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Sleep problems are associated with an increased risk of fibromyalgia in women, especially those who are middle-aged and older, a new study says. Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition that affects more than 5 million adults in the United…
Unlike any diet before it, DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, came out of groundbreaking NIH-funded research. Rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat and nonfat dairy, lean meats, fish, beans, and nuts, DASH diet is grounded…
Watch the story of Holly Matherne featured on ABC “Nightline” tonight at 11:35 ET. See how she lost 130 lbs through Sleeve Gastrectomy. It is an irreversible surgical operation that removed most of her stomach. The procedure cost her around…
It is flu season once again as Fall is coming in! Learn some flu basics in preparation for winter 2011. Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness including…
Tennis star, Venus Williams, quit the U.S. Open games and announced that she had been diagnosed of Sjogren Syndrome. Read: Venus Williams exits U.S. Open 2011 What is Sjogren Syndrome? Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system…
Can soy protein lower blood pressure? According to a recent study, yes. A new study found that both soy and low-fat milk protein intake may reduce blood pressure compared with carbohydrate among people with hypertension (high blood pressure). The findings…
Plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Beckenstein is suggesting that hospital rates should be lower for those wanting to have cosmetic surgery. This idea will allow for greater safety at a good value for patients who want the reassurance of undergoing their…
The Hong Kong government issued a press release regarding the Scarlet Fever outbreak in the country and the possible death of a boy from the virus. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a…
Gatorsports reported that former Florida Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel was just released from a hospital after being treated for Guillain Barre Syndrome. The 37-year-old former quarterback was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre on June 10 and the diagnosis was confirmed Wednesday….
Two novel melanoma drugs have produced unprecedented gains in survival in separate studies of people with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, doctors have reported. Advanced melanoma patients taking an experimental pill, vemurafenib, developed by Roche and Daiichi Sankyo…