ADHD & Teen Drivers
Today is National ADHD Awareness Day, and a new study focuses--no pun intended--on teen drivers with the condition.
The study finds how well they performs behind the wheel of a car may be directly influenced by optimizing dosing of medication,...
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ADHD Report Card
Zach Neville was 4 years old when doctors diagnosed him with ADHD.
“They were really the classic symptoms if you go on the internet and you look at what the diagnostic criteria are, the impulsivity, the hyperactive, the inattentiveness, they were...
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ADHD Treatment
If your child as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—ADHD--you might have found it’s not so easy to get your child diagnosed and then started on medication. That’s because, according to new research, many pediatricians don’t want to treat...
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ADHD and Television
Can television actually cause your child to develop attention deficit disorder?
There have been studies suggesting this is true, and now another new study weighs in.
There are many reasons for experts to be concerned about the ill effects...
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ALCOHOL ABUSE DRUG
Tonight, there is new hope for those suffering from alcohol addiction. An experimental once-a-month injectable drug is helping patients get their lives back on track.
19 million Americans suffer with alcohol addiction, not to mention the family...
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AMERICAN HEART—YOGA, WEDDING BLISS, AND BP CONTROL
The American Heart Association Conference has kicked off in New Orleans.
Researchers at Yale University looked at the effects of yoga and meditation on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. 33 people were followed...
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Alcohol Can Slow the Onset of Dementia
One drink per day may reduce the onset of dementia in elderly people.
Having one drink per day may impede the progress of cognitive impairment for seniors. A study at the University of Bari, Italy, involving 1,445 people between the ages of 65...
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Allure and Doubt Regarding Vitamin D
It's long been known that vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and thus good for bone and teeth health. But research now also suggests a role for vitamin D in fending off such chronic diseases as diabetes, immune disorders and cancer....
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Ambien Follow Up
Last week we heard the reports surrounding the dangers of the sleep medicine ambien—that it caused those taking the drug to sleep walk and sleep eat.
But was all the hubub much ado about nothing?
That’s what many experts are saying, along...
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Amusement Park Safety
Being somewhat of a daredevil, eleven year old Sophie lives for summer when she can hit monstrous roller coasters and other rides that pack a punch of adrenaline.
“When you deal with someone like my daughter, Sophie, who loves the crazier, the...
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Antibiotics and Sore Throat Study
When does your child’s sore throat need an antibiotic? It’s an important question, and it appears, many doctors don’t really know the answer.
Sore throats account for six percent of all visits by kids to family practice doctors and...
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Antidepressants and Suicide
It’s the center of a huge ongoing debate in the medical world: how significant a risk are antidepressants in terms of suicide risk, particularly among adolescents?
And are adults at risk?
It is perhaps a cruel twist of fate that medications...
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Are Certain Thin People Actually Obese?
Research suggests that thin people may not be as healthy as they appear.
Medical researchers at Imperial College, London, have shown that people with low or average body weight may not be healthy on the inside. These doctors believe that...
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Asthma Antibiotics
There could be a new treatment for the millions of Americans suffering from asthma. A group of antibiotics and one in particular, has been shown to help decrease the severity of an asthma exacerbation.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ANXIETY
The summer is now unofficially over, which means kids all across America are now back in school. And often, with the excitement of a new class and new teachers comes the anxiety of heading into a new school year.
Maybe it’s a headache, maybe a...
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BEE STING ALLERGIES
THEY’RE CERTAINLY SOME OF THE LESS DESIRABLE BUGS YOU GET DURING THE SUMMER: BEES, WASPS, AND YELLOW JACKETS ARE ANNOYING, FRIGHTENING TO SOME, AND ACTUALLY DANGEROUS TO A FEW OF US. MANY OF US ARE ALLERGIC, BUT HOW SERIOUS IS THE ALLERGY REALLY?...
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BETTER TONSILLECTOMY
There is late breaking research out that shows a new way to perform tonsillectomies in children is much less painful.
There are 400,000 tonsillectomies performed each year in the u.s. It is the second most common pediatric surgery performed in...
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Backyard Summer Safety
As soon as the morning summer sun peaks through their bedroom windows, 5 year old Anna and 3 and a half year old Dylan sprint to their backyard paradise.
“We’re always in the yard, all day. And then they even have a little kiddie pool in the...
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Binge Drinking Can Affect Decision Making
Binge drinking, typically associated with college students, may lead to poor decision making.
The results of a new study published in the June issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest that among college students, those who...
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CHICKEN POX VACCINE
Chickenpox vaccines can protect kids from the inconvenient, uncomfortable and occasionally dangerous disease. Chickenpox is commonly thought of as an annoying childhood disease, but not one that necessarily kills. Usually this is an itchy illness...
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CHILD MIGRAINES
The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating...
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CHILD PNEUMONIA VACCINE
How safe is a popular pediatric vaccine? New research shows that the side effects of Prevnar, a vaccine which attacks a common bacterium, may be reason for concern.
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CHILDREN & HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Detecting and treating high cholesterol in children is important to protect them against heart disease later in life.
Darren Barrere looks like your average 13 year old, but his cholesterol levels tell a different story. Doctors said his numbers...
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Cardiosound
There is a new technology being looked at by doctors and public health officials as a better way to detect heart blockages early on, before they cause a heart attack.
Given the fact that heart disease is America’s number one killer, looking for...
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Children and The Sugar Crisis
At the age of only 13, Mark Vindman ballooned to a whopping 229 pounds. But, today, he’s on a rigorous nutrition and fitness plan that’s getting him back on track. “I have challenges of not being able to eat sweets anymore. And not being able to...
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Colitis
There is good news for patients suffering from ulcerative colitis.
A new once a day medicine could make treatment a lot simpler for what is a very difficult condition.
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DEFENSIVE MEDICINE
Is your doctor putting you through unnecessary tests, even biopsies, say, simply because he or she fears being sued? According to the results of a new survey, the answer is a concerning yes!
Defensive medicine may be a subtle issue, like...
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DIABETES AND CANCER RISK
There is new research out tonight that affects the 17 million Americans suffering from diabetes. The study says diabetics with high blood sugars are at a significantly higher risk for developing cancer.
The study looked at more than a million...
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Deep Fried Turkey Danger
What’s 520 calories, contains 27 grams of fat and is gaining followers in the United States? That would be a serving of deep fried turkey, according to the National Turkey Foundation. What started as a Southern tradition is now taking hold of a...
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Depression Latest
Depression is a widespread problem in America; major depression is seen in one in five women, and one in ten men here.
That means many parents are depressed.
So what does that do to the kids?
Dr. Myrna Weissman, a psychologist at Columbia...
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Depression and Medication
“I actually used to think the best thing that could happen to me, I would just die, it would be great to just get hit by a car because it would put me out of my misery, I thought living was the worst thing,” says Karen Gormandy.
47 year old...
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Diabetes Lifesaver
According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes.
Nearly one-third are unaware that they have the disease.
But among the two-thirds...
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Diabetes New Treatment
71 year old Elizabeth Widmayer has been successful managing her diabetes, but, suddenly, Elizabeth says the disease started attacking her circulation.
“I would experience pain in the back of my legs when I walked and it would be only say maybe...
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Diabetes and Pregnancy
Labor and delivery is not uncharted territory for 38 year old Karen Asar, she’s mom to six year old Ben and four year old Lucas and is due any day now with baby number three. But, unlike her prior pregnancies, Karen developed gestational diabetes...
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EAR TUBES AND DEVELOPMENT
If your child has suffered from recurrent ear infections or an ear infection that just doesn’t go away, you may have considered putting in ear tubes.
In the U.S., 600,000 children get ear tubes inserted for relief of ear problems. In fact, by...
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ETHNIC DISPARITIES
It is clear, with regard to the healthcare of Americans, that the haves and have-nots are often defined by ethnic backgrounds. Now a major medical organization has issued new guidelines to help correct the problem of ethnic disparities in healthcare.
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EXERCISE REDUCES DEPRESSION
“It’s just like getting a caffeine kick. I don’t need my coffee because exercise is my caffeine,” says exerciser, Rodney George.
“When I come here in the morning, I’m depressed and tired. But once I start I don’t feel like stopping, they have to...
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EXERCISE STUDY
With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination of...
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Emergency Rooms and STDs
A new medical study raises an important question: should anyone who is seen in an emergency room be automatically screened and treated for other essential problems and conditions that in the end affect society as a whole—such as sexually...
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FEEDING INTERNET ADDICTIONS WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS
With a week to go in the holiday shopping season, it’s evident some of the hot ticket items are computer related gizmos and gadgets.
Out of the roughly 260 billion to be spent by Americans this holiday season, and around ten percent of this is...
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FEVERS IN KIDS
It’s that time of year when everyone gets sick, including the youngest ones. High fever in kids is quite common, with temperatures often running as high as 104.
There’s no question that high fever in kids can be scary for a parent.
But the fear...
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FLU SHOT OVERRATED
Could the flu shot be overrated?
That’s what new research is implying, that it doesn’t save lives like we think it does.
All over the country, on the day the word got out this year that there was going to be a huge flu vaccine shortage, we had a...
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FLU SHOT SCRIMPING
Flu vaccine is a little like liquid gold. at least, this year, with the huge flu vaccine shortage that’s affected the U.S., even those who should get the flu vaccine aren’t getting it. But now there’s new research to show that the limited supply...
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Family History
How well do you know your family medical history?
We mean, really know –in the sense of knowing what each parent, brother, sister, grandparent, and great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, and cousin has or has had in terms of medical conditions.
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Foot Care for the Diabetic
By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M.
Board Certified in Foot Surgery,
American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Specialist, Diabetic Conditions of the Foot
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder affecting 17 million people in the United States. Many...
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HEARTBURN TREATMENT STUDY
Currently there are several available acid reflux treatments. 60 million Americans suffer from it. One-fourth of these, approximately 15 million, have daily symptoms. That is the case with patient Michael Mills.
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HIV
The virus that causes aids is called HIV. Once it end on a person's blood stream, the aids HIV virus attaches itself to the surface of the active T-cells, then inserts its own genetic information inside of that nucleus.
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HOLIDAY STRESS
As you sit down for your Thanksgiving dinner, has this holiday been a pleasure to prepare for, and experience, or is it filled with holiday stress? Sadly, many people have a hard time wading through the tension to find that holiday joy.
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HOUSE CALLS
Dr. Veronica Lofaso and nurse practitioner Deidre Mole are preparing to see patients. There’s no overflowing waiting room, there aren’t even exam rooms filled with anxious patients. They leave their office to pound the pavement and visit patients...
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HOW TO AVOID A COLD
Holiday cheer won’t be the only thing spread this season. This is the season that colds spread rapidly, often leaving people sniffling and depressed.
“If someone touches you and they have cold, you can easily get it. Particularly if they’ve just...
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Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball
A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age.
Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore.
The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59.
Frequent snoring was...
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House Mold
You know the old saying: April showers brings may flowers…
But along with the heavy rains this season comes the potential of home flooding.
And a little bit--or a lot--of water left behind could turn into a major health hazard for you and...
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How Real is the Threat of Pandemic?
Dr. John Cahill explains that our world is becoming increasingly small and easy access air travel and global urbanization has created the possibility for the very real threat of pandemic. The internet has made international travel quick and easy...
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INSOMNIA TREATMENT
There’s new research which sheds light on the best way to treat insomnia, and it doesn’t involve medications. This study shows that an approach to insomnia called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is more effective than sleeping pills in...
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In Vitro Fertilization
Today, thanks to the miracle of science, thousands of couples desperately wanting children, who can't conceive naturally, are able to become parents.
"In the in vitro fertilization process women are given hormonal treatments to try to...
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KIDS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME
There is new evidence that the growing problem of obesity among our youth is creating a very real health risk that was thought to exist mostly in adults. It’s the kind of thing kids shouldn’t have to think about- heart attacks, strokes and kidney...
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KIDS AND PAIN MEDICINE
When your child gets hurt, and complains of pain, what do you use to treat the hurt and the injury?
A new study looks at three commonly used medicines for kids’ pain…and found which one works best.
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Kids and Flu Vaccine
Flu season typically peaks between December and March, and so now is the time that those most at risk need to get the shot. But there’s some confusion about which children should get it this year because of the shortage.
It’s the same, but a...
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LIFE VEST
Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from sudden cardiac arrest each year. Now, there is an amazing new type of vest that’s worn, which can detect an abnormal heart rhythm and shock a person’s heart back to a normal rhythm, in the event of a...
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Low Carb Diet For Diabetes
Have you ever wondered how low carb but higher fat diets actually work?
Surprisingly, one answer may lie in your liver. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have identified a liver hormone known as FGF21 which is...
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MAILBOXES AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
Should you be sending for your prescription drugs in the mail, especially if you live in a viciously warm climate?
The latest research shows what happens to medicines and why they don’t work if exposed to temperature extremes.
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MEDITERRANIAN DIET
Can a simple diet actually cut a person’s chances of dying by more than half?
New research shows the Mediterranean diet, a diet popular in Europe, can dramatically lower mortality risk in individuals over the age of 70, and probably has the same...
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MERCURY POISIONING
Are pollutants in our air causing many of our children to become mentally retarded?
According to new research released today, the U.S. is losing billions of dollars each year due to the impact of mercury poisoning on brain development.
There...
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MINORITY DISCREPANCIES
The issue of minority healthcare in the country is one that needs immediate attention. Why is it that ethnic minorities get the short end of the stick when it comes to healthcare?
Leaders in the field got together to discuss the findings of the...
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Marijuana Brain Study
Some might say that marijuana is not a dangerous drug overall.
But new research released today suggests that it can have a profound negative impact on the development of the adolescent brain, and maybe even predispose one to schizophrenia....
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Measles
Measles is a disease found around the world. The virus that causes the disease is spread by airborne infection and is one of the most contagious diseases.
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NEW ANTIDEPRESSANT
A new antidepressant has just been approved by the FDA, but it did so with little fanfare, and at a time when antidepressants are under fire for allegedly triggering some to commit suicide.
The drug is called cymbalta, it works differently from...
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NICOTINE PATCH STUDY
U.S. government data shows approximately 75% of women daily smokers are interested in quitting, and of these nearly 47% attempted to quit during the previous year.
Unfortunately, among those who do quit, only 7% are still tobacco-free one year...
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NO SAFE SUN
Is it possible sun exposure could actually have benefits? Experts at an American Academy of Dermatology conference addressed the issue, with the kickoff of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention month. The academy has gone on the offensive,...
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Nearly One-Third of Americans Report Alcohol Abuse
A shocking 30% of Americans report having abused alcohol or suffer from alcoholism at some point in their lives. A new government study tracked alcohol dependency and abuse in a representative sampling of over 43,000 Americans over the age of 18...
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New Guidelines for Swimmer's Ear
With everyone heading back to the pool and the beach, it’s the season for the common ailment called swimmer’s ear. It’s certainly not a serious problem, but it can ruin your summer fun.
Now there are new recommendations on how to manage the...
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OBESITY MEDICATION AND TEENS
It’s a sad note that we’ve gotten to the point in our society that our children are becoming so overweight, and the problem is so widespread, that now weight loss medication is now being approved for teens.
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OVER THE COUNTER COLD MEDICINE
If a bad winter cold has you scouring the pharmacy for relief in the form of over the counter drugs, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the dizzying array of medications. Is it price that drives your purchase or do you opt for the big name...
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Off to College
It’s a jittery time for students and parents: when the child heads off to college for the first time.
The potential pitfalls are numerous. So how do you help your teen navigate these new waters?
As corny and trite as it might sound,...
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PATERNAL DISCORDANCE
The question of the day is, “Who’s your daddy?”
A new study out says many dads are unknowingly raising someone else’s kids.
The findings come from several international studies, including many done here in the U.S., between 1950 and 2004....
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POOL SAFETY
For Janet Browne, her family and neighbors, the backyard is a slice of summer heaven. With her large pool and a slide that makes children’s eyes light up with excitement, it’s recreation and “R&R” for adults and kids alike. But, Janet lays down...
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POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA
A new study just released looks at a problem that affects millions of people going for surgery each year—postoperative nausea and vomiting. This research tested a variety of different regimens, altering the combinations of anesthetics, pain...
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PRE- HYPERTENSION TREATMENT
There is important new research out tonight that may be the start of a different approach in medicine: to treat high blood pressure before it even gets high.
The fact is about 69 percent of people who have a first heart attack, 77 percent of...
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PSYCHOLOGY OF TERROR ATTACKS
Most large scale traumatic events are followed by a sharp rise in the occurrence of cases of post traumatic stress disorder. The London Terror Attacks have shocked the world, and the repercussions here in the U.S. on a psychological level can and...
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Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can counter the effects of depression in new mothers.
Studies published in the International Breastfeeding Journal, conducted by University of New Hampshire researcher Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, has found evidence supporting a...
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Pregnancy and Exercise
Zina Macias says she is somewhat of a fitness fanatic. When she got the news that she was pregnant, Zina was determined to continue working out, after receiving the stamp of approval from her doctor. “I like to walk on the treadmill, bike on...
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Prez Plan Questioned
A US outbreak of Avian Flu may kill as many as 1.9 million Americans and hospitalize 9.9 million. But is President Bush's plan on target to protect the country if a pandemic did occur here?
Some health officials believe this outbreak could be...
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Primary Care Crisis
Have you had to deal with trying to find a quality internist or family practitioner, or getting in to see one. If you haven’t yet, just wait--because primary care doctors are a dying breed.
The fact is, primary care doctors are leaving the...
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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how...
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Remedy or Ripoff Lactagen
There is a product on the market which supposedly can help people get over their intolerance to milk.
It’s something many adults have to deal with.
25 percent of the white population, and almost 90 percent of blacks, Asians, and American...
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Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's
A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors - like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can help slow the onset and severity of dementia...
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SUMMER CAMP HEALTH
There’s a good chance your child is heading off to camp, whether it’s sleep away or day camp. Believe it or not, there are a lot of health issues to consider, even if the camper is a healthy kid.
Are the camps following appropriate protocols?...
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Sprains & Strains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee and wrist.
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Summer Travel and Children
With four children, 8 year old Tania, 6 year old Susie, 4 year old Ashley and 2 year old Michael, packing for the annual family vacation is a major production for mom, Antoinette. “I take towels, bathing suits, their wet shoes, medications like...
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TANNING ADDICTION
You’ve probably heard that being in the sun is bad for you. But can the desire to bake in the sun actually be an addiction?
That’s what the latest research suggests.
In this day and age, when we are bombarded with the messages of how bad the...
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TEEN SLEEP CYCLE
There’s a good chance that if you have a teenager, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to get him or her to wake up in the morning and get to school on time.
And believe it or not, they’re not to blame.
We adults are a large part of the...
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TOP 10 TOYS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD
Children with ADHD often are inattentive, impulsive and hyperactive, which can interfere with their ability to function normally at home, or in academic and social settings.
“When selecting toys for kids with ADHD, we are really looking for toys...
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Teen Moodiness
If you have a teenager, we have one question for ya: Ya having fun yet?
So, your adolescents moods are getting you down? Well, there’s new research that may help further explain this ugly, but fortunately, transient behavior.
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Telehealth
With a push of a button, 63 year old Dolores Brown, has a comprehensive check-up, right in the comfort of her own living room. “The advantages are saving money, being at home, not troubling too many people, and ah I feel confident with it in the...
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The Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr. John Cahill discusses some of the challenges we face with infectious diseases that are constantly emerging and changing. SARS is an example of a virus that until several years ago, we had never heard about. So the possibility of new viruses...
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U.S. Teens Awash in Overconfidence
Compared with high school students of the seventies, U.S. teens today rate themselves as far more intelligent, self-satisfied and able to be exceptional spouses, parents and workers, according to a recent study. Today's kids are also much more...
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UNINSURED KIDS
Healthcare is unquestionably one of the essential items a family needs. But sadly, many Americans are uninsured.
Now, new research shows there are many more than we had thought who can’t get the care they so desperately need.
More than 40...
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Users of MP3 Players Heading for Hearing Loss
A majority of owners of MP3 players are listening at levels equal to the noise of a chainsaw, risking dangerous, irreversible hearing loss, according to a recent study.
Although the research, done by environmental health officials from the city...
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WHOLE GRAINS
One of the new food guide recommendations released Wednesday by the USDA says we suggests an increased intake of whole grain foods. This has those in the grain industry celebrating, and rolling out new products almost immediately.
“I don’t like...
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WHOOPING COUGH BOOSTER STUDY
Once thought to be a disease that only afflicted children, whooping cough cases are now increasingly common among adolescents and adults. With two vaccines developed to protect adults against the disease, whooping cough has once more become an...
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What is Cancer?
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY
The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become...
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Winterizing Your Skin
Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the...
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people...
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Worst Allergy Season Ever!
You know, every year at this time, we talk about pollen counts and every year they always sound high.
And it seems almost every year we’re saying this year is a bad allergy year.
But this year really is a horrible year for allergies. In...
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YOUNG SMOKERS
Most people would npt consider a 35 year old a likely candidate for serious heart trouble, even if she is a young smoker. But new research shows that young smokers between 35 and 39 are at a significantly higher risk of heart attacks than their...
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Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression
Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy.
Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders...
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New research out of the University of Rochester shows video games that contain high levels of action can actually improve your vision.
People who played action video games for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved by about 20...
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Complimentary Medicine Norwalk, Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Are you looking for a place that offers complimentary medicine services? Do you want to have the option of either modern or alternative medicine? If this is what you're looking for, then you should think about Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut. There, highly-trained professionals will give you what you need to treat you for the various problems you are experiencing.
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Physical Therapy Norwalk, Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
If you are looking for a great place to recuperate from an injury or accident, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut, provides quality service for all of its patients. The team of experts at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. is well trained in an extensive array of medical procedures and will provide you with thorough and effective treatment. The physical therapy facility is dedicated to each patient's needs and the staff believes that recuperation is a group process, where patients and doctors work together toward a common goal.
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Pain Management Norwalk, Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Are you tired of living day to day with severe back or neck pain? Are you interested in successfully treating your pain through an effective and integrated approach that will tackle your condition from every angle? Then undergoing pain management at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut is just what you need to attain greater ownership over your health and life. There, a diverse staff of medical professionals is waiting to guide you in the direction towards a pain-free life.
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Integrative Medicine Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Want to boost your health? At Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. of Norwalk, Connecticut, you can find numerous and diverse options to making you feel and look better. Their system of integrative medicine includes holistic, natural and modern medicine to get you back on your feet where you are feeling your best.
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Disc Degeneration West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Is pain caused by disc degeneration proving to be too much to handle? Well, here's the help you have been looking for. In West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Dr. Matt Symons has both the qualifications and clinical expertise to deliver effective treatment that will give you a better handle of your own condition and of your life. His specialized chiropractic techniques are so effective in granting considerable pain relief that you won%u2019t leave his office without feeling helped.
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Degenerative Disc Disease West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Is pain from degenerative disc disease becoming unbearable? Then finding quality spinal care should be your main goal. Dr. Matt Symons in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County delivers effective, non-invasive care that will give you the outstanding results you%u2019re looking for.
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Spinal Decompression West Palm Beach, FL
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Are you suffering from chronic back or neck pain that just won't heal? Feel that a pain-free life of comfort isn't going to be a reality for you? Then think again. At Symons Family Chiropractic in West Palm Beach, FL, Dr. Matthew Symons is a board-certified chiropractor who can deliver quality spinal decompression therapy utilizing the most up-to-date technology as well as clinical precision to make sure that you can get your normal life back.
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Chiropractic Fairfield, Connecticut
Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you tired of the back or neck pain that has been plaguing you for so long? If so, you should visit Dr. Adrian Marcus at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut. There, you will be able to put a stop to the pain. A group of medical professionals from different educational and career backgrounds will diagnose your specific problem and then decide what the best course of chiropractic treatment to take is.
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Herniated Disc West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Is pain from a herniated disc so excruciating that simply standing or walking is becoming a challenging chore? Then you need to get your normal life back by receiving quality treatment immediately. In West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Dr. Matt Symons is qualified to deliver treatment that is successful in providing you long-term relief as well as a return to a normal and functional life. When it comes to quality results, his approach speaks for itself.
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Herniated Disc Treatment Norwalk, CT
Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
Connecticut
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Do you have muscle, joint or bone pain? Are you suffering from fatigue? You might have a condition know as Fibromyalgia, a chronic syndrome that affects 3% to 6% of the general population. If you are suffering from this illness, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut might be able to help you. With a wide variety of medical treatments available, the IMC chooses the safest, most effective and least invasive procedures for each individual patient.
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Acupuncture Norwalk, Connecticut
Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Is stress from work or home making your body feel worn out or tense? Are you interested in rejuvenating your body through a natural and holistic approach? Then you need to treat yourself right by receiving acupuncture at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. of Norwalk, Connecticut. The Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. team can deliver quality treatment that will make you feel a renewed sense of wellness.
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Chronic Pain West Palm Beach Florida
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Chronic pain can affect your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing for the worst. Dr. Matt Symons in West Palm Beach, Florida knows how you are feeling and they will work hard to treat your pain. With physicians certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, their staff has the right people to help you.
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Spinal Stenosis West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Is intense pain from spinal stenosis turning each task into an impossible feat? Then you need quality treatment right away. Dr. Matt Symons in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County offers exceptional chiropractic care, employing specialized techniques that will grant you the considerable pain relief you've been looking for.
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Find Chiropractic Back Doctor Centereach, Long Island
Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC
Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Call (888) 819-8088
Do you have so much back pain that it's difficult getting up the morning without feeling extreme pain that lasts throughout the day? It might be time to examine some other options such as finding a chiropractic back doctor like Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC and Dr. Daniel Crews, DC of Advanced Back Solutions near Centereach, Long Island.
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Family Practice Norwalk, Connecticut
Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Do you want a facility where all of the family members can go to improve their health? Are you looking for a place where medical professionals offer acupuncture and modern medicines to look after the whole family? If so, the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C in Norwalk, Connecticut is the place you need.
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Chiropractic West Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Dr. Matthew Symons has already helped many people who thought their only option was surgery. As the director of his clinic, Symons Chiropractic in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Symons has extensive experience with the use of some of today's most advanced technology. He employs a number of proven chiropractic techniques, as well as spinal decompression therapy, as effective treatments for his patients suffering from back pain.
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Chiropractic Norwalk, Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Call (203) 242-0165
Have you been in an accident or do you just feel a lot of pain along your spine? Having problems with your back or neck? If so, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut can assist you in your chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors and massage therapists and other various medical and holistic professionals can help you go back to a life of full physical activity without back or neck pain.
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Lumbar Decompression West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Are you suffering back pain, and have been through numerous treatments that haven't worked? Then, here's some good news for you. In West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Dr. Matt Symons can treat your pain with lumbar decompression therapy. If you're seeking great results, this effective and non-invasive procedure can definitely deliver.
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Back Pain West Palm Beach Florida
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Has excruciating back pain slowed you down? Is it hard for you to walk or sleep without back pain? Dr. Matt Symons in West Palm Beach, Florida can help you treat the pain and return to an active lifestyle. Consisting of a large team of highly-trained doctors, Dr. Symons works hard to help you go back to a life without pain.
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Pain Management West Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Matthew Symons
Florida D.I.S.C.
1011 North State Rd. 7 Suite D
Royal Palm Beach,
Florida
33411
Call (888) 240-5922
Dr. Matt Symons can offer you quality pain management because they understand how much chronic pain can change your life for the worse. In West Palm Beach Florida, he strives to provide quality care for people suffering from low, chronic or severe pain.
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