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New Study Predicts Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
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| Recent studies have shown that having higher levels of natural antioxidants in the body may actually result in a decline in Parkinson's disease and provide health benefits for the Parkinson's patient. This study ties rare disease to antioxidant concentrations in the body. (more...) | |
20 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Design of Hospital Facilities Plays Role in Patient Health

More research shows the design of hospital facilities plays role in patient health outcomes. Hospital design is now a much more inclusive process and incorporates the input from several teams of people including doctors and nurses who care for patients on a daily basis. Over 1500 studies show that proper design has overwhelming health benefits for patients and staff. Patient stress is reduced, medical errors are reduced, and cancer treatment and recovery rates improve. This kind of overwhelming evidence that the proper design of hospital facilities plays role in overall patient health has hospital administrators rethinking the way they want their hospitals to look and feel.
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20 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

When considering who should get the HPV vaccine it is important to consider the side effects of the HPV vaccine, the age of the potential patient, and the potential need to be vaccinated from the HPV virus. The HPV virus vaccine for young men and women can be taken as early as 9 years of age. Considering that the HPV vaccine protects against the world’s most common sexually transmitted disease opponents of the vaccine say it can contribute to sex at an early age.
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19 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Difference between HPV Virus Vaccine for Young Men and Vaccine for Young Women

An HPV virus vaccine for young men known as Gardasil was approved by the FDA. Males ages 9-26 are among the population who should get the HPV vaccine. Gardasil can be used by both men and women while its competition Cervarix is for women only. Human papillomavirus is the most widespread of all sexually transmitted diseases and infects up to 50% of men who are sexually active as well as 80% of women before they reach the age of 50.
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19 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Symptoms of an Angina Attack

What is angina and the symptoms of angina attack? Angina can be described as a squeezing and compressing chest pain that occurs when there is tightness in the heart muscle. Symptoms of angina attack include radiating pain in the arms, shoulders, neck, back and even jaw. Most of the time the symptoms of angina attack can be mistaken for indigestion, which is why this type of pain should not be ignored but carefully examined.
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19 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Is it True that Exercise Can Prevent Breast Cancer?

There is no magic exercise that can be recommended for preventing cancer. However, breast cancer facts show that exercise can prevent breast cancer, or at least aid in the process of fighting cancer cells. The key lies with the body mass index or BMI. Exercise makes the body lose fat and burn calories, thus lowering the BMI and reducing the risk of breast cancer. Another way exercise helps is by delaying a woman’s menstruation and lowering her exposure to estrogen.
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18 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Study Ties Rare Disease to Parkinson’s

A recent study conducted by the National Institutes for Health has found a link between Gaucher’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The results of the study ties rare disease called Gaucher’s to Parkinson’s disease because of a specific mutation in the gene that causes Gaucher’s. When a study ties rare disease factors that can cause another disease it can lead to significant health benefits due to possible new finding on disease behaviors and causes. The study has great potential that could eventually cause a decline in the disease that has plagued millions of people including celebrity Michael J. Fox and former NBA basketball player Brian Grant.
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18 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
The Link Between Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer

So you’ve heard about the amazing health benefits of phytoestrogens, especially for menopausal women whose bodies are short on estrogen. Plant-based compounds that act like estrogen in the body, called phytoestrogens, can relieve symptoms of menopause and may even help protect against breast cancer. But there have also been studies indicating that soy, a primary source of phytoestrogens, could possibly promote tumor growth in women at higher risk for breast cancer or with a history of the disease.
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17 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
How to Treat Overactive Sweat Glands?

Everybody sweats. It’s your body’s natural, healthy internal “air conditioner.” Sometimes, however, something breaks down in the body and causes frequent or constant, excessive sweating. This is called hyperhidrosis, which is diagnosed when your body produces more sweat than is needed to cool the body, and generally affects your palms, soles of your feet, and underarms. Fortunately, doctors have developed several treatment methods to treat overactive sweat glands.
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17 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
What is Angina?

What is angina? Angina can be described as squeezing chest pain and occurs when there is tightness in the heart muscle. Symptoms of angina attack also include radiating pain the arms, shoulders, neck, back and even jaw. Most of the time the symptoms of angina attack can be mistaken for symptoms of indigestion which is why this type of pain should not be ignored but carefully examined.
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16 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
How to Develop Your Best Pregnancy Diet Plan

While pregnant it is important to recognize that every food you put into your body affects the health and growth of your unborn child. The best pregnancy diet plan containing a wide variety of healthy foods will ensure positive benefits for you and your baby. You can make a huge difference in your baby’s health by choosing good foods and maintain that pregnancy glow long after your baby is born.
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16 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
How Dysmenorrhea Affects Fertility

Dysmenorrhea is what is known as painful periods and can affect not only the daily activities of the women affected by it, but also cause problems with fertility. Depending on the causes of dysmenorrhea and even the types of dysmenorrhea determines the types of dysmenorrhea treatment.
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16 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Difference between Stable or Unstable Angina

Many sufferers of chest pain have asked what is angina and the symptoms of angina attack. People want answers to the question what is angina, and if the symptoms they experience are that of indigestion or symptoms of angina attack. Angina can be described as a squeezing and compressing chest pain that occurs when there is tightness in the heart muscle. Symptoms of angina attack include radiating pain in the arms, shoulders, neck, back and even jaw. Most of the time the symptoms are mistaken for indigestion, which is why this type of pain should not be ignored but carefully examined.
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16 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Knowing the Difference Between PMS and PMDD

PMDD is short for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and is known as one of the most severe and symptomatic forms of PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome. Approximately ten percent of all women suffer from PMDD whereas most women experience symptoms of PMS at one time or another.
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15 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
What is PMDD?

What is PMDD? PMDD is short for premenstrual dysphoric disorder and is known as one of the most severe and symptomatic forms of PMS. Approximately ten percent of all women suffer from PMDD.
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15 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Types of Dysmenorrhea Treatment

Dysmenorrhea results in severe cramps and at times can be debilitating to the woman suffering from these types of menstrual disorders. Dysmenorrhea is one of the main causes of irregular menstrual cycles in young woman. Treatment can take place at home or by a physician with prescribed medication.
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15 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
3 Steps to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

According to the breast cancer facts, one out of every eight women faces the risk of breast cancer in their lifetime. Although the genetics of your body cannot be changed, there are three changes that you can be made to your lifestyle that will lower your risk of breast cancer.
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14 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
How to Check Your Breasts for Lumps?

Breast cancer awareness is important. Every woman needs to conscientiously check her breast for lumps after she turns 20. If she finds one, she should consult her doctor. Some lumps are normal, but others can be a sign of breast cancer. According to breast cancer facts, every woman should know how to check your breasts for lumps.
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14 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Why People Die From Swine Flu?

Swine flu has become a threat to people all around the world. Older people, babies and people who are already sick with things such as cancer, immune system problems, heart disease and lung problems are the ones who make up the high risk group. These are some of the reasons why people die from swine flu.
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12 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Tips for Preparing for a Mammogram

According to breast cancer facts, one out of eight women will have breast cancer before the age of 95. A mammogram is one of the best ways of preventing cancer. Preparing for a mammogram is really quite simple. It mainly involves following the instructions of the technician that will be administering the procedure.
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12 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |

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