Archive for February, 2009
How to Help People the Health Ranger Way (aid to Ecuador homeless)
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The Health Ranger goes to work in Ecuador, helping the homeless cover basic needs such as clothing, food and a mattress. In this segment, Mike Adams goes shopping for a mattress and clothing, bringing it to a woman living in a shack on the side of the road. The message? If you want to help people, get out and do it!
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From:TheHealthRanger
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| Time:09:25 | More inNonprofits & Activism |
Female to Male Transexual (Sex Health Guru)
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Here is Adrian, a Female to Male Transexual. She tells her story as a Gynecological Teacher's Assistant.Check out more at http://www.sexhealthguru.com
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From:illumistream
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| Time:10:17 | More inHowto & Style |
New York Medicaid Program Spends More On Long-Term Care Than Programs In Other Northeastern States, Study Finds
The New York Medicaid program spends more on long-term care than programs in other states but delivers only average or slightly above average quality of care, according to a study released on Friday by the Rockefeller Institute of Government, the AP/USA Today reports.
Former HHS Secretary Leavitt Discusses Overhauling U.S. Health Care System
Former HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt on Tuesday said the federal government must play an active role in reducing spending but not seek to become the sole solution in efforts to overhaul the U.S. health care system, CongressDaily reports. In an interview with
Gallbladder Removal Through Vagina Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative
Physicians have successfully removed a patient’s gallbladder through the vagina. The technique, known as NOTES?natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery?is gaining in popularity and has been characterized by many in the medical profession as laying the groundwork for truly ?incisionless? surgery.
Universal Flu Drug Breakthrough
In what is being heralded as a breakthrough in research to find a universal flu drug, scientists in the US have identified a small family of human monoclonal antibodies that can neutralize an unprecedented range of influenza A viruses, including the bird flu virus (H5N1), previous pandemic viruses (such as the 1918 Spanish flu that killed millions) and some seasonal flu viruses. The scientists showed that the antibodies were effective at protecting mice from illness.
Behavioral Link Between Insomnia And Tension-type Headaches
Using sleep or napping to cope with chronic pain caused by tension-type headaches could lead to chronic insomnia according to a new study. The study found that napping to relieve headache pain could serve as a behavioral link between headache and sleep disturbance.
Aching Back? Cholesterol Medication Might Help
A new study finds that using statins may be useful in treatment for degenerative disc. Back pain, a hallmark of degenerative disc disease, sends millions of people to their doctor. In fact, more than 80 percent of patients who undergo spine surgery do so because of disc degeneration. And part of the answer may be as close as a patient’s medicine cabinet.
Addiction: Insights From Parkinson’s Disease
A new comprehensive review provides vital insights into the neurological basis of addiction by investigating Parkinson’s disease patients, who in some instances develop various addictions when undergoing medical treatment. The review illustrates that persistently elevated levels of dopamine in the brain promote the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors.
Latest Research Findings At The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Leading orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians from Rush University Medical Center are presenting new basic and clinical research findings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., on February 25-28. Highlights from some of the educational sessions led by orthopedic experts from Rush as well as some of the podium and poster presentations to be made by physicians from Rush include: Dr.
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