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No Medical Explanation for ?Crawling Skin? Disease
2012-02-06 06:19:00 The symptoms of the bizarre illness known as Morgellons are enough to make your skin crawl. For patients who say they are suffering from the condition, that sensation is all too real. Sufferers report feeling that bugs are crawling all over their skin or just under it. They have fatigue and painful sores. They also say that they?ve pulled ?fibers? and other solid materials like ?specks, granules, dots, worms, sand, eggs, fuzz balls and larvae? through their skin, leaving lesions, according to new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new study - a $600,000 project launched in 2008 in response to a massive swell of interest and inquiries about the condition from lawmakers and patients - sought to determine how common Morgellons is. Perhaps more importantly for sufferers, the study also looked for a medical cause. The result: there is none.
ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studied
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2012-01-31 02:57:00 AP - Dr. Richard Olney, an internationally renowned researcher who dedicated his life to finding a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease, has died after his own eight-year battle with the disease. He was 64.
Stem Cell Technology Used To Create Neuronal Model For Alzheimer's Disease
2012-01-26 10:00:00 Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a "true human neuronal model" that replicates the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in actual human brain cells. They have accomplished this model by using adult stem cells to more accurately demonstrate the pathology of the disease.
First Diagnosis of Disease by DNA Sequencing
2012-01-25 21:02:00 From New Scientist - Online DNA sequencing has identified difficult-to-diagnose diseases in humans - the first time the technology has been used in a clinic. The technique, which decodes thousands of genes simultaneously, has been used in laboratories to uncover genes related to diseases sin
Thyroid Disease Snoring
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Lake County's disease of Raise My Taxitis
2011-12-07 14:40:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Steve Balich tells the school board to stop raising taxes so much that we are driving people from their homes. Balich is a representative of the Homer/Lockport Tea Party and the Will County Tea Party Alliance. We need our local boards (Fire, Library, School, City, Township,etc.) to stop raising their levy... Read more »
Depression can lead to heart disease
2011-11-28 15:43:00 Depression may have more far-reaching consequences than previously believed. Recent data suggests that individuals who suffer from a mood disorder could be twice as likely to have a heart attack compared to individuals who are not depressed. This process has been poorly understood - until now. A new study led by Concordia University has found that depressed individuals have a slower recovery time after exercise compared to those who are non-depressed. These findings suggest that a dysfunctional biological stress system is at play among depressed individuals. Published in the journal Psychophysiology, the research warns of the importance of testing for cardiovascular disease among people suffering from major depression. ?There have been two competing theories as to why depression is linked to cardiovascular disease,? says first author Jennifer Gordon, who is a PhD candidate at McGill University. ?Depressed people may have poorer health behaviors, which may in turn lead to heart...
Similar Effects of Beer and Wine on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
2011-11-22 18:48:00 From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: Research published in the European Journal of Epidemiology by Costanzo S, Di Castelnuovo de Gaetano G et al. has sought to separate the effects of wine, beer or spirit drinking in relation to fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events. The Italian authors
The Birthday Celebrations ? degeneration, disease and demise of Sathya Sai
2011-11-18 19:42:00 On various web pages, devotees of Sathya Sai Baba are urged to gather to celebrate the 86th birthday of Sathya Sai Baba on November 23rd, 2011. Since he died last April, it is rather more fitting to look back at his last appearances in the living body, though he was clearly near death’s door at ...
The Birthday Celebrations ? degeneration, disease and demise of Sathya Sai
2011-11-18 19:42:00 On various web pages, devotees of Sathya Sai Baba are urged to gather to celebrate the 86th birthday of Sathya Sai Baba on November 23rd, 2011. Since he died last April, it is rather more fitting to look back at his last appearances in the living body, though he was clearly near death’s door at ...
Depression in Young People Increases Risk of Heart Disease Mortality
2011-11-11 18:36:00 The negative effects of depression in young people on the health of their hearts may be stronger than previously recognized. Depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than 40, especially young women, markedly increases their risk for dying from heart disease, results from a nationwide study have revealed. The results are published in the November 2011 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. ?This is the first study looking at depression as a risk factor for heart disease specifically in young people,? says senior author Viola Vaccarino, MD, PhD, chair of epidemiology at Emory?s Rollins School of Public Health. ?We?re finding that depression is a remarkable risk factor for heart disease in young people. Among women, depression appears to be more important than traditional risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity and diabetes which are not common in young women.? First author is Amit Shah, MD, a cardiology fellow at Emory University School of Medi...
Dismantled remix contest for EP-track 'Disease'
2011-11-09 14:18:00 Dismantled hosts a remix contest for the track "Disease" taken from the band's upcoming EP. You can download the "Disease" remix kit (151 MB) right here. For those interested, the BPM of the track...
By: Side-Line Music
The 5 Stages of Disease
2011-10-29 06:50:00 Contrary to popular belief, we don?t just “all of a sudden get sick?. Whether we get a bug, diabetes or cancer, the body will put up a good fight — through several stages if it has to — with the intent to bring itself back into balance at each turn. LISTEN NOW! FREE DETOX LECTURE ...
Testosterone Levels Helpful In Determining Risk Of Heart Disease
2011-10-05 10:00:00 A study by the Wallenberg Laboratory for Cardiovascular Research in Sweden followed 2,400 men in their 70's and 80's for five years, comparing their testosterone levels with incidents of cardiovascular events the men experienced, such as heart attacks and strokes....
What is COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)?
2011-09-24 08:27:00 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can also be referred to as Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease or Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease is an array of conditions that tend to affect the airways and lungs. Thus COPD is a general term for diseases that curtail the movement of air out of the lungs. By it being chronic, it ...
Drug Addiction Isn't A Disease
2011-08-01 14:00:00 Therefore in the medical community, addiction isn?t called a disease. You can?t give a blood test to someone in order to detect if they have alcoholism or drug addiction before the fact. You?re only able to look at someone who is addicted and say "Hey, this person is addicted." You can label them with having an addictive disorder. The label, however, does nothing to help a person quit and is not based on any scientific test or research whatsoever.
Heart Disease in Pets Explained
2011-06-17 05:29:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale interviews veterinary cardiologist Dr. Sonya Gordon about heart disease in dogs and cats, and a new website for information, yourpetsheart.com.
Parathyroid Gland Cancer
2011-05-29 08:50:00 Parathyroid Gland Cancer - Parathyroid glands function to control calcium in the body. There are four parathyroid glands, each of which there are two on each lobe of the thyroid gland. All glands are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Hypertension Suffered by Young People
2011-05-28 05:24:00 Hypertension Suffered by Many Young People - Hypertension or high blood pressure is a disease that often get in peoples with the growth of age. But, know hypertension disease more suffered by young... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Claryfying the Latest on Heartworm Disease
2011-05-15 15:29:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale spoke with Dr. Doug Carithers of Merial about heartworm disease on his radio show Steve Dale's Pet World, and also the latest from the American Heartworm Society on incidence of heartworm
If there Are Mosquitoes, There's Heartworm Disease
2011-05-14 19:44:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale reports on the American Heartworm Society Incidence map, indicating where heartworm disease is (in all states). Heartworm disease is considered preventable.
Diabetics are susceptible of cancer
2011-05-14 11:39:00 Diabetics have a higher risk of suffering from certain types of cancer than those whom not suffer from blood sugar disease, according to new research in the United States. Based on the results of a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
HOw to help prevent heart disease
2011-05-10 05:39:00 To help prevent heart disease and improve your health, put the tips below to good use. Eat plenty of fish Herring, sardines, and salmon are all excellent sources of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Other fish are great to, although Omega 3 may help to get your cholesterol down to a healthier level. Choosing healthy fats and oils Saturated fat will increase the risk of heart disease. It's found in meat, butter, and even coconut oil. You should avoid them until your cholesterol levels are down and you are at a healthy weight. Even those that love red meats can enjoy seafood and nuts for their main sources of protein. Monounsaturated fats such as olive oils will help you to protect your heart. Olive oil is an ideal choice for cooking, dressing, or even as a dipping sauce. Plenty of fiber Fiber can help you control your cholesterol. You can find fiber in whole grain products to help control sugar absorption as well, which will help you keep your digestive system h...
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Bad Medicine: The Tragic Story of Disease Rock: 1974-1988
2011-04-28 08:00:00 Every generation's music reflects the unique struggles that it faced. Slavery and sharecropping gave us the Negro Spiritual; the plight of the urban poor gave us the blues; and Vietnam gave us Freedom Rock, to name just a few examples. Overlooked until now, however, is the sub-genre of rock music that arose from the frustration of the youth of the 70s and 80s in their attempts to get access to quality health care. A new book by Dr. Saul Smeckler is aimed at changing that. In Bad Medicine: The Tragic Story of Disease Rock: 1974-1988, Smeckler argues that many rock songs of this era were literal cries for help. Rock musicians who were just starting out tended to be poor, spent a lot of time on the road, and were part of a "macho rock star culture that discouraged visiting free clinics," says Dr. Smeckler. Five chapters of Bad Medicine are devoted to the lead singer of Foreigner, Lou Gramm. In 1977, Gramm began experiencing frequent chills, as indicated by the song "Cold as Ic...
Can Quantum Mechanics Be Used to Fight Disease?
2011-01-20 14:32:00 From Fast Company: A new study claims that the spread of the flu can be contained without mass vaccinations. The method? The application of quantum mechanics to epidemiology theory. Scientists at Michigan State University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem conducted the nove
Vitamin B12 Helps Ward Off Alzheimer?s
2011-01-16 22:16:00 People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. They tested for levels of vitamin B12 and for levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that has been linked to an increased risk ...
Lights At Night Increase Risks For Disease
2011-01-15 04:00:00 Melatonin is a hormone that has many functions. Produced at night by the pineal gland, it regulates the sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, blood pressure, and glucose tolerance; lack of melatonin can create serious medical problems.
WLS On Demand Podcast: All About Heart Disease, the Truth About Cats, Cat A
2011-01-15 02:34:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale's WLS Podcast features interviews with veterinary cardiologist Dr. Andrew Beardow, an expert on heart disease in dogs and cats (CVD and HCM); pet book author and dog and IAABC consultant Darlene Arden about cat care, Bert Traughton of the ASPCA about cat adoption, and radio star Fred Winston about Maltese rescue.
Stress and Heart Disease: Is There an Association?
2010-12-28 20:52:00 By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Stanwhit607 ?Relax or you?re going to have a heart attack?. If you?re high-strung with a type A personality, those words may have been directed at you. But is it really true? Can stress cause heart disease or a heart attack, or is this just an old wives? tale?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Roger Ebert As Black Hearted as His Disease is Cancerous
2010-11-26 09:35:00 -By Warner Todd Huston One would think that a fellow as ravaged by cancer as Roger Ebert would find his soul a bit less rancorous toward others. One would think that a man that has had such pain would not wish pain on others. But Roger Ebert is a liberal. Pain and hate is what they do. Proof of this is in the latest hatred that spewed from Roger Ebert's keyboard over the Thanksgiving holiday. While everyone else was enjoying family and thanking God for their bounty, this black-souled, venom-spitting, hatemonger was taking a little time out of his holiday to wish ill on others. Worse he was doing so in the name of thanksgiving. The hateful Ebert wrote the...
The Disease Progresses
2010-10-27 14:52:00 Although it seems kind of stupid to use the word "progress" in any form when discussing one's dance with Parkinson's disease. I now find myself using my cane, even for simply moving around the house. This came about Monday when my addled midbrain was trying to negotiate the distance between Shiloh lying on the floor ...
Oxidative Stress in Children with Celiac Disease [Highlight HEALTH]
2010-10-22 05:57:00 Celiac disease is a genetic digestive disorder triggered by consumption of the protein gluten. Researchers now report that there is a factor independent of diet that contributes to oxidative stress in celiac disease patients; celiac children have higher than normal levels of two oxidative DNA damage biomarkers, irrespective of what they eat.
By: Highlight HEALTH
Can Inflamed Gums Lead to Alzheimer's Disease?
2010-08-23 22:42:00 By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Ciell (Picture shows a room for controlled multisensory stimulation therapy for Alzheimer patients) What does oral hygiene have to do with your brain? Plenty - according to new research from New York University. Their team of dental researchers recently found... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Fungal Disease Killing Bats: This is Bad For You, Bad For Your Pets
2010-08-09 19:11:00 Because of a fungal disease killing little brown myotis bats, the mosquito population may explode, causing more disease or people and their pets
Even with foot-in-mouth disease, Bill Brady leads Pat Quinn
2010-06-28 16:00:00 Bill Brady in the governor's mansion will not mean assault weapons will be on our streets, it will mean the General Assembly will have to work together to fix the budget mess and maybe we can have some responsible leadership on the issue. Responsible leadership: Something we have not had in the governor's mansion for too long.
Symptoms of a dreaded disease
2010-06-16 23:17:00 I can’t keep up with all the new illnesses, conditions, and diseases out there. Something that used to require just a good swift kick in the arse, now calls for medication and a support group. Issues previously attributed to laziness or faulty upbringing, are now much more complicated, and adding fiber to our diets won’t ...
Heartworm Disease: It's Preventable
2010-05-24 00:21:00 Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society speaks with pet reporter Steve Dale about heartworm disease. Heartworm is preventable in dogs, cats and ferrets, while treatment is expensive for dogs and not always successful, and for cats and ferrets there is no treatment.
Let's End Heart Disease in Cats: I Need Your Help
2010-03-08 14:15:00 The Ricky Fund, Ending Heart Disease in Cats
Aishwarya Rai?s Mysterious Disease
2010-02-28 20:24:00 There had been so much in the media about Aishwarya Rai’s sickness. At first it was rumored that Aishwarya Rai is pregnant. Later the couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan denied the rumor. Then it was reported that Aishwarya Rai is sick due to some kind of throat infection. Amitabh Bachchan himself wrote on his ...
By: Desi Galaxy
Big Eaters Don't Just Get Fat; They May Get Alzheimer's Disease
2009-12-17 05:44:00 Can you polish off this hamburger? How about two of them? Better watch out. The hormone that controls your appetite, leptin, is critical - not only to your weight, your percentage of body fat, your risk of diabetes and heart attack... Now, it has been identified as a major factor in Alzheimer's disease.
This might hurt: Sitting disease can wreak havoc on your body
2009-12-14 05:18:00 Chris Barry's body was out of whack. An education specialist for children in the suburbs, he spent long hours--sometimes three to four hours a day just driving--sitting in his car and at his office. He hunched over his laptop at his desk and slouched in the driver's seat. He cradled his phone between his neck and shoulder....
Play with Food: Dr. Oz Discusses Celiac Disease
2009-12-12 19:46:00 Play with Food: Dr. Oz Discusses Celiac Disease and more
Swine Flu : A Pandemic Disease of 2009
2009-11-30 15:17:00 By Vipin Chauhan Swine Flu is a respiratory disease of pigs, caused by H1N1 virus, a strain of influenza A type virus. This new strain appears to be a result of re-assorting human influenza, avian... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Veno-occlusive Disease of the Liver
2009-11-27 18:38:00 Veno-occlusive disease of the liver is blockage of the very small (microscopic) veins in the liver. Fluid tends to accumulate in the abdomen, the spleen may enlarge, and severe bleeding may occur in the esophagus. The skin and whites of the eyes may turn yellow, and the abdomen may enlarge. Doctors base the diagnosis on symptoms and results of Doppler ultrasonography. If possible, the cause is corrected or eliminated, and symptoms are treated. Veno-occlusive disease is similar to Budd-Chiari syndrome except that blood flow is blocked within (rather than outside of) the liver. That is, blockages do not affect the large hepatic veins and the inferior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the lower parts of the body, including the liver, to the heart). Veno-occlusive disease may occur at any age. It is more common among people who are malnourished. Because flow out of the liver is blocked, blood backs up in the liver. This backup (congestion) then reduces th...
By: A health blog
Hirschsprung's Disease
2009-11-17 17:20:00 Hirschsprung's (say: "hersh-sprungz") disease is a birth defect that affects the large intestine (bowel). Normally, nerve cells called ganglion (say: "gang-glee-on") cells stimulate muscles in the intestine to push stools through the intestine and out of the body. A child born with Hirschsprung's disease is missing these nerve cells in a part of the intestine. As a result, stools do not move properly through the intestine and severe constipation and even bacterial infection can develop. Sometimes the ganglion cells are missing from just a small part of the large intestine near the anus. Other times, the cells may be missing from a large part of the large intestine. What causes Hirschsprung's disease? As a baby grows in the womb, the ganglion cells grow from the top of the intestine to the anus. When a baby has Hirschsprung's disease, these nerve cells don't grow all the way to the anus. Doctor's don't know why the nerve ...
By: A health blog
Paget's Disease of the Bone
2009-11-16 15:50:00 Paget's disease of the bone is a chronic bone disorder in which bones become enlarged and deformed. Bone may become dense, but fragile, because of excessive breakdown and deformation of bone. The disease affects both genders, is rarely found in people under the age of 40, and occurs in up to 3 percent of the US population. What causes Paget's disease of the bone?The exact cause of Paget's disease of the bone is unknown, but it is suggested to be due to a slow viral infection of bone and may include a heredity factor. What are the symptoms of Paget's disease of the bone?The following are the most common symptoms of Paget's disease of the bone. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: pain in the affected area bone deformity in the affected area susceptibility to fractures in the affected area headache (if the affected area is the skull) hearing loss (if the affected area is the skull) The symptoms of Paget's disease of the bone may...
By: A health blog
are there any natural remedies or cures for gastroesophageal relfux disease
2009-09-21 22:48:00 I have been suffering from this severely. What kinds of foods are recommended to eat? Are there any natural cures? Does medication actually work? I am taking Prevacid. DGL-DeGlysserized(sp) Licorice tablets. Chew two 20 minutes before meals, if I remember correctly. It forms a protective coating around the stomach and esophagus. Other soothing helpful remedies often include plaintains and marshmallow. Additional consideration - according to my Naturopath he says often the cause of reflux is not the excess of acid but quit the contrary. The valve needs a high level of acid to signal it to close tight. Not enough acid and the valve doesn't close properly and the acid leaks out. He frequently prescribes hydrochloric acid for people to take which usually resolves the problem. Tis true, though a little scary.
A Cure for Crohns Disease with Viagra?
2009-08-28 10:15:00 Researchers in London have discovered that a weak immune response instigates Crohn’s disease, possibly laying to rest the popular belief that an auto-immune condition is to blame. In a recent study, scientists at University College in London found that people with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes ulcerations in the small and large ...A Cure for Crohns Disease with Viagra? Related Posts Tysabri Drug is Effective Against Crohn’s Disease Has a Cure for Aids Been Found? America’s Deadliest Disease, Mesothelioma
Widow wants Asbestos Disease Awareness to be Increased
2009-08-26 00:33:00 The widow of a UK man who died from the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma said she had never even heard of the disease until her husband contracted it, and stated that it is vital that awareness of the disease and the dangers of asbestos is increased. Seventy eight year old John Sarjeant died last August after ...
Latest Lyme Disease Info and Treatment for Dogs
2009-08-23 21:04:00 Cait’s little boy hasn’t been feeling so well. Feverish, tired and achy, all Wink wants to do is rest quietly. It’s sad to see this normally effervescent little guy so under the weather. (Though, in a day or so, he should be back to his normal self because he’s been started on Doxycycline, the antibiotic of choice for Lyme.) Wink has been unlucky enough to contract Lyme Disease. I say unlucky because once a dog is infected with Lyme, it can never be fully cured of it, at least at the present time. Let’s hope that changes in the not-too-distant future. Since I live in an endemic area, and every dog I’ve had since living in this house (going on two decades) has become infected–despite my best efforts–I’ve made it a mission to keep up with the latest research and effective protocols. For the Cliff Notes Version (continue reading after this section if you’re interested in more in-depth info below) First! Statistics indicate th... |
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