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Experts call for better education for sexual health

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The American Academy of Pediatrics has called for better sexual health education for the nation's youth. In their report, the AAP denounce the media, and abstinence based sex education.

More needs to be done to help Americans quit smoking

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100

For the fourth year in a row, the rate of people in America who are smoking has stayed around 21%!

Chinese takeouts 'like drinking lard'

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Chinese takeouts are so high in fat, just one may give you the same amount of fat as drinking a wine glass full of lard.

Herpes drugs cleared as safe

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Herpes treatments hae been declared safe by researchers who say they do not cause birth defects.

Obesity high among New York children

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Around 2 in every 5 children in New York City are obese, a new report has revealed.

Himalayan Viagra suspects freed

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Three men suspected of picking Himalayan Viagra in a prohibited area have been released from custody.

Erectile dysfunction linked with heart disease

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Erectile dysfunction has now been linked to the risk of coronary heart disease.

Michael Douglas has cancer, smoking suspected cause

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Michael Douglas has developed throat cancer. Smoking is suspected to have at least partly caused the cancer.

Teenage sex doesn�t harm grades

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Sexually active teenagers don't necessarily do worse at school, new research indicates.

Crane used to lift obese woman

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A morbidly obese woman in Taiwan had to be lifted from her apartment by a crane this week.

Pilot SC program to offer gastric bypasses

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

South Carolina state workers are to be provided with free gastric band surgery. The plan has been critisized!

New law means no cigarettes for American troops

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Many families are outraged over a law that will see many American troops have to go without cigarettes

New kind of weight loss surgery conducted

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Surgeons complete the first weight loss operation via a patients mouth.

Girls reaching puberty earlier

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Girls are reaching puberty as young as 7, a string of studies has revealed.

Ohio man creates app to battle childhood obesity

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Man from Ohio has created a cell phone application that will help the nation�s children to battle childhood obesity!

Smokers caused Los Angeles wildfire

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Smoking teenagers were responsible for a wildfire that threatened 50 households in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, on Sunday.

Child nutrition act passed by senate

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Michelle Obama joyous as child nutrition act passed is by the American senate! The act is set to help millions of American children!

Only 60% read food labels

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Only 60% of shoppers read the nutritional label when they purchase food products, Columbia University have discovered.

Obesity at 20 reduces lifespan dramatically for men

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

oobesity at 20 shortens lifetime!

Obesity levels have skyrocketed

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

New figures from the Centre for Disease Control indicate that America's obesity crisis is worsening. The statistics show that 9 states now have obesity levels above 30%.

Chlamydia rates have doubled in Minnesota

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The prevalence of the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia has doubled in the state of Minnesota.

Uruguay may bow to tobacco industry pressure

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Uruguay may relax anti-smoking laws. Smoking cessation laws have been tough in the country. President Tabare Vasquez was an oncologist and knows the benefits of giving up smoking.

Music helps you lose weight

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Listening to music while you exercise can help you to lose weight, by increasing your endurance, a new study demonstrates.

Another obesity-related controversy for Southwest Airlines

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A passenger was asked to step off a Southwest Airlines flight in order to make way for an obese person this month. It follows the Airline's staff's decision earlier this year to ask director Kevin Smith to leave a flight because he was too overweight.

Scientists link genes to hair loss

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Scientists have discovered a number of genes that can directly cause hair loss.

Childhood obesity can cause acid reflux

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), an illness that affects 1 in 15 Americans has been linked to childhood obesity.

Most people don't sneeze correctly, Swine Flu study shows

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

An alarming 95% of us do not cover our coughs and sneezes in a hygenic way, a study aimed at bettering swine flu prevention has shown.

Rural teens text their way to better sex knowledge

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Blue Mountain Clinic in Missoula is providing teenagers who live in rural areas with information about sexual health.

Anti-smoking vaccine on the way?

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Latest evidence into smoking's effect on the brain has triggered hope that scientists may be able to develop a vaccine against nicotene addiction.

Introducing the 1,500 calorie burger

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Fast food chain Friendly's has introduced The Grilled Cheese Burger Melt, a burger that contains 1,500 calories.

Fifth of high school kids smoke

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A new CDC report has unveiled the alarming level of smoking that prevails among young Americans.

Could fruit and vegetables cure impotence this summer?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Watermelon and celery: this summer's Viagra and Cialis?

How bad are your fast-food sins?

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Were your past eating habits so bad that they're likely to impact on your present-day health?

Genetic Breakthrough may lead to baldness cure

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A cure for hair loss may be on the horizon. Scientists have pin-pointed the genes causing alopecia areata, a disease causing hair loss in over five million Americans, Fox News reports.

Impotence drug users have worse sexual health

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A study has shown that older impotence drug users are more likely to indulge in risky sexual behaviour.

Are swingers responsible for high STI levels?

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Researchers in Holland have suggested that swingers may be responsible for an upsurge in STI levels.

Google announces influenza tool

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Google has created a tool to track the spread of influenza around the world.

The kids are alright: America celebrates youth anti-smoking efforts

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

One year on from an important piece of anti-smoking legislation, revolutionary new laws are being passed this month.

FDA warns against �Viagra coffee�

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Magic coffee, a substance that claims to have Viagra-like impotence treatment properties, has been condemned by the Food and Drug Administration.

Ozzy Osborne stresses the importance of sexual health checks

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Black Sabbath and reality television star Ozzy Osbourne has recently revealed that he and his fellow band mates took the time out from their rock and roll lifestyles to get regular sexual health checks.

Should your roommates be banned from smoking?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A new essay from health experts suggests that smoking should be banned indoors - even in public housing complexes.

New smoking restrictions brought into place

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

From next week, cigarettes labelled light or mild will be forced to change their branding by the US government.

America gets active but obesity levels remain stable

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity levels remain the same in America, despite more people exercising.

Woman dies after receiving smokers lung

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A family from the UK has suffered at the hands of gross negligence during a complex lung transplant whereby a 28 year old woman received the lungs of a smoker.

Obesity is not all in the mind, say experts

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity should not be listed as a stand-alone psychological disorder, experts have advised.

Smoking cessation made easier by social media

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Social media sites Facebook and Twitter are helping people in New York and Florida to quit smoking.

Washington post defends �female Viagra�

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Washington post has published an article defending the new female viagra drug, Flibanserin, from its critics.

Red wine could help impotence

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Could red wine help to fight impotence? Evidence from Japan suggests that it just might do.

Sun beds shown to double risk of skin cancer

Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Whilst its little secret that sun beds are bad for our skin, researchers are now suggesting that using indoor tanning equipment doubles the risk of skin cancer.

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper raise sexual health awareness

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper have appeared on ABC News to talk about sexual health: in particular, HIV awareness.

Teenage sex levels stay steady

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Teenagers are having the same amount of sex that they were having eight years ago, new government data has revealed.

Cheap grocery stores attract obese shoppers

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Obese shoppers are more likely to shop at cheap grocery stores, a startling new study has revealed.

Snack attacks are fuelling obesity in America

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Snacking is secretly fuelling America's obesity crisis, new research shows.

Baby boomers should beware of erectile dysfunction

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Baby boomers should be careful about erectile dysfunction, according to doctors who say there could be other health problems underlying their impotence.

Controversy surrounding UK's first ever abortion ad

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

TV officials can expect a fair amount of complaints tonight as the UK�s first ever promotion of abortions will be screened for the first time.

Is Ferrari guilty of subliminally advertising cigarettes?

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Ferrari has been accused of subliminally advertising Marlboro cigarettes, with a design on their cars and F1 team jackets that looks suspiciously like the cigarette companies' logo.

Arnold Schwarzenegger gets �pumped� before obesity summit

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Arnold Schwarzenneger has posted a picture of him lifting weight on Twitter, accompanied by a caption that reads: "pumping iron before the obesity summit".

Hooters restaurant tells waitress to lose weight, or lose her job

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The restaurant chain Hooters has told one of its employees that she needs to lose weight, or lose her job. Judging from this you might expect her to be obese, but in actual fact, she weighs just 130lbs.

Even Viagra won't save the US Soccer team without passion

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

If the American Soccer squad are to make some decisions if they are to make any headway in rendering England impotent in their opening game of the World Cup tournament. They also really need to ask themselves some questions.

Wrestlers warned about Herpes risk

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has advised wrestlers to be on the lookout for the sexually transmitted infection, herpes, which can be passed on between wrestlers as they come into contact with one another.

Tennessee woman charged with forcing her 5 year-old son to smoke

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A woman from Tennessee has been charged with child abuse and other charges after forcing her 5 year-old son to smoke. She pleaded that she simply wanted to "teach him not to smoke", but her extreme smoking cessation method did not hold up with judges.

Jennifer Aniston says Mexico needs our support after swine flu

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Friends actress Jennifer Aniston has said that Mexico needs American support after the devestating impact on swine flu. The influenza strain has now taken more than 17,000 lives worldwide.

Smoking cessation aid; snus thought to cause cancers

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We have looked into the dangers of snus, the tobacco replacement and amongst a body of research that EU legislators have to hand regarding it's imposed risks on our health, is a comprehensive report from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, one of Sweden�s top medical universities.

Michelle Obama continues her battle against childhood obesity

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The First Lady, Michelle Obama, announced the next steps in her campaign against childhood obesity this week. The President's wife said that in order for the scheme to work, it will require contributions from all sectors of American society, including businesses.

Miami man murdered over a cigarette

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A 26 year-old man has been murdered in Miami: seemingly, over a cigarette. The attack occured last week while the victim and his friend walked towards a local nightclub.

Facebook blamed for sexual health problems

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Is Facebook sending sexual health problems through the roof? That's what new reports about the social networking site are saying.

Another Viagra robber strikes

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Do you remember the Viagra bandit that we reported on a while back? Well, a second impotence robber has appeared on the scene, and he's after all the erectile dysfunction treatment he can get.

One year on from swine flu, a mother still grieves

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

One year since swine flu first hit the headlines, the virus seems to have faded from view. The grief felt by those who lost loved ones to the disease, however, lingers on.

Cooking school whips up Viagra desert

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A cooking school in Columbia has introduced an uplifting new desert to the menu: Viagra cake.

Obesity threatens US security

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

According to a CNN report, anybody looking to join the US military must have under 27.5% body fat. Interestingly enough though this is more than the Center for disease control considers being obese.

Dr Phil slams obese America

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Celebrity psychologist Dr Phil has spoken out about America's raging obesity epidemic, insisting that lifestyles will have to change before the problem is solved.

Nutrition expert develops diet plans for online gamers

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Online gaming is both big business and an increasingly popular past time, enjoyed by 40% of the US population. Social commentators often attribute its popularity with a nation that is becoming increasingly reliant on electronic communication for interaction with one another.

Can breast milk cure acne?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Scientists believe that breast milk could be an effective skin care treatment that can help acne.

The Great Cigarette Escape

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A prisoner incarcerated in Georgia, USA, has fled from jail and robbed a store for cigarettes - only to return to his cell afterwards.

Big Bird to battle obesity?

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Sesame Street characters like Big Bird could be a used to help children avoid obesity. The popular show could help to reduce America's rising childhood obesity levels.

Tobacco candy poses a threat to kids� health

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Smokless tobacco products that look, taste and feel like candy are going on the market - will these products be attractive to kids? Researchers from Havard are worried this could be the case.

Curling champion faces hard time for smuggling Viagra

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Any of you philistines out there who thought curling was for stiffs...are semi right. Curling is a sport where two people attempt to move a puck with large sticks � on ice. As an event it�s recognised worldwide, in global competitions as large as the Olympics. However it's mundane image may be shattered as an ex pro has been recently been jailed for Viagra smuggling.

Is college sex-life really like American Pie?

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Is college sex-life really like American Pie? If a new survey of students at Duke University is anything to go by, this wouldn't appear to be the case.

Viagra for the soccer world cup?

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Recent reports have touched upon the speculation that the England team will be using Viagra to help train harder in South Africa

Meet the �gainers� who love to put on weight

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Doctors are massively alarmed by the underground weight gain culture known as 'gaining'. The growing online trend could be about to tip the balance of America's obesity epidemic.

Baldness Ink: tattooists offer an artistic solution to hair loss

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

You've heard of Miami Ink, but could Baldness Ink be next? Tattoo artists are offering their skills to help men cover up their hair loss.

�Viagra bandit� tells pharmacists to stick it up

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A rogue, known only as the �impotence bandit� is facing a stiff sentence after staging a series of stick ups during which the hardened criminal made off with thousands worth of Viagra treatments in Spain.

Plans for extended smoking bans in US as stats reflect the crisis

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Economists question smoking bans

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Economist Scott Sumner has questioning whether the smoking bans introduced across the US are a good idea, or just constrictive.

How can women boost their sexual life expectancy?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A recent study indicated that women have a shorter 'sexual life expectancy than men'. How can women overcome this hurdle?

British chef Jamie Oliver campaigns against obesity in America

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

The British celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, is in America campaigning for better eating habits. But can he really make a difference?

In the prevailing swine flu crisis � Tamiflu could be a medication to reckon with

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

What steps and actions should be taken during the prevailing Swine flu crisis?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease with symptoms similar to that of the familiar seasonal flu. The official name for swine flu is H1N1. As of May 1, 2009, this flu outbreak has been classified in Phase 5 by the World Health Organization. This means that it is just a step away from being declared a pandemic.

Facts and figures on the increasing swine flu cases both in the US and Mexico

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pandemic swine influenza is one of the biggest public health threats facing most of the affected countries in the world today. Pandemics usually start out as a few isolated incidents, but then start to spread like a wildfire. Therefore, it is best to nip it in the bud resort to all means possible to contain its spread.

Pioneering Genetic Test for Hair Loss in Women

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Pioneering genetic test for hair loss in women � Genetic makers associated with hair loss identified

HairDX, LLC have recently introduced a revolutionary test using genetic markers that are associated with female androgenetic alopecia. This test is not only easy to comprehend but also provides accurate genetic analysis of a woman's likelihood of developing the most commonly prevalent hair loss.

Relationship between infection outbreaks on teeth and presence of Alopecia Areata

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Close relationship found between infection outbreaks on teeth and the presence of Alopecia Areata or Localised Alopecia

Hair loss of unknown origin may be closely related to infection outbreaks on the teeth. These infections may cause 'alopecia areata' or 'localised alopecia'. Common signs of alopecia areata are bald patches on the scalp as well as the body. It is believed that 1 in 1000 people are affected by this disease but it does not come with any gender or age bias.

Does green tea really contribute to health and wellness - especially weight loss?

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

In the more recent times, green tea is being touted as the next best weight loss product. In order to lay the rumours to rest, the consumerunderground.com team investigated the issue for some concrete answers.

Have regular sexual intercourse to keep off erectile dysfunction problem, suggests a new study

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The most common sexual condition in men is erectile dysfunction that is more commonly known as impotence. It is defined as the inability of men to achieve and maintain an erection firm enough to complete a satisfying sexual activity.

You suffer from rapid ejaculation, a gene might be responsible

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Rapid or premature ejaculation is a common sexual problem in men. It can affect them many times in their lifetime, often causing problems in a satisfying sexual activity. This sexual problem can have many causes. A new study that will be published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine says, a gene is responsible for the premature ejaculation in men.

Evolving Hair Loss Treatments On The Firmament

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

There are no miracle cures to hair loss that will change your condition over night, but there are several treatments that will halt and even reverse this condition. For people who are experiencing hair loss first hand, there is both heartening and disheartening news. The FDA has not approved a single drug treatment since 1997. Currently, hair transplantation is the most successful hair loss therapy but it comes with a heavy price tag. As reported in the August 2008 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, improved surgical techniques and fresh biotechnological breakthroughs have made it possible to get increasingly satisfying results with less invasive treatments.

Stress An Underlying Factor That Is Responsible For Many Illnesses Including Hair Loss

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

In the present times stress is very much a part of our everyday lives. There is so much stress embedded even in simple, mundane, day to day living that more often than not, it takes its toll on every part of the body � including the head in the form of hair loss. The extent of devastation that stress can cause is best demonstrated by this case study example.

High BMI and Waist to Hip Ratio Forebodes Ill Health as Well as Early Demise

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

European scientists have found that having a large waistline can almost double a person�s risk of dying prematurely, regardless of their body mass index (BMI) being �normal� or �above normal�. Furthermore, they implore that while assessing risk of death, waist size or waist to hip ratio should be taken into consideration.

Could Being Overweight Be The Cause Of Your Erection Problems?

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A new clinic study into Erectile Dysfunction caused by low levels of the male sex hormone Testosterone, to establish whether or not these inadequate levels of the hormone can be caused or directly related to obesity and the many other conditions which can manifest as a result or the condition or indeed the excess weigh itself. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, manage to establish just that, with cases of this form of impotence being found to directly correlate with instances of obesity and other weight related conditions amongst the male subjects who we�re surveyed.

Obesity Continues To Grow Among Adults In The US, Says CDC

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that forty five states of the US have not been pushing hard to reduce obesity to a set target of 15 percent of the population by 2010. The only states where obesity levels were low among population included Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Trafficking Of Fake Viagra Lands A Man In Jail

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Maryland US Attorney�s office has sentenced a Jordanian national to four years federal imprisonment for trafficking fake Viagra pills. His name is Iyad Dogmosh. He was caught trafficking in thousands of fake Viagra pills that were imported from Egypt and stored in Glen Burnie.

Obesity Graph Of The United States Of America

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity is now recognized as a major health problem for most Americans. According to recent statistics, the most problematic obesity states in America are Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama. The southern states of America are considered as the fattest while as some states in the north east and west are considered as slimmest.

Viagra Can Help Depressed Women Have Better Sex

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A new study says that Viagra can help women on antidepressants have satisfying sex with their partners. This study was carried out by the US researchers and is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Child Obesity Is Dangerous, Says A Surgeon

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity among adults has become quite common in this modern age, but is also affecting children. In the US, there are about 12.5 million overweight children in the age group 2-19 years, says a surgeon.

One in six Americans has genital Herpes

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A new study by the CDC has revealed that one in six Americans aged between 14 and 49 has genital herpes.

Sexual Dissatisfaction In Post Menopausal Women Has No Link To Cardiac Problems

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sexual dysfunction in men is commonly known as erectile dysfunction and is an early indicator of heart problems that may occur in future. Unlike this, there is no connection between sexual dissatisfaction and heart problems in menopausal women. This was revealed by researchers in the Women�s Health Initiative Observational Study conducted in the US. It is also published in the American Journal of Medicine.

Around The World With Avian Flu

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bird flu has claimed two more human lives in Indonesia. This was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Both the patients who died were females. One was 16 years old and the other was 34 years old.

Obesity Can Give Rise To Sleep Troubles

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A close connection has been found between quality of life and sleep problems in school going children. According to a study carried out by researchers in the US, school children who are obese often report problems with sleep.

Champix Is Safe For Adults With Mental Illness

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Champix is an anti-smoking drug that helps adults to stop this addiction without any major difficulty. It is available only by prescription. Of late, this drug has been shrouded in controversy.

Pfizer, manufacturer of Champix, says that this drug is completely safe for use among adults with any mental illness. But these patients should let their doctors know about their mental illness when doing a consultation.

Gene Gives Clue About Increase In Obesity

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

New research has led to discovery of a gene that may increase adult�s chances of becoming obese with age.

Researchers were carrying out a study on mice to find information about the relation between heart and brain. As part of this study, they used mice and removed a certain gene. Apart from some cardiac deficiencies, researchers also found the onset of obesity among these mice. This result was unexpected for researchers but can help in future research with regards to obesity and its causes in humans.

Adult Acne Linked to Bad Diet

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Despite being one of the most common skin care problems in the United States, the exact causes of Acne are not known. However recent research into the links between Acne and diet has provided some interesting results that sufferers will want to be aware of.

Obese Men May Find Motivation To Lose Weight In Sex

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

There may be many reasons for overweight people to lose their extra weight. However, a men health specialist says that sex may prove as a real motivational factor.

According to Professor Gary Wittert of the University of Adelaide, most of the men know that obesity can also cause erectile dysfunction problems. So, fear of affecting their sex life may force obese men to treat obesity seriously. He is the head of the school of medicine.

Counter Plan for Flu Pandemic May Put Chicago on Hold

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Chicago is among larger cities of the US. Its population is about 8.6 million people. This city faces a pandemic like situation due to influenza infection among people. But the researchers in the US say that counter action to prevent pandemic influenza would put the functioning of this city on hold because it would require closure of schools, quarantines of infected households, and even ban on public gatherings as preventive measures.

Obesity May Cause Higher Pancreatic Cancer Risk Among Older Adults

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Obese people are prone to many health risks due to associated diseases of obesity. A new study has found that it may develop pancreatic cancer among older adults.

Researchers who carried out a study at the US National Cancer Institute found that severely obese adults were more likely to develop pancreatic cancer by about 45 percent than normal weight adults in a period of five years.

Women Exposed to Tobacco Increasing in Developing Countries

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

04th April 2010 � Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths among people across the globe. It is found that smoking in developing nations is increasing among women and, even more shocking, pregnant women.

According to US government researchers, the number of pregnant women smokers is growing at an alarming pace in many developing nations around the globe.

Swine flu returns to the Southern US

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

A new outbreak of the swine flu pandemic is being reported across the Southern states of the USA.

Study Shows that Smoking was Behind Acute Asthma Attack

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

14th February 2008 � Smoke from cigarettes can cause a number of deadly smoking-related diseases. However, smoking can also cause sudden death. In a Michigan bar, a 19-year old girl died on the spot due to an asthma attack shocked the world. She was a happy person and had worked in the bar for several months before this incident happened.

Influenza Virus Resurfaces Despite Vaccination Doses

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

16th February 2008 � Despite getting vaccination shots, people still are infected by influenza virus. This calls for concern and further research for development of new vaccines.

A New Study Finds Genetic Link for Childhood obesity

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

According to research, obesity might have more of a physical origin than was originally assumed. Recent studies show that the reasons why some people are more likely to become obese are rooted in the genes.

Obese People have Less Chances of Kidney Transplantation

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity can cause many problems for the people suffering from it. Apart from struggling with weight, people dealing with obesity also suffer from various medical conditions. Obesity can even obstruct the course of treatment therapies for other medical conditions.

FDA no longer stands between men and male pattern baldness drug

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Propecia is an oral prescription drug available for men to treat male pattern baldness and drug. This drug was hitherto not available in the US as it had not received FDA approval. However, The Food and Drug Administration have finally announced that it has given Merck & Company, the manufacturer of Propecia, permission for sale.

Fast Facts On Weight Loss Solutions � Are They Really That Safe and Effective?

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The booming market of weight loss products is adding to the confusion of US adults trying to lose weight instead of helping them. There are so many weight loss options on the market. Like prescription weight loss drugs, herbal slimming pills, diet pills and plans, exercising equipment, detox diets, etc, that people do not know which direction they should go to lose some weight.

Flu Does Strike the Most in Winter

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Winter, and �tis the season for colds and influenza. People are most likely to catch the flu or influenza virus during the winter months than they are during any other time of year.

Michelle Obama says 'lets move' on obesity

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Michelle Obama has launched her campaign to fight childhood obesity. The campaign, entitled 'lets move', is a call for arms for the country to get active on tackling the epidemic, which is currently widespread, no thanks to the fact that fast-food still reigns supreme among America's youth.

Female sexual dysfunction gaining attention at last

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Women who were complaining that their sexual problems are not given same amount of attention as male sexual problems, will now have reason to rejoice. The issue of female sexual dysfunction is finally getting some attention and healthcare professionals from all over the world consider it a big problem.

Viagra Fraudster Jailed for Six Years

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A salesman from Leicester, Gary Haywood, has been jailed for six years for his involvement in a multi-million dollar counterfeit network involving male impotence drug Viagra and drugs used to treat male hair loss. In total, three men were sentenced today to a total of ten years in prison for their involvement in a number of illegitimate businesses selling fake Viagra.

Chantix Gains Approval from UK Body NICE

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Chantix, a prescription only pill designed to help people quit smoking, has received a draft approval for use on the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Chantix, which is marketed in the UK under the name Champix, is the first non-nicotine based smoking cessation drug to be recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). The news on Chantix provides hope for those in England and Wales who are serious about quitting smoking.

Acomplia (Rimonabant) and the Dangers of its Generic Form

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Acomplia has quickly established itself as the most popular anti-obesity drug available today, since its much anticipated release in June, 2006. Its manufacturer, the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Aventis, still holds the patent for Acomplia meaning that there should be no legal generic version available today on the western market. However this has not stopped a number of well known pharmacies from developing countries producing what they are claiming is a generic version of Rimonabant. These generics are quickly raising a series of alarming safety questions for those looking to buy Acomplia online.

Cialis Proven to Ease Erectile Dysfunction After Spinal Injury

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cialis can help those with spinal-cord related impotence achieve erections adequate for intercourse up to 3 times more often than usual, according to a new study by French researchers into spinal cord injury patients. The drugs active ingredient tadalafil is manufactured by Lilly ICOS LLC and can help impotent men achieve an erection for up to 36 hours after taking Cialis.

Xenical (Orlistat) Helps Kills Cancer Cells

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Xenical, the anti-obesity drug from pharmaceutical company Roche, has provided a surprising discovery for scientists at the Wake Forest University; it can kill cancer cells and even slow down tumors. The same enzyme blocking properties of Xenical that are successful in promoting weight loss have also been found to block a certain protein needed by cancer kills. This has provided hope that a whole new range of more potent cancer drugs will be designed thanks to Xenical.

Viagra Impotence Drug Helps Save Baby�s Life

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Viagra, the anti-impotence drug from Pfizer, has been used in the UK as a last resort option to help save the life of a 24 week premature baby. Lewis Goodfellow was born weighing just 1lb 8oz with severe oxygen intake problems after one of his lungs failed. Viagra was administered to Lewis after the severity of his situation escalated to the point where his parents began planning his funeral. After 5 months Lewis is now at home with his parents, who believe their son would not be here today was it not for Viagra.

Herbal Viagra � The real scoop behind their alleged safety

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

If you are popping herbal Viagra pills and other herbal alternatives, you might have a stroke or may be subject to other adverse health risks. The risk is looming over all men who take these herbal impotence pills but especially on 5.5 million American men who take nitrates and other men on heart and blood pressure medicines.