According to Consumer Reports: Cancer Tests to Avoid
For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated 11 different cancer screening tests, taken by millions of patients every year. The magazine found most of these tests should be avoided. A just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert … Continue reading
Skin Cancer Risk From Tanning Beds Worse Than Thought
Researchers have warned that using an artificial tanning bed has more than double the skin cancer risk than spending the same length of time in the Mediterranean midday summer sun, and in some cases the risk is six times higher. … Continue reading
Biking to work; great for heart, damaging to lungs.
Everyone is doing it. New immigrants do it more than U.S. citizens. Men are three times more likely to do it than women. If you are from the west you will do it more than those down south. Biking to … Continue reading
New Lung Cancer Vaccine from Cuba Gives Lung Cancer Patients New Hope
A new therapeutic lung cancer vaccine has been developed and patented in Cuba by the Center for Molecular Immunology (C.I.M.). The anti-body called Racotumomab underwent clinical trials in 86 countries. Ana Maria Vazquez, a specialist at the center has quoted … Continue reading
Could you be suffering from vitamin D deficiency?
The sun, with its harmful UV rays, has often been touted as the enemy of cancer. With long sun exposure being linked to the development of skin cancer, we layer on the sun cream trying to protect every fold of … Continue reading
What’s Your Heart Health Score?
February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association has created a new online program for people to learn their heart health score. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. The … Continue reading
New innovative EKG technology that can measure heart electricity through a thumb sensor.
New EKG technology could help increase the numbers of patient whose cardiac function is monitored, which could improve the morbidity of patients with cardiovascular disease in hospital. EKG is one of the most commonly performed tests in hospitals. Used to … Continue reading
Could the use of nutritional supplements in diets that are high in fat help prevent cardiovascular disease?
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology completed research questioning whether nutritional supplements could help combat the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States. Obesity is an ever growing problem in the United States. According to the national … Continue reading
Giving up smoking can help relieve back pain
Health professionals have long known giving up smoking increases cardiovascular health and now recent research is proving putting out that butt can have a wide variety of health benefits. To the surprise of spine surgeons NJ, a new study has … Continue reading
Healthy foods tips to stop chest pain
When it comes to chest pain, there is little room to joke around. Of course, heartburn or acid reflux can cause similar symptoms, in which case experts in alternative pain management NJ recommend eating less fried or spicy foods, but … Continue reading
Prevent or Reverse Diabetes with Proper Diet
The abnormalities underlying type 2 diabetes are reversible by reducing dietary energy intake. Just like a bad diet can bring on type 2 diabetes, a good diet can reverse it or even help prevent it. Type 2 diabetes develops when not … Continue reading
The Five Main Causes of Diabetes in Children
According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 151,000 Americans under the age of 20 suffer from diabetes. While early-onset diabetes is typically type 1, the last three decades have shown a drastic increase in type 2 diabetes among children … Continue reading
Vegetarian Diet Has Many Benefits For Type 2 Diabetics
A new study has reported type two diabetics, who eat a vegetarian diet, are more likely: To have a better quality of life Suffer less from depression Be compliant with the dietary restriction of diabetes Dietary intervention is one of … Continue reading
New discovery to pave the way for new generation of diabeteic medication.
A new discovery made by Australian scientists could pave the way for a new generation of insulin drugs to treat diabetes. Diabetes affects 8.3% of the population in the United States, this figure is growing annually. People with diabetes either … Continue reading
How the development of type 2 diabetes can be prevented post gestational diabetes.
In the United States the incidence of gestational diabetes increased 122% between 1989 and 2004. All of these women that develop gestational diabetes are of increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, one of the largest worldwide diseases. It is … Continue reading
Tanning Beds More Dangerous Than Facilities Let On
Tanning facilities often given inconsistent or incorrect information about the risks associated with indoor tanning and may let kids as young as 10 or 12 tan, according to a new study published in Pediatrics. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure in tanning … Continue reading
First Ever Guidelines to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published the first ever guidelines on how to manage type 2 diabetes in children. With type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or … Continue reading
Gender Selection in Infertility Treatment Prevents the Transfer of Known Sex Linked Diseases.
Gender selection is a relatively new practice in infertility treatment. It is gaining popularity due to its ability to prevent the transfer of genetic diseases linked to sex. The Science: There are trillions of human cells in the body. Each … Continue reading
Pain Management After the ER
Pediatric pain experts say that children’s pain is often undermedicated, whether that pain is from a broken bone or after a surgery. Generally when a child visits the ER, the physicians administer strong narcotic painkillers, but send the children home … Continue reading
Bounce house and moonwalk injuries rising sharply
That inflatable rainbow castle at the town fair may look harmless, but new research is suggesting parents should be more cautious when their children go play in bouncy-fun-land, according to experts in personal injury Longeview Texas. A new study has … Continue reading
Meditation for Pain Relief
Meditation can help people with rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and other types of chronic inflammation where psychological stress is known to contribute to pain, according to a new study. The practice of meditation is when an individual trains his or her … Continue reading
What Is Nutritional Medicine?
Nutritional medicine It is the study of food, its nutrients and how diet affects health and wellbeing. It involves a good diet, which is fundamental for all humans, and specific nutritional supplementation based on individual need. How is nutritional medicine different from … Continue reading
Tips to Prevent Post-Workout Muscle Soreness
Working out is an essential part of staying healthy, but the soreness that comes after can be painful and disrupt daily life. Many people, especially those new to working out, are unaware that rest and recovery are just as important … Continue reading
What is angina and what are your treatment options
What exactly is angina? Angina occurs in people with Chronic Heart Disease (CHD). Angina in itself is not a disease, but a symptom of disease. Characterized by pain in the chest, shoulders, back, arms and abdominal area (especially after a … Continue reading
8 Tips to Reduce Chronic Pain
For those living with chronic pain, it may not be a feasible option to avoid the pain. However, they can take control of their lives using these self-help tips that can help bring pain relief and a better quality of … Continue reading
Nutrition for Healthy Skin
Proper nutrition can improve skin health. Skin tone, texture, evenness, and clarity are all affected by the nutrients and foods ingested in the diet. A person’s skin is not only their body’s largest organ, but it is considered the outside … Continue reading
Research Finds Cold Skin May Be ‘Turned Off’
According to a neuroscientists from the University of South Carolina (USC), the sensation of being cold may be able to be turned on and off, just like pushing a button. A group of researchers, led by Dr. David McKemy, associate … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Visit a Dermatologist
A dermatologist is a medical professional who specializes in disorders and diseases of the skin. Dermatologists can examine, evaluate and treat various skin conditions, as well as provide preventative medical services. Services provided by a dermatologist can be both medical … Continue reading
How to Treat Adult Acne
Approximately 30 percent of women and 20 percent of men ages between the ages of 20 to 60 (and over) are troubled by adult acne and breakouts. Facial acne can disrupt a person’s normal life, and increase levels of stress. Adult … Continue reading
Combating Growing Bacterial Resistance in Acne Treatment
A new study in 2012 has reported that bacterial resistance, a common problem associated with topical antibiotic treatment for acne, can be combated by using a combination of antibiotic therapy with benzoyl peroxide. Acne is a prevalent skin disorder. It … Continue reading
Taking Oral Contraceptives Pre IVF Treatment Could Decrease Chance of Pregnancy
A new study published in the respected medical journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology reports taking oral contraception pre-IVF cycle could drastically reduce the chance of pregnancy. Advocates of oral contraceptive treatment pre-IVF cycles, claim that it allows women and … Continue reading
Good News For Women With Premature Ovarian Aging and Premature Ovarian Failure: DHEA Supplementation Can Help
A new research study, further proves how DHEA supplementation has a positive effect on ovarian aging. The study measured the affect that DHEA has on women with premature ovarian insufficiency (also known as premature ovarian failure). POI/POF is a loss … Continue reading
Obesity Linked to Male Infertility
Obesity in men is associated with infertility in numerous studies, and the temporal trend for a decline in semen parameters parallels the increasing prevalence of obesity in the developed world, according to a recent study published in Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. … Continue reading
1 in 6 Couples Struggles with Infertility
Approximately one in six couples don’t get pregnant despite a year of trying, after which doctors typically recommend evaluation for infertility, according to a new study. A National Institutes of Health conducted a nationally representative survey of over 7,600 women, … Continue reading
What are the Risks of Egg Donation?
Egg donation, either to an infertile woman, couple, or to an egg donation center, can be an emotionally and financially fulfilling process. However, it can be a difficult process and there are practical considerations that should be taken into account … Continue reading
How Many Workouts Per Week Is Best?
According to a new study, a non-strict approach to scheduling workouts may actually be more beneficial than working out almost daily. The study, published in the journal Exercise & Science in Sports & Medicine, investigated how many times per week exercise … Continue reading
Vegetarians Tend to be Slimmer than Meat-Eaters
According to a scientific review published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, a vegetarian diet is highly effective for weight loss. A vegetarian diet is consists of a diet free of eating animals – no meat or seafood. However, animal products, such as … Continue reading
Can Botox Assist Weight Loss?
The same Botox used to smooth facial wrinkles may be able to assist in weight loss, according to results from clinical trials conducted by Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan, founder of the Digestive Center for Women. Botox is one of the many trade … Continue reading
How to Lose Weight in 2013
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and this article will explain how to keep to your goals in check and successfully lose weight in 2013. With each new year, people set resolutions for themselves, … Continue reading
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
The holidays are usually a time when many people engage in social contexts that encourage overeating. While people often survive the holidays with only a small weight gain, overeating in December is just as unhealthy as it is at less festive … Continue reading