A Weight Loss Tip You May Have Never Known
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Health
Looking to lose weight? It may be easier than expected. Recent studies indicate that a weight loss tip for those hoping to shred some pounds is as simple as a glass of water. That’s right. Before a meal, just fill your stomach with water and it will help you eat less at the dinner table. [...]
Egg Recall Due To Salmonella Infections
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by SemjonovNikita18 in Health
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimated today that about two thousand people have contracted salmonella witch triggered an instant egg recall. The CDC epidemiologist in charge of dealing with the outbreak of salmonellosis, Christopher Braden, said the uncertainty in the number of sick people is that the Center continues to receive reports from state [...]
Pesticides Linked with ADHD, Study
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
Children born to mothers who were exposed to pesticides while pregnant are more likely to develop attention problems as they mature, according to a new study. Published in Environmental Health Perspectives, the study gives further evidence that organophosphate pesticides can affect the human brain. Researchers at the University of California Berkeley tested pregnant women for [...]
Cancer Major Threat to Developing Nations
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
Developing countries will account for 60 percent of cancer cases in the world by 2020, and 70 percent by 2030, but they are not going to be prepared for the crisis, according to a report released on Thursday. These nations do not have the necessary infrastructure in order to prevent or diagnose cancer, according to [...]
228 million eggs recalled
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Health
Egg eaters across the states of Colorado, California and Minnesota beware: your eggs could be among the 228 million being recalled on suspicion of salmonella contamination. The brand of eggs you should especially watch out for are the following: Lucerne; Albertson; Mountain Dairy; Ralph’s; Boomsma’s; Sunshine; Hillandale; Trafficanda; Farm Fresh; Lund; Dutch Farms; Kemps. The [...]
The economic impact of cancer
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Health
According to a recent report by the American Cancer Society, cancer worldwide, in addition to the already well-known health implication, has severe economic implications as well. Cancer, beating our AIDS, malaria, and other heavy hitters, is the leading cause of death worldwide. The recent report by ACS equates this fact with another: that cancer, among [...]
Beer Linked With Psoriasis
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
According to a new study, drinking beer may increase the risk of developing psoriasis, a painful skin disease suffered by over 7 million Americans. This is especially true for women, according to the study which now online and will be published in the journal Archives of Dermatology. The study, which was conducted by researchers from [...]
The Internet: The Best Place for Love
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
According to a new study, people who have the internet at home are more likely to find love, with the Web becoming a popular place to meet new people also seeking love. Researchers from Stanford University stated that the internet is specifically relevant for allowing same-sex couples to meet. The research also points towards the [...]
FDA Approves New “Morning After” Pill
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
Health officials approved a new, longer-lasting “morning-after” pill to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, according to reports on Saturday. Ella, the new prescription drug made by French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, will be released in the United States by Watson Pharmaceuticals. Under the Bush administration, emergency contraception pills were difficult to receive over the counter, [...]
Parkinson’s Disease Linked with Immune System Gene
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Raven Schneizer in Health
The development of Parkinson’s disease may be effected by a gene linked with the immune system, according to a new study released on Sunday. This may mark the advancement in the search for effective treatments of the disease. According to the researchers, a gene in the human leukocyte antigen region or HLA — which contains [...]