Health Discoveries in General Health News
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Researcher takes systems approach to back pain
December 18, 2009
An old adage, "the sum of its parts," describes the approach a Michigan State University researcher is taking to treat lower back pain.
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New treatment found that reverses sickle cell disease
December 18, 2009
A blood stem-cell transplant regimen by researchers at the National Institutes of Health has had dramatic results in reversing sickle cell disease in adults.
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Generic dissolving tablet to treat Alzheimers disease gains FDA approval
December 16, 2009
The first generic, orally disintegrating tablet version of a drug that treats dementia related to Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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French cuisine may be the next wave of diet food
December 16, 2009
A public hospital in Paris is teaching obese patients to cook great French food as an alternative to snacking and eating fast foods.
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Teen use of crystal meth and cigarettes down considerably survey shows
December 15, 2009
Teen use of methamphetamine (crystal meth) and cigarette smoking have gone down substantially, according to the 2009 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Take care of feet and ankles to prevent serious medical problems
December 15, 2009
Neglecting foot care can spell trouble later when pain starts cropping up in ankles, knees, hips and back. Often foot pain is an early indication of more serious medical problems, such as arthritis, diabetes and circulatory disorders.
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Loneliness can spread within social circles if left untreated
December 11, 2009
People who are lonely and tend to withdraw from social networks can spread their loneliness to the few people with whom they continue to interact.
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Depression, panic disorders increase in young adults with higher blood lead levels
December 11, 2009
Higher blood lead levels may lead to depression and panic disorders in young adults, even if their exposure to lead is considered to be at a safe level.
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Drunk driving risks the same for isolated incident or deeper addiction problem
December 10, 2009
Two distinct groups of people generally get arrested for drunk driving, yet their drinking problems warrant different approaches.
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HIV screening included in expanded Medicare preventive coverage
December 10, 2009
Screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is included in an expanded list of preventive services covered by Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced.
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Alternate medication has led to new view of addiction
December 9, 2009
The introduction of the drug buprenorphine for use in addiction therapy is changing existing opinions regarding substance abuse treatment.
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Telltale signs can alert parents to childrens drug abuse
December 9, 2009
Addiction to opiates, such as heroin, as a drug of choice among young people can begin with what's in the family's medicine cabinet.
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Asthmatic smokers can reverse their lung damage by quitting
December 8, 2009
A study published this month by the American Thoracic Society has found that smokers with asthma who quit smoking may be able to reverse some of the damage done to their lungs.
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Herbal cigarettes pose same health threat as regular cigarettes
December 4, 2009
A study on Chinese "herbal" cigarettes may put to rest the myth that medicinal herbs mixed with tobacco are healthier than regular cigarettes.
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Social networking sites can provide support for people living with illnesses
December 4, 2009
Social networking online is playing a role in how patients and their families cope with illnesses.
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Drunk driving prevention goes hand in hand with festivities of December
December 4, 2009
December may be a festive month, but there's a reason it's also been declared National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month each year.
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Eating out can be a healthy food experience
November 30, 2009
Going out to enjoy good company with good food is one of the pleasures of the holiday season. But there are steps you can take during December festivities, as well as throughout the year, to keep an eye on your calorie intake when you're dining out.
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Having a good time doesnt mean giving up healthier foods
November 30, 2009
Whether you're attending a get-together, or throwing a party of your own during the holiday season, don't assume you need to go off the diet wagon to have a good time.
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Researchers study links to the pregnancy disorder, preeclampsia
November 23, 2009
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have found that women who have preeclampsia during pregnancy may develop reduced thyroid functioning later in life.
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Learn to bounce back to cope with stressful economic times
November 19, 2009
"As the economy worsens, so does stress," reads the headline on a recent issue of Focus on Bahavioral Health, a publication of Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, New York.
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