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Coffee, drink a cup of delicious

2010-03-30T08:50:00.001+07:00

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks a lot of people. Of every three people in the world, one of them is coffee drinkers. Coffee is so delicious when taken either morning or at night when work is piling up. Coffee is one of the most enjoyed drink a lot of people, who do not just drink it, but also enjoyable. Coffee business has become a business tens of billions of dollars, which can only be

Understanding Signals Body Want Sex

2010-03-12T13:52:00.001+07:00

Every human being is created differently, including the level of sexual arousal. Since sex it up, how long you can survive without sexual intercourse?Dismiss or in the vent excessive, have their impact.Sex, no doubt, is a body needs, which is based on two reasons, namely reproduction and a tendency to socialize (share the love).Survive long periods of time based on the human ability to live in

Lupus, Lifelong Battle

2010-03-01T14:20:00.001+07:00

Lupus discussed this time is not a young man who became a character in the story books popular teenager who had several years ago. Lupus is a scary kind of illness. Not yet known for certain causes. Almost all sufferers of this disease are women. Although this disease is not too much, it never hurts to find out more lupus. Lupus Lupus disease is generally a chronic disorder that is immune to the

Face Breast Cancer

2010-02-10T14:56:00.001+07:00

Breast cancer is a type of cancer killer of two Indonesian women after cervical cancer (cancer of the mouth or neck of the uterus). Therefore this disease needs to watch out. Detect this disease early will increase the likelihood of living sufferers. Does being a woman could be immune to breast cancer? What should be done to prevent it? Breast cancer Breast cancer is the abnormal cell growth in

Tea for Body Health

2010-01-25T11:17:00.002+07:00

Tea is a beverage that is widely known in Indonesia and in the world. Brown beverage is common to drink the guest host. A fragrant aroma and distinctive taste make this drink a lot of consumption. In addition to this advantage, there are many substances that have a lot of very useful benefits for the health of the body. Tea Benefits Benefits include tea as an antioxidant, repairing cells damaged,

Why Stop Smoking?

2010-01-16T21:21:00.001+07:00

Cigarette smoking is a lifestyle which is popular in many countries, especially in developing countries. Tobacco in a cigarette has made a lot of people menggemarinya. However, a cigarette behind the pleasures are many disadvantages. Why is smoking dangerous to your health? What are the negative effects of smoking?SmokingCigarettes have become a small object the most popular. Smoking has become a

Optimistic attitude can increase health

2010-01-05T21:22:00.000+07:00

OptimismWhat is optimism? Optimism is the attitude has always had good expectations in every way and the tendency to expect a favorable result. Optimism can also be interpreted to think positive. So the optimism is more of a paradigm or way of thinking.When a failure or the pressure of life, how do you feel an optimist? A positive-minded optimists or think does not consider failure is permanent.

Cervical cancer

2009-12-24T23:45:00.001+07:00

Cervical cancer is one cancer the most common for women. Every one hour, one woman died in Indonesia due to cervical cancer or cervical cancer this. The fact is that millions of women in the world infected with HPV, which is considered a disease through sexual relations most common in the world.In Indonesia, every one hour, one woman died of cervical cancerAccording to the World Health

DNA

2009-12-18T21:03:00.003+07:00

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, or in Indonesian language is often called Eden which stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA or of Eden is the genetic material contained in the body of every person who inherited from their parents. DNA present in the cell nucleus in the structure of chromosomes and the mitochondria.Function as a blueprint that serves as the code for each man as to hair color,

10 Tips for Better Sleep

2009-12-09T21:01:00.003+07:00

Getting a full night's sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night - much less the recommended 7-8 hours.Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase of cytokine molecules. Long term insomnia leads to chronic inflammation. This significantly increases the

What Is Cirrhosis? What Causes Cirrhosis?

2009-11-26T22:03:00.003+07:00

Cirrhosis is an abnormal liver condition in which there is irreversible scarring of the liver. The main causes are sustained excessive alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease - however, there are many possible causes.People with cirrhosis may develop jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes and tongue), itching and extreme tiredness.For cirrhosis to develop long-term,

UCLA Researchers Reconstitute Enzyme That Synthesizes Cholesterol Drug Lovastatin

2009-11-12T21:52:00.000+07:00

Researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have for the first time successfully reconstituted in the laboratory the enzyme responsible for producing the blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin.The research, published Oct. 23 in the journal Science, could potentially lead to the development of other compounds with similarly beneficial effects.The

Cataract Surgery Helps AMD Patients; Steroid Improves DME; Online Eye Health Forum

2009-10-30T23:22:00.000+07:00

This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) reports on a national study that finds cataract surgery is likely to benefit patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at all stages of the disease, on a clinical trial showing that the steroid triamcinolone may be effective in advanced diabetic macular edema (DME) patients when standard

Research Indicates Gaps In Care For Diabetes, Cholesterol, Hypertension Among The Uninsured

2009-10-22T21:37:00.000+07:00

A new study shows uninsured American adults with chronic illnesses like diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated, leading to an increased risk of costly, disabling and even lethal complications of their disease.The study, published online in Health Affairs, analyzed data from a recent national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The

What Is Testicular Cancer? What Causes Testicular Cancer?

2009-10-13T21:29:00.002+07:00

Testicular cancer, or cancer of the testes, occurs in the testicles (testes), inside the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin under the penis. Male sex hormones, testosterone, and sperm for reproduction are produced in the testicles. The testicles are a pair of male sex glands, also known as gonads. Testosterone controls the development of the reproductive organs, and other male physical

Hearing Loss

2009-10-07T20:45:00.000+07:00

Hearing Loss Risk In Men Can Be Reduced By Higher Folates, Not Antioxidantsncreased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his risk by 20 percent, according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO,

231 New Genes Associated With Head And Neck Cancer Revealed By Study

2009-10-07T19:52:00.000+07:00

A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 231 new genes associated with head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly cancers responsible for 2.1 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States.Previously, only 33 genes were reported associated with head and neck cancer."These new genes should advance selection of head and neck-specific gene targets, opening the door to promising new molecular

Government Of Canada Partners With Alberta Lung Association To Reduce Tobacco Use In The Workplace

2009-09-29T11:51:00.000+07:00

he Honourable Rona Ambrose, federal Minister of Labour, announced funding for a project administered through The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT that is designed to reduce tobacco use among employees who work in industries with higher than average smoking rates. Today's announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health."The Government of Canada is proud to

Experts Recommend New Name, More Research On Nonmalignant Breast Tumor

2009-09-29T11:47:00.000+07:00

On Thursday, a panel of medical experts convened by NIH recommended that the word "carcinoma" be removed from the name of a nonmalignant breast tumor called ductal carcinoma in situ because the current terminology can mislead some women into believing they are likely to develop breast cancer, Reuters reports. DCIS is a condition in which abnormal cells have grown in the milk duct but not spread

Wear Ease Designs The Latest Fashions With Mastectomy Patients In Mind

2009-09-21T22:40:00.000+07:00

One in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and currently slightly more than half, 56 percent, undergo mastectomy. Few fashion options exist for those who don't seek reconstructive surgery or postpone it until after their treatment and recovery - a condition the clothier Wear Ease (http://www.WearEase.com) seeks to remedy."Fighting breast cancer is a big

Women Urged Not To Drink While Pregnant

2009-09-10T09:01:00.000+07:00

Learning disabilities, mental health issues and behavior problems are just some of the issues that afflict babies exposed to alcohol in the womb, yet some doctors still tell their patients it is safe to have a drink now and then while pregnant.Those hoping to change that are meeting on September 9, the ninth day of the ninth month, for a forum dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of

Anticancer Compound Found In American Mayapple

2009-09-10T08:54:00.000+07:00

A common weed called American mayapple may soon offer an alternative to an Asian cousin that's been harvested almost to extinction because of its anti-cancer properties. The near-extinct Asian plant, Podophyllyum emodi, produces podophyllotoxin, a compound used in manufacturing etoposide, the active ingredient in a drug used for treating lung and testicular cancer. Podophyllyum emodi is a cousin

Australian Research Suggests HPV Vaccine Could Prevent Breast Cancer

2009-09-10T08:49:00.001+07:00

Vaccinating women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) may prevent some forms of breast cancer and save tens of thousands of lives each year, new Australian research suggests.Using genetic probes, researchers at the University of New South Wales tested cancerous breast cells and found several strains of HPVs known to have a high risk of initiating cancer of the cervix. HPV has a causal role in

Children With Autism Use Alternative Keyboard To Communicate With Their Families And Their World

2009-09-10T08:31:00.001+07:00

Children With Autism Use Alternative Keyboard To Communicate With Their Families And Their WorldAutism can build a wall of poor communication between those struggling with the condition and their families. While a personal computer can help bridge the divide, the distraction and complexity of a keyboard can be an insurmountable obstacle.Using a unique keyboard with only two "keys" and a novel

Tips For Dealing With Fall Allergies From DampRid

2009-09-10T08:23:00.000+07:00

For America's 60 million seasonal allergy sufferers, fall can be one of the most difficult times of year as ragweed begins to release its pollen into the air and mold and fungus spores increase due to the decay of leaves and other plants. Each ragweed plant produces one billion pollen grains per average season. This generally continues until the first frost, usually in October.According to the

New Study To Assess Societal Costs Following Revelation That 100 Million Women In The Prime Of Their Lives Have Endometriosis

2009-09-05T19:14:00.000+07:00

The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) are proud to announce the first ever prospective study to assess the hidden cost of endometriosis to society and to women with the disease.13 centres in ten countries kick-off the EndoCost study with a goal to identify areas which can be addressed for improvement and subsequent

Phase III Trial Of ASA404 In Lung Cancer Completes Patient Enrolment

2009-09-05T19:01:00.000+07:00

Antisoma plc (LSE: ASM; USOTC: ATSMY) announces that the ATTRACT-1 phase III trial of ASA404 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has reached its enrolment target of 1,200 patients. The trial is the single pivotal registration study for the drug as a first-line treatment for squamous and non-squamous NSCLC, and is being conducted by Novartis, Antisoma's development and commercialisation partner

Dealing With High-blood Pressure? Eat More Melons

2009-09-05T18:58:00.001+07:00

Summer is the time to chill out with cool summer fruits.So, why not lower your blood pressure at the same time?Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center say there's no better way to lower your blood pressure than by indulging in some of the season's potassium-rich fruit and vegetables."Melons like cantaloupe and watermelon are particularly high in potassium," says Lona Sandon, assistant

Natural Compounds, Chemotherapeutic Drugs May Become Partners In Cancer Therapy

2009-09-05T18:39:00.000+07:00

Research in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University suggests that some natural food compounds, which previously have been studied for their ability to prevent cancer, may be able to play a more significant role in treating it - working side-by-side with the conventional drugs that are now used in chemotherapy.A new study just published in the International Journal of Cancer

Mild Glucose Intolerance In Pregnancy May Be Associated With Cardiovascular Risk

2009-08-27T16:45:00.001+07:00

Mild glucose intolerance in pregnancy may be an early identifier of women who are at increased risk of heart disease in the future, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal.) In a large population-based cohort study, researchers from the University of Toronto and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) studied data on 435,696 women in Ontario, Canada

Is Winter To Blame For Type 1 Diabetes?

2009-08-27T16:09:00.000+07:00

Researchers from Finland have found a correlation between new cases of Type 1 diabetes and winter months. The study analysed data of 31,000 children from 105 diabetes centres across 53 countries found a correlation between the season and the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Of the 42 centres that exhibited this seasonal trend, 28 centres had peaks of diagnosis in winter and 33 had troughs in summer.

What Is a Stroke? What Causes a Stroke?

2009-08-19T16:48:00.000+07:00

A stroke is a condition where a blood clot or ruptured artery or blood vessel interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain. A lack of oxygen and glucose (sugar) flowing to the brain leads to the death of brain cells and brain damage, often resulting in an impairment in speech, movement, and memory.The two main types of stroke include ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke

Improving Sleep And Pain In People With Osteoarthritis Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2009-08-19T16:46:00.000+07:00

A study in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with osteoarthritis and comorbid insomnia.Results showed that treatment improves both immediate and long-term self-reported sleep and pain in older patients with osteoarthritis and comorbid insomnia without

New Lung Cancer Vaccines May Lower Costs, Accelerate Treatment

2009-08-19T16:31:00.000+07:00

In one to three years, new therapeutic vaccines could change standard treatment regimens for the most commonly diagnosed lung cancer-nonsmall cell lung cancer. Therapeutic cancer vaccines (TCVs), currently in late-phase clinical trials, may be introduced as adjuvant therapy that reduces undesirable side effects caused by toxic radiation and chemotherapy, according to a recent Health Technology

Stinging Insects Can Be Deadly

2009-08-19T16:29:00.000+07:00

Legendary skateboarder Andy Kessler's death after being stung by an insect earlier this week is a reminder that stings can be deadly for those with stinging insect allergy. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), up to 5% of Americans are at risk for a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction from insect stings.Unfortunately, most people are not

Scientists Uncork Potential Health Benefit Of Drinking Red Wine

2009-08-19T16:25:00.000+07:00

Scientists at Glasgow have shown how resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in red wine, works as an effective therapy for life-threatening inflammation.Dr Alirio Melendez, a senior lecturer in the university's Division of Infection and Immunology, along with collaborators in Singapore, have solved a mystery which has puzzled experts since red wine was first identified as having health

What Is Chlamydia? What Causes Chlamydia?

2009-08-11T22:55:00.001+07:00

Chlamydia, or chlamydial infection, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis), a bacterium that only infects humans. Although we usually think of the sexually transmitted disease (STD), chlamydial infection refers to infection caused by any species of the Chlamydiaceae bacterial family.Chlamydia is a common infectious cause of genital and eye

President Clinton, Pfizer, And Mylan Announce New Agreements To Lower Prices Of Medicines For Patients With Drug-Resistant HIV In Developing Countries

2009-08-11T22:47:00.000+07:00

President Bill Clinton announced two important and complementary agreements today to enable better, more affordable treatments for patients on second-line antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for HIV/AIDS in the developing world. For the first time, a second-line regimen of four ARVs will be available for under $500 annually. Additionally, the cost of a key drug for treating tuberculosis (TB) in patients

Cancer Cells Are Protected By Our Own Immune System

2009-08-11T22:14:00.001+07:00

During the very first few days of development of a cancer, our immune system recognizes cancer cells not as abnormal cells requiring eradication but as cells of the body that need to be protected. This result was obtained by the team led by David Klatzmann at the Laboratoire « Immunologie - Immunopathologies - Immunothérapies » (UPMC / CNRS / INSERM). It could enable major advances in the

Minimally Invasive, Non-Surgical Procedure Shrinks Uterine Fibroids

2009-08-11T21:57:00.000+07:00

Los Angeles resident Christina Simon, 39, was happily pregnant with her second child, but her joy was tempered during her third trimester. An ultrasound by her obstetrician-gynecologist found that, in addition to the baby, something else was growing in her uterus: fibroid tumors, non-cancerous growths of muscle and connective tissue in the uterus. Although Christina was concerned, the doctor

Tumor Mutations Can Predict Chemo Success - Genetic Profiling Of Tumors Could Have 'immediate Impact' On Treating Cancer, Study Shows

2009-08-11T21:47:00.000+07:00

New work by MIT cancer biologists shows that the interplay between two key genes that are often defective in tumors determines how cancer cells respond to chemotherapy.The findings should have an immediate impact on cancer treatment, say Michael Hemann and Michael Yaffe, the two MIT biology professors who led the study. The work could help doctors predict what types of chemotherapy will be

Common Trigger In Cancer And Normal Stem Cell Reproduction Discovered By Stanford Scientists

2009-08-11T21:41:00.000+07:00

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered, for the first time, a common molecular pathway that is used by both normal stem cells and cancer stem cells when they reproduce themselves.In a paper published Aug. 7 in the journal Cell, Michael Clarke, MD, the Karel H. and Avice N. Beekhuis Professor in Cancer Biology, and his colleagues showed that breast cancer stem cells

In Parkinson's Fly Model, Dementia Induced And Blocked

2009-08-06T06:37:00.000+07:00

Parkinson's disease is well-known for impairing movement and causing tremors, but many patients also develop other serious problems, including sleep disturbances and significant losses in cognitive function known as dementia.Now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have modeled Parkinson's-associated dementia for the first time. Scientists showed that a single

Scientists Find New Human HIV From Gorillas

2009-08-06T06:32:00.001+07:00

Scientists who found a new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a Cameroonian woman living in Paris, have discovered it is an unusual variant of HIV-1 that could have come from gorillas.The research that led to the findings was headed by Dr Jean-Christophe Plantier of the University of Rouen in France and is published in the 2 August online issue of Nature Medicine. Drs David Robertson and

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Audit Reveals Striking Differences In Breast Cancer Treatment Based On Age

2009-08-06T06:07:00.000+07:00

Older breast cancer patients are not receiving a full range of treatment options, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer.Data from the Breast Cancer Clinical Outcome Measures (BCCOM) Project, a pioneering audit of breast cancer treatment funded by Breakthrough Breast Cancer, also suggests regional differences in breast cancer care.This is the first time that statistics

UCB Receives CHMP Positive Opinion On Keppra(R) For Infants And Young Children With Partial-onset Epilepsy

2009-07-30T08:16:00.001+07:00

UCB announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has issued a positive opinion recommending that the European Commission grant marketing authorisation for Keppra® as adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures in infants and young children aged one month to under four years.The CHMP decision is based on the results of a Phase

News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology

2009-07-25T21:38:00.001+07:00

"Single-Shot" Vaccines May Protect Against H5N1 Influenza VirusTwo newly developed "single-shot" H5N1 influenza vaccines protected ferrets against lethal infection with the H5N1 influenza virus and may allow for mass vaccination in humans in the event of a pandemic outbreak. The researchers from Australia report their findings in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Virology.As the highly

What Is Amoxicillin? What Does Amoxicillin Treat?

2009-07-24T14:28:00.000+07:00

Amoxicillin - better known by brand names such as Amoxil, Dispermox, Trimox, and Alphamox - is an antibiotic drug in the penicillin group that fights bacteria and bacterial infections.Like other antibiotics in the penicillin category, amoxiciillin does not kill bacteria but rather prevents bacteria from forming walls that surround them, which are necessary for bacteria to multiply and

New Technique May Lead To More Efficient Treatment Of Brain Cancer

2009-07-15T20:22:00.000+07:00

For patients with brain cancer, treatment options - and ultimately survival rates - are limited by the inability of most anti-cancer drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, a natural cluster of cells that prevents toxic substances from reaching the brain.In a study published this month by the Journal of Neuro-Oncology, a team of researchers from UNLV, Nevada Cancer Institute and University of

Dramatic Drop In Deaths From Most Common Cancers

2009-07-15T20:08:00.001+07:00

The death toll from three of the UK's most common cancers has dropped to its lowest level for almost 40 years* - according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK.Mortality rates for breast, bowel, and male lung cancer** are at their lowest since 1971 even though more than 100,000 people are now diagnosed with these kinds of cancers every year.Breast cancer deaths peaked in 1989 with 15,625

Smoking More Than Five Cigarettes A Day Provokes Migraine Attacks

2009-07-06T20:21:00.000+07:00

Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines. This is indicated in a study which shows that smokers have more migraine attacks and that smoking more than five cigarettes a day triggers this headache. The work has appeared in The Journal of Headache and Pain.The influence of tobacco as a precipitating, non-causal factor of migraine attacks has produced contradictory

Light Therapy Offers New Hope For Breast Cancer Patients

2009-07-03T09:44:00.000+07:00

A groundbreaking non-invasive breast cancer treatment will be unveiled at this year's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition . Scientists led by world-renowned breast cancer expert, Mr Mo Keshtgar, are the first to use photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat what is now the most common cancer in the UK.*PDT uses light to destroy cancer cells, doing away with the need for invasive surgery, and

New MRI Technique Could Mean Fewer Breast Biopsies In High-Risk Women

2009-07-03T09:40:00.001+07:00

A University of Wisconsin-Madison biomedical engineer and colleagues have developed a method that, applied in MRI scans of the breast, could spare some women with increased breast cancer risk the pain and stress of having to endure a biopsy of a questionable lump or lesion.The universal technology will give radiologists greater confidence in visually classifying a lesion as malignant or

Potential Mislead And Uselessness In Monitoring Bone Density In Older Women

2009-07-03T09:38:00.000+07:00

A study published on bmj.com reports that monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women taking osteoporosis drugs, such as bisphosphonates, is pointless and could be misleading. A major public health problem, osteoporosis particularly affects older women. Bone density drops after menopause because estrogen levels decline. Low bone mineral density importantly increases risk factor for

Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Had Poor Response To Other Drugs Could Have Better Results With Golimumab

2009-07-03T09:29:00.001+07:00

An article published Online First and in this week's edition of reports information about Golimumab, a new tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitor. It reduces the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients who have previously received any other TNF-α inhibitor. This drug might be a good alternative for patients who have inadequate responses to one or two other TNF-α inhibitors.Over

Indiana University School Of Medicine Researchers Develop Promising New Cancer Diagnostic Marker

2009-06-25T21:06:00.000+07:00

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have developed a new breast cancer diagnostic marker that could enable physicians to more easily determine which patients have a less aggressive form of the disease that may not require chemotherapy treatment.The marker has been licensed by Clarient Inc., a California-based cancer diagnostics company that plans to develop a commercial test based

What Is Hemophilia? What Causes Hemophilia?

2009-06-25T20:58:00.001+07:00

Hemophilia (from the Greek haima meaning blood and philia meaning friend) is an inherited medical condition where the blood does not clot properly. Essentially, hemophiliacs - people with hemophilia - lack a protein called a clotting factor that works with platelets to stop bleeding at the site of an injury. People with hemophilia tend to bleed for longer periods of time after an injury and they

What is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?

2009-06-22T09:56:00.003+07:00

Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood function by abnormal cell

United To Fight Child Hunger Across The World

2009-06-18T16:50:00.001+07:00

Tens of thousands of people yesterday took to the streets in cities around the world to show their support for the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the fight against global hunger.The annual 'End Hunger: Walk the World' initiative mobilised an estimated 300,000 people to raise awareness and funds for WFP's school feeding programmes. At least 200 walks took place in 70

Zimbabwean Nightmare Of Neglect Continues In South Africa

2009-06-18T16:48:00.000+07:00

Zimbabwean Nightmare Of Neglect Continues In South AfricaViolence, sexual abuse, harassment, appalling living conditions, and a serious lack of access to essential healthcare define the desperate lives of thousands of Zimbabweans in South Africa, warned the international medical humanitarian aid organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).Recent developments in Zimbabwe

The US National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute Battles Chronic Disease In Developing Countries

2009-06-18T16:42:00.001+07:00

The US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, which is a founding member of the Global Alliance for Chronic Disease, has decided to go forward strongly and improve its plan to target chronic diseases in developing countries by collaborating with a leading health and wellbeing corporation. Together, they plan to build numerous centers of excellence

The Key Causes For Bowel Cancer Are Alcohol And Smoking

2009-06-12T21:57:00.000+07:00

A new global study has found that lifestyle risk factors such as alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are important risk factors for bowel cancer. Researchers have shown that people who consume the largest quantities of alcohol (equivalent to > 7 drinks per week) have 60% greater risk of developing the cancer, compared with non-drinkers.Smoking, obesity and diabetes were also associated with

Swine Flu (H1N1) Reaches Level 6 Pandemic

2009-06-12T10:59:00.000+07:00

The international outbreak of swine flu has now hit the highest level set by World Health Organization (WHO) standards. As reported yesterday, the H1N1 has evolved over the last few days, causing officials to consider elevating the alert status. This morning, WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan officially announced the change in status from level 5 to level 6, saying, “On the basis of

Keeping Crohn’s Disease in Check

2009-06-09T21:54:00.000+07:00

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system. The cause is unknown, and there is no medical cure. The disorder primarily is responsible for ulcerations in the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system from the mouth to the anus. Crohn’s disease is closely related to ulcerative colitis, another chronic condition, and both are frequently called IBD

Unvaccinated Children at Much Greater Risk for Whooping Cough

2009-06-02T22:29:00.003+07:00

Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory system that is marked by severe coughing spells that end in a “whooping” sound when the person breathes in. Before a vaccine was available, whooping cough was a major cause of childhood illness and death in the U.S., but with the introduction of a vaccine in the 1940s, the number of cases fell from

Can Children Recover from Autism?

2009-06-02T22:16:00.002+07:00

Autism is a disease that affects many Americans but little is known about it. Today there is more and more research being done to find ways to cope with the illness and to bring more awareness into American homes. The most recent research has shown that approximately 10 percent of children that suffer from the autism could actually recover.One of the people who proved this is possible is Leo

Type 1 Diabetes Among Young Children Predicted to Rise Dramatically

2009-06-02T22:05:00.002+07:00

An estimated 13,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year in the United States, and more than 1 million American children and adults live with the disease every day. Previously known as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed among children and young adults. With this disease, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone that is necessary for the body to convert

Broccoli May Help Protect Against Respiratory Conditions Like Asthma

2009-05-31T09:03:00.000+07:00

Here's another reason to eat your broccoli: UCLA researchers report that a naturally occurring compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against respiratory inflammation that causes conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Published in the March edition of the journal Clinical Immunology, the research shows that

Children Can Complete Treatment For Peanut Allergies And Achieve Long-term Tolerance, Studies Suggest

2009-05-31T08:58:00.001+07:00

A carefully administered daily dose of peanuts has been so successful as a therapy for peanut allergies that a select group of children is now off treatment and eating peanuts daily, report doctors at Duke University Medical Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital."It appears these children have lost their allergies," says Wesley Burks, MD, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and

Some Neural Tube Defects In Mice Linked To Enzyme Deficiency

2009-05-31T08:51:00.000+07:00

Women of childbearing age can reduce the risk of having a child born with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida by eating enough folate or folic acid. However, folate prevents only about 70 percent of these defects.New research using mice at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis confirms the importance of another nutrient, inositol, to protect against the development of neural

10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid part 2

2009-05-29T10:15:00.001+07:00

<< read part 1Buttock ImplantsWhile many people hit the gym and suffer through crash diets to attain a smaller behind, there are others who actually seek out surgical solutions for a larger, rounder butt.For these people, cosmetic surgery can offer buttock implants. Unlike breast implants, which are filled with either silicone gel or saline, buttock implants are solid slabs of silicone,

10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid part 1

2009-05-29T10:12:00.003+07:00

The Potential Aesthetic Benefits of Some Procedures Aren't Worth the RiskBy DAN CHILDSABC News Medical UnitA recent report suggests that despite worries over an economic downturn, Americans are still spending money on procedures intended to make them look better. The annual report, issued last week by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, showed that the number of cosmetic procedures

Post Pregnancy Article

2009-05-24T15:38:00.001+07:00

Keeping Children’s HealthSome of the common diseases suffered by children is nearly one-time attack on our children. Thus infectious diseases and need to recognize how handling. Handling also helps not only healing, but also can prevent the occurrence of further complications.Disease which is often suffered by babies, according to Dr. Kishore RJ, child specialist doctor who practice in Ibu dan

Pregnancy Article

2009-05-23T08:44:00.003+07:00

Positive Thinking during PregnancyI want to share my experiences during pregnancy and birth to our first daughter. Thinking positive is very helpful during pregnancy and birth, when I was a lot of input the child's first pregnancy is also very difficult childbirth does not like the second and third. I fear to imagine it once more birth later, my mother said “that will be slight stomach upset more

Erasing Autism

2009-05-21T00:52:00.001+07:00

Scientists are closing in on the genes linked to autism. So why is Ari Ne'eman so worried?It's spring in Washington, and Ari Ne'e-man, with his navy suit and leather brief-case on wheels, is in between his usual flurry of meetings. Ne'eman is a master networker, a guy you'd think was born in a campaign office and bred in the halls of the Capitol. He's fluent in policy-speak and interacts

When Flu Flies

2009-05-19T06:24:00.002+07:00

Airplanes can transport disease quickly. What governments and individuals can do to protect themselves.As the number of confirmed swine-influenza cases rises, so does global concern over the role aircraft could play in the disease's spread. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend all Americans cancel any nonessential travel to Mexico. The European Union made the same

The Path of a Pandemic

2009-05-17T09:03:00.006+07:00

How one virus spread from pigs and birds to humans around the globe. And why microbes like the H1N1 flu have become a growing threat.Around Thanksgiving 2005 a teenage boy helped his brother-in-law butcher 31 pigs at a local Wisconsin slaughterhouse, and a week later the 17-year-old pinned down another pig while it was gutted. In the lead-up to the holidays the boy's family bought a chicken and

Disease and Terror

2009-05-16T21:21:00.003+07:00

The swine-flu outbreak caught health officials completely by surprise—just as a bioterror attack would.A complacent America, growing ever less concerned about the threat of pandemic bird flu, was startled last week by the sudden appearance of a major epidemic of swine flu in neighboring Mexico. Cases were soon reported from New York, California, Texas and Ohio, as well as France, New Zealand,

Men's Health

2009-05-16T14:41:00.000+07:00

New Prostate Cancer Vaccine Shows PromiseThere are many health concerns today when it comes to illnesses, but one of the number one health concerns for a man to consider is prostate cancer. There are already treatments available for this type of cancer, but now there is a new one to consider. Provenge, which an experimental treatment vaccine for advanced prostate cancer, has met researchers’ goal

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting

2009-05-16T14:23:00.001+07:00

Epilepsy Drug Taken During Pregnancy May Impair Baby’s IntelligenceChildren of women who used a common epilepsy drug known as Valproate during pregnancy were shown to suffer from an impaired Intelligence Quotient (IQ) compared to children of women who took other epilepsy drugs. Lower IQs were observed among these children up until the age of three years.Valproate is marketed under the name of

Women's Health

2009-05-16T14:12:00.001+07:00

Psoriasis Increases Risk for Diabetes and Hypertension in WomenA nationwide advertisement some time ago cited the “heartbreak of psoriasis,” and those who suffer from the skin disorder find that an apt description. Between 1 and 3 percent of the U.S. population suffer from the chronic skin disease with patches of scaly skin with a red itchy look, or silver dead-looking skin. Psoriasis was long

Health

2009-05-11T10:24:00.001+07:00

The generally accepted definition of health is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity", used by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1948.In 1986, the WHO in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion said health is "a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social