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  • OptumHealth Launches Consumer-Focused Health Information Web Site Built Upon Its Expertise in Serving 60 Million ... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:10:11 -0600 OptumHealth Inc ., the health and wellness business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), today announced the launch of myOptumHealth.com, a free consumer health and wellness Web site designed to assist the 76 million Internet consumers who look for health information online each month. 1
  • Support Groups Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:42:12 -0600- The director for the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group of Western PA has changed to Tanya Schrader, 814-873-1564.
  • Healthy eating can happen on holiday Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:28:35 -0600With black friday behind some shoppers and perhaps a full house on Thanksgiving taken care of, the opportunity to let off some steam or relax and stay healthy this holiday season was given to residents Saturday at the first annual Holly Jolly Run, Walk and Health Fair. Closer to downtown, in the Village Booksmith, local author Rebecca Marx, talked with about 50 residents on how to eat healthy ...
  • Illness expected to rise in the UAE Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:49:38 -0600Dubai: Incidence of cancer in the UAE is expected to rise among children and the elderly, said a leading oncologist in Dubai. Oncologists are already reporting an increase of cancer cases in children and of prostate cancer in men.
  • Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:25:02 -0600November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit.
  • Thanks for Giving 2008: Can you help, Lincoln? Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:10:40 -0600For 25 years, Journal Star readers have helped meet the needs of their neighbors through the newspaper’s Thanks for Giving project. The premise is simple. We ask service providers to share their clients’ needs with us, and we share them with you. Giving is simple, too. Look for a need you can fill.
  • High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:39:42 -0600Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says.
  • FDA Approves Duramed's Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens A Vaginal Cream Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:21:11 -0600Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its subsidiary Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s New Drug Application (NDA) for Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A (SCE-A) 0.625 mg/g Vaginal Cream.
  • What OFWs need to know about AIDS Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:40 -0600MANILA, Philippines - If you finish reading this, you have reduced your chance of acquiring AIDS or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome by at least 50 percent.
  • Healthy sex life a 'Mission Possible' Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:36:52 -0600County health dept. official discusses STDs.
  • Health Briefs, Dec. 2, 2008 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:21:16 -0600Nutrition classes for seniors offered
  • Jeremy Laurance: In pain? A pair of binoculars might be the best medicine Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:29:21 -0600 A curious story appeared in a small academic journal called 'Current Biology' last week, offering an intriguing insight into the human condition. It turns out that you can use binoculars to kill pain. Just looking through them at the affected limb makes the pain go away. But – here's the clever bit – you have to view the limb through the wrong end of the binoculars, so it appears smaller than ...
  • Weight gain after Thanksgiving? Go Vegan! Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:12:54 -0600Are you gaining weight already after the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend? If you are looking for a change, becoming a Vegan could be the answer.
  • Tea Parties In The Living Room Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:19:03 -0600Having family around helps a cancer patient focus on the good things in life.
  • Natural safe products Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:31:23 -0600Everyone in Cindy Kochendorfer’s family has asthma. Since she has rid her home of chemical-laced cleaning products, their asthma symptoms have improved dramatically and — they have been able to decrease the amount of prescription medicine they use.
  • Dec 03rd Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:20 -0600Cambridge company Horizon Discovery has beaten off intense nationwide competition from over 500 entrants to win a prestigious Medical Futures Innovation Award (MFIA) in the field of cancer.
  • Staff Writer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:23:12 -0600BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. has entered an agreement with Azur Pharma Ltd. to market Elestrin (estradiol gel) in the U.S. to treat moderate-to-severe hot flashes in menopausal women, a deal that could bring in up to $144.5 million for BioSante plus double-digit royalties.
  • How I beat breast cancer - by TV's Trisha Goddard Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:40:35 -0600 In a frank account of her fight with the disease, the chat-show host tells how a regime of extreme exercise was key to her recovery.
  • Crusader for Breakthrough Medicine Suzanne Somers Calls ONDAMED® "Truly Miraculous!" Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:01:00 -0600 ONDAMED's PEMF Technology with Pulse Biofeedback Relieves Suzanne Somers' Lymphedema Symptoms In One Session.
  • Red meat vs. soy: Evidence weighs against old-fashioned American diet Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:55:43 -0600I grew up, like most Americans, believing that a big slab of meat was the centerpiece of any healthy meal. Strong bones, teeth and muscles came from eating meat, and the more you ate, the better....
  • Wednesday with Ben Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:53:56 -0600A few Wednesdays ago, I closed my office door, pulled down my blinds, popped a DVD into my computer and prepared to cry. I was screening “ Indestructible ,“ a documentary by Ben Byer about his battle with ALS.
  • More Health Care Pages Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:27:40 -0600Tom Daschle, President-elect Barack Obama's pick for secretary of health and human services, has recently advocated the creation of an independent "Federal Health Board."
  • Food safety tips for healthy holidays Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:59:50 -0600Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill.
  • More Than 200 Abstracts at ASH and SABCS Reveal Potential Compelling Patient Benefits From Novartis Oncology Current ... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:25:00 -0600 Tasigna front-line data demonstrating potential in newly diagnosed patients with a life-threatening type of leukemia to be featured in two oral sessions at ASH
  • Peek at the Week Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:17:22 -0600 Submissions for Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
  • Examine the World Selenium Market Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:47:00 -0600 NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.
  • ‘It’s not a gay related disease, it’s a human disease’ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:21:45 -0600The LGBTQ Resource Center hosted events to honor World AIDS Day Monday.
  • Top 20 medical breakthroughs for women Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:03:06 -0600 This year’s biggest advances are changing the face and future of your health. From cancer and Alzheimer’s disease to eating disorders and obesity, Health magazine reveals breakthroughs you need to know about now.
  • This Week Visual Arts Through December 14 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:07:04 -0600"A Change of Scenery" featuring watercolor paintings of Vige Barrie will be held at The Artful Lodger Gallery, 7 East Park Row, Clinton. An artist's reception, on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3-5 p.m., is free and open to the public.
  • Cancer's No. 1 killer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:35:54 -0600Lung cancer remains the number one killer among cancers. The Lung Cancer Alliance has given America a report card to America for its progress on tackling the disease. The result: If lung cancer were a student, it would be a dropout.
  • Psychological challenges of surviving cancer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:54:57 -0600About 11 million Americans alive today -- one in 30 people -- are either currently undergoing treatment for cancer or have done so in the past. The National Cancer Institute considers all to be cancer survivors. Many would attest that cancer is not only life-threatening, but also life-altering.
  • Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:39:53 -0600Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes.
  • FDA Approves Duramed's Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A Vaginal Cream Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:06:00 -0600 First Local Estrogen Therapy Indicated for the Treatment of Both Moderate to Severe Vaginal Dryness and Pain With Intercourse - Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy Due to Menopause
  • Yoga helps alleviate variety of problems Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:14:44 -0600RALEIGH, N.C. -- The ancient practice of yoga is increasingly finding a new following -- among doctors and medical researchers who are working to prove its benefits for a variety of illnesses.
  • The Normal Sweet Tooth: Myths and facts about sugar and sweets Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:41:36 -0600SOON after birth, infants show a preference for sweet solutions (such as breast milk). Many humans are born with a "sweet tooth," probably because of genetics.
  • CPF Updates Patient Education Materials to Meet Growing Demand for Pulmonary Fibrosis Information Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600 The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF) today announced the launch of its newly designed patient guide offered to patients and families fighting pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a devastating and ultimately fatal disorder characterized by progressive and relentless lung scarring and affecting more than 128,000 Americans. Prevalence and incidence of PF has increased more than 150 percent since 2000 ...
  • TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:09:42 -0600Media in general is boosting rates of obesity, other woes, experts say.
  • Liver disease killing more Scots Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:26:05 -0600Scotland's top doctor urges people to adopt healthier lifestyle as deaths from alcohol-related liver disease increase.
  • Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:10:22 -0600But more than two glasses a day linked to atrial fibrillation, study finds.
  • Memgen's Clinical Results on Leukemia Selected for Presentation at 2008 ASH Annual Meeting Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:26:21 -0600Memgen today announced that two of its clinical trials were selected for poster presentations at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) on December 6-9.
  • Major Programme To Transform Patients' Experience Of Care Launched With New Research And Announcement Of Pilot Sites , ... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:07:19 -0600A major programme to transform patients' experience of care in hospital is launched today by The King's Fund. It kicks off with publication of a report assessing the scale and nature of the problems patients experience and looks at why staff don't always provide the sort of care they would want for themselves and their own families.
  • Andropause: Do Men Go Through Menopause Too? Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:24:35 -0600The male analog to menopause—or “andropause”—has been associated with menopausal-like symptoms, including weakened bones , decreased sex drive, and even hot flashes and irritability.
  • Linda Creed Announces Volunteer Recognition Awards Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:21:55 -0600Linda Creed, an affiliate of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), will hold their annual Volunteer Recognition Awards this Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m. The awards are given in recognition of individuals, corporations, and health organizations that have made a significant difference in the ability to provide access to basic breast health in the region.
  • Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:07:56 -0600Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. (HealthDay News) -- Many women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy will go on to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
  • Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:07:35 -0600Side effects were similar to those seen with standard dose of daunorubicin, study shows.
  • Singer with cancer works to get health-care benefits for fellow musicians Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:49:54 -0600The epiphany followed a downpour of bad news. In December 2007, Abigail Henderson and her husband, Chris Meck, returned from a tour of Europe with their band, the Gaslights. All was not well. Henderson had a severe cold. Meck’s favorite guitar was stolen. The drummer quit. Then her father died.
  • Martinez conquers cancer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:57:38 -0600Fibromyalgia. It’s a tough word to pronounce and it’s a tough medical condition to deal with.
  • Breast cancer forum targets schoolgirls Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:12:37 -0600JEDDAH: Dr. Eman Al-Ayesh, internist at King Fahd Hospital, delivered a comprehensive lecture on breast cancer to intermediate and high school students at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) yesterday.
  • New Program Offers Breast Cancer Clinicians and Patients Support for Pre-Operative Clinical Assessment and Ongoing ... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600 The Patient Advocate Foundation , with support from ImpediMed Ltd. , is pleased to announce the launch of the Lymphedema CareLine . PAF, through its MedCare Division, is offering the national, toll-free patient/provider hotline designed to provide information and assistance to breast cancer patients who are or may be at risk for post-treatment side effects such as lymphedema .
  • Breakthrough Breast Cancer In Response To The Publication Of The Cancer Reform Strategy 1 Year On Report Published By ... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:07:10 -0600Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer says: "The Cancer Reform Strategy (CRS) has made steady progress since its publication last year. Breakthrough is particularly delighted to see our Service Pledge for Breast Cancer - a tool developed to enable health professionals and patients work together towards improved breast cancer services - is highlighted in today's report.