The great aspirin debateSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:27PMA new report says it may not be the wonder drug we’d hoped, so should we keep on taking the tablets?
COLUMN: Reader wonders about finding a new physicianSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:27AMDEAR DR. GOTT: My doctor has told me that I have lymphedema andshould take a water pill. When the 20 milligrams wasn’t sufficient,she put me on 40 milligrams. Because I wanted to know more about mycondition to better educate myself about things to do and not do, Ilooked online. It appeared to me that my doctor should be lookingfor the cause of the swelling, not just treating it. So I pressedher ...
Birth Control Users Live LongerFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:37AMWomen who take birth control pill are less likely, overall, to die during a given time period than women who do not, according to a new study in the U.K.
Memo: Bus driver diabeticFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:03AMA document obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat indicates bus driver Timothy Kelly, 40, told administrators last June he was an insulin-dependent diabetic, but later presented a doctor's note saying he did not require insulin.
The Pill 'cuts cancer risk and prolongs life'Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:23PMTAKING the contraceptive pill can help women live longer and reduce their risk of serious diseases, according to a major new study by Scottish researchers.
You should know about...ovarian cancerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:34AMFew people know that ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women in the UK. In support of ovarian cancer awareness month, we've brought you all the facts and risks on this dangerous ‘silent killer'.
When treatment ends, patients with cancer combat challengesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:29AMBilly Johnston of Mount Vernon, Ill., rings a bell recently, signaling the end of his prostate cancer treatment at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Johnston received the last of his radiation doses and was given a round of applause as he rung the bell.
Dr. DonohueWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:16PMDEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 43-year-old female. Ever since I was 5, I have eaten a lot of salt. I never had a sweet tooth. I had my pituitary gland checked. I thought I might have an iodine deficiency. The gland was OK. I am an avid exerciser, lifting weights five times a week and running 6 miles, five times a week. Do you have information on iodine deficiency or people who need more salt?—P.A.
Joan Smith: The male-female divide gets worse as you grow olderWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:18PMWouldn't you know it? Just as the popular press is getting up to speed with the idea that older women enjoy sex – a notion so scary that some have been dubbed "cougars" – a new piece of research suggests that men can expect a longer and more satisfying sex life than women.
Marissa Campise: Personal Energy InvestmentsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:28PMOne recent surprise has been that these changes have transcended simply eating and sleeping habits; my cleansing process has spilling into other areas of life. For example: my relationships with people.
Always Pick a Trusted and Effective Diet PillWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:02PMThere is nothing more important than effectiveness when it comes to diet pill. If you are using a supplement to augment the weight you lose from dieting and exercise, you should always look for something that can improve the results otherwise there is simply no use for it.
Salt craving most often a learned yearningWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:58PMDear Dr. Donohue: I am a 43-year-old female. Ever since I was 5years old, I have eaten a lot of salt. I never had a sweet tooth. Ihad my pituitary gland checked. I thought I might have an iodinedeficiency. The gland was OK. I am an avid exerciser, liftingweights five times a week and running six miles, five times a week.Do you have information on iodine deficiency or people who needmore salt?
Kaiser study urges early usage of diabetes drugWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:08AMWhen some people learn they have diabetes, their first treatment response involves willpower instead of medication. That’s a bad idea for people living with type 2 diabetes, say Kaiser Permanente researchers.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca commence SAVOR-TIMI 53 trial of ONGLYZA for type 2 diabetesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:11AMBristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca today announced the commencement of the “Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 4 study, to evaluate treatment with ONGLYZA™ (saxagliptin), a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, in adult type 2 diabetes patients with cardiovascular ...
How to deal with adult acneTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:12PMAdult-onset acne is one of nature’s crueller jokes. At least teenagers have smooth, young skin lurking somewhere; those of us with AOA have to suffer the twin humiliations of old age and spots. I was lucky enough to enjoy an acne-free youth. I never knew the distress of blemishes.
How To Boost The Effects Of Herbal Diet PillsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22AMIf you are taking weight lose supplements, you feel excited with the results. You usually cannot wait the day to experience the result of taking these supplements.
Picking the Perfect Diet Pill the Easy WayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:56PMA diet pill is an excellent weight-loss booster. If you're dissatisfied with the results of your exercise and healthy diet, you can further ameliorate those with the right weight loss supplement. However, you need to make sure that the supplement you use is right for your demands.
Plea deal possible in prescription drug import caseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:54AMA deal could be in the works for Greg Crosby, a defendant accused of illegally importing prescription drugs into Utah from Mexico.
Gluten Intolerance In Finland Has DoubledMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:24AMThe occurrence of gluten intolerance in the Finnish population has doubled in the past twenty years. In the early 1980s, about one per cent of adults in Finland had gluten intolerance, but the figure has since gone up to two per cent by the 2000s. "We've already seen a similar trend emerge earlier on where allergies and certain autoimmune disorders are concerned. Screening has shown that gluten ...
Polanski's Wife Says Husband's Jailing Changed HerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:06AMRoman Polanski's wife said her husband's imprisonment in a 32-year-old sexual abuse case has diminished her carefree spirit and terrified and disoriented the couple's two children.
Lose Weight Fast With Herbal Diet PillMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:15AMHave you ever tried using herbal diet pill to help you lose weight fast? If you haven't then you might want to give this alternative weight loss solution a try to see for yourself how fast you can lose weight without having to go through any stress getting there.
On The Trail for the Most Appropriate Diet PillFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:11PMMany dieters are impatient when it comes to results. There is nothing wrong with wanting results but weight-loss outcomes are rarely immediately. And if you are like those dieters, know that you can turn to a useful and safe diet pill to help boost your weight loss.
Scott Mendelson, M.D.: Alzheimer's Drug: Dimebon Is Down The DrainFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:57AMThe pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced today that its investigational Alzheimer's medication, Dimebon, has failed an important test of its effectiveness in the treatment of Alzheimer's Dementia.
3 Popular Herbal Diet Pills You Can Buy TodayFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:37AMA modern way to lose weight is to make use of herbal diet pills. Many find it a cost-effective approach to achieving a fit and healthy body without having to opt for expensive cosmetics surgery or treatment just to get rid of their excess pounds and sculpt their body to perfection.
Lose Unwanted Weight with Hoodia Gordonii Diet PillsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:19AMMost of the people are fond of eating foods. They keep on trying to eat foods especially those foods that are not familiar with them. As they love the taste they will keep on eating it. And because of this people get overweight and obese.
Saving Big Bucks On Prescription DrugsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:18PMMany Americans pay far more than they have to for medicines. Here's how you can save money.
Synthetic Or All-Natural Diet Pill - A ReviewThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:06AMModern diet doesn’t only deal with exercise or meal plans. Today, weight watchers are utilizing diet pill as a means to speed up the weight loss process and help them shed unwanted pounds in the shortest possible time.
Being beautiful isn't everythingWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMOur culture is saturated in pop culture and media communications technology. These messages provide us with definitions of masculinity and femininity, telling us how to be and what is "acceptable" of males or females. As adults we are able to critically interpret and understand these messages and to make choices about the products we buy or the ideas we believe.
Agent: Mutu could avoid heavy banWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00PMAdrian Mutu could escape a heavy suspension despite testing positive for a banned substance, according to the player's agent.
Caffeine, chocolate and calciumWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40AMMore questions from readers in honor of National Nutrition Month "Nutrition from the ground up": Dear Barbara: I just read your wonderful article on the benefits of chocolate in today's Florida Times-Union and I wonder about the caffeine content in chocolate.
Simple Guidelines to Help You Lose Weight with a Diet PillTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:01PMUsing a diet pill to help you lose weight as long as you are not suffering from a condition that might, in combination to the supplement, produce adverse reactions is a good choice. However, you need to set some rules or guidelines to help you use your supplement properly.
Ben Goldacre on science and the mediaTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:13PMWhat’s wrong with the way the media talks about science? The problem is that the media generally has a low opinion of people’s ability to understand complex information. And journalists often aren’t good at understanding the evidence in front of them.
New clues to slowing down agingTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:08AMIf there were a pill that could add two decades to your life, would you swallow it? Not if you're like most people scientist Matt Kaeberlein asks — they see it as an invitation to purgatory.
Alternative medicine practitioners go beyond and offer adviceMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:50PMBy: Lauren Howland Many know the feeling of sitting in a doctor’s office waiting for what seems like hours to speak with a man or woman in a white lab coat for only a few minutes. Most times these long waits result in receiving a piece of paper with a prescription on ...
Help, My Nose Itches!Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:02PMPETALING JAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- "I don't feel like having a flu, but I have a runny nose," said Darshini (not her real name) one morning on her way to school.
HELP, MY NOSE ITCHES!Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:25PMPETALING JAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- âI donât feel like having a flu, but I have a runny nose,â said Darshini (not her real name) one morning on her way to school.
Targeting inflammation can ease obesity illsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:05PMWhat if you could be fat but avoid heart disease or diabetes? Scientists trying to break the fat-and-disease link increasingly say inflammation is the key.
Robyn N. Cohen: Destination: MotherhoodFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:38AMIf you told me ten years ago, "Robyn, you are going to have difficulty getting pregnant", I would have laughed. Now it's February 2010, I'm...
Herbal Diet Pills What Does It Provide?Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:37AMIt is must for obese and over weight people to lose weight due to health reasons. It is important to find the best way to lose weight to avoid complications.
Prevention of heart attacks: Resveratrol appears to exhibit broader action than aspirinFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:01AMWith the realization that half of the people experiencing a sudden mortal heart attack were taking aspirin on the day of their demise, and the fact that higher-than-recommended doses of aspirin are needed to prevent blood clot formation in coronary arteries, coupled with an announcement that the red wine molecule resveratrol (rez-vair-ah-trawl) may protect from sudden mortal heart attack in a ...
Terrell's Tune-UpFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:17AMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! Fred Cole, as he's told us himself, has "been screaming at the top of my lungs since 1965."
Health Insurance Insider Discusses ChangesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:44PMMany wonder what health care reform talks might sound like if politics were put aside. So 8 News Now put that question to a health insurance industry insider who is a member of a non-profit non-partisan fact-finding organization that many Nevada leaders turn to for advice.
Adding orgasm to health care reformThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:54PMAs Washington argues about our health care system, we citizens of Boulder can claim bragging rights for being one of the most happy and healthy cities in the nation. We have it covered when it comes to diet, exercise, mountains and meditation.