RLS (which is also sometimes referred to as Jimmy Legs, spare legs or “the kicks”) may be described Read the rest of this entry »
Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate Read the rest of this entry »
Conventional medical researchers from around the world are scratching their heads over new research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a strong correlation between depression and osteoporosis. Amazingly, none of them apparently have the presence of mind, the simple, common cause behind two conditions: Chronic vitamin D deficiency.This new research found that 17 percent of women with depression showed bone thin hips, while only 2 percent of non - — Depressed women sho … <a Href="http://www.NewsTarget.com/022359.html" target="blank"> Next>> </ a>
A study in the June 1 issue of Cancer Research presents the first evidence that exposure to low doses of environmental estrogens during development of the prostate gland in the male fetus may result in a predisposition to prostate cancer later in life. The study, done in an animal model, also demonstrates how the predisposition may arise, and a way to identify those at risk. Man-made compounds that can mimic the hormone action of estrogens (xenoestroge …continue >>
In order to survive, microorganisms that require human hosts must have a way to be transmitted from Read the rest of this entry »
Boston University scientists announced today that the anti-miscarriage drug diethylstilboestrol (DES) — commonly prescribed from 1940 to 1975 — could double the normal risk of breast cancer in exposed women.In the study, disease rates were tested in around 5,000 women who were exposed to DES in the womb, and then compared to disease rates of about 2,000 women who were not. Seventy-six cases of breast cancer were identified in the DES group, while 26 were identified in the control …continue >>
RFID technology is used widely in the public and private sector to assist businesses with asset tracking and security. Hospitals use RFID equipped bracelets and patches to track newborn movements, prevent accidental switching of infants, reduce prescription medicine and surgical errors, and monitor the location of equipment. Public transportation systems worldwide use RFID equipped cards to track and bill use of the services, such as “EZ Pass” type equipment for toll roa …continue >>
Breast cancer is the second most deadly cancer of all and is increasing in prevalence, so it is no surprise that “pinked” products promising to help fight the disease are so popular, but some critics say the movement is just another marketing gimmick and consumers should “think before they pink.”The “shop for a cure” is promoting pink ribbons on a variety of products from pet food and frozen dinners to knives and cars, but Breast Cancer Action group’s Executive Director Barbara Bren …continue >>
This Q&A report is a follow up from our hugely popular Pomegranate and Blueberry Juice Consumer Shopping Guide, which exposes dishonest juice products sold in grocery stores. Many readers are asking great questions about these products: Is raw better than pasteurized? Is reconstituted juice as good as freshly squeezed? Is the plastic bottle a threat to health? Must the juices be organic to be healthful?This follow-up report attempts to answer these questions. Some of the information here is borr …continue >>
Stress incontinence is essentially due to pelvic floor muscle weakness.
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