Tag: health
member name: Donald H.
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June 13, 2009 07:36 AM EDT --
For years I traveled all over the globe in my work. Because I worked in public health I took for granted that everyone else who was traveling did what we did….looked for & followed the . . .
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April 10, 2007 07:15 AM EDT --
Medical Tourism
Commentary from Caribbean Net News:
By Sir Ronald Sanders
Many of the state owned and operated hospitals in the Caribbean are in poor condition. Notwithstanding competent . . .
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August 21, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Did you know that you can receive a call or a text message on your mobile phone reminding you to take your medication? To learn more go to 877-636-6898 or go to
http://www.memotext.com
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December 28, 2007 07:52 PM EST --
1. Medical Myth: Drink at least eight glasses of water per day.
Reality: There's no evidence that you have to drink that much water to assure adequate fluid intake -- and drinking too much water . . .
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January 06, 2008 06:45 PM EST --
Short Index Fingers + Arthritis
Did you know that the length of your fingers can indicate your probability to develop arthritis according ta new study. This study has found that people with shorter . . .
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September 10, 2008 06:52 AM EDT --
Red Bull Can Give You a Stroke
Just one can of the popular stimulant energy drink Red Bull can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. The effect was seen even in young people.
The caffeine-loaded . . .
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May 29, 2007 12:26 PM EDT --
Tuberculosis: Resistant Also Insidious & Rampant
TB is an old & ancient disease that is mutating into a strong & resistant disease that is starting to run rampant in India. The most resistant . . .
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June 22, 2007 01:25 PM EDT --
VA Moves to Strengthen Suicide Prevention
Nicholson: Move Bolsters Strong Mental Health Program
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- To strengthen one of the nation's largest mental health programs and continue . . .
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September 15, 2006 08:26 AM EDT --
PINE TREE BARK REDUCES DIABETIC LEG ULCERS
A recent study shows that an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree heals leg ulcers in . . .
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April 08, 2007 09:18 AM EDT --
Ibuprofen Risky for Heart Patients?
Common Pain Drug May Cut Aspirin Lifeline in People at High Risk for Heart Disease
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
April 4, 2007 . . .
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April 11, 2007 08:21 AM EDT --
Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Recall
Was the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch used in your Hernia surgery?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Devol, Inc., a subsidiary of C.R. Bard initiated a recall on December . . .
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June 30, 2007 03:56 PM EDT --
Potential Cure For HIV Discovered
Mira Oberman
Jun 28, 2:39 PM ET
In a breakthrough that could potentially lead to a cure for HIV infection, scientists have discovered a way to remove the virus from . . .
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July 27, 2007 11:26 AM EDT --
Commission Urges Improvements to Servicemembers’ Care
John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 25 – A commission tasked to fix problems with wounded servicemembers’ . . .
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August 31, 2007 01:38 PM EDT --
Shingles Vaccine for VA Patients
Information from a VA Press Release
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- A vaccine for shingles, which U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs researchers helped develop, is available . . .
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October 24, 2007 12:03 PM EDT --
VICKS VAPORUB...TRY IT, IT WORKS
In a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the soles of the feet can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you . . .
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December 04, 2007 12:33 PM EST --
For the past several years I have been part of program to train pharmacy doctoral students. I received the following from Christian Dolder, PhD, the head of the program at Wingate University ( www.wingate.edu . . .
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June 12, 2009 09:25 AM EDT --
Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia
A new test that evaluates cognitive ability -- and which you can give yourself -- appears to be faster and more accurate than current tests in detecting . . .
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October 12, 2006 05:42 AM EDT --
Foolish Vaccine Exemptions
New York Times Editorial . . .
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November 15, 2006 06:23 AM EST --
Cola Causes Bone LossStudy: Scientists Link Cola Consumption to Osteoporosis Risk in Women over 60
ABC NEWS Medical Unit
Oct. 6, 2006, Some women drink diet cola to help keep the weight off, but a new . . .
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July 06, 2006 10:01 AM EDT --
[The following article found in The Scotsman newspaper is of onterst to many of us. Parents need to be aware of this phenomena. it is not apleasant thought & must be taken to heart.]
Common . . .
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