http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:36:20 -0700 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:34:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d4-FDA-warns-Type-2-diabetes-drug-Byetta-side-effects-kidney-function-problem?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner According to a November 2, 2009 report by Reuters, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received 78 reports of problems with kidney function in patients using Byetta from April 2005 through October 2008. The FDA is warning both physicia... diabetes Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:34:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d4-FDA-warns-Type-2-diabetes-drug-Byetta-side-effects-kidney-function-problem?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d3-UK-group-Daily-aspirin-dose-does-more-harm-than-good-to-prevent-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner A United Kingdom group, the Royal College of General Practitioners, announced yesterday in their November 2009 edition of Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin that people who take aspirin prophylaticly to prevent heart disease put themselves at risk for s... health heart heart disease heart health medical misinformation Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d3-UK-group-Daily-aspirin-dose-does-more-harm-than-good-to-prevent-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d2-American-Cancer-Society-admit-breast-cancer-screening-and-prostate-screening-guidelines-all-wrong?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner American Cancer Society: Breast cancer screening and prostate cancer screening guidelines all wrong. wikicommons John McDougall, MD, recaptures the moment of truth in his October 2009 newsletter, which was delivered to subscriber inboxes today (Sund... breast cancer cancer control medical misinformation Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:45:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m11d2-American-Cancer-Society-admit-breast-cancer-screening-and-prostate-screening-guidelines-all-wrong?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Carotenoid-pigments-plant-proteins-your-pumpkins-and-your-better-health?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Before you discard the pulp of your carved pumpkins, read about the many health benefits of pumpkin. One cup of mashed, cooked pumpkin is comprised of 94% water and contributes 50 calories to the diet. It contains no saturated fat or cholester... health Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:13:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Carotenoid-pigments-plant-proteins-your-pumpkins-and-your-better-health?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Tumeric-health-benefits-Cumin-destroys-cancer-cells?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Another feather in the cap for turmeric health benefits and its ability to help fight cancer. Turmeric is a spice derived from the underground stems of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Turmeric has been used as a spice and as a pi... cancer control Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:51:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Tumeric-health-benefits-Cumin-destroys-cancer-cells?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Beginning-an-exercise-program-Is-it-safe-to-exercise-A-useful-tool-for-older-adults?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner It has been the recommendation of several health and exercise organizations that older individuals receive clearance from their doctor before beginning an exercise program. That recommendation has accomplished two things: Many people did N... exercise health medical misinformation Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:54:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Beginning-an-exercise-program-Is-it-safe-to-exercise-A-useful-tool-for-older-adults?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Study-finds-that-housewives-have-more-knee-trouble-than-women-who-work-outside-the-home?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Researchers claim that housewives have more knee trouble than women who work outside the home. This connection was uncovered by a recent study that set out to evaluate the association between occupations, sports, life-long daily activities, and kn... plant-based diet osteoarthritis Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:11:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Study-finds-that-housewives-have-more-knee-trouble-than-women-who-work-outside-the-home?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Health-benefits-associated-with-eating-vegetables-and-other-plant-based-foods?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Health benefits associated with eating vegetables and other plant based foods.  Plant foods improve your healthBest eating food pyramid for your best healthDr. Fuhrman's food pyramid reflects his belief that "protective fruits, ve... health nutrition plant-based diet calories diabetes cholesterol heart health caffeine cancer control table of contents Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:16:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Health-benefits-associated-with-eating-vegetables-and-other-plant-based-foods?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d18-How-to-sneeze-Use-your-sleeve?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner How to sneeze: use your sleeve. upload.wikimedia.org/.../e/e1/Woman_sneezing.jpg Millions of germs are sent airborne with every sneeze. It's the perfect way to infect those around you and those who come in contact with the surfaces on which your sn... health Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:47:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d18-How-to-sneeze-Use-your-sleeve?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d14-The-link-between-diet-and-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner The link between diet and breast cancer is real. There is a definite link between diet and breast cancer, that is, whether or not the food you eat increases your risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers have discovered a strong link between th... breast cancer cancer control table of contents Breast Cancer Awareness Month Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:18:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d14-The-link-between-diet-and-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Could-a-vegetarian-diet-be-the-cure-for-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Could a vegetarian diet be the cure for breast cancer? Modern medicine has provided us many advances that no doubt have helped both to save lives and to extend lives. But, could it be that the cure for breast cancer, as well as the preventative... health plant-based diet breast cancer estrogen vegetarian/vegan cancer control Vegetarian Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:19:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Could-a-vegetarian-diet-be-the-cure-for-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Facts-about-health-care-in-US-reflect-poor-health-choices-made-by-Americans?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Facts about health care in US reflect poor health choices made by its people.No one can dispute that the people of the United States are unhealthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these are facts about health care in Amer... health chronic disease Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:47:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Facts-about-health-care-in-US-reflect-poor-health-choices-made-by-Americans?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Study-finds-working-moms-kids-less-healthy-than-stay-at-home-moms?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Study finds working mom's kids less healthy than stay at home mom's.The Institute of Child Health Study followed 12,500 5-year olds to find that a working mom's children were less active and more likely to eat unhealthful food. The study, as re... exercise health nutrition obesity children Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:52:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Study-finds-working-moms-kids-less-healthy-than-stay-at-home-moms?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Vegetarian-substitutes-for-baking?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Vegan avd vegetarian substitutes for baking with eggs, milk, and butter.Animal foods, such as eggs, milk, and butter, have been proven to be instrumental in causing chronic disease. Vegan and vegetarian substitutes for baking wfor these foods are ea... nutrition Vegetarian Awareness Month Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:34:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Vegetarian-substitutes-for-baking?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d27-NYS-health-workers-must-receive-flu-immunization-despite-Obama-vaccine-is-completely-voluntary?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Obama claims H1N1 flu immunization "completely voluntary."   In spite of the fact that President Obama declared that the H1N1 (swine) flu immunization would be "completely voluntary," the New York State Department of Health ... Swine Flu Swine Flu Health Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:54:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d27-NYS-health-workers-must-receive-flu-immunization-despite-Obama-vaccine-is-completely-voluntary?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-secret-of-healthy-mediterranean-diet?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Vegetables and fruits: the secret of a healthy Mediterranean diet Welcome to the Disease Prevention book club.Eat for Health is Dr. Joel Fuhrman's nutritional prescription for superior health. Dr. Fuhrman gives the secret for improved health amo... nutrition plant-based diet Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:22:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-secret-of-healthy-mediterranean-diet?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Study-finds-only-8-of-Americans-are-healthy-no-risk-factors-for-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Do you have risk factors for heart disease?  92% of Americans do.Do you have risk factors for heart disease?Researchers used data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to arrive at the conclusion that only 8% of all A... health plant-based diet diabetes cholesterol blood pressure heart health Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Study-finds-only-8-of-Americans-are-healthy-no-risk-factors-for-heart-disease?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d18-International-obesity-statistics-outrageous?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner International obesity statistics startling.According to a report by Reuters, "Desk jobs are increasing obesity, with many employees and employers ignorant of the risks of sitting down all day." The report mentions international obesity and ... obesity Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:52:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d18-International-obesity-statistics-outrageous?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Could-the-death-of-Patrick-Swayze-have-been-prevented?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Could the death of Patrick Swayze have been prevented?American actor, dancer, singer, and songwriter, Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009. Swayze was diagnosed nearly two years ago and since then had been an activist for f... cancer control Patrick Swayze Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:09:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Could-the-death-of-Patrick-Swayze-have-been-prevented?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Multiple-sclerosis-exacerbation-linked-to-saturated-fat?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner Multiple sclerosis exacerbation noted in countries who also have high fat intake.Roy Schwank, MD, dedicated much of his research career to multiple sclerosis (MS) and how multiple sclerosis exacerbation is linked to diet. Schwank, who began his work... health nutrition plant-based diet vegetarian/vegan chronic disease Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:13:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-672-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Multiple-sclerosis-exacerbation-linked-to-saturated-fat?cid=exrss-Disease-Prevention-Examiner