MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'downs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:14:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205937&cid=t_208125_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fare-airport-security-pat-downs-unhealthy%2F2010.11.26 Potential health effects of airport security are being questioned for their possible health consequences, from spreading germs to radiation exposure to the stress that being searched induces. With cheaper flights available this year and the need for security in air travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is justifying its full body scans and its pat-downs that rise up travelers’ legs — all the way up. The scanners use microwaves, leading some to question whether people may be receiving too much radiation. It’s also a concern to activists who may have already undergone a lot of radiation for existing condition, or who have other conditions for which TSA agents may not be trained. (Read one seasoned traveler’s personal experience here.) The TSA report... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205937 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4205937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499242&cid=t_208125_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEwJ06B1N8wY%2F This interview with two of Earth Day’s founders, Denis Hayes and Representative Paul McCloskey, is not just a good reminder of the reasons Earth Day began, but it’s also a terrific flashback to 1960. Remember Hugh Downs and camel-colored blazers? Here’s a refresher: Post from: BlissTree Flashback Friday: The First Earth Day, 40 Years Ago (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499242 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:35:23 +0100 3499242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846442&cid=t_208125_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FSB3XZQaBmSk%2F Among the health issues being noted in the month of October is Down syndrome, or trisomy 21. Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that results in physical and mental challenges for the child born with it. The National Down Syndrome Society says that one out of every 733 babies born in the United States has Down syndrome and there are currently about 400,000 Americans living with it. Physical problems Many children with Down syndrome are perfectly healthy, but more often than not, a child with the disorder will have some physical problems. The most common ones are: Heart defects, ranging from mild to severe Intestinal (bowel) problems Vision problems; many people with Down syndrome must wear glasses Hearing loss Frequent infections People with Down syndrome are also at higher risk for ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846442 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:50:08 +0100 2846442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2572912&cid=t_208125_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fgetting-organized%2F As the mom of three children, I need to be efficient with my time and energy. Over the long holiday weekend, my husband and I unpacked and organized some of our belongings. Generally I like to stay away from plastic tubs for organizing things, but the laundry baskets and plastic bags weren’t cutting it to store all of my three daughters’ hand-me-down clothes. It’s hard for each girl to let go of her things as she outgrows them, and I would get everything organized only to find that sneaky hands had stolen into the baskets and plucked out old favorites, leaving a pile of other clothes on the floor. I finally gave in, and here is the result: Tubs for hand-me-down clothes, diapers, and ski clothes My 11.5-month-old now wears size 12-18 months, so I set aside all of the small... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2572912 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:58:28 +0100 2572912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195229&cid=t_208125_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fandrewschorr%2Fmy-beef-with-infomercials%2F Over the holidays I watched television or listened to the radio at odd times. And lately I’ve run into a run of infomercials. I’ve tried to watch with a critical eye. I’ve given up on the ones with the rows of smiling, buff, dancing exercise enthusiasts. I know our increasingly obese American population likes watching the tight bodies but makes no effort – with new gizmos of not – to exercise themselves. It’s just eye candy and another way to blow money on a New Year’s resolution almost no one follows for very long. But beyond the 30-minute exercise-equipment commercials are the more medical ones. Jane Seymour, the British actress, for example, has her name on a line of skin care products. Everyone wants to look younger and, according to Seymour’s experts in white coats... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195229 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:01:10 +0100 2195229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011951&cid=t_208125_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Ffree-autism-center-vandalized%2F A free drop in centre for those with autism spectrum disorders was recently vandalized.  Vandals broke in through the roof ripping off kitchen extractor fans to gain entry  and caused around £10,000 (or $14,786.99 USD).  According to Autism Initiatives staff the vandals urinated on tables, damaged electrical equipment and rubbed graffiti all over. Autism Initiative NI’s [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011951 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:55:29 +0100 2011951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1184763&cid=t_208125_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fandrewschorr%2Fmy-beef-with-infomercials%2F Over the holidays I watched television or listened to the radio at odd times. And lately I’ve run into a run of infomercials. I’ve tried to watch with a critical eye. I’ve given up on the ones with the rows of smiling, buff, dancing exercise enthusiasts. I know our increasingly obese American population likes watching the tight bodies but makes no effort – with new gizmos of not – to exercise themselves. It’s just eye candy and another way to blow money on a New Year’s resolution almost no one follows for very long. But beyond the 30-minute exercise-equipment commercials are the more medical ones. Jane Seymour, the British actress, for example, has her name on a line of skin care products. Everyone wants to look younger and, according to Seymour’s experts in white coats... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1184763 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:59:39 +0100 1184763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=934023&cid=t_208125_133_f&fid=35081&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmikestanton.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F08%2Fautism-news-beat-a-round-up%2F NEW BLOGS FOR OLD There is a new blog on the block. Autism News Beat opened with this. “I’ve started this site as a resource for journalists looking for accurate, evidence-based information about autism. I plan to review and comment on print and electronic coverage of autism, and interview journalists, editors, and others to gain their perspectives [...] (Source: Action For Autism) Action For Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=934023 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:10:34 +0100 934023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=683207&cid=t_208125_133_f&fid=35081&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmikestanton.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F17%2Fdowns-but-not-out%2F Down’s syndrome novel tugs at America’s heartstrings Moving tale that highlights genetic condition becomes sleeper hit of the year Paul Harris in New York Sunday June 17, 2007 The Observer Like many good stories, The Memory Keeper’s Daughter begins on a dark and snowy night. But, unlike most first novels from barely known authors, the book has gone on to [...] (Source: Action For Autism) Action For Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=683207 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:01:19 +0100 683207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478197&cid=t_208125_140_f&fid=34846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpuddlejumper.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F03%2F03%2Fghosts%2F Weird night last night. I met my son’s biological father… I probably should start a bit further back. Eight years ago I was having an affair with a married guy. Yeah I know. I should probably go shoot myself right now. We were in a band together, there was chemistry, I fell in love. I never planned to get pregnant but these things happen. This ended the affair. His wife found out and he agreed to stop seeing me. I took on the pregnancy knowing I was going to be doing it without him. I’ve never asked for (or wanted) money from him but I’ve never stopped him from seeing his son. He visited a couple of times when my son was a baby, out of curiosity, mostly I think. We live in a small town and occasionally will give each other a nod. His mum waves to me from her car. B... Puddlejumper's Bipolar World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478197 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:49:46 +0100 478197