Oregon cat is the first feline death from H1N1
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Buddy Lou, a 10-year old tabby cat, has become the first feline death from H1N1 in the United States. It appears the cat acquired the H1N1 virus from the owner’s niece who had been sick with an influenza-like illness the previous week.
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Fighting osteoporosis with healthy dietary choices
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Despite what many people believe, osteoporosis is not just a disease suffered by older women. It can cause a fracture at any age and in either gender. It is estimated that 50% of all women, as well as 25% of men over 50, will experience a broken b...
Lupus patients have higher risk of heart disease
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The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, conducted a study on the benefits of lupus patients receiving cardiovascular disease prevention counseling. Their findings were outlined at the American College of Rheumatology Scientific Meeti...
How to reduce hot flashes during menopause
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The National Prescribing Service (NPS) is using World Menopause Day (October 18, 2009) to encourage women to learn about the symptoms of menopause and the options that are available to manage them. Of all the symptoms associated with going through...
Green tea makes cancer medication ineffective
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The antioxidants in green tea, called catechins, have the ability to slow the growth of cancer cells, reduce the size of tumors, and soften the sharp side effects of chemotherapy. It therefore came as a surprise to medical researchers when they di...
Free Housecleaning for women with cancer
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The Cleaning for a Reason Foundation understands a woman undergoing cancer treatments has much more to focus on than cleaning her home. That is why the foundation provides free professional cleaning and maid services for women fighting cancer.
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Tylenol reduces effectiveness of vaccines
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Side Effects of Supplements: Vitamins B6 and B12
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B vitamins, such as vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, are essential to the human body. Most of our B vitamin requirements can be reached through a eating a balanced diet of healthy foods, but occasionally vitamin supplements are required. While vitamin ...
Keeping Your Family Healthy During Flu Season
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How to Keep Your Family Healthy when One Member Has the Flu (Seasonal or H1N1)
I knew Mom was good, but I never knew how good! While writing my two previous articles on preventing your child from getting swine flu, I started to research a third a...
I knew Mom was good, but I never knew how good! While writing my two previous articles on preventing your child from getting swine flu, I started to research a third a...
Breast Cancer in Men
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Breast Cancer in Men: Signs and Risk Factors of Male Breast Cancer
Many men are supportive of their wives and female relatives as they fight breast cancer, yet they never consider the possibility that they, too, may be at risk for the disease. Th...
Many men are supportive of their wives and female relatives as they fight breast cancer, yet they never consider the possibility that they, too, may be at risk for the disease. Th...
