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Circumcision New research points to circumcision as a preventative tool against HIV. hiv • aids • circumcision • africa • national institute of health
Natural Diet Pills Are you looking to lose weight? Are natural diet pills next on your list? If so, read this informative article about the pros and cons of natural diet pills, natural diet pills • natural • herbal medicine • caffeine • ephedra
ALS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known. als • louo gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lateral
Alternative Therapies on the Horizon Alternative therapies are being proven to benefit the health and wellness of an individual when used in consortium with modern medicine according to the Prince of Wales, Harvard, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). harvard • prince charles • national institute of health • nih • alternative medicine
Depression Linked to Bone Loss A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women. osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
Herbs in the News As we look ahead to fall in the garden, here's a roundup of herb-related news. plant select picks • colorado state university • denver botanic garden • mohave sage • 'wild thing' sage
Living with Restless Leg Syndrome I was diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in the winter of 1970. Even with my fibro-fogged memory this is a time that I will never forget. restless leg syndrome • rls • fibromyalgia • fibro • fm
The 97% Fat Free Lie How the FDA allows food manufacturers to claim that a food is 97% fat free when it really contains 21.4% fat. the 97% fat free lie • nutrition facts • reading nutrition labels • what food manufacturers don't want you to know • nutrition labels
Medicinal Benefits of Hydrotherapy New studies show that hydrotherapy benefits patients rehabilitating from strokes, traumas, and other injuries as well as connective tissue diseases and asthma. hydrotherapy benefits • treat arthritis • strokes • injuries • rehabilitation
Osteoporosis it's not just for elderly women This article deals with osteoporosis and how to prevent and treat. It goes over a brief overview of the disease and gives some web sites to research osteoporosis. osteoporosis • mens health • womens health • estrogen replacement • calcium
Plus-Size Advocates Brief essays on four women who have been advocates for the plus-size women and big men in our society. Each in her own way has shown us it is ok to be big. body size issues • body size issues and concerns hub • society & culture • plus-size advocates • peggy hoehne
Lower the Risk of Transmitting the AIDS Virus to Your Baby Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby. aids • azt • cdc • pregnant • baby
New Blood Glucose MonitorA new A new blood glucose-monitoring device has proven to be helpful in managing children’s diabetes. Read about the findings ofthe NIH-funded study. diabetes • monitor • continuous • diabetes management • abbott
Possible Treatment for Kaposi's Sarcoma Sometimes what you really want can cause you pain. Kaposi sarcoma cancer cells really like interleukin 4 this desire could spell their doom if this new therapy works. aids • hiv • hhv-8 • pseudomonas aeruginosa • interleukin 4
The BioPSE Project This article describes some of the features of the biolectric field PSE , BioPSE, developed at the NIH. bioelectric field • pse • simulation • calculation • visualization
Clinical Trials for Seniors Clinical trials are an often overlooked option for older people, who can use them as a way to get medical help and access the latest developments in health care. clinical trials • clinical trials for seniors • join clinical trial • national institutes of health • find clinical trial
Diabetes Diabetes has been called the silent killer. This article will discuss the different types of diabetes and how to check yourself to find out if you are at risk, with resouce links to web sites dealing with these issues.
Acupuncture Treatments This ancient, Asian treatment is gaining ground with Western practioners acupuncture • qi • life force pathways • body energy • body pathways
Dale Brown Emeagwali - Microbiologist and Community Leader Dr, Dale Brown Emeagwali is a recognized teacher and researcher at Morgan State University. She combines a love of research with a strong desire to encourage young people to study science. dale brown emeagwali • scientist of the year • microbiology • morgan state university • cancer research
How to Control Weekend Eating Relaxing on the weekend can throw off your dieting efforts, but it doesn't have to be that way. Planning ahead and watching your portions can help you lose more weight. how to control weekend eating • overeating and eating out • dieting setbacks • daily calories • losing weight
Jazz and the Brain Jazz improvisation and its effect on the brain are explored in a new study that shows a change in the prefrontal cortex. jazz and the brain • jazz and brain research • jazz improvisation and the brain • jazz versus memorized melodies • jazz improvisation and a different brain reality
New AIDS Virus Strain Found A new strain of HIV-1 has been discovered in Cameroon that could make detection and early treatment of HIV infected people more difficult. aids • hiv-1 • hiv • siv • simian immunodeficiency virus
Omega-3 Lowers Risk of Alzheimers Research shows that eating a diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. omega-3 lowers risk of alzheimers • omega-3 oils and fish reduce alzheimer’s risk • omega-3 rich oils reduce alzheimers risk • dietary patterns associated with dementia • dementia-protective fruit and vegetables
PDGF Abs in Scleroderma In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma. systemic • sclerosis • autoimmune • autoantibody • scleroderma
Protein Abnormality Found - New Study Released This Week A protein found in the human nervous system may play a role in Alzheimer's Disease. agrin • protein • abnormal brain protein • alzheimer's protein
Taking a BioPSE of Bioelectric Field Studies This article describes some problems with simulation in the bioelectric field area and discusses a related Problem Solving Environment from the NIH. pse • problem solving environment • nih • bioelectric • simulation
Tiny Tidbits to Help You Along Info on the new Patient Safety Net website, question of ethics in NIH, pain management and mammography issues. patient safety net • nih • ethics • pain management • cancer caregiver
Where Did The AIDS Virus Come From? Researchers demonstrate where the AIDS virus came from. aids • hiv-1 • human immunodeficiency virus • chimpanzee • cameroon
Child and Adolescent Violence Research at NIH NIH Article on Violence in Children and Adolescents violence • child • adolescent • teen • mental
AIDS in the Middle East What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases? aids • hiv • middle east • islam • north africa
AIDS Vaccine Trials Two AIDS vaccine trials will begin soon. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • aids vaccine • thailand • uganda • aidsvax
Autoimmune Disorders This article describes systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders and the variability seen in these disorders. autoimmune • disorders • diseases • immune • system
Banking of Umbilical Cord Blood What is cord blood banking? Should parents store their child's cord blood stem cells? What does it cost? How do you donate? This article series has the answers. umbilical cord blood bank banking storage stored • umbilical cord blood collection transplant • hematopoietic embryonic adult human stem cells • types research information articles stem cells • public private donate cord blood banks
Boaters and Stinging Sea Nettles Jellyfish stings can ruin the best boating trip or beach excursion. Learning about jellyfish sting prevention and treatment will make future trips more enjoyable. stinging sea nettles • jellyfish stings • coelenterate envenomations • nematocyst • jellyfish sting first-aid
Chronic Diseases Caused by Mycobacteria The genus Mycobacterium contains many members, few of which are pathogens. But when pathogenic, such chronic diseases as tuberculosis and Hansen's Disease may result. mycobacterial infection • mycobacteria disease • mycobacterium infectious disease • lepromatous leprosy • tuburculoid leprosy
Circumcision Protects against AIDS NIH has terminated clinical trials after circumcision was seen to protect against spread of AIDS. This outcome is related to the ethics of research on human subjects. aids/hiv • circumcision • clinical trials • ethics • human subject research
Constance Tom Noguchi - Researcher and Mentor Constance Tom Noguchi is Molecular Cell Biology Section Chief at the Laboratory of Chemical Biology, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. She is a well-known mentor to science and medical students and teachers. constance tom noguchi • sickle cell anemia • nih • niddk • nuclear physics
Dairy Allergy and Intolerance an overview of dairy allergy and lactose intolerance dairy allergy • milk allergy • lactose • food allergy • immune system
Daycare and Children What is the latest news of the effects of institutionalized childcare? The National Institutes on Health releases it's latest report on the pros - and cons of daycare. daycare • institutionalized childcare • effects of daycare • quality childcare • daycare and language skills
Dr. Virginia Apgar, Physician Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) developed the now-routine Apgar Score in 1952. By rating five vital signs, the test allows a rapid, objective measure of neonatal health. apgar score • neonatal health • causes of birth defects • delivery room procedure • congenital malformations
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition with an autoimmune origin characterized by deposits of uterine tissue in areas other than the uterus. autoimmune • endometriosis • uterus • endometrial cysts • nodules
Energy Medicine in AD Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease. energy medicine • acupuncture • complementary medicine • alternative medicine • bioenergy
Finding Accurate Information Deciding who to go to for accurate medical information on the Web and tips for finding the sites. medical information • search engines • tips for surfing • searching
Gout a Type of Arthritis There are different types of Arthritis. One type that can leave people disabled during attacks is gout. Gout can attack a person at anytime leaving one in terrible pain. symptoms of gout • gout • types of arthritis • arthritis • uric acid
Gymnema: Diabetes Herbal Therapy Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes. diabetes • cholesterol • gymnema • phytotherapy • exercise
Help For Trigeminal Neuralgia Excruciatingly painful, sometimes called tic douloureux, trigeminal neuralgia can cause electric shock-like pain in the face., jaw and neck. trigeminal neuralgia • acupuncture • integrative manual therapy • myofascial release • advanced strain and counterstrain
HIV Vaccine: Where Do We Stand? The article discusses HIV vaccine research in general and profiles a recently announced major breakthrough. hiv vaccine research
How To Pick The Right Supplements Ask the right questions to choose the best vitamins and herbs to suit your health and lifestyle. health • dietary supplements • supplement usage • nutrition • vitamins
Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer A popular oral supplement especially for colds and flu, vitamin C has also been used intravenously. Is there a scientific basis to this controversial therapy? vitamin c injections • ascorbic acid • hope for terminal cancer • alternative cancer therapies • vitamins for cancer |
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