Chewable Viagra Introduced in Mexico

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 19 Mar 2011

People who struggle with swallowing pills can now enjoy the benefits of Viagra after Pfizer revealed that it has developed a chewable form of the erectile dysfunction pill. ...Read More

Is Prostate Cancer Treatment Worth the Cost?

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 19 Mar 2011

Prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the US, is being treated with newer technologies, and people do not seem to mind the expense. ...Read More

Tuberculosis Retreatment Failing in Developing World

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 19 Mar 2011

The standard methods to retreat tuberculosis (TB) is failing in low and middle-income settings, says study. ...Read More

Elderly Drivers Drive Slowly to Compensate for Limited Field of View: Study

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 19 Mar 2011

Older drivers may have ample driving experience, but when it comes to pedestrians they have a narrow field of vision and thereby compensate by driving slowly, according to a study. ...Read More

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Complications - Prevention

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 19 Mar 2011

A blood clot (thrombus) in the deep venous system of the leg leads to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.The vascular system of the body comprises of arteries ...

Belgium Bans Smoking in Cafes, Casinos

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 18 Mar 2011

Belgium''s top court expands the country''s smoking ban in all cafes and casinos. ...Read More

New Methods to Reduce Healthcare Associated Infections

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 18 Mar 2011

Can probiotics (live microorganisms) aid in the prevention of pneumonia in patients breathing with the help of ventilators? Researchers are working on innovative strategies to minimize infections in h...

Pharmacists in South Korea Warn Against Panic-buying of Iodide Pills

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 18 Mar 2011

While callers flooded drug stores with requests for iodide pills, South Korean pharmacists issued an appeal Thursday cautioning against panic over Japan''s crisis-hit nuclear plants. ...Read More

Heavy Smoking Rates On The Decline in US

Posted in Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes Support group on Fri, 18 Mar 2011

The number of heavy smokers has declined substantially in the U.S., according to a new study. ...Read More

Gardening Tied to Increased Vegetable Intake in Older Adults

Posted in Why Do We Eat - Nutrition Facts Support group on Fri, 18 Mar 2011

New research has found that older adults who participate in gardening may be more likely to eat their veggies. ...Read More