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Never Had a CT or MRI? Here’s What to Expect – US News and World Report
Never Had a CT or MRI? Here’s What to Expect – US News and World Report Posted using ShareThis
Twelve Years Of Life Cut With Unhealthy Behaviours
April 30, 2010
A study has released a report on unhealthy behaviours such as: Smoking Poor diet Inactivity Drinking 4,886 people 18 years and older were studied in 1984 and 1985. Read The Report
A Unique Health Campaign Involving Facbook Users
April 22, 2010
The Colorectal Cancer Association Of Canada has launched an online campaign to bring awareness to colorectal cancer screening. By visiting the site http://www.getyourbuttseen.ca Users can upload images of different bottoms or of their own and post to their freinds on facebook. The Objective to raise awareness about the importance of getting screened for colon cancer. […]
Managing Health With Blackberry Mobile
April 20, 2010
Type 2 diabetes is now on the list of chronic diseases that may be managed using mobile technology. A study is on the way at York University in Toronto to explore the use of mobile technology in behavioural change. The technology will offer hope for millions of diabetics enabling them to develop good health habits necessary […]
Health Buzz: Women May Prevent Stroke by Walking – US News and World Report
April 9, 2010
Health Buzz: Women May Prevent Stroke by Walking – US News and World Report Posted using ShareThis
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- FDA panel seeks tighter controls on hydrocodone-containing productsAn FDA advisory committee voted 19 to 10 in favor of moving hydrocodone combination drugs such as Vicodin, Lortab, and Norco into the more restrictive Schedule II category of controlled substances, MedPage Today reported.read more
- A review of the pharmacologic options for the treatment of alcohol dependenceThe chronic and excessive use of alcohol adversely affects the healthcare system, work productivity, and familial and social relationships. Alcohol misuse accounts for 85,000 deaths per year in the United States, and the overall financial costs related to alcohol dependence are more than $100 billion annually. The reduction of alcohol misuse can be measured […]
- Varenicline: An oral partial nicotine agonist for smoking cessationVarenicline (Chantix, Pfizer) is a partial nicotine receptor agonist with a high affinity for the alpha-4 beta-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, modulating dopamine levels associated with nicotine addiction and aiding in smoking cessation. Clinical studies have demonstrated favorable cessation rates compared with placebo and sustained-release bupropion, w […]
- A review of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies for smoking cessationThis article provides information about pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments that are used to help people stop smoking, including the use of varenicline.read more
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World Stroke Day
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- FDA panel seeks tighter controls on hydrocodone-containing products January 28, 2013
- A review of the pharmacologic options for the treatment of alcohol dependence December 13, 2012
- Varenicline: An oral partial nicotine agonist for smoking cessation December 12, 2012
- A review of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies for smoking cessation December 12, 2012
- Genetic targets help alcohol addiction, study finds December 11, 2012
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- Healthy Lifestyle Habits- Do's For Success April 21, 2013
- Early Balding Linked to Increased Risk For Heart Disease April 9, 2013
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- Preventing A Brain Attack March 26, 2013
- Horsemeat Has Healthy Eating Benefits-Study March 18, 2013
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked To Healthy Babies March 12, 2013
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April 30, 2010
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