• Weight Loss in Heavy Obese Women Boosts Vitamin D Levels

    Updated: 2011-05-28 02:16:50
    , Health News Weight Loss in Heavy , Obese Women Boosts Vitamin D Levels Print E-mail FRIDAY , May 27 HealthDay News Older women who are overweight or obese and lose more than 15 percent of their body weight could significantly boost their levels of vitamin D , new research . suggests The study , conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center , also indicates that the surge in vitamin D could help scientists explore new avenues for the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer and . diabetes Since vitamin D is generally lower in persons with obesity , it is possible that low vitamin D could account , in part , for the link between obesity and diseases such as cancer , heart disease and diabetes , study author Caitlin Mason , a postdoctoral research fellow , said in

  • New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

    Updated: 2011-05-26 18:13:34
    Health News New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Print E-mail THURSDAY , May 26 HealthDay News For men with advanced hormone-resistant prostate cancer who have also failed chemotherapy , the new drug Zytiga abiraterone acetate along with the steroid prednisone appears to boost survival , researchers . report Based on data from the ongoing clinical trial , Zytiga was approved by the U.S . Food and Drug Administration in April . It works by inhibiting the production of the male hormone testosterone , which promotes the growth of cancer cells . In this regard , the drug mimics hormone . therapy Zytiga prolonged overall survival in this patient population that had extremely limited therapeutic options after chemotherapy , lead researcher Dr . Fred Saad , chief of

  • Fat Transfer' Gets Early Safety OK in Breast Reconstruction

    Updated: 2011-05-26 18:13:33
    Health News Fat Transfer' Gets Early Safety OK in Breast Reconstruction Print E-mail WEDNESDAY , May 25 HealthDay News A procedure commonly used in breast reconstruction but lacking evidence as to its safety does , in fact , appear to be safe and unlikely to increase the chances of breast cancer returning , a new study has . found Called lipofilling , the procedure involves taking fat from one area of the body , such as the abdomen , and using it to correct small defects or asymmetry during breast reconstruction . The procedure has been used for 30 years , but cancer experts say that women have not been assured that it would not trigger a cancer recurrence . Laboratory testing has shown that fatty tissue can spur cancer cells to multiply , prompting questions as to whether that would be

  • Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues

    Updated: 2011-05-26 18:13:33
    Health News Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues Print E-mail WEDNESDAY , May 25 HealthDay News Children who are successfully treated for cancer are at greater risk of developing mild to severe gastrointestinal problems down the road , a new study . finds Researchers from the University of California , San Francisco analyzed the self-reported gastrointestinal GI problems of 14,358 patients who survived at least five years following treatment for cancers such as lymphoma , leukemia , brain tumors or bone . tumors More than 40 percent experienced some type of GI problem including ulcers , esophageal disease , indigestion , polyps , chronic diarrhea , colitis , gallstones and jaundice within two decades of their treatment , the investigators found . Moreover , people

  • Skin Cancer Foes Declare May 27 Don't Fry Day'

    Updated: 2011-05-26 18:13:32
    Health News Skin Cancer Foes Declare May 27 Don't Fry Day' Print E-mail WEDNESDAY , May 25 HealthDay News This Friday , the start of the Memorial Day weekend , is also Don't Fry Day , a time for skin-safety experts to remind Americans about the hazards of overexposure to . sunlight Melanoma , the potentially deadly form of skin cancer , is the most common cancer among young adults in their late 20s , according to the U.S . Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention , which joined forces to provide life-saving tips on sun safety . The main cause of skin cancer : overexposure to harmful ultraviolet UV . rays Many people still do not realize that unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin cancer and other health problems , said Gina McCarthy ,

  • Oragene•DNA to Simplify DNA Collection for Genetic Study into ADHD

    Updated: 2011-05-25 18:30:00
    Subscribe to our blog Your : email About DNA Genotek Welcome to The Genetic Link a blog from DNA Genotek written to provide new insights about DNA and RNA sample collection . Join us for the latest news or learn more at www.dnagenotek.com Most Popular Posts Rinse , Swab or Spit What's the Real Source of DNA in Saliva 7 Simple Steps to Maximize DNA Yield with Oragene•DNA Saliva-based DNA Collection Solves a Tropical Disease Mystery Lifestyle Management , Weight Loss and Genetics 3 reasons DNA from saliva is ideal for GWAS DNA saliva samples for SNP and CNV analysis on microarrays TLC†s “Little Couple” looks to DNA from saliva for genetic testing DNA Genotek's Top 10 List for 2009 Introducing Performagene•LIVESTOCK DNA Genotek's Newest Product Epigenetic change and gene

  • Power of Words — 5 Bloggers Who Move Me

    Updated: 2011-05-25 05:00:22
    Thanks to Trop50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 Fabulous Wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to celebrate a friend with a refreshing attitude about looking and feeling fabulous! Fabulous bloggers, according to my definition, are folks whose well-written words and pretty photos [...]

  • Relay for Life, an Honor

    Updated: 2011-05-21 18:03:28
    My lovely neighbor friends honored me at a local Relay for Life event last night, and then, the crew posted this pic on my Facebook page. When I offered my thanks, the middle-schooler responsible for this kind gesture, said: “You’re Welcome!! They said we could do a luminaria if we knew someone and I thought [...]

  • Gamma Camera Better Than Mammogram?

    Updated: 2011-05-20 02:36:31
    If you are at all concerned about your breast health, you really need to watch this video. It will take just 20 minutes of your time, but it will leave you thinking for a lot longer than that. So — watch, and think, then share your thoughts in the comments.

  • TSCA reform advocates meet with White House officials (Greenwire, 5/19/2011)

    Updated: 2011-05-20 00:08:27
    The Breast Cancer Fund's Nancy Buermeyer handed 73,000 petition signatures to the White House this morning, all asking the President to make prevention a key component of our national cancer strategy.

  • My Breast Cancer on Better Medicine

    Updated: 2011-05-19 00:04:16
    A story I wrote in February 2010 is now live on BetterMedicine.com, a health information site that launched in April 2011. A screen shot of the page is pictured below. Click on the image, and you’ll land at the whole story.

  • Peace, Please

    Updated: 2011-05-17 00:53:46
    I think if I had just one wish, it would be for peace, so that I could be completely at ease about my health, my body, my kids, my job, my decisions, my mistakes, my — everything.  

  • Quaker Squares, Kid-Tested Thumbs Up

    Updated: 2011-05-16 21:58:18
    If you’re like me, you probably want to eat healthier, and you might want to make it as simple as possible, and probably, you want some good stats to back your decision. Something like: the soluble fiber in oatmeal helps reduce cholesterol + 96% of your minimum whole-grain needs + no trans fat + just [...]

  • Billions Raised, Zero Cured

    Updated: 2011-05-14 02:06:32
    This, you have got to read: Let’s get real Because the facts within are sobering. Like these: 1.5 million = women diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide this year 500,000 = women will have recurrences (most will be counted as “cured” because the recurrence is more than 5 years after their initial diagnosis and research only tracks [...]

  • Beyond the Headlines: Breast cancer (ABC-7 San Francisco, 5/8/2011)

    Updated: 2011-05-13 15:49:06
    BPA was the hot topic as our President and CEO Jeanne Rizzo sat down with anchor Cheryl Jennings to talk about breast cancer and the environment.

  • Skin Cancer: do you know your ABCDs and EFGs?

    Updated: 2011-05-11 23:26:26
    With summer around the corner, more of us will be hitting the beach, engaging in our favorite outdoor activities and unfortunately, increasing our exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Many of us may feel our penchant for outdoor exercise and recreation are the reasons the skin cancer rates have increased every year since 1970. Partially true, . . . → Read More: Skin Cancer: do you know your ABCDs and EFGs?

  • Dragon Boat Festival May 14

    Updated: 2011-05-11 16:26:25
    The 4th annual Charleston Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 14 at Brittlebank Park. If you aren’t familiar with Dragon Boat racing, you’ll want to witness these 41 foot elaborately decorated paddle boats manned by crews of 20 paddlers and a drummer. Originating in ancient China, these dragon boats are the . . . → Read More: Dragon Boat Festival May 14

  • Grateful Stroke Patient Returns to Thank Staff

    Updated: 2011-05-06 19:16:42
    A grateful Dominique Brunissen and his wife returned to MUSC to thank the staff who cared for him following his stroke while vacationing in SC. His recovery has been so significant that he recently climbed to the top of the . . . → Read More: Grateful Stroke Patient Returns to Thank Staff

  • Symptom Checker Everyday Health

    Updated: 2011-05-05 18:05:40
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  • Cancer Center Everyday Health

    Updated: 2011-05-05 10:05:07
    Cancer Center After a cancer diagnosis — whether it's your own or that of a loved one — the right information can be one of your most powerful weapons . Here's what you need to know about cancer treatment and management . Cancer in the simplest terms is the abnormal growth of cells somewhere in the body . Each year , more than a million people receive a cancer diagnosis , and the most common types of cancer include breast cancer , prostate cancer , lung cancer , and colorectal cancer . In addition to the three major types of cancer treatment — surgery , chemotherapy , and radiation therapy — researchers are working to find new and more effective ways of fighting cancer . Some cancers can't be prevented , but other types can be avoided by living a healthy lifestyle . Cancer

  • Symptom Checker Everyday Health

    Updated: 2011-05-05 10:05:04
    Home Health A-Z Drugs A-Z Symptom Checker Food and Fitness Community Health Tools My Everyday Health Everyday Health Symptom Checker Symptom Checker Your Medical Symptoms Let's Get : Started Or select a common : symptom Flu Checkup Abdominal Pain Arm Pain Back Pain Body Aches Breast Pain Breathing Difficulty Chest Pain Congestion Cough Diarrhea Ear Pain Excessive Sweating Faintness Fatigue Fever Gas Headache Irregular Periods Joint Pain Leg Pain Mouth Lesions Nausea Neck Pain Rash Rectal Bleeding Skin Lump Sore Throat Vaginal Itching Vomiting Click the sound button to hear Dr . . Schueler Dr . Schueler and the Symptom Checker Stephen Schueler , MD is an emergency physician , teacher , and author . Although he designed the Symptom Checker to feel like a real emergency room intake interview

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    Tools for Healthy Living Healthy Weight Calculator Calculate Your Ideal Weight Reaching a healthy weight can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels and help you cut back on or discontinue the use of glucose-lowering medications . According to the Centers for Disease Control CDC measuring your Body Mass Index BMI is the most reliable way to calculate a healthy weight range for your height . To calculate your BMI and healthy weight , enter your height and current weight in pounds below . Enter Your Height and Weight Male Female : Height 4 5 6 ft . nbsp 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 in . : Weight Source : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Learn More About Healthy Weight The 411 on Calories How to Eat a Healthy Diet Creating a Weight-Loss Lifestyle Losing Those Last 10 Pounds 10

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  • WOW, I’m a Mom

    Updated: 2011-05-04 19:34:47
    iVillage published a snippet of a story I wrote. It looks like this: And here’s the whole story: I first felt like a real mom after pushing a 10 pound, 9 ounce baby boy from my body, and I was reminded of my motherhood when baby boy No. 2 arrived, weighing slightly less, yet still [...]

  • Eliminating packaged foods can lower BPA exposure (FOX News, 4/25/2011)

    Updated: 2011-05-03 23:04:44
    The endocrine-disrupting chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) is in the news again following the release of a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. This time it is good news.

  • Until Every Woman Knows

    Updated: 2011-05-03 17:11:43
    Mom probably gave you lots of advice over the years, and now, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, it’s your turn to dish out on some breast cancer wisdom to the moms (and other women) in your life. The gist of the message you should spread is this — not all breast cancers are the same, [...]

  • Oragene•DNA facilitates Italy’s ‘Basketball Players to the Bone’

    Updated: 2011-05-03 17:08:00
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