Obesity Increases Acid Reflux Symptoms

Posted in Others Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

Obesity is triggering a rise in people suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) over the last decade, according to researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sw...

Eat the Mediterranean Way for Health and Wellness

Posted in Diet and High Blood Pressure Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

Mediterranean dietary pattern reduces the risk ofcardiovascular disease, reduces oxidative stress and is important in modulatinginflammation, according to an Italian study published in the Nutrition J...

Bulgaria Keen to Prolong Heavy-smoking Ban

Posted in Yoga and Lifestyle Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

Tobacco-addicted Bulgaria could have its government propose an absolute ban on smoking in enclosed public places, including cafes, bars and restaurants starting June 1, said its press office....Read M...

Obesity: Digestive Disorders Come In The Way Of Exercise

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

It could be a catch-22 situation for some overweight people�they cannot reduce weight by exercise due to gastrointestinal problems...Read More

Lifestyle More Than Heredity Leads to Insulin Resistance in Obese People

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 22 Dec 2011

In a study of identical twins, Finnish researchers have found that lifestyle contributes more than heredity in altering gene activity, which in turn can lead to insulin resistance...Read More

Role of Internet Pharmacies in Prescription Drug Abuse Needs to be Addressed

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 22 Dec 2011

The availability of prescription drugs on the Internet must be addressed in efforts to halt the growing abuse of prescription drugs. These efforts must also focus on increasing physician awareness of ...

‘Fat Genes’? Hope Still Lingers to Reduce Ever-expanding Waistline

Posted in Obesity Support group on Thu, 22 Dec 2011

The ''fat gene'', the cause for increasing obesity risk by approximately 23 percent, in fact has minimal impact, around 2 pounds, on weight gain, reveals a new study....Read More

Medications Reduce Complications of Total Hip Replacement

Posted in Others Support group on Thu, 22 Dec 2011

Medications used just prior or after a total hip replacement play animportant role in reducing complications of the procedure, and thereby theduration of hospitalization, according to a recent review ...

Medicare Should Cover Medical Nutritional Therapy, Say Sources

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 21 Dec 2011

Medicare should expand coverage of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for specific diseases, including hypertension, obesity, and cancer, say groups. ...Read More

Soybean Compounds and Radiation Therapy

Posted in Lung Biopsy Support group on Wed, 21 Dec 2011

Soybean compounds make radiation treatment of lung cancer tumors more effective, reveals study. ...Read More