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Using Nanotech to Detect Prostate Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 23, 2009
...on allows detection of PSA at levels 300 times lower than is now possible."
More here from WebMD ... more here from ScienceDaily ... and the press release is here . ...
Seen that? - Boys Better Than Girls?
in Next Nine Months, on October 4, 2009
... the world, even when they are just little tikes in the cradle, according to this poll published by WebMd.com: People in the U.S. show a slight baby gender preference for having a boy instead of a gir...
Pregnancy and Antidepressants
in Well Woman Blog, on August 22, 2009
...hat is not conjecture," Yale University School of Medicine ob-gyn Charles Lockwood, MD, tells WebMD. "We know much less about the risks associated with antidepressant use. It is clear that m...
Medscape: Free drug App for the iPhone
in The Smart PDA, on August 2, 2009
... WebMD has released a very useful medical application for the iPhone, which comes with a database of drugs, a drug interaction tool and a directory of physicians and pharmacies.
Here are the feat...
Victoza: New Diabetes Drug, Better Than Byetta?
in Daily Diabetic, on June 14, 2009
...ials - Victoza (liraglutide) - that is proving much better than Byetta (exenatide) .
From WebMD :
Byetta is the first of the class of type 2 diabetes drugs called GLP-1 analogs. The drug ta...
Fenofibrate and Risk of Amputation in Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 25, 2009
...s-related limb amputation by 36%.
Such were the findings recently reported in The Lancet .
From WebMD :
"I would call that a substantial reduction in risk," says James Best, MD, profes...
Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health Features Top Mommybloggers & Parenting Authors
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...10 depression blogs on the web by Psych Central. Its author, Katherine Stone, was selected by WebMD as one of its 2008 Health Heroes for her work on the site. Stone serves on the board of Postpar...
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...
Sleep Deprivation Can Lead To Prediabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 13, 2009
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According to a new study , people who Sleep less than 6 hours are more likely to develop impaired fasting blood glucose - a condition called prediabetes which can go on to type 2 diabetes.
The study examined the health records of nearly 1,...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1810581 While there are those who break into sneezing fits in the presence of furry pets (like the President's daughter , for example), there is a lot of evidence indicating that growing up with pets make kids less prone to developing asthma and aller...
Insulin May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on February 3, 2009
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The formation of Alzheimer's-related protein plaques can be prevented by insulin and other drugs that control diabetes. Such were the findings of researchers from Northwestern University .
Researchers at Northwestern University treated n...
The Exercise That Cuts Diabetes Risk: Brief, Rigorous
in Daily Diabetic, on January 30, 2009
...ng males."
Indeed exercise is of prime importance in managing diabetes .
Read more from WebMD ....
Women, Weaker Sex In Hunger Control?
in Well Woman Blog, on January 23, 2009
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A brain imaging study suggests that men are better able to resist hunger than women. Thereby suggesting why women are more prone to emotional eating and are less likely to lose weight when dieting.
Men's brain are more able to manage hunger ...
Blocking Allergies with Pre-Treatment
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1493560 It's winter and you're having a reprieve from your hay fever. Fine. Enjoy the temporary sneeze-free period. But don't rest on your laurels. If you want to block, or at least reduce the severity of your allergies come spring time, now m...
Coping with Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7864243 Those who suffer from hay fever or pollen allergies get a reprieve during winter. With virtually no pollens floating in the air, people are likely to have less allergy bouts.
However, winter has its own set of allergy triggers , too. If you are a...
Latisse: First Eyelash Thickener, FDA-Approved
in Well Woman Blog, on December 30, 2008
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A product of Allergan - Latisse - the first eyelash grower/thickener drug — is now approved by the FDA .
Latisse, which will be available by prescription starting in the first quarter of 2009, contains the active ingredient of the glau...
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 t...
Obamas Search for a Hypoallergenic Dog
in Allergies, on December 11, 2008
...ght want to consider, too!
For more on dog allergies and hypoallergenic dog breeds, check out the WebMD's interview with allergy and asthma expert Corinna Bowser, MD, of Havertown, Pa. ...
Ginkgo Biloba Not Beneficial Against Alzheimer's, Dementia
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 19, 2008
...'s not good to hear, considering the popularity of ginkgo biloba among seniors. Read more from WebMD ....
Choosing and Administering OTC Allergy Medicines for Kids
in Allergies, on November 18, 2008
...out there. If you're looking for medication for kids, you need to be doubly careful. Check out WebMD's slideshow on selecting and safe use of OTC medicines for kids- be it for asthma, allerg...
HPV Vaccine Gardasil May Help The Male Population
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2008
... the European Research Organization on Genital Infection and Neoplasia (EUROGIN).
Read more from WebMD .
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Wheezing Raises Asthma Risks in Children
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Ernesto Solla Domínguez Several months ago, when my baby was just a bit over two months old, she was admitted overnight to the hospital. She had some viral upper respiratory infection, and when I brought her to the pediatrician, I was advised to send her immed...
Warning on Caffeinated Energy Drinks
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 25, 2008
...of caffeine intoxication."
Yes, caffeine can also be intoxicating. Keep that in mind.
WebMD has an interesting breakdown of the caffeine contents of popular energy drinks compared to cof...
Gesundheitsinformationen - Ein wachsender Markt für Geschäftsideen
in Daily Innovation, on 16.09.08
...land mit einer ähnlichen Geschäftsidee das Web erobern will, sollte sich ein Beispiel an WebMD Health oder Everyday Health nehmen. Im Juli lagen diese an der Spitze mit 17 und 14 Millionen Unique ...
Looking at Shawne Merriman's Knee (or what's left of it)
in End Zone Buzz, on August 28, 2008
© Jeffrey Beall JPosterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament. That's what Shawne Merriman tore up in his knee, and despite four doctors telling him not to, he's going to play .
Okay, fair enough. Try to tough it out. But what are the risks, and what the hell do the PC...
Extreme Stress During Pregnancy May Result to Child's Schizophenia
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
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A recent study indicates that mothers who experience extreme stress during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop schizophrenia . We're not talking of day-to-day stresses that feels a bit more aggravating because of hor...
Don't Take Your Allergy Medications with Fruit Juices
in Allergies, on August 22, 2008
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If you are taking allergy medications such as allegra (available generically as fexofenadine ), better down them with plain water instead of fruit juices. There are substances in fruit juices that block the absorption of the key ingredient ...
Natural Methods of Relieving Seasonal Allergies
in Allergies, on May 27, 2008
...ear nasal passages. If you have ragweed or other weed pollen allergies, Clifford Bassett, MD, told WebMD, "avoid eating Melon , banana, cucumber, sunflower seeds, chamomile, and Echinacea,&...
Immune Boosting Behaviors
in Latina Viva, on May 19, 2008
© Arc-light
I think we can probably skip right over the obvious-eat right, exercise, back of the booze, no party drugs. Yeah, yeah, yeah. What's not on your doctor's list that will get your immune system kicking butt?
Contemplate the meaning of life. Seriously. Doing this may act...
Pregnancy and Dental Woes
in Next Nine Months, on March 25, 2008
Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you should forego your dental check-ups. In fact, taking care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy is more important than ever.
About 50-75% of pregnant women suffer from what is called pregnancy gingivitis - red, tender, and swollen gums ca...
14 款帮助你挑选医生的网络资源
in Wangtam, on 2008-03-08
...ogGroup.org
- MDNationwide.org
- MEDgle.com
- MyDocHub.com
- RateMDs.com
- Vitals.com
- WebMD.com
- Xoova.com
- ZocDoc.com ...
Yahoo 发布致股东信，详细解释为何拒绝微软的洽购
in Wangtam, on 2008-02-15
三天前， Yahoo 正式拒绝微软的收购邀请 ，之后 微软便回应 Yahoo 拒购声明 ，表示"誓将收购进行到底"。事实上，大部分 Yahoo 董事会成员对董事会最终作出的这个决定相当不满意，尽管管理层一直表示，Yahoo 还具备相当的能力达成盈利目标，不过自去年夏天人事变动之后开始的"下滑"却是显而易见的。今天，Yahoo 为了安抚更多不满的股东们，出具了一份 致股东的公开信 ，其中详细解释为何拒绝微软的洽购，主要还是分析了目前的市场与预期市场，表明 Yahoo 还具备相当的潜力没有发挥，没有必要被微软整体的收购。公开信全文如下：
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on January 28, 2008
...iage, stillbirth, or other serious health problems.
There's more. See the rest of the list at WebMD ....
Latex Allergies? Avoid Poinsettia Plants!
in Allergies, on December 18, 2007
Poinsettia is a plant that is often used as a decoration during the Christmas holidays. There are many stories that try to explain what poinsettias have got to do with Christmas , but if you have latex allergies, make your life simpler and just stay away from this plant.
Poinsettia plants a...
31 Days to a New you: Life starts with water.
in Daily Power Walk, on December 1, 2007
Water is needed by all living things and is the only thing that can keep us alive for days without eating any food. That also tells us just how important it is to our body.
Unfortunately we forget to supply our body with all the water it needs. Our body starts telling us it's thirsty an...
Doctor Tells Parents Helmet Use is Irrelevant for Kids on ATVs
in Under My Helmet, on November 28, 2007
I was researching all the different ways news outlets like CBS and US News were reporting on a study about ATVs, when I found a certain MD essentially informing parents that the use of helmets by kids does no good as far as helping prevent injuries in an ATV accident.
Not to take it out of context,...
Less Sunlight Exposure, Linked to Endometrial Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 20, 2007
Endometrial cancer or cancer of the endometrium has been found highly associated to deficiency in exposure to sunlight , specifically ultraviolet B (UVB) .
UVB exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the body. This form of vitamin D is also available through diet and supplements...
Christmas Trees and Indoor Allergies
in Allergies, on November 15, 2007
Just a bit more than a month to go, but I know that a lot of you are already getting the trimmings ready for your Christmas trees. I know a lot who have opted for artificial trees, and they even have them up already!
If you have dust mite allergies, make sure you get your tree and trimmings a...
Managing Seasonal Allergies
in Allergies, on November 6, 2007
...If you're one of the millions in the north hemisphere who suffer from autumn allergies , WebMD offers four ways to better manage your allergy symptoms .
1. Know your allergy triggers - Ar...
30 余款美国政治主题的网站与资源
in Wangtam, on 2007-11-01
【竞选经费】
- CampaignMoney.com
- FEC.gov
- FollowTheMoney.org
- NewsMeat.com
- OpenSecrets.org
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on October 31, 2007
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How much weight should you gain during pregnancy? There's no one-size-fits-all answer. From WebMD :
A woman of average weight before pregnancy should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Un...
Boys Better Than Girls?
in Next Nine Months, on October 31, 2007
...ld, even when they are just little tikes in the cradle, according to this poll published by WebMd.com :
People in the U.S. show a slight baby gender preference for having a boy instead of a ...
Capsaicin Drug Candidate Under Trials for Post-Operative Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 31, 2007
...e replacements indicate that the patients experienced less pain up to two weeks following surgery.
WebMD has an article discussing the mechanism by which capsaicin relieves pain , pointing to a let...
Home Pregnancy Test Kits
in Next Nine Months, on October 30, 2007
...urate (most doctors use the very same things to verify pregnancy), very easy to use and interpret.
WebMD has a comprehensive article on home pregnancy tests . The six-page article discusses the type...
When and How Did You Discover Your Food Allergies?
in Allergies, on September 21, 2007
My previous entry on discovering food allergies accidentally made me remember the time when we first realized that my son has food allergies. He was nearly six months old when we started him on solids and since I exclusively breastfed prior to that, that was the first time he was exposed to foo...
How to Prevent Ear Infections
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 20, 2007
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Since ear infection is a hot topic of the week because of the 19A strain, it made me think about prevention. I am being proactive about dealing with ear infections, since I (and most parents with kids) know just how nasty it can get when my children succumbs to it.
I searched the Net a...
Prevnar and The 19A Strain
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 20, 2007
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Nine kids in New York are being treated for ear infections. Doctors reportedly found a "strain of strep bacteria not included in the pneumococcal vaccine" that may be the cause of ear infections in toddlers in New York. The germ is said to be resistant to all drugs that are u...
Jump extend your walk
in Daily Power Walk, on September 14, 2007
I like my walks very much and I am quite happy with them. Though recently I have started thinking I´d like to extend it somehow. To feel that I've had a good workout even though I haven´t been to the gym.
We, my walking buddy and I, have talked about running instead of walking. But we both...
60 余款健康与健身话题的网站和资源
in Wangtam, on 2007-09-12
【饮食与营养】
- Body Mass Index Calculator
- Calorie-Count.com
- ChowTracker.com
- Diettv.com
- DietWatch.com
- eDiets.com
- Extrapounds.com
- Fatsecret.com
- FitDay.com
- MealsMatter.com
- MyFoodDiary.com
- myFoodPhone.com
- Nutrax.com
- SimpleWeight.com
- Skinnyr.com
- ...
On Stiff Legs, Diclofenac Sodium and FBS
in Daily Diabetic, on August 26, 2007
Last Friday I complained of stiffness and numbness in my upper thighs down to my legs. I couldn't walk much less stand up even for a few seconds. This wasn't the first time it happened. For the past months this has been happening especially after I've sat too long in front of my PC. On s...
comScore 发布美国网站 7 月排名
in Wangtam, on 2007-08-21
市场研究机构 comScore Media Metrix 近日发布 7 月份消费类网站排名 ，雅虎网站排名居首位。
7 月网站流量增长最快的是快餐连锁店汉堡王 (Burger King)，增幅达774%，访问人数为420万。其成功秘诀在于和暑期电影票房冠军《辛普森一家人》的捆绑营销（在汉堡王与福克斯影业共同推出的网站上，用户只需上传一张自己的白底正面照片，就能变成《辛普森一家人》里的人物形象）。
《变形金刚》、《哈里波特与凤凰社》等暑期大片的火爆也提升了电影票网站的流量。购票网站 7 月流量上升12%，访问人数达到 4490 万。其中， Moviefone访问人数达 1370 万，...
How to sleep like a baby
in Daily Power Walk, on August 16, 2007
There is nothing as energizing as a good nights sleep . If you don´t sleep well but wake up tired every morning, then maybe you should try and see if you are really sleeping the best you can.
Sometimes it´s just small things that make us feel as if we went through a battle during the night ins...
Will you be fat by 2015?
in Daily Power Walk, on July 21, 2007
Will you be fat by 2015?
What a silly question you might think, how will you know that?
Well if you live in the US it might be time to think about it. A recent study shows that more than 75% of the adult U.S population will be overweight in 8 years.
75% is quite a lot in terms of a natio...
An Itch You Don't Dare Scratch
in Well Woman Blog, on July 21, 2007
...hat's causing the itch? It could be a yeast infection, but there are other causes to consider. WebMD lists several reasons for that irritating itch and adds:
If you're here because you'...
Panty liner trouble
in Are you a beauty?, on July 20, 2007
I use panty liners as a must, every day. It makes me feel, well, fresher if you know what I mean. But after one bad yeast infection I endured my gynecologist advised me to stop using panty liners, or to change the brand for something more natural.
The thing is - normal panty liners are made o...
Is it 1999 all over again?
in TJ's Weblog, on July 11, 2007
...d more than 20 percent today as the company confirmed a long-anticipated merger with privately held WebMD and vowed to use an infusion of new investments to build the biggest site devoted to healthcar...
High cholesterol? Exercise more!
in Daily Power Walk, on May 30, 2007
High cholesterol? Exercise more!
The HDL study Show that those that exercises more than 30 minutes per week 5 times a week lower their cholesterol levels.
HDL stands for good cholesterol while LDL stands for bad cholesterol. To make sure your cholesterol stays at a good level or that it ge...
Fibromyalgia and Sensitivity
in Well Woman Blog, on May 16, 2007
How low is your pain threshold? New research from New York University's medical school reveals that, if you suffer from fibromyalgia, your pain threshold may be lower than people who don't have fibromyalgia. According to an article from Web MD :
The review shows that compared to people ...
Volumetrics for Weight Control
in Well Woman Blog, on May 10, 2007
VolunteerTV.com reported the results of a recent study by Consumer Reports on weight loss plans. Most of the names were familiar:
jenny Craig and Slim Fast rank 3 and 4 respectively, because some say they are hard to stick to long term.
Weight Watchers comes in at number two, mainly be...
Marijuana Compound May Help Treat Lung Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2007
Preliminary studies have shown that a biologically-active compound in cannabis called "9-tetrahydrocannabinol (or tetra-9-hydro-cannabinol, commonly referred to as THC) may help combat lung cancer .
In lab and mouse studies, the compound, known as THC, cut lung tumor growth in hal...
WedMD Fires Top Tech Guy
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 21, 2007
... WebMD , the leading resource of trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information, fired its top tech guy, Chief Technology Officer David Gang , 52 years old, who served since July 2...
Irritable Bowel Drug Withdrawn
in Well Woman Blog, on April 3, 2007
Pills - they come and they go, one day hailed as a life saving panacea, the next day withdrawn as a threat to life. Makes a person wonder just what is safe to take and what isn't.
The latest to go, as reported in the New York Times , is Zelnorm (tegasarod):
The maker of Zelnorm, a medicine...
Coffee, good or bad for you?
in Daily Power Walk, on March 23, 2007
The discussions about whether coffee is good for you or not are endless.
Everyday a new research shows that it's good or that we shouldn't drink it or.... Or that we should drink more.
I personally don't think that it has any benefits at all. Nothing that I've read has ma...
Bipolar Disorder
in Well Woman Blog, on March 10, 2007
50 Plus.com tells us:
Last month, Margaret Trudeau (ex-wife of former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau) made headlines once again when she revealed that she suffers from bipolar disorder - a disease which she believes began after a post-partum depression following the bir...
Allergy Shots: Effective But Unpopular
in Allergies, on March 6, 2007
Although it has been shown that immunotherapy injection is safe and effective for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis, surveys indicate that allergy shots are not a popular option among patients .
But despite their effectiveness, allergy shots are largely ignored by most patients, whom eithe...
Calorie counting
in Daily Power Walk, on March 1, 2007
If you work at an office or have a job where you don't get to move much you might be worried about how many calories you burn.
In front of the computer the only thing moving is your fingers. Unless you get some good music and decide to start moving a bit extra while you type away.
Most of ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
in Well Woman Blog, on February 28, 2007
... and abdominal discomfort relieved with defecation are the most frequent symptoms.
An article in WebMD Health states:
Roughly one in five Americans has IBS, a chronic condition characterized by a...
Chocolates and Health
in Well Woman Blog, on February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day! Did you receive a nice big box of chocolates - you know the ones - they come in a heart-shaped box with a road map of the different varieties.
Should you indulge? Well, of course. We know you're going to. Who could resist? How about your health? Yes, chocolates are...
Lose 14 pounds a year sleeping
in Busy with Style, on February 7, 2007
I know your schedule is out there, that every minute of yours is calculated to its maximum efficiency, but could you by any chance squeeze in an additional hour of sleep? If you do, you could be losing 14 pounds a year - sleeping.
Not only is sleep really important for beauty (well rested face...
