Archive for the 'disease' Category

Television Bad For Overweight Children

Here’s a double wammy, not only can television help make children obese, but then watching it also increases their blood pressure according to recent research. Looks like turning off the tv and getting outside is a healthy alternative.

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Staph Infections Spreading Throughout US

An antibiotic resistant staph infection is getting attention after the death of a high school student in Virginia and has been reported in many areas, particularly in high schools. The infection is easily spread when sharing towels, razors and other personal items and is particularly common in schools.

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Woman Gets Mastectomy By Mistake [Video]

A New York woman was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to opt for a mastectomy, the most aggressive treatment. After her surgery and in recovering she was notified that the cancer was misdiagnosed due to a ‘mislabeling’ error and she didn’t have cancer. She speaks about her situation in an interview below. She is [...]

Frozen Hamburger Recall Expanded

Topps, a New Jersey meat processing company, has expanded the recall of frozen hamburger patties to 22 million pounds after finding samples with the E. coli virus. The USDA has suspended production at the Topps plants producing ground beef. This isn’t surprising, previous research by the USDA itself has reported that 78.6 percent of ground [...]

Plants Key To Healing and Saving Lives

Researchers are learning the incredible potential in living plants to help save lives, especially those with cancer. Watch the video to learn more.

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Never Alone With Alzheimers

With over 24 million people affected by Alzheimers around the world today, programs have been formed to help their loved ones care for them. The number affected is expected to quadruple over the next 30 years. Research studies have proven that increasing the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and omega 3 fatty acids have [...]

Washing Hands With Soap And Water Best Defense

A new study revealed interesting results comparing the effectiveness of washing hands with soap and water vs alcohol to kill deadly bacteria, specifically in hospitals where they are often found.

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MRI vs Mammogram; Which Is Best To Detect Breast Cancer?

A new study published in the Lancet reveals the statistics behind screening for breast cancer by MRI vs. mammogram.

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Gates Foundation Pledges 280 Million Dollars Towards TB Research

Bill and Melinda Gates through their foundation have donated 280 million dollars towards tuberculosis (TB) research, including testing, diagnostics, and medications.

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Woman Dies During Gene Therapy Research

Three weeks after receiving a shot of thousands of genetically altered viruses, an Illinois woman dies. This is part of a new clinical trial called gene therapy.

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