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EXCLUSIVE: Whitney Port Models for Womena s Health
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:20:50 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The City star turns model for Women's Health 's July/August issue in a colorful fashion spread showing off the boldest colors for the summer.

RSS Management
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:13:38 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page
The Avocado, My favorite Fatty Fruit
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:09:30 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The avocado is one of my favorite forbidden foods to write about. Botanically a fruit, it is classified nutritionally as a fat; hence my favorite fatty fruit.

Family Court Womens Refuge murder series 3
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:37:50 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

You be the judge. The equation is the same A father in jail, mother dead, children left as orphans.

Fuel Up With Food
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:29:43 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

This week let's discuss golf, one of the most popular summer sports. Golf is like all sports, enhanced by fueling up.

Expectant mothers targeted for substance abuse study in Luna County...
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:04:12 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

How to tackle substance abuse is a question that may never be answered. With drug use prevalent despite the hard work and dedication of local law enforcement and health care providers, some are looking at specific groups to help.

Gene Therapy for Brain Cancer
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Researchers have identified a protein released by dying brain tumor cells that provides an effective way to gauge the effectiveness of a novel gene therapy treatment for brain cancer. The finding paves the way for a Phase 1 clinical trial expected to begin in late 2009.

U.S. Breast Disease Diagnosis and Therapy Markets
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:19:04 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The breast disease diagnosis and therapy markets are poised for substantial and sustainable growth, according to this new report The report, Breast Disease Diagnosis and Therapy Markets, 2007, finds that the $550 million U S digital mammography segment is expected to grow more than 50% annually...

New Predictors of IVF success
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

In-vitro fertilization treatments (IVF) yield unpredictable results; the national success rate is between 30 and 40 percent for women under 38 years. New research may identify genetic predictors for the potential outcome for IVF patients.

Women's Health Series: How Have New Oral Contraceptives Changed the Market?...
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:17:16 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Introduction The oral contraceptive market is mature, with a high level of competition and a stable patient population Dozens of oral contraceptives are available worldwide; most are comparable in terms of effi cacy in their primary indication (preventing pregnancy) and safety As a result, drug...

Questionable Biomarkers for Heart Risk
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Doctors know risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking put people at increased risk for heart attacks and strokes.

Study: Rotator Cuff Treatment Provides Immediate Tendonitis Relief...
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A minimally invasive procedure to treat shoulder pain caused by tendonitis in the rotator cuff provides immediate and lasting relief, according to a new study.

Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Gynecology
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:52:47 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The young ob/gyn patient presents unique problems different from the mature woman but which training often neglects This user-friendly, practical book provides generous coverage of all aspects of pre-womanhood gynecology Ranging from the commonest problems to the less common but urgent, it...

Medicine's Not-So-Silent Killer: Human Guinea Pigs
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

There are 40,000 clinical trials going on in the United States right now, and 20 million Americans are recruited into clinical trails annually by universities, medical centers and drug companies.

Management of Unintended and Abnormal Pregnancy: Comprehensive Abortion Care...
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:52:31 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Access to high quality abortion care is essential to women?s health, as evidenced by the dramatic decrease in pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality since the legalization of abortion in the United States, and by high rates of maternal death and complications in those countries where abortion is...

Study: Gene Mutations May Lead to Autism
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Researchers continue to unearth more pieces in the complex autism inheritance puzzle.

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:58:20 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

First book devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of sexual pain in women Female Sexual Pain Disorders is a remarkable fusion of clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower women?s healthcare professionals to help their patients in overcoming this common debilitating disorder Based on the...

Major new e-science resource for biologists
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:34:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The University of Manchester and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have launched a major new e-science resource for biologists - which could accelerate research into treatments for H1N1 flu and cancer.

Breast Disease Diagnosis and Therapy Markets: Europe and Asia-Pacific...
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:10:10 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The market for breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment is well-developed in the U S and much of Europe It has remained relatively under-developed in the Asia-Pacific region, however, although recent trends suggest that the opportunities for device manufacturers are improving, driven by the...

Report card on UK's health
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:32:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Medical scientists from Southampton have contributed to a major new report, setting out plans to enhance the nation's health by improving diet, increasing physical activity and cutting harmful drinking.

Poor sleep may be more dangerous for women than men
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:21:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns.

?Phantom fat? can linger after weight loss
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:15:21 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering ?"phantom fat."






Survivors of childhood cancer at greater risk of birth complications when pregnant...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Survivors of childhood cancer run particular risks when pregnant and should be closely monitored, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard this week.

More women look away from abnormal babies
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects.



Question marks on credibility of some published clinical trials
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:16:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) are considered the 'gold standard' research method for assessing new medical treatments. But research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Trials shows that the design of a remarkable 93 percent of 2235 so-called RCTs published in some Chinese medical journals during 1994 to 2005 was flawed, casting doubt on the reliability of research that is likely to influence medical decision-makers.

Mother pleads guilty to drunken breast-feeding
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:27:09 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk has pleaded guilty to child neglect.



Cerebrovascular mental stress reactivity is impaired in hypertension...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:11:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Mental stress causes carotid artery dilation and increases brain blood flow. A series of ultrasound experiments, described in BioMed Central's open access journal Cardiovascular Ultrasound, also found that this dilatory reflex was absent in people with high blood pressure.

Puzzling disparities found in childbirth injuries
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:03:59 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

New research suggests there are some significant differences in the way doctors practice obstetrics in different types of hospitals.Women covered by Medicaid were less likely to be injured in childbirth than those with private insurance. Their babies, however, were more likely to experience complications.






More Women Seek Nonprescription Remedies For Menopause Symptoms
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New York Times reports.

New Georgia Law Allows Families To 'Adopt' Embryos
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A Georgia law (HB 388) that took effect on Wednesday allows state residents to "adopt" embryos created for fertility treatments, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (Gould Sheinin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7/1). According to the

Can your bikini line forecast your fertility?
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:10:56 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Dry lips can be a sign of too much vitamin A, which can sap moisture from your skin and, if you're pregnant, cause birth defects. Your body can give you clues to even hidden health problems. Here are warning signs that can help your recognize underlying issues.






Work Status Changes More Common Among Women Receiving Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer, Study Says...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Women with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy appear more likely than those treated with radiation therapy to experience a major change in work status, according to a study published in the journal Cancer, Reuters reports. For the study,

Banking ovaries may extend baby-making span
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:41:47 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Two new techniques to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have children when they are older, doctors said.



Mom's Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter's Risk Of Being Obese...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A mother's weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter's risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. "The findings are especially important because of the growing epidemic of obesity in women," Stuebe says.

Risk Of Breast Cancer And A Single-nucleotide Polymorphism
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A single-nucleotide polymorphism is associated with increased risk of estrogen receptor-positive and -negative breast cancer, according to a new study.

In Postpartum Women, Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression.

Enzyme Doesn't Act Alone In Atrial Fibrillation
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

An overactive enzyme is behind a leaky calcium channel that plays a role in the development of atrial fibrillation, which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that is responsible for a third of all strokes. However, it doesn't act alone, say researchers.

During Pregnancy, Women With Endometriosis Need Special Care To Avoid Risk Of Premature Birth...
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard. Dr.

Mary LaFauci; late in career, left job and realized long-held goal to ... - Boston Globe...
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:28:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Several years ago at 59, an age when many hope to be easing into early retirement, Mary LaFauci left her longtime job in healthcare administration and stepped into the nursing career she had wanted four decades earlier. ?One factor that makes an ...

Roux-en-Y Weight Loss Surgery Raises Kidney Stone Risk, Study Suggests...
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The most popular type of gastric bypass surgery appears to nearly double the chance that a patient will develop kidney stones, despite earlier assumptions that it would not. The overall risk, however, remains fairly small at about 8 percent.

Bruce Vilanch to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Fifteen - PR.com
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

The Fire Island Dance Festival, Dancers Responding to AIDS? (DRA) signature event is now in its fifteenth year. The annual event will be held in Fire Island Pines against a backdrop of the sun setting over the Great South Bay. The program will ...

PET Can Measure Effectiveness Of Novel Breast Cancer Treatment
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Positron emission tomography scans in mice can be used to determine whether a novel type of breast cancer treatment is working as intended, study shows.

New England in brief - Boston Globe
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:48:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

A Brookline man was held on $50,000 cash bail Wednesday after he was arraigned on his fourth drunken driving charge, Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said Daniel Dennis Jr., 45, was charged in Boston Municipal Court with operating under the ...

How Tamoxifen Stimulates Uterine Cell Growth And Cancer
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.

Government growth challenges liberty - The Washington Times
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

As any schoolchild could tell you, our Founders rebelled against British rule because they wanted to escape a too-intrusive government. But we have since allowed government to expand in ways the Founders never contemplated. Our government is ...

What The Immune System Reveals About Breast Cancer
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Researchers have identified the prognostic significance of the immune system in breast tumors. The research results show that patients with certain breast tumors have a better prognosis when more immune cells are present in the tumor.

Matters of faith - The State
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:57:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

GRACE CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: ?Celebrating Christian Freedom?, 11 a.m. Sunday, 663 Dixiana Road, West Columbia. Guest speaker: Retired army chaplain, Col. William A. Martin. (803) 794-1895; www.gracechapeldixiana.org GREENLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH ...

Sarkozy pushes austerity, anti-immigrant chauvinism - World Socialist Web Site...
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:57:00 GMT     Digg! Bookmark This Page

Conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy addressed a special joint session of Congress (the Senate and the National Assembly) held at the former royal palace of Versailles on June 22. The speech was billed as his response to June?s European elections ...

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