Saturday, January 30, 2010
New post: Three-Fourths of Cancer Patients Have Severe Flares of Pain (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/dosNx
New post: Health Tip: Who's a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery? (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/7kiOo
New post: Got a decision to make? Get some sugar in your system: study (AFP) on http://ping.fm/P8HfC
Friday, January 29, 2010
New post: Diarrhoea, measles reported among Haiti quake survivors: WHO (AFP) on http://ping.fm/ceobf
New post: Insurers Must Offer Equal Coverage for Those With Emotional,
Addiction Problems (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/tkQAC
Addiction Problems (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/tkQAC
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New post: Omega-3 Supplements Don't Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/sD7qy
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New post: Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/frhCh
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
New post: Intensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/1ytIl
Monday, January 25, 2010
New post: Male Abusers Often Sabotage Birth Control With Partners (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/GgqpF
Sunday, January 24, 2010
New post: Stillborn Case Linked to Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/U9gGK
Saturday, January 23, 2010
New post: Self-Image Linked to Activity in Frontal Lobe of Brain (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/fNaAD
New post: Stress, Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in Pregnancy (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/aZd4c
New post: Llama Research Aids Defense Against Potential Bioweapon (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/f8YcN
Friday, January 22, 2010
New post: Quitting Smoking Doubles Survival in Early Stage Lung
Cancer (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/asnzh
Cancer (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/asnzh
New post: Malnutrition higher among babies born to India's child brides (AFP) on http://ping.fm/M4kl8
New post: Psychiatric problems a heavier burden for US combat troops: study (AFP) on http://ping.fm/FtThI
New post: HIV infections emerge long after China blood scandal: report (AFP) on http://ping.fm/luCy1
Thursday, January 21, 2010
New post: HIV infections emerge long after China blood scandal: report (AFP) on http://ping.fm/hWOjw
New post: Chemicals in Carpets, Non-Stick Pans Tied to Thyroid
Disease (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/ARCPi
Disease (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/ARCPi
New post: Malnutrition higher among babies born to India's child brides (AFP) on http://ping.fm/8BJ0L
New post: Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (HealthDay) on http://ping.fm/u3UYs
New post: Does Restless Legs Syndrome keep you awake at night? Blame your mum on http://ping.fm/K0LDu
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
How To Safely Buy Prescription And Generic Drugs Online
There are millions of websites that are offering drugs online, and their number is only growing by the day. The concept of online drugstores is to benefit the consumer but the menace of fraudulent operators is posing risks for gullible buyers increasing health fraud, challenging the regulators and law enforcement agencies.
First and primary, before you buy drugs online, check to make sure that you are dealing with a US approved store. This is not a tough task considering the list of licensed online pharmacies available at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacies (NABP). The list and the information are useful in identifying online pharmacies that comply with state and federal regulations for retail supply of drugs.
Legitimate online pharmacies have qualified pharmacists available for consultation, just in case and aren’t afraid of giving contact information including the telephone numbers and the name of a responsible person. Unfortunately, I am yet to come across a website or a media publication worth its salt with rating/review system for online pharmacies to help elderly and discerning consumers but they are tooth and nail in browbeating the whole community when they smell a rotten fish.
In Support Of Drugs Online
Online pharmacies are saviors of sorts for people who can ill afford drug prices offline. At a time when online consultations are hailed as an innovative march in emergency treatment, the same is not said of online drug stores, although they are in different planes. In a way, an online pharmacy is a place to order their drugs without hassles or embarrassment.
Buying drugs online has great amount of advantages. You know what you are doing and I don’t think this is harder than saving all those hard-earned dollars these days.
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Source: drugs-med.com
First and primary, before you buy drugs online, check to make sure that you are dealing with a US approved store. This is not a tough task considering the list of licensed online pharmacies available at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacies (NABP). The list and the information are useful in identifying online pharmacies that comply with state and federal regulations for retail supply of drugs.
Legitimate online pharmacies have qualified pharmacists available for consultation, just in case and aren’t afraid of giving contact information including the telephone numbers and the name of a responsible person. Unfortunately, I am yet to come across a website or a media publication worth its salt with rating/review system for online pharmacies to help elderly and discerning consumers but they are tooth and nail in browbeating the whole community when they smell a rotten fish.
In Support Of Drugs Online
Online pharmacies are saviors of sorts for people who can ill afford drug prices offline. At a time when online consultations are hailed as an innovative march in emergency treatment, the same is not said of online drug stores, although they are in different planes. In a way, an online pharmacy is a place to order their drugs without hassles or embarrassment.
Buying drugs online has great amount of advantages. You know what you are doing and I don’t think this is harder than saving all those hard-earned dollars these days.
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Source: drugs-med.com
Friday, January 8, 2010
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
The CDC says that 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect and 1 out of every 5 born with one of those defects perishes as a result, making birth defects the leading cause of death among newborns. The first year of life is a struggle for completely health babies but it is hardest for an infant struggling to cope with the most common defects: Down syndrome, heart problems, a cleft lip or palate, and spina bifida.
The NBDPN stresses that although genetic defects are possible when one or more of the parents have abnormalities in their genes, most of the children born with a defect do not have a family history of them and are essentially a surprise, but a lot of the common defects can be prevented if the mother takes precautions during pregnancy.
Recommended ways of helping your child develop fully and healthy while still in the womb are by abstaining from smoking and alcohol as well as keeping fit and becoming pregnant while at a comfortable weight suitable for your body type. Doctors do not want women dieting while carrying a child but to avoid a spike in blood sugar that can lead to gestational (acquired during pregnancy) diabetes by gaining a lot of unnecessary weight, they may want you to be mindful of your nutrition and body weight during pregnancy.
The theme for this year’s National Birth Defects Prevention Month is to raise awareness of diabetes in women who are of age to get pregnant. Having diabetes is a complication in itself and adding on top of that a fetus that needs a lot of nutrients and food can get stressful and dangerous if not kept in control. Even though the temptation to eat pickles dipped in chocolate sauce all hours of the day is what your hormones may be screaming, your physician can help you find ways to eat around your cravings and stay out of the danger zone for you and your baby.
If you have a medical condition, professionals advise mothers to stay on top of their medication and keep their course of treatment on track so a problem doesn’t arise with the mother’s health where the baby might be at risk (coming back to 2010's theme, mothers with diabetes are often a large risk for a fetus). Folic acid is a necessary supplement that many women should be taking daily even well before trying to get pregnant (and after) as it helps form the spine of the fetus as well as spur the development of the brain.
Avoid getting sick or developing any kind of infection during pregnancy, be extra careful to wash off any germs, stay away from strong toxins and chemicals in your home or workplace, and do not ingest a lot of caffeine if possible. These are some of the many ways you can protect yourself and your baby during the nine month gestation period.
Remember that not all birth defects are found immediately after birth. Physical deformities are easily caught but common heart defects (which affect almost one-third of infants born with a defect) are not realized until later posing a major threat to the child’s life. Even though all babies are cute and cuddly and precious no matter what deformity or struggle they happen to be born with, if you can try to prevent a harder life for your family, it’s worth a shot.
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Healthnews.com
Mom's Job Could Boost Baby's Odds for Birth Defect
The study looked at nearly 9,000 babies born with single or multiple birth defects, such as those affecting the eye, ear, gastrointestinal tract and mouth and face, among others. The study also included almost 3,400 children who had none of the 45 different types of birth defects considered.
The researchers tried to determine if a link existed between the likelihood of birth defects in the children, who were born between October 1997 and December 2003, and their mothers' jobs. More than three-quarters of the women had paid jobs during the period from one month before pregnancy through the first trimester.
Women who were cleaners or janitors, operators of electronic equipment and scientists were at "significantly" higher risk of having a child with birth defects, while teachers had the lowest risk, the study authors found.
There are some caveats, however. The researchers didn't analyze chemicals that the women may have been exposed to, nor did they consider the number of hours worked. Also, the findings only point to a connection between type of employment and birth defects; they don't prove that a woman's job directly affects birth defects.
The study was published online Dec. 22 in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
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Businessweek.com
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
How to Stick to New Year's Resolutions
Millions and millions of us will be making New Year's resolutions -- all well-intentioned -- but most of which will be broken before long. Yet, there are things you can do to make it more likely you'll actually keep at them, as Dr. Wendy Walsh, a clinical psychologist, explained on "The Early Show" Monday.
Usually in January, health club membership soar and the sale of "sin foods," such as chocolate and alcohol, decline, as people vow to improve themselves. But by February, most New Year's resolutions will have be nothing but memories.
Still, some people will actually succeed in making lifestyle changes.
How?
Walsh says change is just easier for some people -- because they have a biological predisposition to tolerate change. Some people are born to love change, adapt quickly, and seek new experiences, while others are genetically predisposed to stick with a routine and follow the way it's always been done. Indeed, change is hard for most of us.
Things that Help a Resolution Work:
Desire to Change: Change must come from inside yourself and you must be in a state of readiness. If you aren't really ready (and only you will know) to make the changes you desire to make, than chances are you will not succeed. So before making a resolution, really sit down and analyze what YOU really want.
Ability of Change: You must have the tools and skills. i.e. If you can't read, no amount of desire will help you open the book you've been meaning to read. If you are looking to get sober, look into AA meetings. If you are looking to lose some pounds, research diets now. If you think ahead, you will have your tools in place when the calendar flips into another year.
A Supportive Environment: Do other people want you to change? Move away from non-supportive people. It's part of every drug and alcohol rehab program -- don't hang out with drug addicts and bartenders. Try to find people that are excited about the new you that will result from your resolutions. It will be invaluable if you slip a little.
Confidence: Studies on change show that those who truly believe they can change, do. Doubters will more likely fail. Believing you can change encourages commitment to the process and enhances the likelihood of success.
Instant feedback: We've all heard that small, incremental changes are best because they feel less painful and inconvenient but sometimes BIG changes work better because the immediate environmental feedback is so positive. A sudden weight-loss, for instance, brings compliments and better fitting clothes. Those rewards inspire people to continue to make positive changes. Chances are, one great big change will lead to another.
New Habits Take Time: New behaviors must be repeated over and over before they can become habits. Remember to give yourself small rewards instead of a pass or fail grade. And reward behaviors, not results. If you stayed on a 1500 calorie-a-day diet all week and have promised yourself one desert on Friday night, give yourself the reward even if you haven't lost the three pounds you intended to lose.
If You "Fall Off the Wagon":: Look at this as an important part of change, not a permanent set back. Nobody gets it right the first time. It is important to get back to your positive behaviors and not beat yourself up. Feeling like a failure will create one. Feeling like a champion will help you win.
Give the gift of life: Resolve this New Year's to donate blood
Give the gift of life: Resolve this New Year's to donate blood. The heart of many New Year's resolutions are based on self-improvement. Things such as lose weight, get healthy, go to the gym, start running, etc. While those are all admirable goals, a wonderful addition to your New Year's resolutions should be to give the gift of life and donate blood.The American Red Cross and America's Blood Centers provide outstanding information on a variety of topics, inlcluding who may donate blood and how to set up a blood drive in your community. The American Red Cross says that a pint of donated blood can save up to three lives.
The Armed Services Blood Program is another source for information. They are the official site of the United States Military Blood Program. Blood is needed across the country for those injured or wounded and for those needing transfusions for other medical reasons.
Giving blood can truly make the difference between life and death, and because blood has a limited shelf life, the supply must be constantly replenished. In the United States, the holiday season is one of the times when available blood supplies are at their lowest.
This year, along with the New Year's resolutions to lose weight and get healthy, add the one that can save the life of someone you may not know, but who is undoubtedly someone's loved one. Think of your own loved ones and imagine how tragic it would be to lose one because there was not enough available blood. Or think of the men and women who are risking their lives to protect your freedom and imagine that there was not enough blood if they were wounded. We as a people can make sure that never happens.
Lastly, for those of you who really want to know, a pint of blood weighs about 1.1 (that's one-point-one) pounds. That means you can give not only resolve to lose a few pounds during the New Year, but to give a few precious ones away to someone who really needs them.
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