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  • Whey Protein May Be Helpful for Weight Loss Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:18PMTitle: Whey Protein May Be Helpful for Weight Loss Category: Health News Created: 7/16/2011 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2011
  • Jonah Hill Weight Loss; Can You Lose Weight Without Expensive Personal Trainers? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:10PMJonah Hill, star of teen snark flicks "Superbad" and "Get Him to the Greek," has reshaped his formerly chubby self for a new film "21 Jump Street." Hill's personal nutritionist and trainer helped him lose weight; are expensive resources needed for weight loss? The keys to successful weight loss are information and willpower.
  • Global research initiatives to standardize Alzheimer's biomarkers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMAs the Alzheimer's field moves closer to new and earlier tests for the disease, innovative global research initiatives are taking the first important steps to standardize Alzheimer's biomarkers, as evidenced by two presentations made today at the Alzheimer's Association(R) International Conference 2011 (AAIC 2011) in Paris.
  • New test can set Parkinson's patients on proper treatment path Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:26AMDaTscan are available at Saint Mary's Health Care, one of three hospitals in the Midwest that can administer the test approved the FDA in January.
  • You Docs: Answers to questions about hot flashes, venous clusters and measuring your waist Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:18AMAnswers to questions about hot flashes, venous clusters and measuring your waist
  • Indictment Charges Two Doctors with Defrauding Medicaid, Insurance Companies of $24 Million in Operation of Weight ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:04PMA federal grand jury has charged the owner of the Nutrition Clinics, based in Rockford, Ill., as well as an associate physician with defrauding government and private insurers, as well as patients, of as much as $24 million.
  • Indictment Charges Two Doctors With Fraud Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:04PMA federal grand jury has charged the owner of the Nutrition Clinics, based in Rockford, Ill., as well as an associate physician with defrauding government and private insurers, as well as patients, of as much as $24 million.
  • Is it time to ban BPA? For now, it's down to you to choose Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:35AMTwo new studies have shed further light on the rumbling debate over BPA, the plastics-softener that has become embroiled in health worries. One study adds another concern to the growing BPA bad-list - lowered thyroid activity. The other suggests that BPA-free products do indeed live up to claims - so consumers can choose to cut their BPA.
  • Ready to relay: July 15-16 Friday night Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:13AMMarch 11, 2010: Fatigue, fever, chills, night sweats, itching, and weight loss... and a healthy baby girl just four days old. Mom is only 24 but knows the ropes of motherhood thanks to Jaylum, age 2, and little Joshua, age 6. ...
  • Asheville area health calendar Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:32AMThe complete Health Calendar is posted online at www.CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Scroll down to Living and click on Health. BLACK MOUNTAIN NicA MEETING: Nicotine Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays starting July 11 at Black Mountain Neurological Center’s chapel, 932 Old U.S. 70. No fees, just the desire to be free of nicotine. 669-4161.
  • What your body is telling you Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:04PMWhat you can learn from: the whites of your eyes
  • Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:22PMTHURSDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Many seniors may be at increased risk for fractures because they take "excessive" doses of drugs used to treat thyroid problems, a new study says.
  • 7 Things Your Hands Say About Your Health Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:08AMThey're one of the most important parts of our body when it comes to day-to-day activities; without them we couldn't cut vegetables, grip pliers, or text our friends. They're revealing, too.
  • Health Highlights: March 30, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:42AMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
  • Experts Issue Guidelines on Safe Weight Loss for Athletes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27AMMONDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Gymnasts, wrestlers and boxers often feel pressure to lose weight to boost performance, but the drastic methods they sometimes use -- including strictly limiting calories and intentional dehydration -- can be dangerous to their health, experts warn.
  • Changing care Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:10AMThe North Platte Telegraph It's become a routine. People get sick, and they go to the doctor for a pill that can make them feel better.
  • First-of-Its-Kind Storefront Lab Test Firm Opens in Plymouth Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:56PMNext time you want a blood test, you could get it at a strip mall. A store-front lab firm is now open in Plymouth. It is the first business of its kind in Minnesota, but it will not be the last.
  • Treatable thyroid Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:51PMEavesdrop on any conversation among women, and you’ll probably hear these common complaints: “I can’t seem to drop those extra pounds.” Or “When I wake up in the morning, I just want to crawl back in bed.”Heck, anyone who’s ever been a mother probably has uttered those words at some point. Cindy Steele, 48, a Toledo attorney, always chalked up her lethargy years ago to the fact that she had a ...
  • 7 screening tests that every woman needs Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:54PMWomen today know the importance of screening and prevention and here are the common screening tests that they are undergoing.
  • Recognizing the symptoms of Grave's Disease Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:10PMThe symptoms of Grave's Disease are similar to stress, but with very harmful consequences.
  • Gabe Gross lends support to SAMC's Men's Health Fair Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:17AMIn a 10-year Major League Baseball career, Gabe Gross knew the importance of physical exams. He knew, because they were mandatory. Now that he is retired, and the father of two young children, Gross says he has taken on a new perspective in regards to his health. He shared those ...
  • Dr. Paul Donohue: Parathyroid trouble is likely cause of too-high calcium Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:15AMDear Dr. Donohue: My calcium is on the high side. My doctor isn't sure why, but he thinks it might be the parathyroid glands. I'm familiar with the thyroid gland, but not the parathryoids. What are they?
  • Fruit juices might have an affect on medicines Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:37AMshare: digg facebook twitter Grapefruit juice can indeed cause problems with many medications, including felodipine (Plendil), simvastatin (Zocor) and atorvastatin (Lipitor). Blood levels of the medications can rise, and that may cause unanticipated side effects. Other fruit juices may have the opposite effect on certain medications. Fexofenadine (Allegra) is an allergy medicine that might not ...
  • Glands may cause high calcium Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:44AMDear Dr. Donohue • My calcium is on the high side. My doctor isn't sure why, but he thinks it might be the parathyroid glands. I'm familiar with the thyroid gland, but not the parathryoids. What are they? When he first mentioned it to me, he spoke of surgery. The next time I saw him, he said surgery was out. Is there any medicine I can take? — L.P.
  • Apple juice and allergy medicine don’t mix Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:29PMQ. I know that grapefruit juice is a problem with my blood-pressure pill felodipine. I wonder about
  • People's Pharmacy: Apple juice and allergy medicine don't mix Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:04PMPeople's Pharmacy answers queries about juice and medicine interactions; switching between brands and generics; and applying lip balm to noses sore from colds.
  • Missy Elliott Reveals Longtime Struggle with Graves' Disease Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:36PMSinger-songwriter and actress Missy Elliott, after seemingly disappearing into the shadows for the past three years, emerged to her public Thursday with the astonishing announcement that she's been battling Graves' disease. In the latest issue of People magazine, Elliott describes her struggles with the autoimmune disease that prevented her from doing many basic day-to-day activities, including ...
  • Missy Elliott: I Have Graves' Disease Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:47PMFiled under: Missy Elliott , Nurse! Missy Elliott just announced she has Graves' disease -- an incurable autoimmune condition affecting her thyroid. Elliott tells People, she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008 -- and has been receiving radiation treatment to help alleviate symptoms like dizzy spells, lumps in her throat, mood swings, hair loss, and bulging eyes. Missy adds, "You live with it ...
  • Missy Elliott Reveals Thyroid Disease Struggles Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:48AMFiled under: Black Music Month Hip-hop star Missy Elliott has revealed that she has been suffering from Graves' disease , an incurable autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. Share Tweet After keeping her condition private for years, the 'Work It' singer has disclosed that she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. However, when she experienced a sudden loss of muscle control recently ...
  • Asheville-area health calendar Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:47AMSPINAL EXAM/X-RAYS: During June, new patients at Fairview Chiropractic Center receive a free spinal exam and set of x-rays in return for a $20 donation to the Lord's Acre Community Garden. Must mention seeing it here in the Health Calendar. Call 628-7800 to schedule an appointment.
  • Experts Issue Guidelines on Safe Weight Loss for Athletes Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:08PMMONDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Gymnasts, wrestlers and boxers often feel pressure to lose weight to boost performance, but the drastic methods they sometimes use -- including strictly limiting calories and intentional dehydration -- can be dangerous to their health, experts warn.
  • Defiant Asher faces illness fight Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:34AMGreat Britain Olympic sailing hope Nic Asher reveals he has been battling illness in recent months, but vows to fight for a London 2012 place.
  • Murray Feingold: Celiac disease is common Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:16AMAlthough celiac disease is common, affecting about 1 in 133 individuals, many people are unaware of the many aspects and facets of this condition. The basic culprit in this disease is sensitivity to gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley and rye.
  • Second Opinion: Celiac disease is common Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMAlthough celiac disease is common -- occurring in about 1 in 133 individuals -- many people are unaware of the many aspects and facets of this condition.
  • Cracked lips, wrinkles, droopy eyelids... The illnesses staring you in the face Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 8:37PMHere, with the help of medical experts, we look at more of the surprising health problems a simple look in the mirror could reveal...
  • Q&A: Radiation danger, aspirin allergy and menopausal weight gain Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:27PMDr. Mehment Oz, Michael Roizen Special to The Washington Examiner Q: I found the radiation leaks from Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plants truly frightening. Someone at my health-food store said everyone should start eating more seaweed. How would that help? -- Deirdre, San Diego A: We love seaweed as a low-calorie, high-nutrient addition to soups, salads and sandwiches. And many types of ...
  • Decode Weird Health Warning Signs Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:06PMWomen may look in the mirror to check their makeup, men to make sure they didn't miss a spot shaving, but doctors say something in their reflection could be a sign of potential health problems.
  • Monitoring thyroid hormone therapy is necessary 0 Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:50AMMore than a century ago, a 46-year-old woman's life was saved when her dangerously underactive thyroid was treated with dried sheep's thyroid. Since then, thyroid hormone therapy has become the gold standard of treatment for hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland), though the hormone, called levothyroxine, no longer comes from the minced up glands of animals.
  • Upper Ringwood urged to get kids tested for lead Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:30AMState health officials are recommending that all children in Upper Ringwood undergo blood tests for lead exposure after 10 residential properties showed elevated readings of the metal.
  • Official cause of deadly 10-car Newport crash: Unsafe speed Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:47PMNEWPORT BEACH - Police have closed their investigation into a 10-vehicle crash that killed three people in...
  • Health Notes: Free prostate cancer screenings Saturday Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:57AMIn the spirit of Men’s Health Awareness Month, Sam’s Club is offering free prostate cancer screenings across the country on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Prostate cancer screenings can typically cost more than $200, and are only available for men 50 years of age and older.
  • Track star in 10-car Newport crash had meds in system Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 3:38PMA woman whose car careened through Newport Beach traffic in a January crash that killed three people had prescription antipsychotic drugs in her system, toxicology tests have found.Julie Allen, 27, a former high school track star, was among those killed. Her car was going so fast that it went...
  • Wellness blood screening to be held Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 3:10PMA wellness blood screening will be held June 16 from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Emanuel Medical Center. No appointment is necessary. Tests the hospital is offering include: comprehensive metabolic panel or CMP, lipid profile, complete blood count or CBC, prostate specific antigen or PSA for men only,
  • Exposure to BPA underestimated, new research says Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:51PMA new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests.
  • Panic stations! Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:55PMA constant feeling of fear and terror that is unprovoked typifies panic disorders.
  • Changing care Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:11AMThe North Platte Telegraph It's become a routine. People get sick, and they go to the doctor for a pill that can make them feel better.
  • Pet Care: Cat just getting 'crazies' Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:18AMDear Dr. Fox : My cat is going crazy! Every night when I go to bed and turn the TV off, she begins her rampage. She starts banging on the closet door, running through the house, knocking things over, etc. I spray water at her, but it doesn't work.
  • Sam's Club® Offers Free Men's Health Screening Tests Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:34AMMany of the major health risks that men face can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early, so getting the right screening test at the right time is one of the most important things a man can do for his health.
  • Prepared Patient: Watchful Waiting - When Treatment Can Wait Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 12:31PMIn today's fast-paced world, waiting - whether it's at the doctor's office, in line at the grocery store or for an Internet connection - is rarely considered a good thing. But when it comes to certain medical conditions, delaying treatment while regularly monitoring the progress of disease - a strategy doctors refer to as "watchful waiting," active surveillance or expectant management - may ...
  • The skinny on weight loss Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 11:35AMThe health hazards of metabolic syndrome aka Syndrome "X" are devastating. Central obesity, hypertension, Type II insulin resistant diabetes and elevated cholesterol are the manifestations but only two of these symptoms are diagnostic of this condition.