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Drawing Helps Traumatized Children Verbalize Feelings
Drawing helps children who have been traumatized by drug-addicted fathers to speak their feelings, a recent study demonstrated. (Read more about Drawing Helps Traumatized Children Verbalize Feelings)
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Are you or a loved one concerned about heavy-metal exposure? Most people don't realize how many toxic substances we're exposed to each day. They're in our food, water and even in our air. Little bit of exposure here and there doesn't do much but over time those heavy metals can do tremendous damage to our nervous and circulatory systems. At Healthe and Well, PC Richard W. Walker Jr., MD offers heavy-metal detox treatment to make sure you stay as healthy as possible. If you're searching for a way to keep your health, contact Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas today.
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Genetic 'Switch' Can Trigger Insulin-Producing Cells
Researchers have discovered a way in mice to convert another type of pancreas cell into critical insulin-producing beta cells lost in patients with type I diabetes, according to a new report in the journal Cell. The key to the discovery is a single transcription factor called the Pax4 gene. (Read more about Genetic 'Switch' Can Trigger Insulin-Producing Cells)
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NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Call (888) 292-7798
Are you experiencing stiffness and lack of mobility in your neck, chronic back pain, or tension headaches? If you are, spinal decompression at NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY may offer you the relief you need.
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The Challenges of Children's Sleep Apnea
Children spend almost 40% their childhood asleep. It is an important factor in a child's physical and mental development. Good quality sleep is as important as proper nutrition and exercise for a child's healthy development. But what happens when children can't get sound sleep? Children's Sleep apnea is a serious health condition that can result in devastating health consequences. (Read more about The Challenges of Children's Sleep Apnea)
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Dr. Alan Wolcott D.D.S.
Dental Health Associates PA
1734 Elton Road, #231
Silver Spring,
Maryland
20903
Call 888-304-1403
Are you tired of dealing with the troubles of dentures and other forms of false teeth? There is much frustration associated with fixed bridges and other form of false teeth. At the Dental Health Associates in Silver Spring, MD they can provide replacement teeth for you in one day that can serve as a convenient alternative to troubling false teeth. Call to schedule an appointment.
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Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined
Children with poor coordination could be at higher risk of obesity later in life. The research published in the British Medical Journal found that youngsters who performed least well in tests assessing cognitive and physical function were far morely likely to be obese by age 33. Researchers examined test results from the on-going National Child Development Study involving more than 11,000 people since 1958. (Read more about Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined)
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
If you or a loved one is living with an aneurism, you know what frightening it can be. Whether its not know when the conditioning will turn life threatening or finding the best treatment, an aneurism can cause undue tremendous anxiety for your family. There are many treatments out there, but making the decision is delicate because each comes with life altering consequences. At the Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart MD has spent the last decade learning and treating problems of aortic artery. As the director of the Aortic Program he strives to offer the families of Westchester, NY with the best possible treatment for aortic aneurism. World-class treatment is only a phone call away. Contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke
Though studies have linked secondhand smoke to death an illness, a new study suggests that very little is done by parents to protect their children. Appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, the study examined the smoking histories of the adults in the homes, exposures to secondhand smoke inside the house, around the community, and attitudes toward smoking. Researchers used air-sampling technology to examine nicotine levels in the homes and hair samples to measure individual levels of exposure in non-smoking women and children. (Read more about The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke)
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Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 281-4612
Are you or your loved ones unsure about a genetic disease or disposition? Or are you in need of some routine diagnostic laboratory services for your workplace or insurance? The Lawrence Hospital Department of Outpatient Services offers comprehensive medical testing services to the Westchester County, New York community. Don't waste any time being unsure about your medical condition, using the latest imagining and diagnostic technology Dr. Jose Maccera, MD can put you on the right track towards treatment and recovery. Contact the Department of Outpatient Services today for more information.
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
Call
If you are suffering from migraines on a regular basis, it can really turn your life into one big headache. It can make you feel unable to deal with the pressure at work and home life, and also deter you from just sitting back and relaxing during your down time. In order to get on with your life with ease, it is important that you receive quality care that effectively relieves your migraines. Dr. Louis Miller, DC at Dr. Louis Miller and Associates in Lake Worth, Florida can help you get rid of those migraines by offering you an effective treatment rarely offered in Florida: HBOT. This procedure is sweeping the charts when it comes to correcting a number of conditions that induce pain and discomfort of various natures.
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No Kidding, Let's Get Active
Childhood obesity has become a major health problem in America. About 16% of children ages 11-17 are overweight, which can have a lifelong effect on health and self-image. The focus on childhood obesity tends to point to school activities and school lunches, but a recent study at Ohio State University found that the time when kids can gain the most weight is over the summer break. One of the best ways to keep kids healthy is to keep them active, but it isn't always easy to come up with new ways to get them moving - here are some starters: (Read more about No Kidding, Let's Get Active)
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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
You don't have to go through the trouble and pain of obesity anymore. There are Obesity Surgeons ready to assist you immediately at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City. Through a variety of treatment options, they'll find the one that's right for you.
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Childhood Obesity Linked to 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 Sugar Levels During Pregnancy)
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 281-207-8640
Being severely overweight can have a catastrophic effect on your physical and emotional health. For those struggling to lose weight via traditional methods, obesity surgery can help. In the Houston, Texas area, the tools to beat obesity are at your finger tips.
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Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers
Moms-to-be, take your multi-vitamins. It's become widely accepted that mothers taking folic acid during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of several birth defects. But a new study at the University of Toronto finds a correlation between pre-natal multivitamins containing folic acid and the decreased risk of several pediatric cancers: leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma (a malignant tumor in nerve tissue). This report in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that taking a multivitamin with folic acid before and during early pregnancy could reduce the risk of leukemia by 36%, childhood brain tumors by 27%, and neuroblastoma by 47%. (Read more about Prenatal Multivitamins May Reduce Risk of Pediatric Cancers)
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Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 281-4612
Being unsure about disease or illness can be very difficult to live with. Finding effective treatment, or preventing it from getting worse is impossible without knowing what you're dealing with. How can you fight a condition that you know nothing about? If you or a loved one is looking for pathology testing services in the Westchester County, New York area, Lawrence Hospital Department of Outpatient Services can help. Serving the community for the past 90 years, the team of technologists, Pathologists and Phlebotomists perform over 600,000 tests annually. The team knows that results and healing is about much more than the numbers, so they work closely with patients and their families to make sure then understand every aspect.
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Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem
Children with smoking parents may not be as healthy as they appear. A study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that although children of smokers may not exhibit respiratory problems, they may still be suffering from damage to their airways. Some researchers claim that children of smokers are more likely to have respiratory problems such as puffing, wheezing, and cases of pneumonia. However it is unclear if there is impairment in children who have no respiratory complaints or diagnosed problems. (Read more about Children of Smokers Are Less Healthy Than They Seem)
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Always feeling tired? Living an unhealthy lifestyle? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses integrative medicine to get you back to a healthy lifestyle. Integrative medicine is a total approach to a persons' well-being. Traditional western-style healthcare is combined with complementary therapies to achieve a healthy body.
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