LiveNetMedia.com - Health http://www.livenetmedia.com/ en-us There's a disease that strikes people who are otherwise perfectly healthy and slowly robs them of their ability to breathe. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung ailment which claims approximately 40,000 lives every year.
Reported by cbs4.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:42:38 +0000 Editors of a top medical journal are questioning whether the diet pill Meridia should stay on the market even if it's restricted to people without heart disease.
Reported by Miami Herald Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:40:38 +0000 By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-01T22:11:49Z
Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it....
Reported by AP Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:40:38 +0000 (Sept. 1) -- Only days after announcing that he has throat cancer, actor Michael Douglas is making headlines again -- this time, for his remarkable optimism in discussing the late-stage illness on "Late Show with David Letterman."
Reported by AOL News Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:26:33 +0000 With newly imposed tax hikes on cigarettes and alcohol set to go into effect, Russian Finance Minister Alexi Kudrin is telling his countrymen and women to let the good times roll.
Reported by AOL News Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:26:33 +0000 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wednesday.
Reported by Reuters India Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:26:33 +0000 A new study carried out by the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital indicates that a food supplement called SAMe could be an effective treatment for depressive disorders when taken in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Reported by Digital Journal Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:10:36 +0000 Staying mentally active can help stave off dementia, but once it's diagnosed, people who engaged in crossword puzzles, reading and hobbies may decline more quickly than others, a study finds.
Reported by msnbc.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:10:36 +0000 One of the country's leading medical journals is looking for a new editor.
Reported by Miami Herald Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:10:36 +0000 The USS Kirk's rescue of 20,000 to 30,000 Vietnamese refugees in the last days of the Vietnam War is now being heralded as one of the most important humanitarian missions in the history of the U.S. Navy.
Reported by NPR Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:03:56 +0000 PROVO, Utah (AP) - Utah County is outlawing the possession of the marijuana substitute known as spice in its unincorporated areas.
Reported by abc4 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:28 +0000 Bella Kitchen five-quart programmable slow cookers have been recalled because the control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Reported by CBC.ca Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:28 +0000 BOSTON (Reuters) - Aggressively lowering blood pressure did little to prevent kidney damage in blacks, unless protein in their urine showed evidence of damage in the first place, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Reported by Reuters Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:28 +0000 LONDON (Reuters) - A new molecular test for tuberculosis made by Cepheid can diagnose TB and detect a drug-resistant form of it far more easily and rapidly than other tests currently available, scientists said on Wednesday.
Reported by Reuters Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:28 +0000 CHICAGO (Reuters) - The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Reported by Reuters Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:01:28 +0000 Whether you are a patient of the practice or are looking for a new pediatrician, the doctors of the Child Health Associates, PC, (CHA) will be having an open house next Sunday, September 12th. The office has been providing pediatric and adolescent care since 1975. Currently staffed with 8 pediatricians and an array of pediatric services,... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 If you saw the interview with David Letterman the night of August 31st, 2010 you hardly noticed a difference in Michael's voice. First he talked about his new movie the Wall Street series. He did express his radiation, and how it burned and hurt his throat. Michael also said he is going through a regimen of chemotherapy. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 One of the treasures of summer in this area, is the Farmers' Market. Nothing says " fresh and healthy" like a morning at the market picking out your fruits and veggies for the week. The atmosphere that can be found there is warm and inviting. Music fills the air and makes for a fabulous Saturday morning. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 Hot and savory soup on a cool night can make any meal a hit. Soups are enjoyed universally and internationally. Almost every culture and country has their soup specialties or signature soups. The Japanese are famous for Ramen, Italians have their Minestrone, the Greeks are known for their Kakavia or fish soup. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 Protecting Your Heart A healthy diet is very important in protecting your heart, but brushing your teeth twice a day can help prevent a heart attack. A new study shows a direct link between how much (or how little) one brushes their teeth and the risk for cardiovascular disease. Those reported to brushing their teeth at least twice a day had a lower risk for heart attacks. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 Part 1 of this article discussed the common misconceptions of marijuana and industrial hemp, next we will talk about cannabis ruderalis. The term 'ruderalis' comes from a Russian discription meaning the varieties of hemp that grow wildly and have adapted to their local climate. Commonly known as "ditchweed", cannabis ruderalis is another subspecies of the cannabis family. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 The beginning of September is an important time in the health of many people. This is the time when schedules change for many people. School is starting, and even if you are not a student, most people are affected by the start of school, even if it is just that it takes longer to get to work behind a school bus. In Wisconsin it marks the end of summer and a shift into an autumn lifestyle. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 The day has finally come, race day and here you are gearing up, getting in the car, taking the TTC, a cab, a bike, walking or coming with your family or supporter to make sure you arrive on time. No matter the distance, a short 5 km to a full 42 km marathon or 50 km ultra-marathon each event would not be possible without those individuals who have made your experience meaningful - the volunteers. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 Since its founding in 1983, Jenny Craig has won over thousands of followers to its weight loss program. The program stands on three principals: food, body and mind. The food principal focuses on teaching people how to eat reasonable portions of healthy foods without totally cutting out the foods they love. The body principal encourages people to become more active and to exercise more. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 It's astonishing and athletic. Mallakhamb dates the 12th century in India although it was re-ppularized in the 1800s for wrestler training. Now it's a national sport I just want to know if they use a cup? So far no mallakhamb classes at the gyms in New York City, but you know it's only a matter of time... More info: Wikipedia's entry for mallakhamb: Indian acrobatic pole sport.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000 A nineteen-year old 'Jane Doe' is found with a suicide note. It's too late to turn back the hands of time for this victim. Jane's mother and father are grief-stricken. The kids at school had no idea she was depressed since they didn't think Jane had any suicidal tendencies. No one noticed Jane had been feeling heartbroken over the recent split with her boyfriend. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:35 +0000