MedWorm: Consumer Health Advice Top 20

Discover which foods and chemical additives cause arthritis inflammation, gout and fibromyalgia pain

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:01:45 +0100

Certain foods and chemical additives disguised as food can aggravate or cause muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia. Avoiding these foods can pave the way for reduced inflammation, stiffness and pain - setting the stage for ongoing relief... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Health lifestyle changes are being used by many parents as first-line ADHD treatment

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A new study conducted at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that parents are relying more and more on natural therapies and healthy lifestyle options to improve their child's attention and behavior. The research results were published in the January issue of... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Worried About Being Too Slim?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:38 +0100

I'm a woman in my 60s. I've always fought to keep my weight down, but as I get older, I've become concerned that being slim could be unhealthy. I recently heard that thin seniors are at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and are more likely to die after surgery than overweight patients. How worried should I be? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Got neck pain? New study says chiropractic care and simple home exercises work better than painkillers

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Painkilling drugs are associated with dangerous side effects, addiction and overdose. And it turns out they are also much less effective than harmless natural treatments. A new study shows that simple remedies like chiropractic treatments and home exercises relieve sub... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Some foods and chemical additives cause arthritis inflammation, gout and fibromyalgia pain

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Best Potassium Bet?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:38 +0100

Which form of potassium is best for augmenting food intake? At health food stores I find potassium in many forms - gluconate, chloride, aspartate, chelate, etc., but no one can tell me if one is better assimilated or useful than another. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

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Radiation poisoning? Homeopathic and other natural remedies provide protection and treatment

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Radioactive waste from Fukushima is approaching the west coast of North America at a frightening rate. Hundreds of seals off the coast of Alaska are dead and dying from symptoms that look ominously like radiation disease; and most people wonder what and who is next... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Director's Comments: What's the Ultimate Goal of Prostate Cancer Screening?

What's New on MedlinePlus — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:10:39 +0100

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "What's the Ultimate Goal of Prostate Cancer Screening?". The transcript is also available. Is the goal of prostate cancer screening to increase its detection, or reduce mortality? This question is posed prominently in a comprehensive study of adult men recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

New Topic Page: Tooth Decay

What's New on MedlinePlus — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:04:17 +0100

Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on Tooth Decay. You call it a cavity. Your dentist calls it tooth decay or dental caries. They're all names for a hole in your tooth. The cause of tooth decay is plaque, a sticky substance in your mouth made up mostly of germs... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:17:28 +0100

My cousin was just diagnosed with lung cancer and never smoked a day in his life. What could have caused his lung cancer? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Beware of Binaural Therapy?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:50:00 +0100

I recently bought a CD for sleep therapy. On the front of the label there's a warning stating that you should consult with your physician before using to ensure you do not have any condition or ailment that may respond negatively to the sonic effects (monaural or binaural beats) contained in the recording. What does this mean? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

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Socially active environment can cause cancer tumors to shrink and even disappear

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews) If you or someone you know ever receives a cancer diagnosis, especially one that is labeled "incurable" or fatal, take heart in the fact spontaneous regression (remission) has been reported in the medical literature numerous times for virtually all cancers. Spontaneous regression has been documented most often in neuroblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, lymphoma and malignant melanoma. And, as NaturalNews has previous reported, scientists have also discovered recently that some invasive breast cancers appear to simply go away on their own (http://www.naturalnews.com/024901.html). Now comes research from Ohio State University that could help explain what triggers spontaneous remissions.The new study, published in the July 9th issues of the journal Cell found that when mice with ca...

New Topic Page: Speech and Language Problems in Children

What's New on MedlinePlus — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:06:23 +0100

Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on Speech and Language Problems in Children. Children vary in their development of speech and language skills. Health professionals have milestones for what's normal. These milestones help determine if a child is on track or if he or she may need extra help... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

Mayo Clinic Releases Book With Action Plan to Help Beat Heart Disease

Mayo Clinic Health Information — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:30 +0100

A new book, Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart For Life! provides the latest, clinically proven information on heart disease prevention and a step-by-step quick-start plan that breaks through the clutter and helps people understand exactly where to focus. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)

Oxygen Level Too Low?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:12:22 +0100

My O2 saturation is 93-94%. What does this mean? Are there ways I can raise my O2 levels? I am in general good health except I struggle with anxiety. I am a 30-year-old woman. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Treating multiple sclerosis

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

There are many people, an estimated 350,000 people in the United States that are living with this painful, debilitating, and sometimes fatal disorder of the central nervous system. Western medicine has not come up with good treatment strategies for this disease and the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Histoplasmosis: New Topic Page

What's New on MedlinePlus — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:48:52 +0100

Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on histoplasmosis.Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by a fungus (or mold.) The fungus is common in the eastern and central United States. It grows in soil and material contaminated with bat or bird droppings. You get infected by breathing the fungal spores... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

New Topic Page: Rectal Disorders

What's New on MedlinePlus — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:17:43 +0100

Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on rectal disorders. The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

New Topic Page: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What's New on MedlinePlus — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:20:52 +0100

Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman’s ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. One result is that cysts (fluid-filled sacs) develop on the ovaries... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

Avoid being in a death zone - actions and non-actions that can make you a statistic

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers and chronic lung diseases is greatly influenced by lack of exercise, poor nutrition and tobacco smoking. Good health is not difficult to achieve if one gives up smoking, eats correctly and exercises... (Source: NaturalNews.com)