About Me
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Kathleen Blanchard, RN - Kathleen is a Registered Nurse and freelance health author. Her advice: Always discuss healthcare options with your medical care provider.
History
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Patient's own stem cells used to treat advanced heart disease
Scientists have found that treating patients with advanced heart disease with their own purified and potent stem cells can reduce symptoms of angina and fatigue.
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Obesity gene triggered by saturated fat discovered
Researchers from Tufts University have discovered an obesity gene, triggered by saturated fat.
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Fruits and vegetables best bet for healthy skin
Researchers from the UK found that skin with a rosy, yellowish, bright glow reflects good health. The way our skin looks tells a lot about overall health.
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Transcendental Meditation cut disease risk in half for heart patients
Patients with narrowing of the arteries from coronary heart disease were able to cut risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in half with Transcendental Meditation® (TM).
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Active video games as good as moderately intense exercise
Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2009 finds that playing active video games is as good as any moderately intense
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Female libido may get a big drug boost
The female libido boosting drug flibanserin from the German drug company Boehringer Ingelheim has just passed Phase III clinical trials.
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Adenovirus targeted as cause of 2007 HIV vaccine failure
Researchers from the Imperial College of London release findings that
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Dual testing for heart defects in young athletes recommended
Young athletes can have serious heart defects that could lead to sudden death.
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Hospitalization for H1N1 flu now highest among young
According to a CDC update, issued two days ago, hospitalizations for H1N1 flu are now highest among 0 to 4 year olds. Overall influenza rates are higher than normal for the time of year.
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For men sex hormones and low vitamin D tied to heart and bone health
Low vitamin D levels are now found to be linked to sex hormones that can affect bone, and heart health in men.
