General Health Articles:
General Health Articles features articles and news on alcohol treatment and rehabilitation, allergies, clinical trials, quitting smoking and sexual health.
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2010-09-08Cockroaches may actually be good for something. Experts at University of Nottingham discovered that tissues of cockroaches and locusts contain molecules that can kill certain bacteria, including MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).
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2010-09-07Although contributions and pledges were slightly down from last year, Jerry Lewis still has much reason to celebrate. This year’s Jerry’s 45th annual Labor Day MDA Telethon brought in $58.9 million for muscular dystrophy research and service programs.
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2010-09-06Pancreatic cancer has claimed the life of one of the ‘Little Rock Nine.’ Jefferson Thomas, 67, is reported by another of the nine Minijean Brown to have died yesterday in Columbus, Ohio.
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2010-09-03A rapid molecular test for sputum (Xpert MTB/RIF; Cepheid) can detect tuberculosis (TB) in the span of 2 hours rather than the 4 to 8 weeks needed for TB culture methods which is considered the gold standard or the 2-3 days a Mantoux skin test takes.
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2010-09-01A worldwide hip replacement recall has been announced by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., which is calling in its ASR™ XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. The hip replacement recall has been made because of a high percentage of five-year revision or secondary hip surgeries.
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2010-09-01A recent Gallup Poll has found that American workers with long commutes are more likely to report both physical and emotional adverse effects, including obesity and high cholesterol.
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2010-08-31Topical silicone gel, Dermatix, improves burn scars and lessens itching associated with healing according to a new study in the August issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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2010-08-31You have heard of the saying moderation in all things and a new research now suggests that moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkers.
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2010-08-30The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has reported that tests of public drinking water systems indicate a small amount of microcystin, a liver toxin produced by blue-green algae. The concentration of the toxin is within the safety guidelines set by the World Health Organization, but officials will continue to monitor the waters.
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2010-08-27Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg announced today that due to a significant tear to his ulnar collateral ligament, he will require “Tommy John” surgery and will miss the next 12 to 18 months of play.