Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 From http://www.HealthNewsDigest.com Allergic to Your City? Kenilworth, NJ, April 20, 2004 – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...The heart of America is also the heart of allergy country, according to a new study that recently determined the top 10 best and worst cities to live in with indoor and outdoor allergies. Of the estimated 50 million Americans1 who suffer from allergies, many are convinced that their city is the worst place to live with this condition. Children Can Be Helped by Acupuncture (HealthNewsDigest.com)...How many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. Detox Revolution (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Our bodies are becoming veritable chemical stockpiles. The toxins and carcinogens found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat can overload our systems and endanger good health. FDA Issues Approvable Letter for Concerta 72 mg for Treatment of ADHD Fort Washington, PA (April 22, 2004) –(HealthNewsDigest.com)... McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals has received an approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl) CII Extended-release Tablets in adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and to expand labeling to include a 72 mg dosing regimen. A Fowl Idea That Can Be Harmful (The Swan TV Show) ST. LOUIS —(HealthNewsDigest.com)... The newest breed of reality TV programs that shows people re-creating themselves through extensive plastic surgery is dangerous, says Randall Flanery, Ph.D., associate professor of community and family medicine at Saint Louis University. Allergic to Your City? Kenilworth, NJ, April 20, 2004 – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...The heart of America is also the heart of allergy country, according to a new study that recently determined the top 10 best and worst cities to live in with indoor and outdoor allergies. Of the estimated 50 million Americans1 who suffer from allergies, many are convinced that their city is the worst place to live with this condition. Banned Supplements Tested for Athletic Performances WHITE PLAINS, NY – April 22, 2004 – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Two years after initiating the first program to test dietary supplements for substances banned from athletic competition, ConsumerLab.com today released a short advisory summarizing problems uncovered to- date from its testing. The company hopes that the information will help athletes and manufacturers avoid future problems. Children Can Be Helped by Acupuncture (HealthNewsDigest.com)...How many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. Detox Revolution (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Our bodies are becoming veritable chemical stockpiles. The toxins and carcinogens found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat can overload our systems and endanger good health. Early Intervention for Reading Disability New Haven, Conn. -(HealthNewsDigest.com)... Effective reading intervention given to reading disabled children at an early age can change the brain system that underlies skilled reading and improve reading fluency and comprehension, researchers at Yale report. Exercising Your Brain as Well (HealthNewsDigest.com)...When we increase our fitness levels by exercising regularly, we are also increasing the fitness of our brain! But how many of us think about exercising for our brain as well as our body? Where does mental exercise fit into the equation? by...June Lay Eyeglasses - How to Simplify Your Search (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Most people know they need eyeglasses to correct their vision. But, the reality is that getting an eyeglass prescription is just the beginning. From fabulous frame shapes and colors to advanced lens technologies, today's eyeglass wearers have endless options. FDA Issues Approvable Letter for Concerta 72 mg for Treatment of ADHD Fort Washington, PA (April 22, 2004) –(HealthNewsDigest.com)... McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals has received an approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl) CII Extended-release Tablets in adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and to expand labeling to include a 72 mg dosing regimen. Fertility Health Concerns Teleconference Rockland, MA, April 23, 2004 —(HealthNewsDigest.com)... Serono, Inc., a leader in reproductive health, announced a series of national teleconferences to mark the launch of Fertility LifeLines™, a free educational service that offers customized information and support to people with fertility health concerns, including the estimated 6 million Americans who suffer from infertility. Fifty - Year History of the Humane Society WASHINGTON (April 14, 2004) – For 50 years, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has led the effort to protect animals. From investigating puppy mills to enacting animal cruelty legislation, the organization's efforts are well known and far reaching. That history has now been chronicled in a book published by Humane Society Press - Protecting All Animals: A Fifty-Year History of The Humane Society of the Fish Oil Helps Heart Disease (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Fish oil can help reduce deaths from heart disease, according to new evidence reports announced today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The systematic reviews of the available literature found evidence that long chain omega-3 fatty acids, the beneficial component ingested by eating fish or taking a fish oil supplement, reduce heart attack and other problems related to heart and blood vessel disease in persons who already have these conditions, as well as their overall risk of death. Freedom From Back Pain (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Whether it's the result of injury, arthritis, or an intense game of tennis, back pain is an all-too- common cause of serious discomfort that can debilitate even your most dedicated effort to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Headwear Line Receives Highest Rating (HealthNewsDigest.com) —In keeping with their mission to offer hats and accessories that provide maximum protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Physician Endorsed, LLC, voluntarily submitted their entire headwear line for rigorous testing by the University of Nebraska Lincoln Testing Service. How the Body Burns Energy: Weight - Loss Diets (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Though medical experts have historically suggested that a calorie is a calorie, a recent study explored the - metabolic advantage- of the Atkins Nutritional Approach and the way that different foods are burned as fuel. Liposuction - What You Should Know Before Having ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...While the general public may view liposuction simply as a cosmetic procedure, it is real surgery with real risks. So what should you know before having liposuction? Moving? How to Keep Your Pets Safe WASHINGTON (April 21, 2004) (HealthNewsDigest.com)—Spring and summer are high seasons for moving to a new home, and as families across the country pack their belongings and load moving trucks, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is New Concerns for Sexually Active Women (HealthNewsDigest.com)...If you're having sex, pay close attention. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in this country and it seems that people aren't protecting themselves properly. A new survey conducted by the American Social Health Association reveals that a large number of people fail to use protection regularly when having vaginal, anal and oral sex...By Wider, M.D. Protect Your Eyes Against UV Rays Schaumburg, Ill – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...There are many common products around the home that contribute to thousands of eye injuries every year, yet 90% of these injuries are preventable. In 2002, there were an estimated 125,000 eye injuries related to common household products – this figure is low, as it includes only eye injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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