Other Health News

 Home (Drug News)
 HIV/AIDS News
 Other Diseases News
 Mens Health News
 Womens Health News
 Senior Health News
 Food/Diet News
 General Health News

The Shortage of Endocrinologists and Its Impact on Thyroid Patients
People regularly complain to me that the waiting list to see an endocrinologist in their area is three months, six months, sometimes even as long as nine months or more...

Are You Cutting Visits to the Doctor?
Apparently, nearly one in four Americans has cut back on visits to the doctor, as a way to save money during the current economic downturn. According to a San...

Six Rules Doctors Need to Know, and Six Ways to Be a Better Patient
Over at the New York Times' "Well" blog, Tara Parker-Pope has recently featured two blog posts on an especially hot topic: patient/doctor relationships. In a day when patients are...

Oprah Explores Her Thyroid-Related Weight Challenges Using Byron Katie's "The Work" Process
I happen to be a huge fan of Byron Katie, and her process of self-inquiry, which is known as The Work. Her book, "Loving What Is" was truly a...

Madcapz Caps -- Thyroid Patient Fights Back at Hair Loss With Stylish Caps and Visors
Carrie Bell, owner of Madcapz, a company that makes adorable cotton baseballs caps and visors, mainly for women -- with some cute designs for babies and children, dropped me a...

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Partners With Extreme Athlete Mike Monroe
The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), a public charity founded by the Estee Lauder family in 2004, is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with extreme athlete, former Marine, and elite personal trainer Mike Monroe. Mike will be raising money for the ADDF in the 25th anniversary Furnace Creek 508 (The 508) bicycle race on October 4-6, 2008, http://www.the508.com.

Palliative Care Must Be A Priority For Dementia
Alzheimer Scotland welcomes the attention drawn to 'inconsistencies' in palliative care for different conditions in the recent Review of palliative care services in Scotland report from Audit Scotland. This report has prompted a pledge from the Scottish Government for a national plan to improve palliative care provision.

Advances In Conceptualizing Disease Progression In Alzheimer's Disease
A hallmark of this year's ICAD meeting was the wealth of new clinical trials information in Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Years of basic and preclinical research have paved the road for development of new medications and biologics. Results from many new clinical trials were provided, ranging from promising Phase I and II trials to some disappointing Phase II and III results. Hundreds of new agents for the treatment of dementias are now in or approaching clinical trials.

LSUHSC Research Reports New Method To Protect Brain Cells From Diseases Like Alzheimer's
New research led by Chu Chen, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, provides evidence that one of the only naturally occurring fatty acids in the brain that has the ability to interact with the receptors originally identified as the targets of THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) can help to protect brain cells from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Alzheimer's Disease: Compounds Have Potential For Diagnosis, Treatment
New research suggests that a select group of compounds that interact with a protein in the brain might be used in the early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders. Scientists have discovered that these compounds interact in three specific ways with the tau protein, which is the subject of a growing body of research into the causes and progression of dementia.

All Headline News - Breaking News
The latest top breaking news, U.S., world, business, politics, entertainment, celebrities, sports, technology, and more.

Biden Questions McCain's Judgment In Convention Speech (AHN)
(AHN) - Just minutes after becoming the official vice presidential candidate of the Democratic Party by a voice vote, Sen. Joe Biden brought to bear his working-class roots and foreign policy expertise to accuse Sen. John McCain for supporting an administration that destroyed the American dream. - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:16:55 GMT

News and Content For Websites
Get instant access to affordable and easy to use news, weather and other content for your website. News, Sports, Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment content and more... delivered automatically.

HIV Infections In New York Three Times Higher Than U.S. Rate (AHN)
(AHN) - Residents of New York City are contracting the virus that causes AIDS at three times the national rate, according to data released by the New York City health department on Wednesday. - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:47:21 GMT

Coast Guard Ship With Aid Supplies Docks In Georgian Port (AHN)
(AHN) - A U.S. Coast Guard ship delivering part of $20 million in humanitarian aid to displaced Georgians docked Wednesday in this Black Sea port instead of in the port of Poti, which Russian troops still control. - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:43:17 GMT

© 2005 USDrugNews.org