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Exit Hillary's Favorite Son
The Nation -- Having served his none-too-subtle role in the grand scheme of the 2OO8 presidential competition -- keeping as many Iowa Democrats as possible "locked up" until New York Senator Hillary Clinton got her campaign up and running in the first caucus state -- former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will today announce his exit from the race for the Democratic nomination. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:04:22 GMT)
Dr. Manny's Good Health Awards: Celebrities Who Live Healthy
Dr. Manny's First Annual Good Health Awards recognizing celebrities who provide good examples of healthy living. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:32:15 GMT)
Practitioners of naturopathic medicine seek professional licenses in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — Practitioners of a natural form of medicine known as naturopathy urged lawmakers Friday to create professional licenses for the trade to give peace of mind to patients who seek alternative treatment. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:07:45 GMT)
More and more Americans pushed into poverty Post a Comment
The percentage of poor Americans who are living in severe poverty has reached a 32-year high, millions of working Americans are falling closer to the poverty line, and the gulf between the nation's ''haves'' and ''have-nots'' continues to widen. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:45:53 GMT)
Assembly Gives 14-Year-Olds A Say on Key Medical Care
Virginia lawmakers passed a bill called "Abraham's Law" yesterday after agreeing that 14 is the appropriate age for a teenager with a life-threatening condition to have a hand in making medical decisions. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 03:38:30 GMT)
13868. MORE and MORE American Homeless!
percentage of poor Americans who are living in severe poverty has reached a 32-year high, millions of working Americans are falling closer to the poverty line, and the gulf between the nation's ''haves'' and ''have-nots'' continues to widen. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:27:41 GMT)
Heart specialists reconsider the bypass
The surgery is still a far more invasive and initially riskier way to treat clogged arteries, but new data on the risks of using stents is moving some doctors to take another look. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:49:20 GMT)
States step up push to lure innovators and investors
Increasingly, local prosperity depends on staying at the forefront of new industries and ideas. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:48:48 GMT)
Complementary Treatment the Key
By Zainal Carrie I REFER to the remarks by the Malaysian Oncology Society Council in response to Dr M. Rajen's article, "Is there an alternative for cancer sufferers?" (NST, Feb 4) , which the council claims is misleading and misinformed. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:30:45 GMT)
Calendar
Channel 8: 8 a.m., Army Newswatch; 8:30 a.m., Animals for Adoption; 9 a.m., Neighbor to Neighbor, Don McLean; 9:30 a.m., Liberty News 25; 12 p.m., Democracy Now; 4 p.m., Army Newswatch; 4:30 p.m., Liberty News 25; 5 p.m., Deaf Dimensions, February; 5:30 p.m., Animals for Adoption; 6 p.m., Windham Wellness #6, Biological Medicine; 6:30 p.m., International News Network; 7 p.m., Democracy Now; 8 ... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:07:28 GMT)
Gene Therapy Shows Promise as Treatment for Diseased Limbs
New research led by an Ohio State University Medical Center vascular medicine specialist suggests that gene therapy is a safe treatment method to explore in patients whose lower limbs are at risk for amputation because of poor circulation caused by blocked blood vessels. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:17:19 GMT)
Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men
MONDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged men who regularly take the widely used pain pills acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin appear to have an elevated risk of developing high blood pressure. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:53:36 GMT)
Painkiller Risk: High Blood Pressure
The most widely used medicines in the world -- over-the-counter pain drugs -- raise a person's risk of high blood pressure, a study shows. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:18:52 GMT)
Calif., Boston Still Biotech Hubs, But Rest Of U.S. Wants A Share
When Pennsylvania funded the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative in 1996, it hoped to build a regional biotechnology industry. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT)
Garlic powerless against cholesterol
Garlic does not lower cholesterol in people who already have moderately high levels, according to surprised researchers who tested perhaps the most widely held belief about the herb. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:07:54 GMT)
Health calendar
Health Secrets at Henderson County Family YMCA, 810 W. 6th Ave., Hendersonville. Topics include healthy living, alternative medicine, living young, smarter workouts, etc. Call 692-5774. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:08:11 GMT)
Alternatives To Traditional Medicine
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Use of Alternative Medicines May Impact Fertility Treatment
Tell your doctor about all the remedies that you take in fertility treatment - including those complementary medicines and therapies - the therapies may interact with each other and could impact on the chances of achieving pregnancy. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:04:14 GMT)
Church to hold program on weight control
Dr. Sean Rardin, a board-certified family medicine practitioner, will talk about the importance of weight control at 7:30 p.m. March 8 in the Lighthouse of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, 1500 Brookdale Road. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:30:19 GMT)
Active Drug Delivery System utilizes iontophoresis.
Hybresis(TM) System integrated mini-controller and patch system uses no lead wires and can deliver in-clinic treatment in as little as 3 min. Offering precise dose control and alternative treatment modes, product consists of wireless, miniaturized, rechargeable controller that connects directly to iontophoresis patch and charging station with 4 controller bays. Applications include physical and ... (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:05:11 GMT)
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Keep your joints healthy: A complete guide to staying strong
About 21 million adults have osteoarthritis -- the wear-and-tear condition that causes achy joints and may eventually lead to can't-get-up-from-the-sofa pain. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:11:05 GMT)
Holistic help for man's best friends
EXETER -- Regina M. Downey DVM, a veterinarian for 24 years, focuses on holistic medicine while still having traditional medicine as an option at the Holistic Animal Healing Clinic, which opened last month at 7A Hampton Road. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:40:18 GMT)
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The Costs and Risks of a Vaccine (6 Letters)
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Growing use Within Home Settings Boosts Revenue Potential of Global Lancets Market
Lancets - among the most commonly used alternative devices for vein puncture to obtain blood samples - are increasingly being used at home by patients and at primary care facilities such as physicians' offices and community clinics to perform glucose level tests with monitoring devices. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
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Utopia MediSpa and Wellness Reawakens Beauty Within; Even Their Own
In the business of beauty and health, Utopia MediSpa and Wellness recently took a little of their own medicine. They have updated their image, launched a new website, and moved to a new state-of-the-art facility. Utopia MediSpa and Wellness is quickly becoming the premiere leader for advanced integrative medicine in the Tampa Bay area. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:37:33 GMT)
Doctor to bring his alternative methods of medicine to Gwinnett
Some doctors would be out of a job if what a doctor from China says is true. Dr. Zhi Gang Sha, who will visit a Norcross church this weekend, claims he can cure pain and illness through chants and positive thoughts. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:44:50 GMT)
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Hepatitis B drug boosts resistance to AIDS treatment: study
Entecavir, a widely used drug to treat hepatitis B liver infections, quickly increases resistance to AIDS treatments in HIV-infected patients, US researchers warned Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:31:12 GMT)
Alternative Medicine: Fibromyalgia relief with acupuncture
Is fibromyalgia causing you chronic body pain, fatigue and depression? A 2006 Mayo Clinic study might provide an answer: acupuncture. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:55:55 GMT)
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