Boston, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 23, 2011 Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, a popular free e-letter that publishes alternative and natural health news, breakthroughs and advice seven days a week, has announced that its circulation has doubled so in the last five months. This incredible growth can be directly attributed to the increased demand for natural … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using certain cosmetic “Face Paint” items labeled as distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, Neb., due to adverse event reports of skin reactions in children. These items were distributed nationwide. Read more Children’s face paint associated with adverse events Health News
Monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women taking osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) is unnecessary and potentially misleading, revealed by researchers through a new study published on bmj.com. Read more Bone density unnecessary in women taking osteoporosis drugs Health News
White medical students who attend schools with greater racial and ethnic diversity among the student body are more likely to rate themselves as highly prepared to care for minority populations, according to a study in the September 10 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on medical education. Read more Racial diversity prepare medical students to … Read more
Immediate use of any contraceptive method after abortion has been linked to a reduced risk of repeat abortion with the immediate use of an IUD being the most effective method for reducing the risk for another unintended pregnancy. IUDs are found safe and highly effective. Read more IUD following abortion likely to prevent unintended pregnancy … Read more
Brain development appear to play an important role among children presenting with early onset symptoms of ADHD (Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Researchers found reduced caudate volumes in affected children compared to the children who did not present with ADHD symptoms. Read more Brain development linked to symptoms of ADHD Health News
COX-2 inhibitors like Celecoxib have come under scrutiny lately due to adverse cardiovascular side-effects stemming from COX-2 reduction. In both fruit fly and rat models, researchers reveal another adverse effect of Celecoxib; this drug can induce arrhythmia. More interestingly, this effect is independent of the COX-2 enzyme. Read more Arthritis drug celecoxib can adversely affect … Read more
A new study of combat-exposed Vietnam War veterans shows that those with injuries to certain parts of the brain were less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read more Some brain injuries reduce the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder Health News
Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 06, 2011 One of the highlights at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) will be a panel featuring Barry DiBernardo, MD, Constantino Mendieta, MD, and Simeon Wall Jr., MD discussing the intersection of surgical artistry and technical expertise with the newest innovations in liposuction technology. … Read more
Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2011 Santa Barbara Business College has begun enrolling students into a new medical program offered at their Bakersfield campus. The Health Information Technology program, abbreviated HIT, is the latest degree program added to the college’s catalog of medical program offerings. “The Health Information Technology program provides students with … Read more