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 'fat'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:51:40 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158994&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-shown-to-protect-obese-mice-from-the-diseases-of-obesity%2F2011.08.25 I usually choose not to write about the “new new scientific thing” that gets picked up by the press,  because early research is usually not reproducible and good science takes a long time to validate as true.  But since we know that mice and rats that are kept on low-calorie diets live 30% longer (and healthier) than their fat cohorts, I was interested in a new research compound, SRT-1720,  that was shown to protect obese mice from diseases of obesity.  Fat mice lived 44% longer if they were given this drug. The “designer” drug works by (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158994 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5158994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159687&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Freasons-to-enjoy-flabbiness.html Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It turns out that being thin is only one factor that contributes to healthiness. And just because you are thin, doesn't mean you are healthy. No matter what you weigh, the important thing is that if you exercise regularly - 30 minutes/day - and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Today I am on the healthy bandwagon. I have a breakfast meeting and then I will go to the gym, go to two more meetings, and stop at the farmer's market on my way home. I did not exercise yesterday nor did I eat right. I had nachos and a glass of wine for dinner while I caught up with an old friend. But I had a salad for lunch so some how those should cancel the other out. Yes I am trying to lose weight but aging, post chemo, post hysterect... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159687 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:19:00 +0100 5159687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103337&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelp-my-diet-is-so-gross-do-i-have-to-do-it-this-way-insights-welcome%2F2011.08.06 I’m feeling rather nauseated today. This is my fifth day of a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb diet, and I have already developed a deep-seated hatred of egg whites. My regimen includes uncomfortable quantities of grilled chicken breast, fat-free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg protein, occasionally garnished with a lettuce leaf or perhaps a blueberry. Just yesterday I had to drink a plastic test tube of liquid protein to meet my goals (see offending product image to the left). It looked like a blood-tinged albumin sample, and tasted like orange flavor crystals with a splash of soy sauce. I know that the scientific literature (if we distill it and perhaps oversimplify it a bit) seems to suggest that there may be a short-term advantage to high-protein diets in terms of weight los... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103337 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:36:59 +0100 5103337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062244&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-young-europeans-are-starting-to-eat-like-americans%2F2011.07.24 For years I have touted the health benefits of the “Mediterranean Diet” and encouraged patients to eat like the Europeans.   Fresh farm vegetables, olive oil, fish and red wine have been linked with longevity and good health.  I just read in NPR news that young Italians are forgoing the eating patterns of their elders and are imitating the “U.S. diet”.  The result is soaring obesity, just like in the United States. According the the article, young Italians ages 6-12 are sitting in front of the TV and are eating fast foods and soda.  In just three generations, the eating habits and activity of kids has changed from their healthy grandparents.  Italian health officials say obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Part of the diet changes are a result of (more&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062244 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062248&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-know-what-metabolic-syndrome-is%2F2011.07.24 People with metabolic syndrome are twice as likely to develop heart disease, and five times as likely to develop diabetes, as those who don’t have metabolic syndrome. But many people are not yet familiar with this relatively new term. Do you know what metabolic syndrome is? OECD Country Populations with a BMI > 30 (1996-2003) Metabolic syndrome is the combination of several medical problems associated with morbid obesity. In addition to obesity, these conditions include: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Columbia University Department of Surgery Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062248 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:10 +0100 5062248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993010&cid=t_101710_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Low calorie foodLow-calorie foods help in rapid weight loss. Low calorie foods can help you to lose weight without much effort. If you add calorie burning food to your diet that can really help you in getting that perfect shape you always desire. The best method to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by developing a nutritious diet. Combine low calorie foods to make delicious recipes. They will help you to get a slim look far easily than expected. So, here are some low calorie food items: 1. Soybean SoybeanSoybean prevents fat piling on the body. Soybean is rich in lecithin which prevents fat from piling up in your body. It helps in breaking down calories making you slim and fit. Several recipes can be made using soybean oil. Adding a bit of soybean oil to the salads ca... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993010 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:02:16 +0100 4993010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993025&cid=t_101710_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FUzbDmu94AUA%2F In conclusion, eating frequent meals is not the only solution to fat loss. This scientific finding is very important for people who simply can’t consume 6 meals every day, because of their job or their lifestyle in general.   Kate Cotros writes for the Diet Myths And Facts, a blog focused on revealing the truth about various diet and nutrition myths. She seeks to help others lose weight and regain their lost self-esteem.   Related Posts: 3 Proven Ways To Once & For All Defeat Procrastination The 4 Positive Price Points of Leadership   (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993025 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:32:57 +0100 4993025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984720&cid=t_101710_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Reducing Belly FatYou can reduce belly fat by adding healthy food to your diet. Tired of the fat around your belly? Want to get rid of it? You can easily get that perfect shape by doing regular exercise that makes you lose weight and look fit. The first step to reduce that extra fat is to improve your diet and add healthy food in your daily regime. So, here are some food items that you can add to your diet and you will have a flat belly: 1. Mushrooms: It is a rich source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is known to help in reducing weight as the proper absorption of calcium by body depends on it. People who have deficiency of vitamin D face problem in burning fat. If you eat three ounces of mushroom daily, you can fulfill the requirement of vitamin D in our body.2. Whole grains... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984720 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:31:58 +0100 4984720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968823&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fcan-a-diet-low-in-carbs-high-on-protein-help-in-the-fight-against-cancer%2F Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968823 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:21:02 +0100 4968823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921702&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdieting-and-losing-weight.html I really am trying to lose weight. Cancer is fattening - that is mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify official verdict. Its none of your business on how much I weigh or what I want to lose, we'll just say I feel fat and that's all that matters.As a result I was interested in the list of best rated diets that just came out. I found it intriguing that they ones that are better are based on changing your eating habits and paying attention to what you eat and how much and not eating their fake food. I mean fake food regarding the diets where you need to eat processed things they send you or you buy in the store. I also noticed that the more extreme diets are also on the bottom. The diets were evaluated on weight loss, weight maintenance and heart health. So the list, from best to worst, is:1... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921702 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:27:00 +0100 4921702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813285&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-look-good-in-a-bathing-suit-dr-val-offers-summer-fitness-tips-to-abc-news%2F2011.05.11 The weather is heating up, and soon most of us will be back in shorts and t-shirts…  and worrying about looking good in our dreaded bathing suits. I had the opportunity to offer some evidence-based weight loss and fitness tips to ABC News in Washington, DC. You can view the clip or read my summary below: (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813285 Wed, 11 May 2011 22:51:19 +0100 4813285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813336&cid=t_101710_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FYt9QCh2viY8%2Fupdate-stem-cells-and-fat-grafting.html Conclusion: In Authors' retrospective analysis no effect of PRP was seen in enhancing fat graft take when compared to Coleman fat graft. Further research and prospective clinical studies are strongly needed to understand the role of PRP, if any, in fat grafting. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813336 Wed, 11 May 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4813336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797772&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-we-women-cant-win-liposuction-and-fat-redistribution%2F2011.05.07 Here’s the tweet I posted Sunday evening: I’ve told pts this for years now>>> Liposuction Study Finds That Lost Fat Returns – http://nyti.ms/kheltN The New York Times article reports on a liposuction study published in the April issue of the journal Obesity (full reference below).   The NY Times article uses this photo as graphic illustration and a quote from a plastic surgeon who says he is surprised. Dr. Felmont Eaves III, a plastic surgeon in Charlotte, N.C., and president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, said the study was “very well done,” and the results were surprising. He said he would mention it to his patients in the context of other information on liposuction. I have told my patients for years to consider the fat cells in their... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797772 Sat, 07 May 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4797772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789539&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ftypical-example-of-how-not-to-present.html Here is an example of how not to present a medical study. What is wrong? Because it has a scary title "Study: Weight Gain May Boost Survivors' Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death" and ends with:"The findings don't necessarily mean that everyone with middle-age creep is at higher risk of dying from cancer — the authors say that more work needs to be done to clarify whether there are thresholds of weight gain that trigger increases in risk, and more studies need to explain how weight and cancer are related."I am not targeting this medical study - I am sure it was done with the best of intentions and had some significant results somewhere, I am merely using it as an example of how not to present study results. This happens all the time - they come up with a scary title that basically sa... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789539 Thu, 05 May 2011 10:23:00 +0100 4789539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767994&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeer-bellies-anyone-waist-measurement-can-determine-risk-for-heart-disease%2F2011.04.30 Extra fat that accumulates around the abdomen goes by many names: beer belly, spare tire, love handles, apple shape, middle-age spread, and the more technical “abdominal obesity.” No matter what the name, it is the shape of risk. Abdominal obesity increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and other woes. The danger zone is a waist size above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. As I describe in the April 2011 issue of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, beer is not specifically responsible for a beer belly. What, then, is to blame? Calories. Take in more calories with food and drink than you burn up with exercise, and you’ll store the excess energy in fat cells. Many studies indicate that people who store their extra fat around the midsection (ap... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767994 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:10 +0100 4767994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734480&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F6kJQ5BcradE%2F This is hands down the best vegetable soup recipe we've ever made. It's rich, flavorful and worthy of an entire meal. If you want it spicy, a dash of Tobasco or your favorite hot sauce is a perfect finishing touch. Don't be turned off by the 45g of carbohydrates, it's packed with fiber!4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks) 4 cloves finely minced garlic Kosher salt 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium) 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes 2 ears corn, kernels removed 1 can red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and washed 1/2 teaspoon f... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734480 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:26:37 +0100 4734480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719897&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysicians-will-be-sued-if-they-dont-tell-people-theyre-fat-and-also-if-they-do-tell-them%2F2011.04.15 The leader of the anti-obesity lawsuit movement is threatening physicians-in-training with lawsuits if they don’t warn obese patients about their excessive weight. George Washington University law professor John Banzhaf III, who has led efforts to sue fast-food chains for contributing to America’s extra weight, is scheduled to speak tomorrow morning at the annual convention for the American Medical Student Association. Source: washingtontimes.com/business/20050317-102021-7358r.htm A lawyer warns of obesity suits. He is telling medical students that they need to warn their patients of the risks of their obesity. Not long ago we spoke of a doctor being sued for the way he told a patient she was obese. Is the bottom line no matter what you do, as a doctor you will be sued? (more…) ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719897 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:55 +0100 4719897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684284&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1250 This article cites possible problems and answers to these very sensitive questions. It covers all the bases from sexual positions to high risk pregnancies. Remember to include the expectant Dad in the important decisions regarding Cord Blood Banking. Click on the link here for information about it that you might forward to him. Here is a video  by Dr. Michael Werner explaining in detail the process and the successes of umbilical cord blood banking. Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684284 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:05:19 +0100 4684284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664215&cid=t_101710_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FK0pL3nzOhuA%2Ffat-grafting-to-breast-and-oncologic.html This study investigated an orthotopic model of breast cancer in which human breast cancer cells were implanted into the mammary fat pad of immunodeficient animals, followed by placement of a human fat graft (with or without noncultured supplemental cells) immediately adjacent to the mammary fat pad containing the nascent tumor. The study found no increase in tumor growth with either an estrogen receptor-positive or an estrogen receptor-negative human breast cancer line. This is consistent with the absence of evidence for increased cancer risk in the many reports of fat grafting for breast reconstruction and augmentation. However, at this time, the number of patients with prolonged follow-up is only approximately 1000 and appropriate caution in proceeding is indicated. ……….In the cl... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664215 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4664215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600536&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fobesity-beats-adiposity-for-cardiovascular-risk%2F2011.03.16 Obesity contributes to cardiovascular risk no matter where a person carries the weight, concluded researchers after looking at outcomes for nearly a quarter-million people worldwide. Body mass index, (BMI) waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio do not predict cardiovascular disease risk any better when physicians recorded systolic blood pressure, history of diabetes and cholesterol levels, researchers reported in The Lancet. The research group used individual records from 58 prospective studies with at least one year of follow up. In each study, participants were not selected on the basis of having previous vascular disease. Each study provided baseline for weight, height, and waist and hip circumference. Cause-specific mortality or vascular morbidity were recorded according to well d... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600536 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4600536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575066&cid=t_101710_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2Fno-fix-needed-youre-an-idiot%2F Some of you may remember the post from a few days ago where a guy asked me to fix his inhaler / aerochamber. Well, tonight I finally filled in all the holes. He came back in...as angry as every. I asked him what the problem was and his exact response was precious: "I asked you what I'd need to do if I get this inhaler home and it didn't work and you SWORE UP AND DOWN IT WOULD. Well guess what -- the motherf.er don't work. Ya'll are selling defective shit in here, and I've done spent like $80 bucks on these sumbitches and you, yeah, you...right here [pointing at me as if I were the master of all things Ventolin HFA]...are gonna give me my money back....plus some, find out whose got one of these Gaht DAMN things that work, and transfer this prescription there." Can you hear a big bellied red... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575066 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:29:45 +0100 4575066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482757&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fworking-mom-overweight-kid%2F2011.02.15 A study about working mothers is getting a lot of buzz. The official title of the paper is ”Maternal Employment, Work Schedules, and Childen’s Body Mass Index.” Most media summaries, however, are entitled something like this: “Mothers Who Work Have Fat Kids.” I’m not kidding. I hate seeing studies and media reports like this. Not because they’re not helpful or worthy of our time, but because they examine the effect of mothers working — not mothers and fathers working — on our childrens’ health. In addition, the media/blogosphere goes bananas. This is the stuff that sells — studies on working moms get our attention. They feed the so-called “mommy wars.” They suggest that with the rise of women in the work force over the last five decades, our... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482757 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:00:45 +0100 4482757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464497&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftickle-liposuction%2F2011.02.11 Liposuction (aka “lipo”) is plastic surgery’s “gimmick procedure” having had more angles applied to it than a child’s toy. But there’s money to be made in fat reduction, so the gimmicks will just keep coming. Enter “tickle” lipo, a new technology superimposed on the liposuction game. In this newer version of the basic liposuction technique, the cannula — the instrument used to remove the fat — vibrates like a whip inside your fatty layers. This supposedly helps remove the fat more evenly and with less pain. Tickle lipo looks like a hybrid between two other forms of lipo already on the market: Power-assisted liposuction (PALS) in which a motorized cannula breaks up the fat, and ultrasonic liposuction in which sound waves do it. Will tickle l... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464497 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:59 +0100 4464497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429021&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-why-we-get-fat-and-what-to-do-about-it%2F2011.02.02 Journalist Gary Taubes created a stir in 2007 with his impressive but daunting 640-page tome Good Calories, Bad Calories. Now he has written a shorter, more accessible book Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It to take his message to a wider audience. His basic thesis is that: - The calories-in/calories-out model is wrong. - Carbohydrates are the cause of obesity and are also important causes of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and most of the so-called diseases of civilization. - A low-fat diet is not healthy. - A low-carb diet is essential both for weight loss and for health. - Dieters can satisfy their hunger pangs and eat as much as they want and still lose weight as long as they restrict carbohydrates. He supports his thesis with data from the scientific litera... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429021 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:00:44 +0100 4429021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419143&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshiver-yourself-thin%2F2011.01.30 British researchers are trying to causally link raising the thermostat to obesity prevalence. “Domestic winter indoor temperatures” appear to be rising, the researchers wrote, as is obesity. They focused on a causal link, focusing on acute and long-term effects of being comfortable in the winter. They write: “Reduced exposure to seasonal cold may have a dual effect on energy expenditure, both minimizing the need for physiological thermogenesis and reducing thermogenic capacity. Experimental studies show a graded association between acute mild cold and human energy expenditure over the range of temperatures relevant to indoor heating trends.” They also look at brown adipose tissue (BAT), aka “brown fat,” the type of fat that actually consumes energy inste... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419143 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4419143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405999&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fobesogens.html What are obesogens? They are nasty chemicals like BPA found in lots of things that cause muscle and other cells to change into cells that store fat. They mess up our hormonal systems and do all kinds of bad things to us. Traceable amounts of them are found in 93% of Americans. Yucky.The first round of advice is to buy organic and avoid pesticides and chemicals. Well that's what they have been telling us for years - eat organic. But the chemicals are found in everything from non stick pans, children's toys, plastic shower curtains, to plastic bottles, canned goods and cosmetics. The second round of advice, also contained in the article, is that Congress should change laws getting these chemicals out of the system. My advice is vote with our feet and avoid chemicals. If I could afford it I w... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405999 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:19:00 +0100 4405999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318335&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdenying-the-obesity-epidemic%2F2011.01.06 It seems that for every established science there is an ideological group who is motivated to deny it. Denialism is a thriving pseudoscience and affects any issue with the slightest political or social implications. Sometimes, even easily verifiable facts can be denied, as people seem willing to make up their own facts as needed. Denialists have an easy job — to spread doubt and confusion. It is far easier to muddy the waters with subtle distortions and logical fallacies than it is to set the record straight. Even when every bit of misinformation is countered, the general public is often left with the sense that the topic is controversial or uncertain. If denial is in line with a group’s ideology, then even the suggestion of doubt may be enough to reject solid science. We see this ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318335 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:00:53 +0100 4318335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309725&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Frecession-vs-health%2F Several years back a local elected official in order to prove a point to government, set himself on a poor man’s diet. What he did was basically put his whole family on welfare for a month, to show how a poor family survives on little money. He took a $200 check and used it to buy a month’s supply of groceries. What do you think happened to him at the end of 30 days? What do you spend per month on food? I’ll tell you what would happen to the average family ( not this particular one ), if it has to eat cheap food: the whole family would end up unhealthy, feeling bloated and tired. They also would gain weight. It’s interesting that there is a nationally known term as “fat poor.” We used to assume that people who are poor would be skinny, because they couldn’t afford to eat, but... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309725 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:17:29 +0100 4309725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275327&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-holidays-and-the-obese%2F2010.12.20 ‘Tis once again that time of year when we Americans gather together with our extended families and friends to celebrate the season. It is a time for catching up — renewing acquaintances and making new ones, sharing in good news and commiserating in bad, welcoming our new arrivals and mourning our losses. It is a time for giving thanks, counting our blessings, and putting our sundry individual problems into perspective. Indeed, it is perhaps most importantly a time for each of us to remind ourselves that — despite the trials and tribulations that may cause us to become relatively self-absorbed in our daily lives — we are all part of something much greater than ourselves. So, in a way, it’s a shame we must now cull out our obese relatives and friends, and disinvite them... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275327 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:00:29 +0100 4275327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272412&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1664 Fat Burning Secret is in the sole of your shoes – fat busting is measured in how many steps run, not reps you pull!  New science says your best way to slim and sexy is running, not lifting weights! Monitoring Fat Loss in Runners A key finding in a German study on long distance runners show that the first tissue affected by running was fat tissue!  More importantly, visceral fat loss -the most dangerous fat  linked to cardiovascular disease goes away.  This is big news! Liposuction cannot reach inside your guts to get to the fat It has always been dogma, that when you put yourself in a negative calorie state through dieting or catabolic exercise, that your body burns protein (or muscle) first, not fat.  We have always used hormones to protect the fat which works well.  But, thi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272412 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:55:44 +0100 4272412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265733&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmilitary-plastic-surgery-using-liposuction-to-make-the-weight-cut%2F2010.12.18 The Orange County Register blog posted on military plastic surgery and mentioned liposuction: Army Times reports that soldiers are turning to liposuction to remove fat if extreme dieting, laxatives and other methods fail to get them under the Army’s weight limit for their height, age and gender. “Liposuction saved my career. Laxatives and starvation before an [Army Physical Fitness Test] sustains my career,” a soldier told the periodical. “Soldiers are using liposuction, laxatives and starvation to meet height and weight standards. I did, do and still do.” I am well aware of the military patient looking to stay within military parameters to stay in the service as my San Clemente office is quite close to Camp Pendleton, and I give military discounts. I have seen several of these p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265733 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:00:47 +0100 4265733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265987&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1632 If your jeans brand is “Wide Load” perhaps you might consider a exercise, diet and supplement program.  But, if you don’t exercise, you won’t be burning off that bodacious bootie, you will just be burning bucks. The problem is it is hard to find something to help reduce those unwanted pounds.  Two recent Swedish studies have shown 9 popular weight loss supplements were no more effective than the fake supplements they were compared with.  There are scores of slimming supplements out there claiming weight-loss effects through all sorts of mechanisms of action. Ads for ”fat magnets, mobilizers and dissolvers, as well as appetite tamers, metabolism boosters, carb blockers” are everywhere.   Researchers tested selected plant extracts and found them ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265987 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:56:02 +0100 4265987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258798&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F13%2Fsunday-monday-news-round-up-way-overdue-edition%2F Some items that have caught my interest recently – I haven’t done one of these in a long time because of work and life and other ponderings about the best current use of the blog, but here are some news items, issues, and commentary of potential interest to readers, on women’s health, feminism, and miscellaneous topics: The CDC provides Consider Cholera: Information for U.S. Healthcare Professionals for clinicians who are asked to be on the lookout for U.S. cases, with info on diagnosis, treatment, and reporting. Aunt B has an excellent commentary in Self-Avowed Feminist, Gail Kerr, Has some Opinions about Emily Evans on the message sent when one female newspaper columnist attempts to trash a female councilperson using language like “shrill” and “class k... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258798 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:12:21 +0100 4258798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190208&cid=t_101710_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FWU2DY-YNwLo%2Frisks-of-fat-grafting-in-breast-cancer.html Fat grafting as a means of either (cosmetically) enlarging breasts or (reconstructively) correcting defects / asymmetries after breast cancer surgery/radiation therapy has been gaining ground as an acceptable method in the past few years.  True, much debate is still occurring but research is being encouraged to answer questions regarding safety (short and long-term) and efficacy. The two articles (full references below) from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine suggests that it is NOT safe to use adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) that may be part of fat grafting in any patient with active tumor cells.  From the first article’s abstract (bold emphasis is mine): Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have been proposed to stabilize autologous fat grafts fo... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190208 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:15:00 +0100 4190208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186905&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcovertrationingblog.com%2Fpodpress_trac%2Ffeed%2F1076%2F0%2Fobesity-mortgage-crisis.mp3 Q. What’s the difference between a public health expert and an incompetent doctor? A. An incompetent doctor tends to kill only one person at a time. The deep recession and jobless “recovery” which we have enjoyed in the U.S. for going on three years now was triggered by the bursting of the housing bubble. The housing bubble was created by lending practices that awarded “subprime” mortgages to people with bad credit ratings, and offered to people with good credit ratings adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) that enticed them to purchase more expensive homes than they could afford. Traditionally, banks were always reluctant to award mortgages, of any flavor, to people who obviously could not afford them, since doing so would wreck their businesses. The reason the banks began making bad... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186905 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:00:06 +0100 4186905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167904&cid=t_101710_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fpostpolypectomy-syndrome%2F Postpolypectomy electrocoagulation syndrome is an uncommon but well-known complication after colonscopy and polyp removal that is sometimes misdiagnosed as a colonic perforation. Like colonic perforation, it presents with abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis usually but not always within twelve hours of the procedure. CT scan shows fat stranding in the mesentery and focal thickening of the colon wall. However, unlike in colonic perforation, there is no free air and this establishes the diagnosis and allows the patient to be managed with close observation, antibiotics, and nothing by mouth. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167904 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:08:03 +0100 4167904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119507&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F_Sd1drbnH5A%2F This is a simple soup that comes out perfectly every time. The curry powder gives it a rich and earthy flavor, ideal for the colder months of the year. If you are a novice soup maker, this is an easy way to get started. 2 halves roasted butternut squash 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon curry powder Salt and ground black pepper Lime Creme, recipe follows Lime zest Scoop flesh out of butternut squash with a spoon. In a medium saucepan, combine broth, flesh of butternut squash, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, salt and pepper. Set pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Ladle into bowls. Serve with a dollop of Lime Creme and garnish with extra lime zest. Lime... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119507 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:00:27 +0100 4119507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082040&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbody-image-is-fat-talk-free-really-the-best-policy%2F If you’re not a college student, you might not know about “Fat Talk Free Week”, a campaign to boost body image that started today on at least 35 college campuses. The campaign, put on by a  sponsored by Tri Delta sororities with several campus and corporate partners, is designed to teach young women to feel good about their bodies, stop using “fat talk”, and prevent eating disorders. So what qualifies as fat talk, and why is it so important to leave it out of your lexicon? According to the Fat Talk Free Facebook page: Examples of fat talk include: “I’m so fat,” “Do I look fat in this?” “I need to lose 10 pounds” and “She’s too fat to be wearing that swimsuit.” Statements that are considered fat talk don’t necessarily have to be negative;... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082040 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:06:09 +0100 4082040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074067&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstem-cell-face-lifts%2F2010.10.14 It’s been almost a month since the LA Times ran the article by Chris Woolston entitled  The Healthy Skeptic: Stem cell face-lifts on unproven ground. It’s well written and presents a fairly balanced view. While I am a fan of stem cell research, I think the “claims” are often put ahead of the science.  This is one of those times. I can’t find any decent articles to support the claims of the plastic surgeons doing “stem cell face-lifts.” My view is echoed in the article (bold emphasis is mine): Rubin says he’s excited about the potential of stem cells in the cosmetic field and beyond. Still, he adds, there are many unanswered questions about the cosmetic use of stem cells, and anyone who claims to have already mastered the technique is jumping the gun. As Rubin puts ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074067 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4074067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036178&cid=t_101710_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Finadequate-sleep-undermines-dietary-fat.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036178 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:40:00 +0100 4036178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031455&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fhow-to-lose-weight.html Now there's a headline which I am sure garnered either a second look or a sigh of 'not another pile of crap'. Well I actually like this list so I am going to write about how to lose weight. But first the news this morning tells us that the best way to lose weight is to get a good night's sleep. Not sure what one has to do with another but I'll keep listening to the news until I find out - maybe it will be before I finish this post in which case I'll tell you why.The real reason I'm writing is about this new list of how to lose weight.1. Ditch your scale. It is merely a tool to drive you crazy. Your weight goes up by one pound and you get depressed. Your weight goes down one pound and you eat a pizza. Then you repeat the cycle. I will stop weighing myself. 2. To get in shape you need to do ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031455 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:06:00 +0100 4031455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036865&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FM3gNm5mppN0%2F is a delicious way to use ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry and freezer. It makes a quick and healthy dinner. If you don't like shrimp, feel free to substitute grilled chicken breasts.  I serve it over rice, but it can also be eaten as a soup if you prefer a more low-carb approach.2 bell peppers, chopped2 cloves of garlic, minced2 stalks of celery, chopped1 onion, chopped1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes1 teaspoon of saffron1 cup frozen peas1 pound uncooked, frozen, peeled and deveined shrimpKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or so, until beginning to turn translucent.  Add the celery, peppers and garlic and cook until t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036865 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:48:16 +0100 4036865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921041&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Ffat-vs-lean.html Jack Sprat could eat no fatHis wife could eat no leanAnd so betwixt the two of themThey licked the platter cleanJack ate all the lean,Joan ate all the fat.The bone they picked it clean,Then gave it to the catJack Sprat was wheeling,His wife by the ditch.The barrow turned over,And in she did pitch.Says Jack, "She'll be drowned!"But Joan did reply,"I don't think I shall,For the ditch is quite dry.".To figure out if we were fat or not, we used to stand on a scale and slide the bars over. Sometimes we even paid a nickel to have our fortune told with our weight. Then we would let someone guess at a county fair... Doctors made it more complicated and would measure rolls of fat with calipers and give you a stern lecture on eating salads.Then the Atkins Diet, Grapefruit Diet, and any number of die... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921041 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:19:00 +0100 3921041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885559&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F19%2Fmaking-fast-food-trips-healthier-for-you%2F It’s true, most fast food is not good for you. Rarely do you see fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains. But life throws us curve balls, and sometimes it’s pick up some fast food or battle a blood sugar nose dive. In this blog post, I’ll help you make the best of the fast food choices. You can make smart choices and I’ve picked some of the best options. As a general rule, to avoid excessive fat and calories, skip the fried foods and opt for grilled. Get your sauce on the side, go without “extra” cheese, and get the smallest size possible. The only advantage of “super sizing” is if you plan to share the meal with someone else. Don’t drink any calories. That means no sweet tea, soda, or other sweetened beverages. Go for water, low fat milk, a 4 oz ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885559 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:11:33 +0100 3885559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876603&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbreast-cancer-risk-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: Breast cancer affects a lot of women, as well as their families and friends. How many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes? #MicroPollDiv_271079 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Friday’s Question: Choosing 2% milk over whole milk might seem like a good compromise when it comes to your daily dose of dairy. It has less fat and isn’t as watery as skim milk. But is 2% milk really that much better for you than whole milk? Unfortunately, 2% milk has over half the saturated fat that whole milk does. If you’re worried about ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876603 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:52:41 +0100 3876603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3866957&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-multi-prong-attack-on-fatness%2F2010.08.14 If I was Surgeon General, I would follow the lead of our country’s first Mom, Michelle Obama. This is serious folks. We as an American society need to solve the obesity crisis, not just for our physical health, but for our country’s financial stability. Reducing the spiraling costs of healthcare is wanted by all. So far, prevention of the diseases which contribute most to our healthcare costs, (heart disease, cancer and orthopedic issues, to name just a few) has been given only lip service, by our future supplier of healthcare — the American government. It turns out that the mechanisms to reduce our most costly ailments are the same as those that mitigate obesity. It is like simple math. (If a=b, and b=c, than a=c.)  If lifestyle choices reduce obesity, and less obesity ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3866957 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3866957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3861985&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fis-the-stereotype-of-the-fat-slob-true%2F Lots of unfair associations come along with being overweight, and the stereotype of the fat slob is one of the harshest and most unfair – or is it? A recent study showed that women with clean houses have better bodies. (Ouch.) The study, conducted by NiCole Keith at Indiana University, showed that subjects who cleaned their home more often exercised more often. The study started in 2000, and tracked the cleaning habits and workout habits of 998 African Americans between the ages of 49 and 65 in St. Louis, Missouri, but Keith says the results should translate cross race and age. The study seems a little alarmist to us, but then again, it makes sense that people who tend to put care into their homes also put effort into their health and appearance. Do your habits support the result of the ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3861985 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:57:55 +0100 3861985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858129&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffrom-butter-to-biodiesel-how-fat-could-fuel-your-car%2F photo: Thinkstock Did you ever think that eco-friendly biofuel could be extracted from the pats of butter innocently sitting on your dinner table? We didn’t either. But Michael J. Haas, a research biochemist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, did. He came up with the idea in 2007, when thinking of what to do with the 800-pound all-butter sculpture that is created every year for the Pennsylvania Farm Show. A team of researchers at a small company called BlackGold Biofuels melted the butter down and removed all of the water from it. They then converted the fat into biofuel. Pretty simple, right? While the researchers don’t think using butter to create fuel would be cost-efficient, the experiment did offer insight into possibly using waste from dairy farms or excess grease fro... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858129 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:45:28 +0100 3858129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854696&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fgric-u1EOvo%2F Caprese salad is one of my most favorite meals in the world.  It's simple, delicious, and so good for you.  I'm always looking to jazz it up a bit, and when I saw an abundance of cantaloupes in the store the other day, I thought, why not give it a try with my caprese?  The result is a light and refreshing twist on an old classic favorite.  And a perfect way to use some of the tomatoes in your garden!  1 cup of cantaloupe melon, chopped into cubes1 tomato, sliced1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese (I use the large ball and slice it but feel free to use any size you'd like)1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped A dash of saltA dash of freshly ground black pepperArrange the tomatoes and cantaloupe on a serving platter.  Top with the s... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854696 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:40:16 +0100 3854696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822978&cid=t_101710_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Ffat-space-and-thin-space.html Fat is one of those things I can't talk about as if these issues do not effect me. In fact I must say I don't really trust someone who has never been fat yet claims expertise about what being fat is like and what the struggles are. So that lays one of my biases right out there.  Why write about this? Well, every day I and all of us are bombarded with pretty simple theories about why people get fat and what we should do to get thin. But almost never does anyone ask a fat person about her experience or feelings or thoughts. In my small way, I am trying to add that voice and to explore some of the meaning of fat and expose the prejudice that fat people encounter, especially in health and mental health settings, and to think about meaning in all of this. "... the fat body is ... always... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822978 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:45:30 +0100 3822978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808656&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fvitamin-d-sources-daily-health-quiz%2F Sure, it’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back on Monday for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Vitamin D maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous, and you can get it naturally from the sun. But do you get all of the vitamin D you need from the sun? #MicroPollDiv_268188 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Butter or margarine – what’s on your dinner table? Calorie and fat-wise, they’re about the same (both have about 100 calories and 12 grams of fat per tablespoon). But margarine is made from a liquid oil that is turned into a solid through hydrogenation, which adds unhealthy trans fats a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808656 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:16 +0100 3808656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790764&cid=t_101710_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fthe-quest-for-bothand.html I asked in my last post what obesity is a symptom of, because frankly it is not as clear as might be thought. The desire to pinpoint the cause is all but irresistible. As I have struggled with my weight in my adult life, I wanted desperately to find a reason for it, some explanation that I could rest on. At times I told myself it is all about biology and genetics, an inevitable outcome of being my father’s daughter, as the Fullers are a family replete with fat women who lived long lives. And there is comfort in that explanation because if the reason for my fat is biological, then it is not my fault anymore than my eye color or height is my fault; it is just the way I was made. Other times I would fall to the other side of the coin and believe the cause lay in my psyche. I read Hilda Bruc... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790764 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:39:44 +0100 3790764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786985&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvocabulary-expando%2F2010.07.25 This past week I learned several new words and phrases. Allow me to share a few with you. “Speedo sag” –- I learned of this phrase from a tweet from @BAAPSMedia: Have just seen a cosmetic surgery press release about so-called “Speedo Sag”….Eww. My first thought was the same as my OR crew, whom I polled. We all thought it had to have something to do with the parts of the male anatomy which should be covered by the Speedo, such as perhaps the scrotum. It doesn’t. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786985 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3786985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786284&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F25%2Feat-like-bernie-southwest-turkey-burger-with-avocado%2F Bernie Salazar, at-home winner of The Biggest Loser (season 5) delivers this guest blog and video. Together with our resident nutrition guru, Rebecca Scritchfield, Bernie motivates audiences to make positive changes through The Nurture Principles. Hey, hey! Bernie Salazar here… I’m so excited to share this video blog with you on one of my favorite foods I’ve been eating since losing 130 pounds on The Biggest Loser, The Amazing Avocado! Watch me turn one of my old meals – burger and fries – into a delicious and nutritious Southwest Turkey Burger. I love the creamy texture of avocados on my burger. Three slices have only 50 calories! Find out how else I incorporate avocados into my well-balanced eating plan in this video. Then, leave a comment and tell me how you like your avo... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786284 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:53:52 +0100 3786284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784261&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiologist-job-security%2F2010.07.23 All it takes to assure you’ll keep your local cardiologist employed is 19 strips of bacon and an egg and you’ve got yourself one heck of a solid bacon burger: Having read about the difficulties people making such burgers have had keeping them together, I decided to add one large egg to the food processor along with the 19 slices of bacon. I ground the bacon and the egg together, then, using my hands, pulled the mixture out and used a hamburger press to make a burger. It is possible that my hands have been greasier at some point in my life, but if so I have (fortunately) forgotten it. I was not quite prepared for the raw burger to look like pure fat, and I must admit that it didn’t look very appealing. But it was for science, so I soldiered on! I put the burger on the rack-Pyr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784261 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3784261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780586&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F23%2Fdash-your-way-to-a-healthier-heart%2F This article is part of a series on simple things everyone can do to keep their heart healthy and strong. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780586 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:10:57 +0100 3780586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772410&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fy0KxN7u66e0%2F We love these turkey burgers. They are loaded with flavor, leaner than their red meat counterparts, and very easy to make. If you are looking for a new masterpiece to add to your grilling repertoire, try them out.1 pound ground turkey breast 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 3/4 oz feta cheese 4 toasted whole-wheat hamburger buns lettuce tomato red onion Combine the chopped parsley, ground turkey, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, feta cheese. Divide mixture into 4 equal sized burgers, and broil until cooked through, about 15 minutes. For the nutritional information below, don't forget to add a bun if you use one.... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772410 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:58:44 +0100 3772410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740566&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-7%2F After a short week, the weekend came as a pleasant surprise to us here at Blisstree. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a ton of things we want to fit in over the next few days: Have some chocolate. Even if it’s just a little square, we’ll be having a bite of chocolate this weekend. It was its birthday, we have to. It would be rude not to. Go camping. We’re ready to head out into the great outdoors and rough it for a night or two. But only with our eco-friendly camping supplies, of course. Read some foodie lit. We love reading about food almost as much as we love eating it (okay, maybe not that much). We might even read some good advice about how to eat well without gaining weight. Have a snack. Sometimes you just feel like snacking. We’ll be ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740566 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:39:48 +0100 3740566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740571&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-7-ways-to-fight-hunger%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740571 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746693&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdouching-donts-daily-health-quiz%2F Ready to get schooled about your health? Our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Douching may have been the thing back in the day, but now it’s a no-no. Do you know why? #MicroPollDiv_264562 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Human growth hormone (hGH) sounds like a mad-scientist serum that’s used to grow pod people, but it’s actually a naturally-occurring hormone that builds muscle, burns fat, raises energy, and maintains lower blood sugar levels. Arginine, an amino acid, supports healthy levels of hGH. Which foods contain arginine: Pecans, broccoli, cottage cheese, collared greens, or water... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746693 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:00:42 +0100 3746693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723306&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-the-horserace-between-low-carb-and-low-fat%2F2010.07.03 Journalist Andrew Holtz, one of our expert reviewers on HealthNewsReview.org, has some fun with a horserace-style look at low-carb versus low-fat diet research on his MDiTV.com site: *This blog post was originally published at Gary Schwitzer's HealthNewsReview Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723306 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:00:18 +0100 3723306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733311&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F9DUHcgAiZCE%2Fwhats-all-this-saturated-fat-d.html Q. I eat a lot of cold water fish such as herring and sardines for their healthy fat profile, but am often very surprised by their high saturated fat levels. For example,a can of Crown Prince Natural brisbane sardines in water has 17g of fat, 8g of sat fat and 2g omega-3. Is the saturated fat in fish any different or better than the saturated fat in a hamburger? A. It's true that fish (like all animal flesh) contains some saturated fat.  In the listing for sardines here on ND, only about 15% of the fat is saturated, while about 50% of the fat in the Crown Prince brand is saturated. Both brands contain about the same amount of omega-3s.  Frankly, I'm not sure why that brand has such a different fat profile.  But as for the saturated fat itself, it is chemically very simil... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733311 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:30:14 +0100 3733311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695566&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fxxxtreme-calories-dishes-what-not-to-eat%2F2010.06.24 It’s no secret that the U.S. has a weight problem and with chain restaurants serving up meals with thousands of calories in a single dish, it’s easy to understand why. Watch “CBS Doc Dot Com” to see which meals you should try to avoid — or at least share. Watch CBS News Videos Online (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695566 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:18:12 +0100 3695566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695533&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsex-or-food-top-12-worst-muffins-in-the-world%2F photo: Thinkstock While browsing Care2 today, we saw a headline that was truly vomit-inducing: “Is Your Muffin Naughty?” As we recovered from the title’s yuck-factor, we clicked through – curious, if nothing else. Turns out, it’s not a sex thing; it’s a list of the worst breakfast muffins you could possibly eat. Ever. We all know muffins aren’t great for us health-wise, but if we grab a reduced-fat one on the go, that’s fine – right? Check out the (scary) list below and decide for yourself. Congratulations to all the winners. 12. Tim Horton’s Whole Grain Raspberry Muffin Calories: 400 Calories from Fat: 160 Total Fat: 17 g Sodium: 580 mg Sugar: 26 g 11. Peet’s Reduced Fat Pumpkin Ginger Muffin Calories: 460 Calories from Fat: 130 To... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695533 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:31:27 +0100 3695533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690837&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-burnout-when-being-a-doctor-makes-you-sick%2F2010.06.23 Do doctors take care of themselves? Sometimes patients may better follow the advice of physicians who aren’t obese and don’t smoke. That was a question asked in a post last year, entitled “When fat doctors talk to obese patients.” According to studies, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, it’s a mixed bag: Physicians as a group are leaner, fitter and live longer than average Americans. Male physicians keep their cholesterol and blood pressure lower. Women doctors are more likely to use hormone-replacement therapy than their patients. Doctors are also less likely to have their own primary care physician—and more apt to abuse prescription drugs. Clearly there’s room for improvement. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690837 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:00:31 +0100 3690837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687321&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FBTLQIXiV1Ms%2F These kabobs can be made with any type of meat, tofu, pork, chicken or shrimp.  Mahi Mahi is my personal favorite, though.  I find that it gores great with the pineapple and the salsa.12 oz. Mahi Mahi, cut into 1" chunks1 cup pineapple chunks1 bell pepper (any color) cut into chunksSalt and freshly ground black pepperCorn tortillasTomatillo salsa, recipe followsIf you're using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.  Preheat a grill to high heat.  Alternate fish, pineapple and peppers onto the skewers.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning once.  Be sure not to overcook!Wrap the tortillas in foil and place on the grill to warm.  Remove skewers from the grill.  As... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687321 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3687321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648747&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Faids-activists-support-approval-of.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648747 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:57:00 +0100 3648747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644954&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJJboG8NXiCc%2F Roasted asparagus is a staple in our house. Healthy, easy-to-prepare and delicious, it pairs perfectly with just about any meat or fish entree. If you are looking for a fool-proof recipe, this is as close as they come. The asparagus will emerge tender and flavorful every time. 1 bunch of asparagus, washed and ends trimmed1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperHeat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place the asparagus on a foil lined baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until just tender, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus.Servings: 4Amount Per ServingCalories:  42Carbohydrates:  3g  Fiber:  1g  Sugars: 1gTotal Fat:   3g&nb... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644954 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:02:20 +0100 3644954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629822&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ffda-committee-unanimously-votes-to.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629822 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:38:00 +0100 3629822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610472&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fsurvey-most-patients-with-hv.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610472 Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:00 +0100 3610472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607754&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fimpact-of-lipodystrophy-on-quality-of.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607754 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:02:00 +0100 3607754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607755&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Ffda-committee-unanimously-recommends.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607755 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:13:00 +0100 3607755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607756&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fvitamin-and-mineral-use-in-hiv-summary_27.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607756 Thu, 27 May 2010 18:17:00 +0100 3607756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595931&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F25%2Fresearch-unearths-another-reason-why-exercise-is-not-particularly-effective-for-the-purposes-of-weight-loss%2F Despite repeated calls for us to be more active in order to counter rising rates of overweight and obesity, the evidence suggests that activity has, generally speaking, very modest effects on body weight. I wrote quite recently about this here and here. Generally, two main reasons for why exercise does not promote significant weight loss [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595931 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:09:53 +0100 3595931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595587&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-epidemic-of-sedentary-behavior%2F2010.05.25 “I never worry about action, but only about inaction.”  — Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was right: Experts are saying sedentary behavior is an epidemic, with the resulting health effects potentially devastating. Lack of muscular activity is associated with higher incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, as well as a heightened risk of death. And this is regardless of one’s level of structured physical exercise, according to the authors of an article published [recently] in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The team from Stockholm, Sweden, says that sedentary behavior has become synonymous with lack of exercise, but that this is inaccurate and misleading. Rather, sedentary behavior should be defined as whole body muscular inactivity... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595587 Tue, 25 May 2010 12:00:32 +0100 3595587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577571&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fc-JySBzfvcA%2F Rotisserie chickens are great.  Not only are they delicious and healthy, but you can use them for just about anything and they save you a ton of time. As a bonus, when you're done with the meat, use the bones to make perfectly flavored soup stock.  At around $6, what could be more flexible, delicious and economical?1 cup buttermilk1/2 avocado, pitted and diced3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, dividedSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1 cup packed flat leaf parsley leaves, stems removed1 bunch radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded and warmedCombine the buttermilk, avocado, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Set aside.  In a medi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577571 Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3577571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564202&cid=t_101710_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fp-W5nW88_Ek%2F And so another working week will soon draw to a close. Already, we foresee brisk walks with the official Pharmalot mascot and cozy naps on the official Pharmalot couch. What will you do this weekend? Before getting carried away, there are those meetings and deadlines to conquer. So please join us as we quaffe a cup of stimulation and prepare for the day. And have a great weekend, whatever you do. See you soon… Pfizer And Strides Sign Deal For Oncology Drugs (Reuters) FDA Rejects Teva Petition To Block Generic Copaxone (Globes Online) How Valuable Is Arena’s Fat Pill? (Seeking Alpha) Diet Pills Are Bought Too Easily In The UK (BBC Watchdog) Florida May Tighten Psychotropic Drug Rules (Daytona Beach News-Journal) photo thx to tipiro on Flickr creative commons (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564202 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:04:38 +0100 3564202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556330&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIGIneNmGKxs%2F I love smoothies for breakfast.  After I was diagnosed with diabetes, I found them difficult to enjoy with the high blood sugar that would follow.  After some research and experimentation, I found the perfect combination for a smoothie that would keep my blood sugar stable and still taste delicious.  5 strawberries1 cup unsweetened soy milk1/2 cup low fat Greek-style yogurt 6 ice cubesPlace all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into a glass and garnish with a strawberry.  Servings: 1Amount Per ServingCalories:  177Carbohydrates:  17g  Fiber:  2g  Sugars: 13gTotal Fat:   6g   Saturated:  2g   Trans:  0gSodium:  171mgProtein:  14g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556330 Wed, 12 May 2010 02:38:06 +0100 3556330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542906&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F07%2Fhigher-protein-diet-with-resistance-exercise-best-for-fat-loss%2F There are a myriad of ways to lose weight, but I lean generally towards diets relatively low in carbohydrate and rich in fat. This is on the basis that such diets consistently out-perform diets explicitly low in fat in terms of weight loss. Also, such diets tend to, generally speaking, bring about desirable changes in [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542906 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:12:50 +0100 3542906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827170&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2FIBBIKwlRLVU%2F As women approach perimenopause and menopause, weight gain becomes a challenging issue. On average, middle aged women gain about a pound a year with body composition shifting to more fat and less muscle. The weight gain is particularly frustrating since many women discover that weight loss strategies that may have worked in earlier years are no longer effective. There are serious health implications associated with the extra pounds, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers, thus minimizing weight gain is critical for healthy aging. However, adoption of new weight loss strategies should be safe and must include enduring life style adjustments for long term success. Unfortunately many women search for a quick fix and some are turning to risky ... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827170 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:53:48 +0100 3827170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524109&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthy-active-kids-come-from-healthy-active-adults%2F2010.05.02 Kids are like dogs — you can train them until they’re too old to train. Then they’re going to do whatever they want. The key to getting kids to exercise is to make it fun for them. But they aren’t going to exercise if it isn’t made a part of their normal routine. It’s up to adults to train them. Mrs. Happy and I had the joyous opportunity of inviting our 10-year-old niece to her first-ever running event. She had never ever run in a race before. We did the two-mile race and she loved it. And amazingly, she finished without stopping — not even once. Our nation is raising a nation of fat and lazy kids because we’re lazy adults. We drive everywhere. We sit at our desks. We get food on the run. We watch a lot of television. We surf the Net a bunch... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524109 Sun, 02 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3524109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499344&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Fforget-the-bmi-and-concentrate-on-getting-rid-of-your-gut%2F The body mass index or ‘BMI’ (calculated by dividing someone’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters is the most commonly-used weight-related measure of health. The problem is, though, it’s virtually useless for this purpose. This is for two main reasons: 1. It tells us nothing about body composition. It is therefore possible [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499344 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:32:46 +0100 3499344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499349&cid=t_101710_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fcan-exercise-make-you-fat%2F7628%2F Conclusion Exercise won’t make you fat, but you have to pay attention to your entire range of behavior. Make sure you aren’t responding to exercise with negative behaviors that negate many of the benefits of exercise. If you are going to put effort into getting into shape, you don’t want to be taking 10 steps forward and 9 steps back. If you liked this, please consider sharing it with others: --- at Productivity501:Tuesday’s Tip: Make it Easy to ExercisePast Post: Exercise and MemoryTwo Task ListsInvesting in ExcerciseExcercise and Cognitive Performance (Source: Productivity501) Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499349 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:00:55 +0100 3499349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490834&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FfQb_7cBGe4o%2Ftoo-thin-for-diep-flap.html I've spoken to several ladies recently who have had the same misconception about DIEP flap surgery. They were scared they were "too skinny". The truth of the matter is that you don't need to be overweight to be a candidate for DIEP flap surgery. What matters is the distribution of the fat that you do have. Unfortunately that can't be determined over the phone. Sometimes it can't even be determined by emailing pictures. I can say that we have successfully performed DIEP flap reconstructions on women with BMI's of 20 and even less. In instances where the reconstruction ends up too small, many women are candidates for autologous fat grafting. This involves liposuction of fat from another part of the body, purifying this fat, and then re-injecting it into the reconstructed breast for addition... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490834 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:17:08 +0100 3490834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490909&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fmy-new-book-waist-disposal-now-available%2F My 7th book, Waist Disposal - the Ultimate Fat Loss Manual for Men, has recently been published. The title of this book is pretty self-explanatory. The book provides comprehensive nutritional advice (naturally) on how to achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss, but also includes information on exercise and psychology too. Information about the book here can [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490909 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:41:03 +0100 3490909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471962&cid=t_101710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL-bB6dd8JyE%2F In our fast food, TV-obsessed nation, childhood obesity is a huge problem. Poor diet and lack of exercise has led to an epidemic among children in which childhood obesity has increased by three times over the past 30 years. One in three children are overweight or obese, and the country spends $150 billion each year to treat conditions related to obesity. Let’s face it – our kids are fat! Overweight Kid Being overweight as a child can lead to the development of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, depression, and a number of other diseases and ailments. Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama has been leading a nationwide campaign called “Let’s Move”... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471962 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:39 +0100 3471962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432876&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F9Ym_mBxekcI%2F The following is a guest post by Archelle Georgiou, MD. Archelle is a 40-something year old doctor and the health expert on Fox9 News in the Twin Cities. She has spent 25 years in health care… in private practice, in corporate America, and now has her own consulting practice, Georgiou Consulting, so that she can pursue health care projects, initiatives, and causes she believes are most meaningful to making a difference for people. Archelle blogs at Archelle on Health. We all enjoy the heart-warming stories of siblings who are separated at birth and miraculously re-connected with each other as adults. We empathize with the need for adopted individuals to search for their biological parents. Why? Because we have an innate need to know who we are, where we came from, and who we are con... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432876 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:40:38 +0100 3432876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403854&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-cool-things-3%2F Three things we like, in no particular order, from Blisstree to you: Fat Toad Farm – Goats’ milk caramel sauce (cajeta) from a family-run dairy in Vermont. Skip dinner. Scarlett Johansson’s Mail – The seductive starlet sent a letter to Representative George Miller of California’s 7th District urging Congress to support the The Healthy School Meals Act of 2010. RedLaser – An iPhone app that lets you bargain hunt: Use it to scan the barcode of items in a store and find out how much they’re going for online. Post from: BlissTree 3 Cool Things (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403854 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:50:17 +0100 3403854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399229&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F24%2Fstudy-suggests-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-uniquely-fattening-a-that-a-calorie-is-not-a-calorie-after-all%2F Variously on this site I’ve discussed the notion that ‘a calorie is a calorie’. Simply put, this concept, widely populated by doctors, dieticians and other health professionals, is that when it comes to their effects of weight, all forms of calorie are the same. In terms of its impact on body weight, a kilogram of [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399229 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:27:02 +0100 3399229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390823&cid=t_101710_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fwhose-goals.html Don't make assumptions about overweight clients, such as about whether they have an eating disorder or are working toward acceptance of their weight. Understand that an overweight person's problems are not always a result of their weight and that therapy does not bring thinness. Be aware that resolving life issues also does not necessarily result in weight loss. These are certainly two of the most important points from the guidelines against size bias that I cited last week. And, I think probably the most difficult for many therapists to follow. Change comes slowly but in my professional lifetime, we have moved from seeing therapy as a corrective to homosexuality* so that in a recent article in the Journal of Analytical Psychology**, we find the following: Analytical psychology pursues... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390823 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:58:50 +0100 3390823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378441&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsleep-or-get-fat%2F When it came to getting her shut-eye, Goldilocks wanted her mattress just right. Smart girl. Turns out, our stomachs are just as picky. In a study released this month in the journal Sleep, researchers tracked sleeping patterns and the amount of belly fat gained for five years in subjects younger than 40. Those who slept five hours or less each night showed the greatest accumulation of flab; those who got more than eight hours of rest a night gained slightly less; and those who snoozed between five and eight hours a night? You guessed it. They gained the least. Though the research isn’t conclusive about overall fat and weight gain, it does substantiate links between lack of sleep and belly fat increase. Researchers aren’t only interested in weight, though; abdominal fat is direc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378441 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:19 +0100 3378441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366274&cid=t_101710_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fchecking-bias.html Around a year ago, I wrote about my reaction to Irvin Yalom's essay, "Fat Lady".  At that time, I wrote: How is a fat person, who, no matter the reasons for being fat, certainly has a whole host of emotional issues about her size and her body -- how is such a person to find the courage to talk about those feelings in the presence of someone who finds her as disgusting as she herself often does? How can she roar her anger at the prejudice she encounters? How is she to arrive at being able to care about her body and for herself lovingly rather than with contempt and hatred? And supposing she doesn't want to devote herself to losing all that weight? Supposing she wants to get off the diet merry-go-round and concentrate on being healthy and fat (and yes, that is possible)?   The op... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366274 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:56:20 +0100 3366274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335586&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F05%2Fmy-personal-fat-loss-experience-and-forthcoming-book%2F I have since last June been undertaking a bit of a personal experiment. Over couple of years I’d found I’d somehow managed to accumulate some added fat to my midriff. At 43, I suppose ‘middle-aged’ spread might have had something to do with it. But also when I looked at my diet with as much [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335586 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:39:42 +0100 3335586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327241&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FpcH8rZraFsk%2F This recipe was created during a challenge I gave myself a while back to use only the food in my pantry for our meals for the week.  Since then, it's been on regular rotation in our house.  It's so delicious and makes your house smell so good.  The outside of the chicken is crisp and flavorful while the meat is tender and juicy.  1 roasting chicken, 4-5 lbs.1 lemon, quartered2 teaspoons lemon zest3 Tablespoons fresh thyme6 cloves of garlic, chopped2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper, to taste1/4 cup white wine1 cup chicken stock2 teaspoons flourPreheat your oven to 450°F. Mix the garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil together in a bowl. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place chicken in roasting pan and sprinkle generously with salt and pepp... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327241 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3327241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3276115&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F16%2Fhigher-protein-diet-plus-resistance-exercise-aids-weight-and-fat-loss-in-type-2-diabetics%2F Where weight and fat loss is concerned, I favour a relatively low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet on the basis that such diets generally outperform low-fat, carb-rich diets traditionally advocated for weight loss. A lower-carb diet I think may have particular advantages for diabetics because, well, they have difficulty handling carbohydrate as a result of impaired insulin function [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3276115 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:12:51 +0100 3276115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262847&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwhy-am-i-keeping-this-wig-after-i-survived-cancer%2F Like a lot of women I know I have fat pants in my closet. You know, the ones you kept from when you were at your heaviest so you can remind yourself how much weight you lost. They are usually one or two sizes bigger than you are now. Only some of us keep them because every now and then our weight creeps back up and we actually need a pair of bigger pants. We refuse to pay for fat clothes because we are convinced the weight will come off again. Some of us never even tell anyone but sisters and close girlfriends about our fat pants. Certainly my husband doesn’t know. When he comes with me to doctor’s offices I don’t even let my husband see the nurse weigh me or check my height; I don’t want to ruin his image of me as tall and thin, which isn’t easy to accomplish... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262847 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:29:19 +0100 3262847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251429&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fwhich-way-is-your-scale-tipping-protein-or-fat%2F Guest Blog By: Joy DuBost www.joyofnutrition.wordpress.com Around the world the prevalence of obesity is increasing in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 1.6 billion adults are overweight and at least 400 million are obese. Additionally worldwide over 22 million children under the age of 5 are overweight, as well as 155 million school-age children. The WHO considers obesity to be one of the top 10 causes of preventable death worldwide. Obesity or being overweight typically refers to one who has a high proportion of body fat. The clinical definition of obesity is a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher, which can be calculated as your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared (BMI = [kg/m2]). If your... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251429 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:27 +0100 3251429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239851&cid=t_101710_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fanother-study-links-being-overweight-with-lowest-risk-of-death%2F When it comes to official advice about body weight, the norm is still to base recommendations on the body mass index (weight in kg divided by the square of height in metres). We are traditionally encouraged to conform to a ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ BMI of 18.5-24.9. It is amazing to me just how rarely (if [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239851 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:45:05 +0100 3239851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3236032&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJqvW7zgpibk%2F One of the healthiest breakfasts I can think of is steel cut oatmeal.  It's got some carbs, yes, but there's lots of heart healthy fiber.  By sprinkling some blueberries and pecans on top, you've got some crunch and a little bit of sweetness that will get you off to the right start.  Add a pat of butter, a splash of milk, or eat it as is.  4 cups water1 cup steel cut oats1/3 cup fresh blueberries1/4 cup pecansBring water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Slowly stir in the oats. When the oatmeal begins to thicken, lower the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. Spoon a quarter of the oats into individual bowls and top with the blueberries and pecans.  Servings: 4Carbohydrates per serving: 45g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3236032 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:29:48 +0100 3236032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231434&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Favoid-chemotherapy-side-effects%2F Filed under: Cancer CaregiversAfter passing a bill that allows marijuana use for medical purposes, New Jersey is the fourteenth state to have legalized its use. Although the federal government still regards marijuana as illegal, it is becoming a popular drug at the state level. What most people don't realize is that a synthetic version of marijuana is already legal and available by prescription in all states. Marinol, a synthetic THC, received FDA approval in 1985. Doctors who prescribe the drug generally use it to treat chemotherapy side effects like nausea and vomiting, among other conditions. If you don't live in a state that allows marijuana to be used for medical purposes, there are other ways to curb side effects. Before starting chemotherapy, make sure that you have a friend o... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231434 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3231434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227787&cid=t_101710_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FKVkLrTQWdjU%2Fstem-cells-in-breast-augmentation.html There is a short article, Using Stem Cells in Breast Augmentation, in the January 2010 issue of the PSP Newsletter.  It is more an interview of Todd Malan, MD by Connie Jennings than a scientific article (and that’s okay).  It is an interesting read which includes some of the history of fat grafting for breast augmentation, particularly in the United States but also world wide.  It will be interesting to watch as this procedure/method evolves.  I hope it will be done with scientific protocol that really looks at how it works, if it works, the risks, etc. Dr. Malan quotes the costs: Cost wise, liposuction with fat transfer to the breasts is only about $5,000 over the cost of just liposuction.  It is comparable in cost to a breast augmentation with implants and ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227787 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0100 3227787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3225013&cid=t_101710_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FcwGhX8k34Sw%2F Hello, everyone. Nothing like a brisk Sunday morning to move you to curl up and catch up on some reading. Here on the sunny but quite cold Pharmalot corporate campus, we are doing just that. And, of course, quaffing a cup or three of needed stimulation. Later, we hope to take the official Pharmalot mascot for the usual constitutional. Whatever you do today, we hope it is enjoyable. Meanwhile, here are a few items to keep you fresh. Have a great time… GLAXOSMITHKLINE WILL CUT UP TO 4,000 JOBS as part of its plans to restructure its workforce and focus increasingly on emerging markets, according to The Times of London. The bulk of the cuts will be in America and Europe, and are part of the drugmaker’s efforts to shift resources away from low-growth territories into parts of the world... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3225013 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:17:48 +0100 3225013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167328&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FH4-GMXVqrqM%2F6-delicious-and-healthy-resolutions-you-wont-mind-making.php Let's face it: we could all change to our diets to make them healthier.  I know that I'm not the only one trying to improve my eating!  If you haven't made a health resolution this year, give one of these a try. I promise, you won't sacrifice taste and will gain loads of benefits.Add an extra vegetable to your plate.  I don't mean corn or potatoes.  I'm talking green, leafy vegetables like rapini, collard greens, spinach, or the like.  Make your plate look like the rainbow.  The more colors from vegetables, the better.  Drink one less soda a day.  And yes, diet counts!  I know a lot of people with diabetes that are addicted to diet soda.  Hey, I'm nobody to judge.  I used to be one!  I didn't kick my habit until I got pregnan... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167328 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:04:03 +0100 3167328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149266&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FO2gq6qNWhC0%2F This is hands down the best vegetable soup recipe we've ever made. It's rich, flavorful and worthy of an entire meal. If you want it spicy, a dash of Tobasco or or your favorite hot sauce is a perfect finishing touch. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks) 4 cloves finely minced garlic Kosher salt 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium) 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes 2 ears corn, kernels removed 1 can red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and washed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leav... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149266 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:26:37 +0100 3149266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092879&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkZWnO3bu3Jc%2F I love eating this dish at any time of year.  It's a little spicy, full of flavor, and gives you a break from all of the traditionally heavy winter meals.  You'll love the warmth of the beef and the cool, crispiness of the vegetables.  If I'm craving Thai food, this is a great way to satisfy my craving without going overboard on the carbs.  3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped1 Tablespoon olive oilOlive oil spray14 oz piece sirloin steak, trimmed1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped7 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cucumber, chopped4 scallions, chopped1/2 cup cilantro leavesDressing2 Tablespoons fish sauce2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice1 Tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons chopped red chili2 teaspoons brown sugarCombine the garlic, the 1/4 cup ci... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092879 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3092879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012591&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FivJfga5eg24%2Fgrow-breasts-from-fat-future-of-breast.html A new form of breast reconstruction that allows women to re-grow breasts from their own fat cells after a mastectomy could be offered to British and Australian breast cancer patients for the first time in 2010. A human trial of the new technique is being planned by plastic surgeons at a London hospital. The trial will study whether fat cells can be induced to multiply and fill a breast-shaped mold implanted under the chest skin to recreate a breast after mastectomy. Australian scientists also recently announced that they would start similar treatments on women within six months, following animal studies involving mice and pigs that successfully re-grew breasts from fat. If the human trials are as successful, this new technique could transform breast reconstruction surgery,... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012591 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:39:12 +0100 3012591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995996&cid=t_101710_136_f&fid=38061&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBreastCancerReconstructionBlog%2F%7E3%2FivJfga5eg24%2Fgrow-breasts-from-fat-future-of-breast.html A new form of breast reconstruction that allows women to re-grow breasts from their own fat cells after a mastectomy could be offered to British and Australian breast cancer patients for the first time in 2010. A human trial of the new technique is being planned by plastic surgeons at a London hospital. The trial will study whether fat cells can be induced to multiply and fill a breast-shaped mold implanted under the chest skin to recreate a breast after mastectomy. Australian scientists also recently announced that they would start similar treatments on women within six months, following animal studies involving mice and pigs that successfully re-grew breasts from fat. If the human trials are as successful, this new technique could transform breast reconstruction surgery,... Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995996 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:21:25 +0100 2995996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981298&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FWmAoWz_23TA%2F Fresh vegetables are a delicious and healthy appetizer to serve at your Thanksgiving meal.  It requires no cooking and the presentation is always beautiful.  We serve crudite with a yogurt dill dipping sauce.1 head radicchio, cut into eighths2 heads Belgian endive, quartered1 bunch radishes, washed5 whole carrots, washed and halved1 bunch arugula, washedFor Yogurt Dill Dip:1  cup  plain low fat yogurt1  clove garlic, minced1  tablespoon fresh dill, chopped1/2  teaspoon grated lemon peel1  teaspoon lemon juice1/2  teaspoon salt1/4  teaspoon pepperFor the yogurt dill dip, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.  Set aside.For the platter, arrange the vegetables on a large plate.  Serve the yogurt dill dip on the... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981298 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2981298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977524&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fmens-health-lecture-two-experts-share.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977524 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2977524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959027&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FxRrgCa6yj2o%2F One of my favorite things about this meal is that it can be made with almost any kinds of veggies you have on hand.  I eat it on it over rice for a healthy meal, but you can enjoy it as a side dish to grilled chicken breasts or salmon. 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and dried1 zucchini, chopped1 red onion, sliced 3 medium tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup feta cheese1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperHeat a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the red onion and saute for a couple minutes, until just starting to get tender.  Add the zucchini and saute for another 4-5 minutes, browning slightly.  Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, heating through.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Add the spinach to the... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959027 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2959027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950756&cid=t_101710_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F9F0qaYzMgEU%2Fupdate-on-breast-augmentation-using-fat.html A new study on fat grafting for breast augmentation was presented at last week’s American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2009 conference which I wasn’t able to attend.  The ASPS News Brief section gave an update on the presentation with a pdf of the abstract. The main study author, Roger Khouri, MD, FACS, is featured in a video explaining the study and technique.  He feels that his study of 50 women is enough to settle the question of safety and effectiveness of fat injections for cosmetic breast augmentation.  Even though his results are good, I remain a skeptic.  The study involved 50 women, ages 17-63.  Initially the length of surgery was 5 hours.  This decreased as their learning curve and technique improved to 1.5 hours.  E... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950756 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0100 2950756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934946&cid=t_101710_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fc_fOn9kwBqE%2F We report data consistent with FDA practice,” Morris tells TheStreet, “and there was no intention to selectively disclose.” (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934946 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:23:18 +0100 2934946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934913&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F4NQSBjxxjgg%2F I love eating fresh berries with whipped cream for a low-carb dessert that won't spike my blood sugar.  Now that it's fall, I've been enjoying roasting things.  I thought how fun would it be to try roasting one of my favorite desserts to change it up!  The result was worth the experiment!  If you don't like the idea of using sugar, you can certainly try the artificial sweetener of your choice.1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and dried1 pint fresh blackberries, washed and dried1 pint fresh raspberries, washed and dried3 tablespoons sugar1 vanilla bean, seeds halved and seeds removed8 oz whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons sugarHeat your oven to 450 F.  Place the berries on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds.  Toss to comb... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934913 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2934913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890879&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FhbxIrEaCILE%2F These tacos are as easy as they are healthy!  Ground turkey is a fabulous substitute for beef, with far less calories.  You can eat this delicious meal as tacos or if you're really low-carbing it, sprinkled over lettuce for a yummy taco salad.1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast meat1 cup fresh salsa1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon salt8 taco shells, if making tacos1 avocado, diced1/2 cup sour cream1 cup fresh cilantro, minced1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheeseHeat a large skillet over medium heat.  Cook the turkey breast meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.  Add the cumin, salsa, and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes or so.Spoon the turkey meat into the taco shells and top with the avocado, sour cream, cheese and cilantro, add... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890879 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2890879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881155&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F11%2Fweekly-news-round-up-1011%2F The National Advocates for Pregnant Women reports that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit issued a decision in a case of an incarcerate woman who was shackled to the bed during labor, finding the practice “cruel and unusual” and thus unconstitutional. “Our Bodies, Ourselves” has been translated and adapted into a number of languages and cultures over the years; Christine writes about progress on Hebrew and Arabic versions. Nikki has H1N1 resources for children. RH Reality Check reports on the Limited-Service Pregnancy Centers Disclaimer Bill proposed in Baltimore to ensure that women visiting a Baltimore “crisis pregnancy center” are informed that they will not receive comprehensive birth control or abortion services or referrals... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881155 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:08:49 +0100 2881155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824383&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fjn-FZGW8gU4%2F When I was in college in Colorado, I waited tables at a Southwestern restaurant.  One of their most popular dishes was venison posole, a rich stew with hominy, meat, and broth.  I wasn't a huge fan of the venison as it's a little game-y, but I always wanted to try it.  As I became a little more sure of myself in the kitchen, I thought about the posole again and decided to make it with chicken instead of venison.  The result (as my husband can attest to) is light, full of flavor, and so satisfying that you'll have a hard time only having one bowl!1 Tablespoon olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced2 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped4 cups chicken stock (homemade if you've got it)1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes1 dried ancho chile, thinly sliced2 cups chicken meat, shredded (I j... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824383 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2824383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800638&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FOOpdKxskzAI%2F If you're watching your carbohydrate intake but are craving hash browns, look no further than this tasty recipe!  Jicama fries up just like a potato does, but doesn't have the carbs that will surely send your blood sugar skyrocketing.  I serve these with some eggs, sunny side up, and some turkey bacon for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.2 cups of jicama, peeled and grated1/2 onion, chopped1 Tbs. oilSalt and pepper, to tasteIn a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.  Add the onion and cook until translucent.  Add the jicama, salt and pepper and cook until brown.  Top with your favorite egg dish and breakfast is served!Servings: 2Carbohydrates per serving: 11g        (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800638 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2800638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789160&cid=t_101710_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fskinny-on-body-fat-and-hiv_6836.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789160 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:07:00 +0100 2789160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786151&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D766 Perhaps we should introduce a spanking bill for Congress? Spanking increases testosterone! At spanking parties, women showed significantly higher levels of testosterone when experiencing these types of S&M activities. The researchers said the testosterone boost may be a sign of stress, or may help women deal with the aggression displayed by their partner. Assemblyman Michael Duvall (R-Yorba Linda), whose remarks were videotaped in July during a lull in a Sacramento, California  hearing, stepped down less than 24 hours after the tape spread online.  He talked at length about spanking his his mistresses and her eye-patch underwear.  Now he denies any affairs!   Maybe he needs a spanking so that his testosterone increases and his memory clears! I don’t think this was the ac... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786151 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:12:51 +0100 2786151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786214&cid=t_101710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F2V6bqFDotXo%2F I know this sounds like hype, but forget Slim-Fast, Alli and all the other weight-loss strategies you’ve tried before. Just remember one name from now on – FATOSTATIN. I can almost see how a novel discovery can lead into the first weight-loss drug that not only makes you lose weight, but actually stops your body from making fat! Scientists have recently discovered that fatostatin can block the activity of a transcription factor known as SREBP, which regulates what genes are expressed in the pathways to making fat. Blocking SREBP means that there is no synthesis of fat and cholesterol genes at all. Fatostatin was found to lower the activity of 63 genes, including 34 directly associated with fatty acid or cholesterol synthesis. In other words, fatostatin can block the machines in our b... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786214 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:30:00 +0100 2786214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2747908&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F30%2Fweekly-news-round-up-83009%2F Lots of stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog, as usual. Emily Douglas is leaving RH Reality Check for The Nation. If you’ve appreciated her work at RHRC, go wish her a fond farewell. Rachel Maddow interviewed Dr. LeRoy Carhart, an abortion provider in Nebraska whose clinic is being protested by Operation Rescue this weekend. He appeared wearing a large badge that reads, “Trust Women.” frau sally benz is staring up a feminist book club (online), Radical Readers & Feminisms for Dummies – visit jump off the bridge to sign up. Renee at Womanist Musings has a bunch of stuff worth reading in her weekly round-up. I particularly liked Chally at Zero to the Bone’s In Which Homework is Assigned, with commentary on and links to things to read on disability and access. F... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2747908 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:14:10 +0100 2747908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737801&cid=t_101710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYQgUPUZg3KY%2F As if we needed any more information on why we should get to a healthy weight, here’s yet one more reason. Your brain depends on it. That’s right, new evidence suggests that obesity can adversely affect your brain. A recent study found that “obese people have 8 percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals.” This translates to brains being effectually 16 years older than brains of normal weight people. You don’t have to be out and out obese to have this negative brain affect, however. Even if you’re considered overweight, your brain could have four percent less issue and be eight years older than it should be. Experts say about 300 million people all over the world are now obese. Image: sxc.hu Post from: Blisstree Br... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737801 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:55:02 +0100 2737801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734207&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FZRADTNXFK4s%2F I've been in the mood for earthy flavors lately and decided I wanted to make Ina Garten's curried cous cous.  I wanted to pair something really great with it, so I went online and looked around for recipes with Cornish hens.  When I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com, I knew I had picked a winner.  To make it a little more diabetes friendly, I made a couple modifications.  The result is a delicious, moist and flavorful bird that is really fun to eat!1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 Cornish hens2 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided1/4 cup reduced sugar apricot preserves (can be substituted with sugar-free, if desired)1 Tablespoon honey1 Tablespoon finely minced onion1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees  F. ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734207 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2734207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727076&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fweekly-news-round-up-82309%2F Lots of stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog as usual. One I didn’t get around to linking last week is a piece about how Washington State is attempting to reduce c-sections by equalizing Medicaid reimbursements for vaginal birth vs. (non-emergency) c-section. The New York Times Magazine has a special issue this week on women, including an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her approach to global women’s issues. The National Sexuality Resource Center has launched the Cool Aunt campaign, centered around the trusted adults in a child’s life when s/he is unwilling or unable to obtain needed information about sex and growing up from her/his own parents. I’m often thought I would give the nieces/nephews a copy of S.E.X when they’re a little older (it&#82... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727076 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:33:14 +0100 2727076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716165&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FzvBnS45gj_c%2Freview-nutritious-creations-low-carb-cookies-and-brownies.php After a recommendation from a friend, I decided to order some low carb baked goods from a company in New York called Nutritious Creations.  My friend said that the cookies were "huge and delicious; you didn't even know they are low carb" and the brownies were "moist, chewy and had great flavor".  I was really excited about trying them out.  How many times are you craving a cookie or a brownie but have passed because your blood sugar was too high or you didn't find the spike you'd inevitably get worth it?  Plus, these baked goods are all natural, so you don't have the gross aftertaste of the artificial sweeteners.  What could be bad about that?  I received my package of low carb cookies, low carb brownies, low fat cookies, a low fat blondie, and low fat muffins... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716165 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2716165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725004&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D648 Have you heard of the Flat Belly Diet or the Quik Trim Diet?   This sexy belly was not made with the Flat Belly or the Quik Trim Diets I can assure you! “A MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid) at Every Meal” is the pitch from the proponents of this latest fad “diet” plan.  I can’t believe how popular some diet plans become, and now I am convinced that facts don’t matter, it’s all about the marketing.  This one has Yale and Prevention Magazing behind it, which is even more shocking.  I guess if Yale was in Florida it would be a D school, and we would stop sending them free lunch money.  Here’s what they’re saying, and I guess they’re doing it with a straight face.  MUFA’s  and weight loss? MUFA (MOO-fah)  is a term ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725004 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:15:06 +0100 2725004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715950&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ffat-slobs-in-nhs.html Unfit fat slobThe NHS Health and Well Being Interim report has been published today. You may read it in full, here. The main stream media have, of course, had a field day. They have filleted the "tasty" bits without really taking the report as a whole.Fat, unfit NHS staff top the sick leagueMore than 45,000 NHS workers call in sick each day — one and a half times the rate of absence seen in the private sector. The first national audit of staff habits has found that high rates of obesity, smoking, absenteeism and poor mental health are having a direct impact on the quality of patient care.Sam Lister in The TimesOver 45,000 NHS staff call in sick each dayAnnual NHS sickness levels are 10.7 days a year per employee - higher than the public sector average of 9.7 days and 50 per cent higher t... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715950 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:38:00 +0100 2715950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725005&cid=t_101710_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D625 Esain Bolt (Fastest Man on the Planet) runs the 100 meters in 9.58 sec while the stock Ferrari F430 does it in only 2.74 seconds.  Muscle Speed Factory   The complexity of the muscle internal combustion machinery and fuel creation and use reminds me of the Space Shuttle launches we see here in Florida! Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers There are two types of skeletal muscle fibers. Fast fibers, which use sugars for fuel and do not require oxygen, kick in for tasks that require maximum force and quick action, such as sprinting. Slow fibers, which employ oxygen-using (or aerobic) pathways, power activities that require endurance, such as long-distance running. A protein called alpha-actinin-3 is made mostly by fast fibers and is implicated in their capacity for rapid force gen... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725005 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:15:05 +0100 2725005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709351&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FznDfnR-lFFE%2Fproduct-review-arctic-zero-low-carb-ice-cream.php I'll be the first to admit that I'm skeptical of low-carb, low-calorie and low-fat products.  So when my cousin in San Diego told me about this new "ice cream" that her and her friends were eating by the pint that only had 128 calories and 44 carbs in the entire container I had to try it out.The product is called Arctic Zero.  Essentially, it's a frozen protein shake that comes in several flavors: chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, vanilla maple, and strawberry banana.  The creators of Arctic Zero set out to make a frozen dessert that was good for you and tasted good.  Did they succeed?  I'd say so!  Living in Cleveland, Ohio, the don't sell Arctic Zero here, or anywhere locally.  Lucky for me that I found it while searching on Amazon.com.  I was a ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709351 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2709351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705112&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F16%2Fweekly-news-round-up-16%2F Comments are working again at OBOS – we had some technical difficulties this week, but have new posts up on Wyeth Pharmaceutical’s ghostwriting of papers on hormone replacement therapy (to gloss over the risks), with the Colbert Report’s take and continued featuring of a copy of OBOS as part of the women’s health g graphics. Also, Christine’s critique of a pregnant-looking-women-breakdancing campaign (you really just have to read it). NaCl and hv has a series of how-to posts on bringing babies to conferences. I’m a little bummed that the Childcare entry doesn’t include “encourage conference organizers to provide childcare.” The Allied Media Conference manages to provide childcare and a kids’ track, which I assume increases the abi... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705112 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:20:05 +0100 2705112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667631&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FYLXExGS26ZE%2F Do people start off fat and then develop diabetes? Or are they predisposed to getting this shitty disease in the first place. I’m just sitting here at my desk looking at all the diabetes supplements and prescriptions I take everyday and it amazes me that I’m taking these to treat a disease that I might have avoided in the first place. I remember being a teenager with no thoughts of diabetes or monitoring my carb intake. Hell I remember going out to football games and drinking a mouthful of maple syrup or sugar right before leaving. It was like when Rocky drank the raw eggs for breakfast before working out. I thought I was giving myself energy. All I really was doing was upping my blood sugar and making my pancreas work hard to inject insulin in my blood to deal with all those ... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667631 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:21:50 +0100 2667631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653841&cid=t_101710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9rDkCwyrRsA%2F Not to pick on Kevin Federline (or K-Fed, as he’s sometimes known), but the Web is buzzing right now because of photos that show him with a huge stomach. He’s clearly gained a lot of weight. The reason I bring this up, is because how many times does a female celebrity gained a teensy bit of weight (Eva Longoria comes to mind) and suddenly people are all over the girl and attacking her on a few pounds. It seems to take many more pounds for the media to do this to a guy. Now, K-Fed is a dad, he’s got a lot going on, so I’m sure the weight gain is a just a side effect from family life and not being able to work out. Image: Zuma Press Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Kevin Federline’s Gut (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653841 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:42:40 +0100 2653841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649222&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkV150P8t7GY%2F 8 medium zucchiniOlive oil2 large yellow onions cut in half and sliced Kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseRemove the ends of the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Slice the zucchini diagonally in 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, until they start to brown. Add half the zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook, tossing occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until just cooked through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove to a serving platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini. Serve immediately.  (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649222 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2649222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2648943&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F28%2Fgovernment-womens-health-site-acknowledges-that-women-of-different-sizes-can-be-healthy%2F There is so much insistence that thin=healthy, not thin=unhealthy encountered online and real life that this body image page from Womenshealth.gov (The National Women’s Health Information Center) sort of surprised me by acknowledging: We all want to look our best, but a healthy body is not always linked to appearance. In fact, healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes! And then it goes on to emphasize healthy eating for the purposes of having nice skin and hair (and bones, less prominently). Sigh. Unfortunately, it doesn’t also acknowledge the problems that physician approaches to size can create. It says (emphasis added): A doctor’s health advice can be misinterpreted and affect how a woman sees herself and feels about her body. That makes it sound like, when women or... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2648943 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:27:46 +0100 2648943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641274&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F26%2Fweekly-news-round-up-14%2F Lots of stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog worth reading. I’m not biased at all. Renee at Womanist Musings also has a bunch of links to posts worth checking out. One of them I particularly liked was this one on kids and gendered language. This website from the Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition is intended to help cancer patients locate financial assistance and manage cancer care costs. MADRE is solicting help for food aid in Darfur. The Women’s Bioethics Project has a book club selection that I need to add to my to-read list: Normal at Any Cost: Tall Girls, Short Boys, and the Medical Industry’s Quest to Manipulate Height From First, Do No Harm, a blog highlighting examples of fat prejudice in healthcare, this is exactly why many people simply decide not to go back to ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641274 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:16:03 +0100 2641274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593100&cid=t_101710_93_f&fid=35707&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHemodynamics%2F%7E3%2Fh3pZIqvA1ac%2Fbecoming-fat-man.html Sleep-deprived and worried for my interns, I start spouting half-true or all-wrong or kind of right aphorisms as if I was aspiring to be the new Fat Man:"All patients lie. All patients are crazy. And it is our job to love them anyway." (Said to an intern who is tempted to believe everything his patients tell him, to his patients' potential detriment.)A pair of nurses, overhearing this, do a double take and tighten up as they hear me start this, then visibly relax as I finish. One says, "You saved yourself with the last part there." I try to save myself a bit more: "Well, we all lie sometimes, even when we don't realize it, and we're all a little bit crazy, right?" Still, I thought, Am I really the resident who blurts out cheap half-truths as if they were wisdom?It is an inevitable temptati... hemodynamics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593100 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2593100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584152&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fare-you-living-in-a-%25e2%2580%259cfat%25e2%2580%2599-state%2F Have you seen the new CDC report on the nation’s waistline? Apparently, it show that when it comes to weight, there is no shrinkage. Some state may be holding steady but the major seem to be growing. For the report,  400,000 American adults provided information about their height and weight which was used to calculate their body mass index (BMI). Weighing up all the information, the CDC has determined that ‘the proportion of U.S. adults who are obese increased to 26.1 percent in 2008 compared to 25.6 percent in 2007.’ According to the CDC press release  “In six states – Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia – adult obesity prevalence was 30 percent or more. Thirty-two states, including those six, had obesity prevalence of 25 percent or m... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584152 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:49:41 +0100 2584152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580426&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FB63BCATl9GY%2F This recipe goes perfectly well with the chicken curry recipe from last week.  I love how it cools down the spiciest dishes and is refreshingly simple.  You don't have to eat it only with spicy food, though.  I've been known to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!2 English cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, then sliced1 cup plain yogurt2 tsp. fresh dillSprinkling of salt and pepperTo make the salad, simply gently... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580426 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2580426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556183&cid=t_101710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FDBUWikQrC_I%2F Fats are bad for you. We know that for a number of reasons. Namely, that a high fat diet makes you fat (duh) and it can also causes diabetes and heart trouble. Now, the National Institutes of Health says that a diet high in fat adds a risk of getting pancreatic cancer. One source says that pancreatic cancer ” will strike more than 42,000 Americans this year and kill more than 35,000.” Eating more saturated fats upped your cancer risk by 36 percent. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Fatty Diet and Pancreatic Cancer (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556183 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:52:23 +0100 2556183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2528074&cid=t_101710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F2fiGwHjOWo0%2Fgazpacho.php My mom makes the best gazpacho.  I don't know how she does it, but every time seems to be better than the last.  When I asked her how she made it, she said she didn't really follow a recipe, but gave me some basic ideas for how to start.  I love to top my gazpacho with some avocado, a little sour cream, and some crabmeat or shrimp.  Gazpacho1 hothouse cucumber,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2528074 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2528074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510378&cid=t_101710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ffood-is-not-the-only-thing-making-us-fat%2F Yes, it’s true if you eat more than you work off, you will gain weight. But in the end, it’s not just food (ie calories) that will make you fat. As this theDailyGreen shows, research done of the subject is also pointing the finger at a number of other variables that can also play havoc on your weight. 1. Stress - it’s a vicious circle. Stress can lead to weight gain. Weight gain can lead to stress. 2. Lack of Sleep - we live in a 24/7 world but being on the go around the clock and not getting enough restful sleep will, for reasons not yet determined, add numbers to the weight. 3. Baby Formula - seems that those who are, or were, breastfeed are less likely to become overweight. Again, for reason unknown, although it’s possibly due to the relationship of hormones in breast milk and ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510378 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:49:45 +0100 2510378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477522&cid=t_101710_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F14%2Fweekly-news-round-up-11%2F Discussion About Abortion, with discussion of common language problems/tactics and myths/truths about abortion. I can’t remember if I linked to this before, but I just saw it again. Daisy’s Ageism in Blogdonia, part 230856. fillyjonk at Shapely Prose is talking about clothing sizes and the need for designers to make clothing that fits women of all shapes and sizes. Dispatches from Libraryland: I’m bringin’ sexy reference back – I really want someone to fill out the lyrics to this comic and make a video. McSweeney’s: Dispatches from a Public Librarian: The Librarian: A Twitter Story. On a more serious note, the Medical Library Association and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries issued a joint statement [PDF] on journal publishing ethi... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477522 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:48:08 +0100 2477522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447679&cid=t_101710_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Ffat_betty.html A few days ago a friend reminded me of  an essay written by Irving Yalom, "Fat Lady". I read it when the book, Love's Executioner back in 1989. The essay bothered me then and now it has surfaced in my consciousness again, still bothering me. A Google search tells me that this piece is used in a variety of training programs and it seems usually there is praise that Yalom admitted his bias. But I have a different thought.   The following passage opens Yalom's story, ‚"Fat Lady". In this story, Yalom, a psychiatrist, tells how he treated his obese patient, Betty, and how this process helped her lose nearly 100 pounds.   “The day Betty entered my office, the instant I saw her steering her ponderous two-hundred-fifty-pound, five-foot-two-inch frame toward my trim, h... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447679 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:48:47 +0100 2447679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441816&cid=t_101710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FUGTIgNmHOCc%2F They say we don’t get enough exercise (and the majority of us probably don’t) but new research has determined that the single factor making Americans fat is the increased amount of food on our plate. Servings are larger, snacking is more frequent (and with larger portions) than we need. And sure, while it wouldn’t hurt us all to get more exercise, this research confirms that in order for us to truly combat weight, we have to trim down our portion sizes. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Cause of American Obesity (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441816 Fri, 29 May 2009 21:50:48 +0100 2441816