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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Drug Shows We Must Overcome Taboos About Stem-Cell Research

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Study Shows We Need to Take Overweight Kids Seriously

Watch: Paula Deen Talks Diabetes, Diet on 'The View'

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Monday, May 21, 2012

"Pre-diabetes,"' diabetes rising among U.S. teens

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Georgia flesh-eating bacteria patient breathing on own: father

Reuters – 16 mins ago ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia graduate student fighting a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection she contracted after being injured in a zip-line accident nearly three weeks ago is breathing on her own without the help of a ventilator, her father said.

The struggle to save 24-year-old Aimee Copeland from necrotizing fasciitis - a bacterial infection that can destroy muscles, skin and tissue - has been chronicled by her father, Andy Copeland, in a blog on the university's website.

"She has been off of the ventilator for over 10 hours," Andy Copeland wrote late on Sunday. "In other words, she is breathing completely on her own! How cool is that?"

Copeland, a student at West Georgia University, slashed her calf when the zip-line snapped May 1 along the Little Tallapoosa River near Carrollton, Georgia. Emergency room doctors closed the wound with 22 staples and released Copeland, but she was diagnosed with the infection after her conditioned worsened.

Surgeons amputated Copeland's left leg at the hip. Last week, she mouthed, "Let's do this" when told her hands and remaining foot would have to be amputated, her father wrote on Friday.

It is unclear from Andy Copeland's postings whether the additional amputations had already occurred. A hospital spokeswoman has declined to comment on the woman's condition.

In his Sunday night posting, Andy Copeland said he was reducing the time he spends on media interviews.

"Two of my most important responsibilities are to pray for and provide financial support for my family," he wrote. "Everything else, including blog posting, organizing blood drives and conducting media interviews is secondary."

Different bacteria can cause necrotizing fasciitis. Health experts say the "flesh-eating" infection is not communicable.

Two cases of flesh-eating infections have been reported recently in South Carolina as well.

A new mother of twins, Lana Kuykendall, 36, was admitted to Greenville Memorial Hospital on May 11, days after giving birth, with a painful spot on her leg that was ultimately diagnosed as necrotizing fasciitis.

Her brother, Brian Swaffer, said Kuykendall had undergone at least seven operations, was sedated, and only opened her eyes "a little bit, at times."

A former South Carolina fire chief, Glenn Pace, told a local television station he had been battling a flesh-eating bacteria since early April and had three surgeries on his foot.

A 1996 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated there were 500 to 1,500 cases of necrotizing fasciitis annually in the United States, with about 20 percent of them fatal. The National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation has said that estimate is probably low.

(Reporting by David Beasley and Harriet McLeod; Editing by Cynthia Johnston)

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Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers

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CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk

Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says.

And an even larger proportion of obese adolescents have such a risk, according to the alarming new numbers.

"What this is saying, unfortunately, is that we're losing the battle early with many kids," said Dr. Stephen Daniels, a University of Colorado School of Medicine expert who was not involved in the study.

People can keep their risk of heart disease very low if they reach age 45 or 50 at normal weight and with normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol and no diabetes. So these results are not good, he said.

The study was released Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research focused on 3,383 adolescents ages 12 through 19. The youths were part of an intensive national study that involves interviewing, weighing, measuring and performing medical tests on people across the country.

The ongoing CDC study is considered a gold standard for looking at national health trends, said Dr. William Mahle, an Emory University pediatric cardiologist.

So there was some good news, Mahle said, that the study found no increase in levels of obesity, high blood pressure or bad cholesterol during the years it covered

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Study: Simple scope exam cuts colon cancer deaths

Associated Press – 2 hrs 7 mins ago A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds.

Many doctors recommend a more complete test

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Choose The Best Anti Wrinkle Cream

May 21, 2012 by admin

Choosing an anti wrinkle cream with high quality is now concerned by many people, especially those in the West where youth and beauty are highly evaluated. And it is not easy at all to do this as there are now so many anti wrinkle creams in the market, each of which cliams to make you look younger and reduce wrinkles while in fact, many of these products exxagerate and mislead users.

Finding an anti-aging cream that actually work depends largely on each individual consumer. Everyone’s skin is as unique as they are and so there is no “one size fits all” treatment. Instead, the consumer should visit a doctor or a dermatologist to determine their skin’s exact make up and needs. By doing this, the consumer should be able to reduce the range of products dramatically making a choice easier.

The ideal case although would be preventive measures starting at childhood.

Proper skin care and application of sun block should have started early in life. Although it is never too late, an average adult will find that the damage already done to the skin might be greater than first thought. Wrinkle creams with sunblock and moisturizers are a great idea but they should not be the only ingredients to be considered.

Anti-oxidants, hydroxy acids, and retinal have been found to help reduce wrinkles and even bags that are found under the eyes. Many products currently on the market contain these key ingredients so other factors such as cost, potency, and number of times applied per day should come into consideration.

Over the counter creams may not be as potent as prescription brands but they will certainly be cheaper. A dermatologist should be able to determine if the consumer needs a prescription or if a cream found in a drug store will be sufficient. The best anti wrinkle cream will not be the same for everyone. Luckily, there are wide variety of choices available to the consumer; all it takes is patience and research when searching for the one most suited for you.

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Lose Fat With Muscle Building Techniques

May 21, 2012 by admin

If you want to lose fat and avoid getting it back, you should consider using muscle building techniques. You may not see a big loss in weight at first, but you will replace your belly fat with lean, hard muscle. Yes, you will need to do some sacrifices, but the results will be worth it. What would you rather have, an extra hour in front of the TV, or the body you’ve always wanted? So, here are a few key points to help you get started.

First, body builder put lots of emphasis on a good diet and good eating habits. You won’t need to go as far as they do with very precise diet plans and restrictions if you only want to lose a bit of fat, but you will see a lot of benefits immediately if you cut out the fast food and replace it with natural foods like fruits and vegetables.

Also, you have to use those muscles to maintain them, so a muscle building program can be a good idea if you’ve not been active for a long time.

There are a lot of techniques and methods available, so read around to find one you like so yo will keep working at it. Remember, you have to rebuild the muscle you lost with a complete training program that works with all muscle groups. Expect to gain muscle pretty fast at first without a lot of change to your weight. Keep working at it and you will notice pretty soon that you’re stronger and leaner, even if it doesn’t show on the scale.

So, dust off that old training equipment that’s lying in the basement and get working to replace all that fat with muscles. This is the best way to be sure that the fat won’t come back. You will need some discipline at first, but once you get into the habit you won’t be able to live without your daily dose of muscle building exercises.

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9 Ways to Make Your Acne Skin Care Products Work Wonders

May 21, 2012 by admin

Each of us are individuals in every way. We look different, sound different, think differently, dress differently, and our bodies function differently, even though their basic function is the same. Because each of us is so different, it is no wonder that acne skin care products that work for one person simply will not work for another person. The trick is to find an acne product that works for you.

The important thing to realize is that acne does not begin on the surface of the skin. Acne begins inside the body, and is caused by bacteria. Therefore, acne must be treated on the inside to kill the bacteria, and on the outside to heal acne that has already erupted. Acne must be treated orally and topically, and many acne products now offer both internal and external treatments.

Don’t expect acne skin care products to work alone, or to work overnight.

You must take certain steps to help the skin care product help you. Here are some tips to help your acne skin care product of choice work better:

1. Keep you face clean. Wash it at least twice a day.

2. Keep your hair off your face. Hair has oils that aggravate acne.

3. Drink plenty of water to keep your body and skin hydrated, and to detoxify the body.

4. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

5. Get plenty of sleep. Our bodies function better when they are well rested.

6. Avoid stress, as stress can cause acne breakouts.

7. Wash your face well after activities that cause you to sweat. Don’t just wipe the sweat away.

8. Keep your hands off your face. Your hands also contain oils that can aggravate acne.

9. Don’t pop the acne pimples. This can cause the bacteria to spread to other areas of the skin, and in many cases will result in scarring.

Read and follow the direction for your acne skin care product carefully. Often, products fail to work because they are not used properly.

Acne skin care products can and do work, if you give them time, and you don’t do things that prevent them from working. Use the tip above to help your acne skin care product do it’s very best for you.

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