Biodegradable Feminine Hygeine Products.

July 30, 2008

I have been really uncomfortable as of late about wrapping and throwing away used sanitary napkins. They are filled with plastic, and put into my plastic garbage bag to preserved for time immemorial. I have been taking a look at the products available and will provide a little bit of information about how they work […]

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Children’s Anesthesia Options

July 30, 2008

My son was recently at the dentist and we were told that he has 8 cavities. My husband and I take average care of his and his sister’s teeth. His sister is 6 and has no cavities. Luckily, we only have to have 2 filled: in his molars. This led me to wonder what types […]

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Recovering Alcoholics Could Fall Off the Wagon in Familiar Drinking Settings.

July 29, 2008

Researchers have proven in animal studies what we intuitively know to be true. People who are recovering from alcohol addiction may be tempted to drink again when in surroundings that they associate with pleasurable drinking experiences. Possible triggers can include sight, smell, sound, familiar surroundings or people. It seems logical to think that if a […]

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Higher Alcohol Consumption May Be Related to Increased Allergic Rhinitis.

July 29, 2008

In an article published in the July edition of Clinical and Experimental Allergy shows the results of a Danish study involving over 5000 women between the ages of 20 and 29 who were not currently suffering from Allergic Rhinitis (AR), an upper respiratory disease also known as Hay Fever. The participants filled out a lifestyle […]

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New Hope For Cystic Fibrosis Patients.

July 29, 2008

Dr. Richard Rozmahel with the Lawson Research Group in London, Ontario has discovered the gene responsible for the production of excess mucus in the lungs and intestines of mice. A similar gene exists in humans. The gene mCLCA3 is responsible for clearing away mucus that normally builds up in patients who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis; […]

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Exposure to Air Pollution Can Increase Blood Pressure.

July 28, 2008

Researchers at Ohio State University found that exposure to the four most common air pollutants in busy cities, ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, contributed to increased blood pressure in rats predisposed to high blood pressure. Two groups of hypertensive rats were examined in the study. One group was exposed to environmental pollutants […]

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Germinated Brown Rice May Help Prevent Nerve Damage in Diabetes Patients.

July 28, 2008

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia have isolated the specific compound in germinated brown rice that could reduce nerve damage in patients with diabetes. In 2007, these same researchers had found a then, unidentified lipid in pre soaked (germinated) brown rice that was more beneficial to diabetes patients than unsoaked brown rice or white […]

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Surgeons Are Able to Remove Your Gallbladder Without an External Incision.

July 28, 2008

Doctor’s at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital have been participating in an ongoing clinical trial to remove a woman’s gallbladder without entering the body cavity through her abdomen. The clinical trial is only for women at this time because the procedure is performed though a small incision in the back of the uterus using an endoscope. […]

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Ritalin May Decrease Seniors’ Risk of Falls

July 28, 2008

An interesting study out of Tel Aviv has found that the drug used to treat ADHD, methylphenidate (the generic name for Ritalin) decreases the risk of falls in seniors. Some (the study doesn’t site the source of this statistic) estimate that approximately 50% of seniors die within a year of breaking a hip. This is […]

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Scientists Have Uncovered A Possible Cure for MRSA

July 28, 2008

MRSA, or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria that causes skin infections. It is the scourge of many hospitals and retirement homes because it can be spread by touch contact and is incredibly difficult to treat. As its name implies, it is resistant to methicillin, but many different strains are resistant to all classes […]

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