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Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain
Current clinical practice guidelines state that 90% of acute lower back pain patients will recover within four to six weeks, with or without treatment. However, new research published in The British Medical Journal has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought.
Australian researchers from The George Insitute studied patients with acute low back pain for a year. The results from the study found that even with treatment, after two months only half of the patients had recovered from the original episode of pain. After about one year, 40% were still reporting that their back was still causing them pain. (Read more about Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain)
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Want relief from constant neck pain? Then look into the expertise of a chiropractor such as Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. He will give you the comprehensive treatment that combines cutting-edge technology and compassionate support in New York City. At Dr. Shoshany's office, you can expect the personal attention of a doctor who truly cares about your procedure and post-treatment health.
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Pregnancy Weight Gain Recommendation Expected to Change
During this fall, the Institute of Medicine is expected to start gathering scientific evidence to support how much weight pregnant women should gain. The current guidelines, which were announced in 1990, recommends that women with low body mass index scores should gain 40 pounds, women with normal scores should gain 25-35 pounds, and obese women should gain 15 pounds. In 2003, around 25% of pregnant women in the U.S gained more than 40 pounds during pregnancy. (Read more about Pregnancy Weight Gain Recommendation Expected to Change)
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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Gynecomastia, enlargement of the male breast affects men of all ages and body types. If you've been searching for an experienced and affordable surgeon to provide a male breast reduction procedure, your search ends here. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD, a nationally recognized surgeon at Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Houston, Texas has years of experience in administering safe and affordable breast reduction surgery.
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African American Women and Breast Cancer
“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see my children grow up and my grandchild grow, you get this really scary feeling inside,” says Rosamond Stallings. When 45 year old Rosamond Stallings was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, doctors urged her to immediately have a mastectomy. “They found like six malignant tumors,” says Rosamond.
Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. But now, supported by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense, a study, led by a team of doctors at Columbia University Medical Center, will look at possible reasons for the disparity. (Read more about African American Women and Breast Cancer)
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 888-537-5454
For women who have suffered through the pain of breast cancer, it is not an easy journey to go through. How about post treatment recovery? After succeeding to pass through the treatment, who can assist you during your recovery? Far too few oncology centers specialize in this important area. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. of the Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, has the experience, training, and skills to help you adjust to life after breast cancer and support and guide on your path to recovery. Dr. Freeman's passion is to assist women to achieve full recovery and wellness.
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Is It Safe to Drink Small Amounts of Alcohol During Pregnancy?
The National Institute For Health and Clinical Excellence (or NICE) recently claims that pregnant women can drink up to 1.5 units of alcohol (or one and a half small glasses of wine) without harming the unborn child. This comes after the Department of Health advises that expectant mothers should abstain from drinking entirely. So between these contradicting sets of advice, where is the truth? (Read more about Is It Safe to Drink Small Amounts of Alcohol During Pregnancy?)
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Dr. Carmelo Puccio
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Looking for a gynecologic oncologist in Suffolk County? Consider Dr. Puccio of Westchester Oncology & Hematology. He is experienced in the treatment of gynecologic cancer and solid lump cancer.
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Low Fat Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A recent study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that there is a link between a low fat diet high in fruits, vegetables, and grains and a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. The discovery came from the Women's Health Initiative Dietary Modification Randomized Controlled Trial over 8 years. The trial assigned 20,000 women to the diet change group and had 30,000 women maintain their current diet. The diet change group limited their fat intake to only 20 percent of their total calories and had to eat 5 or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables in addition to 6 or more servings of grains. (Read more about Low Fat Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer)
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
With colon cancer, it's essential that you get the right treatment, as soon as possible. The professionals at Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida, have dedicated their lives to the continual service of individuals like you who suffer from this, and other cancers. The Osceola Cancer Center has the most state of the art treatment options administered by the top experts in the medical world.
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All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study by Kaiser Permanente Researchers has found that the effects of alcohol on breast cancer are the same, regardless of whether a woman drinks wine, beer, or liquor. The ethyl alcohol found in those drinks and the quantity consumed are the factors that weigh heavily on breast cancer risk. Researchers believe the increased risk from three or more drinks a day is similar to the increased breast cancer risk from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or more. They claim that "Population studies have consistently linked drinking alcohol to an increased risk of female breast cancer, but until now there has been little data, most of it conflicting, about an independant role played by the choice of beverage type." (Read more about All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk)
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Your weight can have a great impact upon your health, especially if your are overweight enough to be qualified as obese. Obesity can lead to several health problems, some of which are life threatening, all of which drastically reduce quality of life. High cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure represent only a few of the complications that regularly affects the those with weight problems. At US Imaging in Houston, Texas, Adjustable Gastric Banding is a powerful tool that bariatric surgeons can use to fight back against obesity.
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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events." (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
If you are suffering from a spinal related disorder and are looking for effective natural care, look no further than the Waterfront Institute. Located in Bergen County, NJ, this innovative clinic is headed by the renowned Chiropractic Dr. David Podell, DC and has the most advanced noninvasive technology to accompany the healing hands of an entire team of licensed professionals. Dr. Podell has over ten years of experience in effectively administering Spinal Decompression treatment technologies and building specific plans that are right for the individual patient.
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Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy
Each year, it is estimated that 8% of pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes, where hyperglycemia and insulin resistance develop as a result of pregnancy. The childhood obesity rate has doubled in the last two decades and it is estimated that 7 million overweight or obese children will grow into overweight or obese adults.
A study in the September issue of Diabetes Care has found the risk of childhood obesity increases in line with the pregnant mother's blood sugar levels. The research team of Kaiser Permanent Center for Health Research analyzed records of nearly 9,500 mother-child pairs who were members of the organizations health plan through the years of 1995 and 2000. The evidence found that diabetes in pregnant women resulted in an 89 percent higher risk of the child becoming overweight and an 82 percent higher risk of the child becoming obese between the ages of 5 and 7 years. (Read more about Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Sugar Levels During Pregnancy)
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Dr. Ahmed is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of Oncology / Hematology and Neoplastic Diseases at the New York Medical College. He is also the Medical Director of the Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute at Westchester Medical Center.
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For Women, Silence Can Be Hazardous to Health
A recent study finds that women who freely express themselves during disagreements are less likely to have serious long term health problems than those who silence their emotions. Women who suppress thoughts and feelings and force themselves to remain silent during marital disputes have a higher risk of depression, irritable bowel syndrome, as well as death. Dr. Elaine Eaker of Eaker Epidemiology Enterprises in Maryland claims that self-silencing during conflict may have had advantages long ago where short term survival outweighed long term problems. (Read more about For Women, Silence Can Be Hazardous to Health)
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Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call 914-610-7193
Almost three out of every four adult women experience spider veins which may lead to an increased pressure in the veins. For the most innovative care in Westchester, look no further than the Cardiac Surgery Group. This state-of-the-art treatment center has the most advanced treatment options that will be administered by Dr. Arlen Fleisher and his team of professionals. They will work with you every step of the way before, during, and after treatment in order to maximize your wellbeing through safe and effective care.
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Coffee Can Help Protect Women's Memories
A recent study by researchers at the French National Institute of Medical Research finds that coffee protects women from age-related memory loss. The study tracked more than 7,000 men and women living in three French cities. The researchers observed the subjects' health and mental function and questioned them about their past and present eating habits, friends, and daily activities. The study found that the more coffee drank, the better the effects appeared to be for women's memory function, however men did not receive the same benefit. (Read more about Coffee Can Help Protect Women's Memories)
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Dr. Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
715 East 3900 South Suite 101
Salt Lake City,
Utah
84107
Call 801-265-3400
Are you looking for a diet plan that is just right for your individual needs? Then Dr. Todd Singleton, DC at Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover in Salt Lake City, Utah is just the candidate to turn to. He is a health expert that can tailor a personalized diet plan that works to meet your body's specific set of requirements.
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