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Issaquah mother is on the mend Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:16PMSarah Bower doesn’t remember much of what happened Aug. 24. All she remembers is the pain in her head and side. Expecting and overdue, Sarah and her husband Nate Bower attributed the pain to her pregnancy. He drove her to the hospital, where a situation like a horror movie unfolded. First, Sarah had a stroke. Doctors performed a [...]
WHAT'S UP DOC? Bedwetting issue quite common Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMQ: My 8-year-old son is still wetting the bed at night every now and then. Should he see a specialist?
Traumatic Brain Injury Among Veterans Returning From Afghanistan and Iraq Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:11PMDr Capehart is Medical Director of the OEF/OIF program at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC, and Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr Bass is Associate Research Professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University.
Addressing Postdeployment Needs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:10PMDr Slone is an Assistant Professor at the Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH, and Associate Director for Information and Communication at the VA’s National Center for PTSD. Dr Friedman is Professor of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dartmouth Medical School, and Executive Direc-tor of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder of the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Does My Kid Have ADHD? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:29PMChildren should be high-energy—bouncing, climbing, running, jumping, bodies in perpetual motion. But when does typical kid behavior cross the line into ADHD territory? Find the answers to your questions here.
Health Buzz: U.S. News Releases Best Hospitals Rankings Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:18PMU.S. News Releases Annual Best Hospitals Rankings
Tennessee: State of stress Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:41AMResidents here are among the most stressed-out in the country, according to a recent Gallup-Healthways survey.
Healthy to drink 8 glasses of water a day? Nonsense! Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:42PMDrinking a lot of water has long been thought to be good for your health. But according to Glasgow-based GP Margaret McCartney, drinking eight glasses of water a day can be harmful, the Daily Mail reported.
Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:18PMTitle: Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified Category: Health News Created: 7/14/2011 6:07:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/15/2011
Former Packer sleeps better after apnea diagnosis, treatments Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:46PMThree years ago, doctors diagnosed former NFL player Aaron Taylor with sleep apnea. When he first learned of his particular condition, Taylor immediately thought about friend and former teammate Reggi
Demystifying Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Through Public Awareness Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:56AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Are you above 50 and do you awaken more than once in the middle of the night to ease your bladder? Are you losing sleep and waking up feeling as though you have not slept the whole night through?
Experts debate at shaken baby trial Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:46AMDr. Cindy Christian said the defense theory that the baby was suffering from an undetected brain injury that occurred at birth didn't make sense.
Driver drowned in lake 'may have fallen asleep at the wheel' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:57PMPolice say a man who died when his car crashed into Springfield Lake yesterday was most likely sleep deprived' after no skid marks were found at the scene.
Parents At Risk For Losing Super Obese Children? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:30PMFiled under: Health Medical professionals are in talks about the state of obese children because the nation as a whole is facing an epidemic, with Mississippians in the worse shape , but the youngest Americans are also in dire condition. It's no surprise that First Lady Michelle Obama is on a crusade to combat childhood obesity. Obese children become obese adults at risk for cardiovascular ...
A new gene identified for restless legs syndrome Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:29PMPeople suffering from restless legs syndrome experience unpleasant sensations in the legs at night for which the only remedy is movement. Now, an international consortium from Europe, Canada and the US has identified new genetic risk factors for the disease. Carriers of these risk variants have an increased likelihood of developing RLS. This finding, which will be published on July 14 in the ...
Concerns over 'death' roundabout Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:41PMSPRINGFIELD Lakes residents have said numerous cars have had minor crashes at the same roundabout that contributed to the death of a man.
Ex-England mascot stabbed to death on last day of Greek holiday with friends was attacked in row over laser pens shone ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:06AMThe Greek taxi driver arrested over the murder of a British teenager who was on his first foreign holiday told people at the scene that he was 'annoyed' that a laser had been shone in his eyes.
A New Solution for Sleep Apnea Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:47AMLike 18 million other Americans, Joyce Nemoga suffers from sleep apnea, a condition where the back of one’s airway collapses during sleep. After dealing unsuccessfully with the condition for more than six months, the 64-year-old free lancer at Columbia and Cornell University, has found relief from a medical device for sleep apnea called Provent
Man dies as car plunges into lake Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:07AMA MARRIED father in his 40s has died after his car plunged into the water at a suburban lake southwest of Brisbane.
New Survey Highlights Physical and Emotional Toll of Working Night Shifts and Other Non-Traditional Hours Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:06AMContact: Scott Williams, +1-202-543-6461 x101
What your body is telling you Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:04PMWhat you can learn from: the whites of your eyes
Man shot in head inside car Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:01PMALTON — A man was in "very critical but stable condition" Monday evening after one of two men sitting with him in his car shot him in the head, the city’s police chief said.
Warrant: Prescription drugs in car that crashed into officer's cruiser Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:46PMPolice are trying to figure out whether a woman who crashed head-on into a police officers' car last week was under the influence of prescription drugs, according to a search warrant.
Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2010 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
On-the-Job Hearing Loss Keeping Workers Awake Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMTHURSDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Work-related hearing loss can lead to sleep problems, a new study has found.
Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Less Obese Patients: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:13PMTHURSDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients whose body-mass index (BMI) falls below the minimum level recommended for weight-loss surgery may have better outcomes than those who are more obese, new research suggests.
Study Says 2 Therapies Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:48PMTHURSDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Patients struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome may be helped the most when standard treatment is coupled with cognitive behavior therapy or exercise therapy, new British research suggests.
Yoga May Combat Fibromyalgia Symptoms Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:44PMTHURSDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Yoga that includes gentle stretches and meditation may help alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia, a small study finds.
Xolair Reduces Seasonal Asthma Attacks for Inner City Kids: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:35PMWEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- The injectable medication Xolair reduced asthma symptoms in inner city children with the respiratory condition, and almost eliminated seasonal peaks in asthma attacks, new research shows.
Stress-busting foods Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:28PMStress is part of modern life and it's inevitable. It's lucky enough for someone to recognise stress before it creeps up on them. Most of the time, the stress and strains are so sneaky that we don't even notice that they're undermining us.
Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of murder faked back injury, examination finds Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:40PMJerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha, has worn a back brace for years and has been prescribed powerful medication for pain. He told the police and news media he suffers from an inoperable back injury. X-rays of his back were made available after he was incarcerated at Oklahoma County jail May 26. A radiologist who examined the X-rays reported none of his vertebrae were fractured, sources told ...
Obesity Epidemic In USA Continues To Spread - A Serious Problem In The South Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:09PMDespite new initiatives aimed at various sectors of society, including schools and restaurants, obesity rates did not drop in one single US state last year, and rose in 16 of them. Twelve states have 30%+ obesity rates today, compared to just one in 2007, according to "F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011". The report was created by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and ...
Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 30: It was, is, and will be worse than you thought [Greg Laden's Blog] Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:12AMPerhaps the most interesting single thing on the table in today's update is the revelation that at least one of Fukushima's reactors suffered sufficient damage from the earthquake that hit the region ... prior to the tsunami ... to have likely gone out of control or melted down. This is hard to assess because the tsunami caused so much additional damage as to obscure earlier damage, and because ...
Runners endure heat, 10 miles in Grafenwöhr Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:39AMSo much for the benefits of a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed.
A battle bigger than any football game Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:17AMBryan Koch was doing what he loves — coaching football — when he received the call from his wife. It was just about time to welcome their first child into the world.
Anderson toddler begins recovery; boy, 3, shot self in head with pistol Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:56AMThe parents of a 3-year-old Anderson boy who accidentally shot himself with his great-grandfather's gun say the boy has returned home from the hospital.
Second Canadian dies after contentious MS procedure Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:51PMA second Canadian multiple sclerosis patient has died days after undergoing a controversial medical procedure outside the country.
Woman charged in babys death Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:37PMA Tuscaloosa woman has been charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of her infant daughter in September.
Tuscaloosa woman faces abuse charges in death of infant Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:34PMLeslie Ashcraft Essman was charged Wednesday with two counts of aggravated child abuse. Essman's 6-week-old daughter died after being left unattended for more than 12 hours, said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit commander Capt. Loyd Baker. Essman was sleeping during much of that time, he said.
Anderson boy who shot himself with great-grandpa's gun out of hospital Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:20AMThe parents of an Anderson boy who accidentally shot himself with his great-grandfather's gun say the boy has returned home from the hospital.
UPDATED: Anderson boy who shot himself with great-grandpa's gun out of hospital Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:01AMThe parents of a 3-year-old Anderson boy who accidentally shot himself with his great-grandfather’s gun say the boy has returned home from the hospital.
Big Brother drives senior's fight to regain licence Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:43AMAs we all know, stereotyping people because of their race, nationality, gender, disability or even sexual preference is no longer cool in our Big Brother society. But ageism, though technically illegal, is thriving. It appears perfectly acceptable to mock, patronize and ignore "old fogeys."
Will a Health Condition Kill Your Life Insurance Options? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:15AMIf you have a pre-existing medical condition, your ability to obtain insurance depends on your medical condition, and how well it's controlled.
New Website Targets Common Sleep Disorder in Blind Individuals Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:00AMFor most people, the clock changes just twice a year for Daylight Saving Time. But for someone with Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder , their internal body clock changes every day.
Dr Wang's Specialized Techinques for Fibromylgia Pain Relief Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:35AMARC acupuncture and physical threapy offers the freedom from pain you have been seeking.Orange City, FL (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 A Holistic approach is your best answer for pain relief. This alternative approach treats the body as a whole system which allows the clinicians to get down to the root of the problem instead of just simply addressing the symptoms and providing a “band-aid type” relief ...
Pushing Western medicine with fear in India Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:57AMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you sleep less than six hours a night, you are increasing your risk of developing or dying from heart disease by 48 percent.
Solution for treating obesity-related diseases may reside in fat tissue Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:33PMResearchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have shown that the quality – not just the quantity – of adipose, or fat, tissue is a significant contributing factor in the development of inflammation and vascular disease in obese individuals. The study, which is a special feature on the iPAD version of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology ...
Man accused of killing wife in hospital had 'talked about killing everybody,' son says Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:20PM“My real intent was to try to find the gun and put the last caliber in my head, and I just, years of fighting with my son, it’s been very difficult,” Jeffery Moretz said.
Winning formula Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:07PMF1 tech bolsters real world innovation
Home - Life Style Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:53PMIf you sleep less than six hours a night, you are increasing your risk of developing or dying from heart disease by 48 percent. At least, that's what U.S.-based pharmaceutical giant Abbott would have 1.2 billion people in India believe.