the office and thus, making our office a comfortable place is very essential. In fact, one of the most important aspects that every person looks for is the ultimate comfortable seating arrangement, which only an office chair back support can provide.

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Healthy Aging While Preventing Bone Disease Posted By : Jan Richards

Each day we live, we grow older failing to see that our bones and muscles demand activities to continue strength, endurance and resistance to life's nasty living demands. Our bones need continued activities through out our lives starting as a child. Until we turn 30, the bones continue to build. After this age, the bones begin to disintegrate. You can cutback this degeneration process by taking care of your bones in youthful days.

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Eating Correctly During Healthy Aging Posted By : Jan Richards

You have to eat right in order to stay healthy. If you do not eat right, your body does not receive the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. You have to eat so it fuels your body. Similar to a motor vehicle, which you add gas to travel; the body requires food that promotes energy, making it go. Too much food is not good for you and not enough of the right food can be harmful to your health.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Could You Be Poisoning Yourself To Death?

There are more and more ailments and conditions linked to stress that we no longer could be a turkey and ignore the facts by hiding our heads in the sand. Your body responds to stress by releasing a wide variety of chemicals and hormones the most well known being adrenalin.

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Prescription Drugs in Drinking Water - What You Should Know

You may well have prescription drugs in your drinking water -- and definitely not just what your doctor ordered. Traces of birth control pills, antidepressants, sex hormones, painkillers, anti-seizure compounds, and many others have been found in public water supplies. The US Environmental Protection Agency recognizes that "it is a growing concern and we're taking it very seriously."

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Kidney Stone Treatment

Are you suffering from an excruciating pain in the stomach? Have you diagnosed it? Is it by any chance a kidney stone? Well, don't worry, kidney stone treatment with modern medical technology is far safer and hassle-free than it was two decades ago.

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Dissolve Uric Acid Kidney Stone

Kidney stones result from the accumulation of certain chemicals in the urine in the kidney and the urinary tract. Calcium is the most common chemical element that leads to the formation of kidney stones in the body.

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Flush Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are compounds of four kinds of substances that are present in the urine and leave the body through urination via the urinary apparatus. These four kinds are calcium, struvite, cystine and uric acid.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Avoid Brittle Bones With Natural Osteoporosis Treatments

Osteoporosis is a common condition which can affect both men and women. Since osteoporosis is a degenerative disease, bone density is lost over time. It is possible to reverse the side effects of oste...

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Avoid Brittle Bones With Natural Osteoporosis Treatments

Osteoporosis is a common condition which can affect both men and women. Since osteoporosis is a degenerative disease, bone density is lost over time. It is possible to reverse the side effects of oste...

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How to Prevent Genital Warts Outbreak

Warts are stubborn skin growth that could annoy you for years. It has the tendency to come back and they are also contagious. It can spread from one part of the body to other parts like the genitals a...

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Racz Catheter Treatment For Your Severe Back Pain

Needless to say, if you happen to be having severe back pain you need to treat the condition as gently and fast as possible. For patients of severe back pain, it is the fact that there is a pressing n...

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How Your Kidney Can Get Infected

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a point lettering of urinary swathe infection (UTI) that commonly begins in your urethra or bladder and travels up into your kidneys. If not treate...

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Monday, August 11, 2008

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Learn How to Use Your Health Savings Account to Pay for Dental Expenses Posted By : Wiley P Long

Thousands of people now have HSA-qualified health insurance plans, yet many are not taking advantage of the money-saving benefits of a Health Savings Account. Learn how to use your Health Savings Account to cover all you dental expenses and save thousands on your dental bills.

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An Easy Explanation of What A PACS System Is Posted By : Jonathon Blocker

Another benefit of a PACS system is its ability to store, retrieve, transport, display and print medical images throughout any hospital. Radiology PACS expands the data captured by the hospitals existing computer system and what you get is a more complete electronic patient record.

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A Cost-Effective Mammography Screen Posted By : Wayne Hemrick

Medical professionals at smaller mammography screen clinics and offices are sometimes at a disadvantage when it comes to radiology information systems, or RIS. These systems are very costly, and thus typically only the largest hospitals have them at their disposal. There is now a less expensive solution for radiology information systems, and it is the Candelis imagegrid PACS and RIS.

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A Quick Overview of a Picture Archive and Communication System Posted By : Jonathon Blocker

The medical imaging field has been changed forever thanks to technology. The development of RIS PACS has allowed hospitals and doctors offices move their medical imaging from bulky films to more cost efficient and easier method. The PACS systems have also begun to revolutionize the treatment of trauma patients in emergency rooms countrywide through providing a quicker diagnosis and treatment plan. Radiology PACS ultimately saves more lives.

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Candelis Pacs For Mammography Office Efficiency Posted By : Wayne Hemrick

Candelis imagegrid is a ris pacs that will make radiology medical imaging work well in your medical office. A medical imaging device that enables all departments of your mammography unit to work at full capacity at the best price, the Imagegrid utilizes the speed of the Internet to network all of your offices and workstations so that they function together with ease.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

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John Johnston named to wellness association board (Friendswood Journal)

John R. Johnston, MD, has recently been appointed to the Board of Advisors for the internationally recognized Medical Wellness Association.

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Health=Happiness (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines – During last year’s Asia Pacific-wide wellness summit held in Manila, medical doctors and PhDs defined wellness as a conscious state of being well, in which one’s inner and outer worlds are in harmony.

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1,600 are ready to welcome wellness (Winchester Star)

Winchester — Construction workers were still sand-blasting and welding Valley Health’s new Wellness and Fitness Center Tuesday when Madeline and Ron Larson pulled into the lot to sign up for their future gym.

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Northwest suburban health & fitness calendar (Daily Herald)

Summer Yoga session: through Aug. 16, Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center, 109 W. Slade St., Palatine. For information, visit www.hymcillinois.com or to register, call (847) 221-5250.

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Vancouver firms investing in health (The Columbian)

Rather than ingest calories during her lunch hour, Nautilus Inc. paralegal Norene Kuhn burns them off, exercising in a free, on-site gym that’s available to employees of the Vancouver-based fitness equipment company 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Monday, August 4, 2008

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The Best Pure Water Systems to Protect Your Family's Health

What are the best pure water systems on the market? What should a pure water system remove? You'll find the answers here.

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Child Surgery

4 million children will have surgery each year. Studies have shown that a well informed family unit helps a child cope and proceed through a surgical procedure more easily with less anxiety, less need for anesthesia medication, less need for pain medication, and shorter hospital stays. When parents understand the underlying mechanism and the progress of the process leading to surgery, are less likely to become lost in the medical jungle.

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Proper Sitting Posture Tips For the Workplace

Besides lying in bed sleeping, one of the other places you probably spend a great deal of time is sitting at your work station in your chair. You may not be thinking consciously about it, but how you sit can make all the difference in your ability to work longer, and also possible long term effects from poor sitting position. If you are the kind of person that can sit or has to sit for many hours at a time, take a few of these pointers, as they can help you feel better.

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Walk More - It Will Save You Money and May Save Your Life

As gas prices continue to rise and health concerns continue to mount, walking may be the key to both difficulties. As you walk you save money and save your life.

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Brain Fitness - The 3 Things You Must Know to Save Your Brain From Slow Decline

Memory slipping? Do you want work successfully for more years and build a hedge against dementia? Here are three critical keys that will jumpstart your brain fitness program and put you on the right track. Save months of worry and frustration. Get your brain fitness program off to a stellar start!

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Friday, August 1, 2008

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Auto Back Support: Maintain Your Personality The Way It Was Posted By : Matt Hudson

The back is one of the most neglected organs of our body. Undoubtedly, years of abuse due to the wrong sitting postures results in deformed personalities and in some cases, acute pain too. Once ignored, the pain increases to manifold proportions and leads to further complications like back aches, cervical, leaning and stiff back problems. The problem here is that it is a no-return-point once anybodys posture is deformed, and nothing can assist you in correcting it.

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6-Day process Diets Posted By : Garry Kimmel

A 6-day process diet is a diet program that allows you to diet for 6 days then take a day off. You follow the diet plan for six days. You watch what you eat, exercise and take their diet pills that you get when you order the plan. Then you get a free day to do whatever you want and eat whatever you want. How is this possible? Surely by cheating that one day you are messing up everything you have done for the first 6 days.

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Learning About Hoodia Diets Posted By : Garry Kimmel

Hoodia is a cactus plant that is found in South Africa. Scientist have found a molecule in the hoodia plant that reportedly helps to curb the appetite. The molecule is called P57 and it can be 10,000 times more active than glucose. Going on a hoodie diet is good when you are overweight and need to shed a few pounds. As with any other diet with the hoodia diet you can not just pop a few pills and the weight just fall off.

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Bad Habits or Healthy Living Posted By : Garry Kimmel

Along with the usual things that we think of when we think of healthy living, like the right food and exercise there are some other things that we need to get rid of that can prevent healthy living. These are the bad habits of our lives. The first one is smoking. It is hard to commit to a healthy life if you are smoking. Smoking can cause numerous diseases. Along with cancer smoking can also cause Angina, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, heart attack, and stroke.

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The Importance of Senior Health Posted By : Stephanie Rice

Growing older often means a heightened awareness of our bodies and common ailments that can occur more frequently. Issues such as incontinence, joint and muscle stiffness, or lack of balance become normal parts of our lives that we can minimize by pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle. Listening more closely to what your body is telling you, and incorporating some basic habits into your daily routine can greatly improve quality of life and possibly prevent some more serious health issues in the future.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

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Stow health center ready to grow (Akron Beacon Journal)

Just a year after opening its $32 million Health & Wellness Center-North near Route 8, Akron General is adding on.

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Specialist sees growth in fitness and wellness; Boomers keep on trucking (Houston County News)

Carol Ebert of Nodine likes sending messages to the universe.

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Health Calendar: 07/31/2008 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

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Health calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)

CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER (those with a duty to respond), American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 31; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $79; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

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Health Buzz: Black AIDS Epidemic and Other Health News (US News & World Report)

The United States isn't doing enough to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community, according to a new report from the Black AIDS Institute, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS disparities.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Pre-pregnancy diabetes tied to birth defects

Diabetic women who get pregnant are three to four times more likely to have a child with birth defects than other women, according to new government research.

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Freezing time? Banking eggs buys hope

While doctors have been freezing sperm for about 50 years, egg freezing is still considered experimental by some and reserved mostly for young cancer patients facing fertility-threatening chemotherapy.When you're 37 and stressed about making babies some day, egg freezing offers the promise of preserving fertility.


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Report: No risk to children from artificial turf

Children aren't at risk for lead exposure from synthetic athletic fields, according to a report Wednesday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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What's your doc thinking? Web site offers clues

Doctors love to talk shop. Now they're  turning to an online community to share advice, vent and empathize.

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New Alzheimer's drug shows early promise

July 29: While Alzheimer’s drugs haven’t provided major treatment breakthroughs, undeterred scientists are testing what they hope will be more promising options. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.  (Nightly News)For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaking up the protein tangles that clog victims' brains.


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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

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Cord Blood Stem Cells - What Are They?

Stem cells are showing great promise in the field of biological medicine. Both adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells have great potential and promise of breakthroughs in cell based therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these cells are used as a treatment and are triggered to become specific cells that are needed in specific medical conditions to help restore, replace and renew cells in the body that have been lost or damaged due to sickness, disease or age.

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Laughter is Great For the Heart

All of us are born with a unique ability of being able to laugh. Some of us laugh throughout our entire lives and we may find that we are able to do so extremely easily and without very much encouragement at all.

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Does Waking Up Early Make You Happy?

Trouble waking up in the morning? Can't wake up? Here are some suggestions to help your morning start out with a little bit of happiness.

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How Effective Are Drinking Water Treatment Systems?

The Environmental Protection Agency has set standards for public drinking water treatment systems. They also make efforts to educate people about their choices and what they should consider. This is some of the information that they have published recently and my own thoughts on the subject.

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Simple Practices - Spectacular Benefits

How have the practices and habits of modern life effected you and your waistline? Read about some simple but effective alternative choices we can all make to create a dramatic difference in our overall health and well being.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

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Uncover the Ugly Truth About Drinking Water Treatment Systems

One of the by-products of the public water treatment systems process is cancer. In Canada, researchers estimate that more than 700 cases of bladder and colorectal cancer are caused by exposure to trihalomethanes each year. When countries start to look at the cost to treat a disease, it is obvious that there's a problem. Communities, whether they are large or small, cannot stop using chlorine or a similar compound to disinfect its' water. Continue reading this article to find out the why.

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Stop Sweating Armpits Now

Excessive sweating armpits affects a great number of people. It can get quite traumatic for those severe sufferers. Fortunately, there are several proven remedies and ways to Stop Armpit Sweat from going out of control but each comes with its price of cost, risk, side-effect and even scar.

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Reasons That You Need to Go Colon Cleansing

Despite of spreading so much information about colon cleansing it's very much shocking to know that yet there are lots of people unaware about colon cleansing. This is a process necessary for all types of people, not only for the health conscious ones.

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Reasons That You Should Consider Colon Cleansing Very Important

Those people who have large belly face many problems in their life and some of the problems are related to the health of the person. Therefore it becomes very important for the person to adopt methods which can help them to reduce the excess belly fats. One such method which can be adopted by people is maintaining a proper exercise regime.

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Excessive Underarm Sweating - 4 Ways to Prevent It

Excessive underarm sweating can't be hid because you know that someone will spot those sweaty armpits eventually. But there are ways to cure it. Check out these 4 great tips in this article.

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

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Anal Fissures Treatment & Cure Guide

What is anal fissure? How is it different from hemorrhoids? Discover the different types of anal fissures and the best treatment and cure available.

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Essential Oils For Nail Fungus

Tea tree oil, oregano oil, lavender oil, and olive oils, are all reported to be effective essential oils for nail fungus infection (onychomycosis). The belief that these compounds should have some antifungal properties arises from the fact that, in nature, plants must protect themselves from repeated invasions by fungi and other organisms.

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Benefits of Using Virgin Coconut Oil in Your Diet - Weight Loss, Boosting Thyroid Function and More

There are many benefits to using virgin coconut oil in your diet. Many have reported increased thyroid function, boosted metabolism and energy, greater weight loss, better immune function and more.

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5 Steps Closer to Health

If you don't change what you're doing now, you will only receive what you have now! JUST START! Are you willing to do what's needed today so you can have better health tomorrow? JUST START! Want a change? Make a change! JUST START!

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Excessive Armpit Sweating Disorder Cure

There are various ways to contain or Stop Armpit Sweat from becoming excessive. The usual approach is through medical means, ranging from over-the-counter antiperspirant to sweat-gland surgery but of late, natural methods are gaining popularity mainly on account of cost, risk and side-effects.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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Viagra may revive women on depression drugs

Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills.

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You’ve got mail — now get moving

People, Strength, Confidence, Communication, Effort, Strategy, Business, Horizontal, Waist Up, Indoors, Office, 20-24 Years, Cheerful, Caucasian Appearance, Latin American and Hispanic Ethnicity, Mixed Race Person, Body Building, Sitting, Smiling, Typing, Dumbbell, Picking Up, Laptop, One Person, Healthy Lifestyle, Exercising, Young Adult, Color Image, Multi-Tasking, Males, Men, Only Men, Businessman, Macho, Photography, Wireless Technology, Shirt and Tie, Using Laptop, Preparation. computer email workout exercise lift weight, msnbc stock photographyResearch is starting to show that some surprisingly simple positive reinforcements — quick e-mail messages and short phone calls — can motivate people to get moving.


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Study: Pill shrinks prostate tumors

A once-a-day pill significantly shrank tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer who had not responded to other treatments, researchers said on Tuesday.

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Woman diagnosed with rare brain disease

A woman has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, state health officials said. In some cases, Creutzfeldt-Jakobs can be caused eating meat infected with mad cow disease

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Salmonella found in Mexican-grown jalapenos

July 21: The FDA reports that the same salmonella strain that caused a nationwide food-poisoning outbreak was found in a Jalapeno pepper grown in Mexico. NBC's Ann Curry reports. (Nightly News)The Food and Drug Administration has found salmonella in a Mexican-grown jalapeno pepper in a Texas plant, offering a clue to the outbreak's source.


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Friday, July 18, 2008

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Today's American Health Clubs - More Than Just a Gym

Everyone has different things that motivate him or her and keep them encouraged to live healthy. I will have to say from experience, that going to the gym 5x a week is one of the highlights of my life! It actually helps in many different areas of life, other than the obvious fitness aspect.

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Medical Breakthrough For Burn Injury Victims

It has been commonly accepted in the medical community that a serious result of sudden extreme trauma is insulin resistance, also know as diabetes. Researchers have determined that this is also the case with sever burns. As a result, the healing process is slowed and the body is unable to fully use blood sugar for energy.

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Harmful Effects of Drinking Excessive Tea

People drink tea to relax. A sizzling cup is refreshing. Yet, excessive tea is not advisable. It is harmful to health. It slowly affects the body systems. The habit of drinking too much tea should be avoided.

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The Ultimate Wart Remover - Learn What it is Here

Warts are a type of skin problem which take the form of a small hard blister that can often look a little bit like a cauliflower. They are usually found on people's hands and feet and can be caught from skin to skin contact or even by using the same towel as someone who has them. As they are so contagious and not very nice to look at it is important that you look into warts removal.

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Drinking Water Containers - Consider BPA-Free

Looking for drinking water containers? A drinking water container might seem like a simple thing, with little cause for concern or caution. It might seem like just a matter of "taste". But, there are some facts that you should know.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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New Yorkers try to swallow calorie sticker shock

A New York city Starbucks store display case with bakery products and calorie labels.New Yorkers have been in the throes of sticker shock since this spring when the Big Apple became become the first city in the country to implement a law forcing chain restaurants to post calories.


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U.S. ban on visitors with HIV could end soon

A two-decade ban on people with HIV visiting or immigrating to the United States may end soon through a Senate bill aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases in Africa and other poor areas of the world.

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Fat stomach raises pancreatic cancer risk

Obese women who carry most of their extra weight around the stomach are 70 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, an international team of researchers reported.

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Regular chlamydia tests urged for young people

Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said.

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Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says

The news that breast self-exams are officially on the way out is a relief for some busy women, but perplexes others.


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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)


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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off.  (Nightly News)Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)


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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)


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Monday, July 14, 2008

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Friday, July 11, 2008

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Master Cleanse Directions - What Are the Step by Step Master Cleans Directions?

The Master Cleanse is a revolutionary diet system that was designed by Stanley Burroughs to detox and cleanse your body in just 10 days, all naturally and not damaging your health like some of the other detox diets do. In fact, back in 2006 a very famous guest appeared live on Oprah to confess that she had been using this very same system to detox and to lose weight for an upcoming movie role. This person was no less than Destiny's Child's own Beyonce Knowles.

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Detox Your Body Naturally - the Top 5 Tips to Detox Your Body Naturally

Over time, toxins get left behind that the body cannot remove by itself. These toxins interfere with your health, energy levels, sleep, fitness and even your general state of mind and mood. In fact, a lot of people have noticed becoming a lot more tired, aggressive and unhappy as a result of a build up of toxins.

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Spider Vein Laser Removal

Spider veins are extremely common and often rather irritating. They can be caused by many things, everything from pregnancy to extra weight gain and even heredity. They often appear as red or purple colored veins heavy in the ankle, thigh and calf regions. Women who wear high heels quite often will notice them as well due to the strain caused by the shoes.

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Sprint Workouts

It's the same thing day in day out, you have a plan for your running program or a session in place and do it repeatedly thinking it will get you fit, or you get to the stage where it feels like a chore rather than enjoyable. We all know that we have to challenge our bodies in order to progress ourselves both mentally and physically so as a new challenge the Team at T.O.D Coaching has put together the following sprint workouts in order to get you re motivated and put a bit of fun into your workouts. The sets all have three fitness levels so you don't feel left out in any way.

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Artificial Blood Trials Kill 30% More People - And the FDA Intends to Do More Tests

If you have been in an accident during the last ten years, you could have been a guinea pig for a medical product without even being told--and the FDA approved it. The products are artificial blood. Perfectly good human blood could have been available, but you would have been given the artificial stuff. So what is the FDA's response to these results? They plan to do more trials!

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

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Cosmetic surgery goes in and out of the closet

As plastic surgery has gotten more widespread and better, it has become more acceptable to cop to cosmetic procedures. But it's also become much easier to lie about them.


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Body Odd: What's stuck where!?

Body Odd: When an encounter with a plastic bottle ends with a trip to the ER. Body Odd: When an encounter with a plastic bottle ends with a trip to the ER.


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Measles outbreak hits 127 people in 15 states

The biggest U.S. outbreak of measles since 1997 has sickened 127 people in 15 states, most of whom were not vaccinated against the highly contagious viral illness, federal health officials said.

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Hospital bullies take a toll on patient safety

Nearly anyone who has worked in a hospital can recount a tale of bad behavior, from doctors having tantrums to hurling needles.  New rules will try to force hospitals to shape up their ways.

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AMA apologizes to black doctors

The American Medical Association is issuing a formal apology for discriminatory policies that excluded blacks from participating in a group long considered the voice of U.S. doctors.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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Detox Diets Are Not About Starvation

Recent attacks on detox diets by the media have generated a lot of buzz about the truth about detox. One myth that merits our attention is that a detox diet means cutting out entire food groups and st...

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Mixed Dementia - A Most Troubling Brain Disorder

There are many types of brain dementia to be worried about. From Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, dementia is becoming a bigger problem for many.

A question that often comes up is what exactly is the wor...

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Does the Proactiv Acne Treatment Method Work?

Acne has been a skin problem for as long as we can remember. Back before the age of pharmaceutical companies, people used natural remedies to try to combat the problem. Did these remedies work? We...

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What to Do If You Have a Little Penis - Simple Male Enhancement Tips That Work

In this article we are going to take a quick look at what you should do if you have a little penis. As someone who writes a tremendous quantity of articles on male enhancement and mens' health issues,...

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The #1 Reason Most Penis Enlargement Techniques Won't Work For You

In this article we are going to take a quick look at why most penis enlargement techniques won't work for you. The simple truth is, they don't often don't work for anyone else either! If you look clos...

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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Assessing Your Health Posted By : Robert Baird

Americans are having many diagnostic tests performed. Home medical tests are available in most pharmacies and allow you to monitor a growing list of medical conditions.

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Spiritual Journey Of An Enlightened Teacher Posted By : Elysha

Julie, my companion, practiced with such diligence that she shocked me by going further than my own level of seeing and being. She entered into the state of the natural man, where the mind that completely governs the mindbody with its ugliness, was transcended.

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The Various Symptoms Of Depression Posted By : David H Urmann

Depression is a very common problem that people from all walks of life are suffering from. With proper attention, approach and medication it can be treated well.

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Free Book... Tells You 15 Ways To Cure Back Pain Posted By : The Doc

Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain from osteoporosis is most commonly related to compression fractures of the vertebra.

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What Is A Toppik Hair Loss Scam? Posted By : Sarah Rowe

Today with the advent of the internet, more and more people are finding themselves losing money through scams. One particular scam, which seems to be on the increase on the internet, is known as the Toppik hair loss scam.

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Monday, July 7, 2008

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How to Speed Up Your Metabolism - Facts About Anabolism and Catabolism

Metabolism is a complex biochemical procedure that has two components - catabolism and anabolism that occur in different parts of the body to enable the breakdown or build up of different constituents. Anabolism is the procedure which involves the formation of newer molecules while catabolism is the procedure in which there is break down of these molecules into simpler units. Energy is required to enable the formation of newer molecules.

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Particulars and Contents of Yeast Infection Treatment

The first step in learning how to get rid of a yeast infection is to see your doctor. This will ensure that you get an accurate diagnosis of your condition, since other problems can masquerade with the same type of symptoms as a yeast infection has.

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Are You Really Ready to Lose Weight? Or is Fear of Loss Holding You Back?

Wanting to lose weight and kick your sugar and carb cravings but wonder what is holding you back from finally doing it? I reveal one of the major limiting beliefs for women... read on to discover what it is.

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EFT Practitioners - 3 Simple Strategies to Streamline Your EFT Practice

Are you an Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner wanting a more successful EFT practice? In this article I share 3 Simple Strategies to Streamline your EFT Practice.

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Lysine For Cold Sores - Correct Way to Use it For Your Cold Sore

Lysine for cold sores? Yes - a great cold sore treatment. But, are you wasting your money on the wrong way of using lysine for cold sores?

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