Archive for April, 2012

The Many Health Benefits of Soy Protein

Not just for hippies and vegetarians:

Many of us avoid vegetarian products and dishes – perhaps we feel there is something a little odd about a meal containing no meat! Meat free choices are available in almost all restaurants and being a vegetarian…

Are Some Teenagers Wired for Addiction?

Some teenagers may be more inclined to experiment with drugs and alcohol, simply because their brains work differently, making them more impulsive, a new study shows.

A.M. Vitals: Diabetes Treatment Found to Work Relatively Poorly in Children

Also: Cancer group Komen tries to revive its image as fund-raising events begin; and research into the science of persuasion suggests six techniques to win people over.

Texas couple pen a ‘bucket list’ for their baby with fatal illness – CNN International

Daily MailTexas couple pen a 'bucket list' for their baby with fatal illnessCNN InternationalBy Michael Martinez, CNN (CNN) — Mike and Laura Canahuati's blog about their nearly 6-month-old daughter, who is expected to die by age 2 because …

Obesity-Linked Diabetes in Children Resists Treatment – New York Times

New York TimesObesity-Linked Diabetes in Children Resists TreatmentNew York TimesObesity and the form of diabetes linked to it are taking an even worse toll on America's youths than medical experts had realized. As obesity rates in children have cl…

Few Aspects about Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy) is a type of treatment/management for various medical disorders when a patient may find it difficult to do his/her day to day activities comfortably. Physical therapy mainly helps in impairment and disabil…

Top 10 Surprising Superfoods And Drinks

‘Superfood’ is a term coined to a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being. Here we list our top 10 superfoods, some of which may surprise you.

1) Curry

Curcumin, a spice that gives turmeric its …

FDA OKs New Treatment for Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Patients

Patients with soft-tissue sarcoma, a rare cancer that starts in the body’s muscle or connective tissues, now have a new treatment option after the FDA approved GlaxoSmithKline’s drug Votrient.

Aviation Is an Inspiration for Improving Patient Safety

Patient-safety experts today will discuss the formation of an independent patient-safety agency modeled on the National Transportation Safety Board, and other strategies to reduce medical errors.

A.M. Vitals: U.S. Officials Defend Testing Regimen for Mad Cow Disease

Also: A study shows exposure to violence damages children’s DNA; the CDC says a passenger on a flight didn’t have monkeypox; and AstraZeneca’s CEO will leave as the drug maker reported a drop in profit.

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