Monthly Archives: August 2009

High Blood Pressure Leads To ?

      High blood pressure leads to , oh I remember now, it leads to memory loss or early dementia. We already knew it leads to many health problems so this is just another little reminder that it’s better to try to keep your pressure low or at least normal. Some researchers are even saying that…

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Big Waistlines Lead to Big Problems

      We already know that large waistlines lead to heart disease and some types of cancers, but now you can add asthma to that list. In this study we’re talking about waistlines of 35 inches or more. Even if you are not overweight  this risk applies. It’s thought by researchers that having the fat accumulate…

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Scientists Believe That They Found The Cause of Colon Cancer

      Scientists have discovered that a common bacteria could be responsible for almost half of all colon cancers. They believe it works by causing imflamation in the cell over a long period of time which eventually damage the cells and make it easy for tumors to grow. It is hoped that an equally simple antibiotic…

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How Colleges Are Managing Their Swine Flu Cases

     Young people are starting to go back to school and the CDC has some advice for colleges and universities. The recommendation is if you develop the swine flu quarintine yourself and do not attend classes again until you are without fever for 24 hours or more. It’s important to stay away from the general…

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Is Your Garage Sale Safe?

     It’s that time of the year when garage sales are everywhere. People are either trying to make money or trying to get rid of items they no longer want or use. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Well the feds say they will come after you if you try to sell an item that…

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Recession Increases Secondhand Smoke

     Studies have shown that because of more carpooling more people are suffering from second hand smoke. With the price of gas it saves everyone money when you share rides. Remember though, when you share a ride you are also sharing air in the car. I would think that most people who drive carpools would…

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Apnoea Helps Shorten Life

          Those people like myself who suffer nightly from severe sleep apnoea have a 46% higher chance of dying young, researchers say. Sleep apnoea is when you stop breathing while you’re asleep. I have it to a point where I scare those who are unfortunate enough to be around me when I’m sleeping. It’s a…

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The HPV and The Penis

          Spanish researchers say that the HPV , viruses 16 and 18, the same that cause some cervical cancers in women, also cause cancer of the penis. Although cancer of the penis is rare it does happen. Gardasil, which is the drug that’s given to young girls to fight the HPV has also been found…

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Car Seats Can Lower Baby’s Oxygen Level

          Having your baby strapped into an infant car seat may lower baby’s oxygen level in the blood because it causes extra pressure on the baby’s chest. This is not new news. My grandson was born last October and before we were allowed to leave the hospital with him, he had to pass a test…

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The VA Sends Bad News To Vets by Mistake

     A glitch in the computer system at the VA sent out letters by accident to about 1200 Vets, telling them that they have ALS or more popularly known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. This disease is fatal and affects the muscles in the body. Many of these vets have already spent up to $3000 of…

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