Browse Category: Diseases and Disorders
Published: February 11, 2010
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year and to date there is still no cure. While various treatments and therapy are applied to patients suffering from this condition few patients see any real, demonstrative results. However, the latest findings in the medical world have found a reason to hope that there might actually be a cure for MS.
Published: January 21, 2010
There may be a new hope on the horizon for those with Parkinson’s disease. This is exciting news that many people hope will improve the treatment of Parkinson’s patients in the very near future. Keep reading to find out more information on this new research.
Published: December 28, 2009
Vaccines are not a new thing. In fact, they have become a part of everyday life for most people, especially children. But, what you may not realize is that immunizations have become a huge money-making industry these days. If you do not buy into that, then you probably have not heard about the three new vaccines that are in the works. In fact, you may not believe your ears when you hear about these up-and-coming vaccines and what’s really behind them.
Published: November 19, 2009
The computer has become indispensable to our modern way of life. But the violation of our natural way of not looking directly at a source of light and the limited physical activity involved in its use may have far reaching lifespan consequences for today's youths and their hard working parents. This harm will continue unless they learn to take proactive responsibility for their health by learning how to identify, minimize and manage computer related health risks and conditions.
Published: October 29, 2009
You’ve likely become aware of threats from a number of “everyday” items. These include mercury, vaccines, microwave ovens, fluoride in your water, x-rays, and electromagnetic smog, just to name a few. However, the threat of uranium is yet unknown by many . . . perhaps you included. Keep reading to find out more about this potentially harmful toxin.
Published: October 22, 2009
A leading cause of death is liver disease, and often a major contributor to developing liver disease is alcoholism or heavy drinking. Unfortunately, the standard form of treatment for liver disease isn’t as effective if your liver is too far deteriorated or damaged. Recent research, however, is showing promise in the use of probiotics to fight impending liver disease. Here's what the latest scientific study shows . . .
Published: September 24, 2009
Fibromyalgia is often referred to as the “Invisible” illness or “Imaginary” disease. It was not until 1992 that it became recognized as a true medical problem by the World Health Organization. There are a few reasons for this. Some say it’s because it is often very hard to diagnose since Fibromyalgia’s symptoms often mimic those of other diseases and illnesses. Others say that it took so long for the medical community to recognize the syndrome because over 80% of the people affected have been women. For decades doctors have been telling patients with Fibromyalgia that they are just hypochondriacs.
Published: August 25, 2009
During a time of economic downturn, massive layoffs and substantial cutbacks in employee benefits, more and more individuals are turning to their HR managers and benefit advisors to find ways to reduce their healthcare expenses without eliminating choice or quality. One appealing concept that is gaining in popularity is medical travel, whereby U.S. patients travel internationally to receive quality medical care at a fraction of the cost. What are the driving factors fueling the growth of the medical travel industry and what important facts should consumers know before choosing to undergo a surgical procedure outside the U.S.?
Published: August 03, 2009
How many times have you made a sandcastle or buried a family member or friend under the sand vacationing at the beach? Did you ever think that this could have made you sick? The reality is that yes, it can. New research is showing that the sand can actually hold much greater health risks than the water.
Published: July 31, 2009
If we could all just get together and have a cold one, perhaps all our problems would be solved. At least that’s what President Obama seems to be hoping in what’s now known as the “Beer Summit.”
The so-called Beer Summit took place Thursday afternoon, and included Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley. The meeting was to address the now-famous incident in which Crowley arrested Gates for “disorderly conduct” when investigating a possible burglary at Gates’ house. The charges against Gates were eventually dropped.
