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July is UV Safety Month: Protect and Repair Your Skin
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 5, 2009
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Besides sunburn, over time excess UV radiation can cause skin cancer, eye damage, immune system suppression, and premature aging. UV Safety Month was started to help individuals educate themselves on how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun.
The American Skincare...
Headache Online Tool: Headache U
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
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Headaches are real. Headaches are also very common.
Each year, 90% of men and 95% of women will have at least one. Headache experiences, on the other hand, are anything but common. For some, headaches can get so severe, that family, social and work life takes a serious hit, causi...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
Gaucher disease is a hereditary, genetic disorder with severe and debilitating symptoms. It is an inherited metabolic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside accumulate in the spleen, liver, lungs, bone marrow, and sometimes in the brain.
Now, a biop...
Checkout Anti-Monkey Butt Powder
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2009
Hey folks. Have you heard about theAnti-Monkey Butt Powder (AMBP)?
AMBP is a new product, invented by motocross athletes, designed to treat friction and irritation that can result from excess sweat.
Excessive sweat can cause irritation, also known as monkey butt. Unlike other powders, AMBP ha...
Look After YOur Man This Fathers' Day
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 18, 2009
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I have already mentioned 12 healthy ideas for your man this Fathers' Day.
On the other hand, here are some reasons why we should take care of the men in our lives:
Men are more likely than women...
to be overweight or obese
to have diabetes or heart disease
to smoke, b...
How To Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 18, 2009
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This summer many parents are nervous about keeping kids healthy, especially with the threat of Swine Flu spreading.
Whether at camp or just the neighborhood pool or playground keeping kids healthy is always a concern. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) just reported that Swi...
A Healthy Dozen "Gift" Ideas for Father's Day
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
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In lieu of Fathers' Day, Dr. Erika Schwartz is giving tips on how to give the gift of better health for Dads.
Cinergy Health 's Medical Director, Dr. Erika Schwartz, offers these 12 easy, fun and effective ways to help improve Dad's overall health and outlook on life:
...
Could Childhod Obesity Be Declining?
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
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According to a recent study, childhood obesity may be declining for the first time in 20+ years. However, could the numbers be misleading?
Research shows consumption of high fat foods is declining and soup, yogurt and fruit are on the rise. This study could be misleading because nea...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
With another hot summer on the way, proper hydration is on the top of everyone's mind. However, here is a unique twist on the classic summer water story:
An estimated 75% of Americans suffer from mild, chronic dehydration. But that number is nothing compared to the 20% of the world's p...
Test To Determine Baby's Gender, Now Can Be Done At Home
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 10, 2009
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Parents can now determine the gender of their babies in as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy. At the comforts of their homes.
Thanks to the company who made the over-the-counter gender prediction test called >"Boy or Girl Gender Prediction Test" .
The company - bas...
Prepare Your Kids Against Head Lice This Summer
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 1, 2009
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LiceMD® is introducing pediatric doctors and nurses to a pesticide-free breakthrough treatment that will help take control of lice outbreaks while restoring households with some peace of mind! Why the peace of mind? Because LiceMD's primary ingredient is dimethicone , a...
Lansinoh Ventures Into Diaper Rash
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 26, 2009
A breastfeeding company - Lansinoh - has now ventured into diaper rash ointment for babies.
The product is called Lansinoh Diaper Rash Ointment - an odorless formula that absorbs right into baby's skin without leaving goopy, clumpy, white residue. It washes right off parents' hands...
OTC Prevacid®, Heartburn Medicine Now FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2009
More than 50 million Americans suffer from frequent heartburn, and nearly half-more than 21 million patients-utilize prescription-only Prevacid® to treat acid-related disorders.
The US FDA recently announced its approval of Prevacid® 24HR, the first over-the-counter (OTC) Proton Pump Inhibit...
New Heart Studies with Focus on Prevention and Early Diagnosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 14, 2009
The new studies that will be released by Medtronic this week could help improve cancer and arthritis diagnosis in heart patients.
The groundbreaking research includes data on the world's first pacemaker designed for use in an MRI machine, giving pacemaker patients access to one of the lea...
Families Fighting Flu Launches H1N1 Awareness Campaign
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 13, 2009
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Families Fighting Flu (FFF) is a non-profit organization made up of parents who have all lost a child to seasonal flu. FFF is dedicated to educating people about the severity of influenza and the importance of vaccinating children against the flu each year.
You want to make sure t...
Honoré des Prés French Organic Perfume Line Launched In The US
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2009
A new line of French, all natural and organic perfumes called Honoré des Prés has been launched in the United States.
100% natural and Ecocert certified, Honoré des Prés is the first line of organic perfumes to be signed by the iconoclast perfumer, Oliva Giacobetti (the genius behind Dip...
EPA's National Drinking Water Week
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 4, 2009
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Sunday, May 3rd was The first day of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Drinking Water Week. Where are you getting your recommended eight glasses of water every day?
According to the EPA, bottled water is "much more expensive, per gallon, than...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Asthma Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
According to a Costa Rican study , children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma.
Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization, according to a study with 616 Costa Rican children with asthma published in the American J...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
The American Lung Association (ALA) has just released the State of the Air 2009 report card on air quality, ranking cities most affected by outdoor air pollution. Click here to see where your city ranks in outdoor particle pollution.
While improving outdoor air quality is important, indoo...
Pomegranate Juice Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 29, 2009
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Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice.
According to a new US study :
According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA), a d...
Breasfeeding is Good for Moms Too
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 26, 2009
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Breast milk is the best milk for babies, we've always been told. I only know that breastfeeding your baby delays your first ovulation after pregnancy. That's about the only benefit of breastfeeding to moms, that fully registered in my mind.
Now reports are saying the wo...
Gates Foundation World Malaria Day Blogger Teleconference
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 23, 2009
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World Malaria Day is on April 25.
In honor of the day, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has decided to host a blogger-exclusive teleconference today, Thursday, April 23 at 10:30am PT (1:30pm ET) to highlight exciting malaria research being conducted through the Grand Ch...
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians -- Ensuring Patient Safety
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2009
Here is new information regarding the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and their recent victory in Louisiana preventing non-physicians from performing interventional pain techniques .
From the press release I have received:
ASIPP and the Louisiana Society of Inter...
Wanna Escape Seasonal Allergies? Here Are 5 Places You Can Go To.
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 14, 2009
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Spring is here. It may be good news for most people, but for people with allergies spring can be bad news. However, you can escape seasonal allergies by going to these 5 places:
1. hit the slopes
2. float out to sea
3. kick up some sand
4. wander the desert
5. explore an urban jungle...
Capsaicin-Green Tea Combo, Promotes Weight Loss
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 10, 2009
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The combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, thereby indicating it could be successful for weight management.
Such were the findings of researchers from Denmark and the Netherlands.
"We conclude that thermogenic food in...
Broccoli Sprouts, Good For Your Gut
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2009
We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers.
A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 ounces of three-day-old broccoli sprouts every day for at least two months may offer at least so...
New Storybook Helps Parents Teach Their Children About Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2009
As a chronic condition affecting nearly one out of every 10 child and accounting for almost 13 million missed school days each year, asthma continues to emerge as a major public health problem among the younger population. This problem is even more pronounced for parents who struggle with how to...
Insomnia a Growing Problem for Many: Conventional Cures Are Not Always Enough
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 26, 2009
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Topic: Running On Empty: Insomnia a Growing Problem for Many Conventional Cures Are Not Always Enough
Expert: Gayle Green, 510-847-5640 (cell), Professor, Scripps College (Claremont, Ca), and author of Insomniac
Contacts: Mary Bartlett, Scripps College, (909) 621-8223, mbar...
Foundation for NIH Facilitated Partnership Announced Availability of Alzheimer’s Genome Biomarker Data
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 20, 2009
The genome biomarker data for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) is ready to be shared with scientists world-wide for further analysis. Such were the announcement of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health , the convener of a $60 million public-private par...
Tips For Following Mrs. Obama's Healthy Footsteps
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 19, 2009
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one-third of Americans are obese. With these startling statistics, it is clear why US First Lady Michelle Obama has made it a priority on her agenda to clean up the way American families eat, and to remind our country that it's never too late...
March is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2009
It is important to stay knowledgeable in the risk of DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis .
The sixth annual National DVT Awareness Month has been kicked off. The Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and its National Patient Spokesperson, Melanie Bloom, Widow of NBC news correspondent D...
Green Tea Against Gum Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 11, 2009
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As suggested by a new study from Japan , consumption of green tea may offer protection against gum disease. Gum disease affects about 30 percent of the population.
The antioxidant catechins - found in green tea - are the ones responsible for the p...
Bush-era Bans on Stem Cell Research, Lifted By President Obama
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 9, 2009
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The bush-era bans on stem cell research has been lifted by President Barack Obama this Monday - thereby allowing federal financing of medical research using stem cells from discarded human embryos.
According to President Obama:
"This orde...
MIT Sloan BioInnovations Conference
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2009
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The MIT Sloan 2009 BioInnovations Conference: Revolutions in Healthcare is happening on Saturday, March 7, 8:30am-4:30pm at the Tang Center, Wong Auditorium, Building E51, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Here's the
Sloan campus map .
The VIP...
$50,000 In Scholarships Will Be Awarded To 10 Deserving Students With Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2009
Here is some information about the "Will to Win" college scholarship available for high school seniors with asthma who are pursuing a higher education. A total $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 10 students this August.
Schering-Plough's "Will to Win" college s...
Prebiotic in Baby Formula May Reduce Infant Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 2, 2009
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According to a new study from Italy , adding prebiotics to infant formula may reduce the number of gut infections and reduce the use of antibiotics in infants.
The number of infants who experienced more than three upper respiratory tract infecti...
World's First Exercise Equipment Works Body And Brain
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 26, 2009
The world's first exercise equipment that works out both the body and the brain - Brain Center America's NeuroActive Bike - combines a solid cardio workout with a fun brain-training program designed to increase memory and cognitive function to offer your readers a better body and a sha...
Vitamin D, Protection For Cold and Flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 25, 2009
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For many decades we have looked at Vitamin C as our protection for cold and flu. A new study is saying that it may be Vitamin D that do could that.
According to the said study, increased levels of vitamin D may protect against common respiratory...
Blueberries Against Childhood Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 24, 2009
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According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University , extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and children, and improve survival.
Writing in the current issue of the journal Antioxidants & R...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Found Linked To Rare Brain Infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
The US FDA has recently issued a public health advisory regarding the psoriasis drug Raptiva .
Raptiva - a product of Genentech - is once-weekly injection approved for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic (whole body) therapy or phototherapy.
N...
Egg Proteins May Reduce Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
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In lieu of heart health, we've been told to stay away from eggs because of the cholesterol in it.
Now, as suggested by a new study from Canada : proteins in boiled and fried eggs may reduce blood pressure and potentially reduce the risk of ca...
Brain Device for Severe OCD, Approved By The FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 19, 2009
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The US FDA has approved a humanitarian device exemption for the first implantable device that delivers intermittent electrical therapy deep within the brain to suppress the symptoms associated with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .
T...
Enzyme From Fermented Soy May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 17, 2009
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An enzyme extracted from fermented soy - Nattokinase - has been found to prevent the build up of certain protein plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Such were the findings of a new study from Taiwan , published in the Journal of Agricul...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
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According to a Women's Health Initiative study, multivitamins have little or no influence in a woman's risk of cardiovascular diseases or cancer.
A study with 161,808 postmenopausal women aged between 50 and 79, reportedly the largest...
Omega-3 and Female Depression
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 7, 2009
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High intake of omega-3 fatty acids have been found to decrease the occasion of depressive symptoms in women by about 30%.
According to researchers from Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and th...
Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ at Moffitt Cancer Center
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 4, 2009
What: Prevent Cancer Super Colon™
When: February 18, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Moffitt's Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive
Moffitt Cancer Center is offering an opportunity to learn first-hand about colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment - with an...
Postpartum Depression May Be Predicted By A Simple Blood Test
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 3, 2009
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A new study from University of California, Irvine suggests that measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression.
The said hormone - placental c...
Spread "The Heart Truth - Find Out How You Can Make a Difference This February
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 30, 2009
On behalf of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) The Heart Truth campaign, you are invited to help make 2009 the year in which thousands of women take the first step to reduce their risk of heart disease.
To help celebrate American Heart Month this February, The Hea...
Green Tea Against Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on January 29, 2009
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Green tea has been reported to have many benefits such as its potential to promote weight loss and protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Now, a new study from the U.S. and China found that regular green tea drinkers can reduce a woman's ...
Green Tea and Weight Loss
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 27, 2009
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Catechins in green tea may help promote weight loss, according to a new study by the American Society of Nutrition .
The current study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, found that consuming a beverage containing green tea catechins (625mg/...
Apple Juice May Delay Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 25, 2009
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Drinking apple juice helped mice perform better than normal in maze trials and prevented the decline in performance that was otherwise observed as these mice aged. What does this mean? This means that drinking apple juice may delay the onset of...
Penile Fracture Is Not Just Something Out Of Grey's Anatomy!
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 24, 2009
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Yes folks, penile fracture is not just something you see on Grey's Anatomy , there is a medical fact behind it.
Most probably under-reported for obvious reasons, penile fracture or "broken penis" is actually a not-so-rare case accor...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk Of Dementia
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 23, 2009
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Low Vitamin D levels in the elderly could be linked to cognitive impairment. Such were the findings of a new large scale senior population study .
The study, conducted on almost 2,000 adults over the age of 65, is the first of its scale to ident...
Winter's Cold Increases Arthritis Pain: A Complimentary Booklet On Knee and Hip Pain Brings Relief
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 23, 2009
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Did you know that winter weight gain and cold, snowy weather can exacerbate arthritis pain? Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of hip and knee pain in older adults, and it is affecting younger adults earlier. Active young people with demanding liv...
Maize-Based Dietary Fibres For Weight and Diabetes Control
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 19, 2009
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A University of Toronto study has reported that maize-based dietary fibres have been found to help lower glycemic and insulin responses. Thereby providing potential for their use in foods for weight management and diabetes control.
The said fibr...
Pathwork Launches New Version of Tissue of Origin Test
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 13, 2009
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Pathwork Diagnostics announced today the availability of a new version of the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test, which aids in the diagnosis of tumors with uncertain origins. The new version uses formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue speci...
PearlyDreams: All-Natural Sleep-Inducing Toothpaste Aids in Insomnia, Jet Lag
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 9, 2009
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Here's the first all-natural Sleep inducing toothpaste, PearlyDreams .
New Yorkers can now rest easy. Manhattan's elite dentist, Dr. Arthur Zuckerman, has launched PearlyDreams, the patented, innovative new toothpaste specifically ...
OmegaBaby: New Omega-3 Product for Expectant Moms
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 8, 2009
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There is a a new product created to help expectant and new moms get the Omega-3s they need without the fishy aftertaste that makes fish oil hard to swallow. DHA is a critical building block for a baby's brain, eye and central nervous system fro...
Goodbye 2008. Hello 2009.
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2009
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First of all, I would like to greet all readers/visitors of Straight From The Doc a very Happy New Year. Thank you very much for being here, for sticking with me throughout the year 2008. Now I hope you will stay with me through the whole year ...
Cure Diaper Rash and Other Baby Skin Issues With Penetrating Zinc of Epizyn
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 29, 2008
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With babies on diapers, diaper rash and other irritating skin issues are always a problem.
Now, Seagate Medical has launched Epizyn for Babies - a natural skin care topical for diaper rash and other baby skin problems.
Consisting primarily o...
Vasovist: First Imaging Agent to Enhance Scans of Blood Flow, FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 27, 2008
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Vasovist Injection (gadofosveset trisodium) - the first contrast imaging agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance angiography, or MRA - has been approved by the US FDA. MRA isa minimally invasive test for examining blood vessels.
...
Merry Christmas To All
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 24, 2008
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Here's wishing everyone a fun-filled Christmas and holiday season.
You must be with family by now, gathering on sumptuous dinner. Eat healthy folks!
What? Tamiflu is Showing Resistance This Flu Season?!
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 22, 2008
That is what the report that CDC gave out last Friday. Still early this flu season in the United States, already it has been found out that Tamiflu is showing resistance to the common flu strain circulating this early in the United States.
Tamiflu - a product of Roche - is the most popula...
CHILDREN'S THROAT COOLER®: Safe Sore Throat Remedy For Kids
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 18, 2008
Now that winter is fast approaching, cold and cough season has arrived. Integrated Beverage Group has created a safe remedy for children to help soothe sore throats that is 100% drug free and made with honey and Vitamin C.
The said product is called Children's Throat Cooler® .
This non-...
FC2 (Female Condom 2), Approved by FDA Panel
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 15, 2008
A new, cheaper version of the female condom has been endorsed for approval by the FDA advisory panel .
The product, dubbed as FC2 or Female Condom 2 is expected to become available in the United States by mid-2009.
FC2 is manufactured by the Chicago-based Female Health, Co .
Osteoporosis Drug Zometa Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 12, 2008
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The osteoporosis drug Zometa (a product of Novartis AG) has been found to shrink breast cancer tumors better than chemotherapy alone .
Zometa is currently used to help prevent the bone loss associated with some cancer treatments. "But in the l...
Checkout These New Health Dashboards
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 9, 2008
Here's another one from the mail that you guys should check out:
Hi Gloria,
As someone who blogs about health-related topics, I thought you might be interested in some new, free web-based public dashboards that cover a variety of health-related topics. Tomorrow, December 9, we will be int...
Compound In Broccoli May Inhibit Tobacco Smoke-Related Lung Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 8, 2008
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The compound indole-3-carbinol (I3C) found in broccoli (and cauliflower) may inhibit lung cancer from tobacco smoke. Such were the findings of a mice study by scientists from the University of Minnesota.
Indeed, mice fed the highest amount of...
Vermont is Healthiest State
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 3, 2008
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Mississipi used to be the most obese State in the U.S. Now it has been trumped by Louisiana while Vermont is now called the healthiest state based on obesity and smoking rates.
Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest U.S. state an...
Insomnia Drug Can Help Jet-Lag and Shift-Work Problems
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 1, 2008
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Say goodbye to melatonin because Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s insomnia drug tasimelteon (also known as VEC-162) is here to help jet-lag and circadian rhythm disorders.
Phase II and III trials of the said drug as reported by the Maryland-bas...
