Alternative Medicine
For Those Watching Budgets this Holiday Season, Patient Advocate Group Californians for Patient Care Says Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 16th, 2011
With the tough economic times and an 11.7 percent unemployment rate in California, Californians for Patient Care urges everyone who’s watching their budgets this holiday season to remember that good health is a great money saver.
To Measure for Fever, Check Behind the Ear
December 16th, 2011The revolutionary Vicks Behind Ear Thermometer takes gentle, accurate temperature readings in just 1-second
For parents, knowing how to take a child's temperature the correct way and whether environmental factors like sweat or drafts affect the accuracy of results can be a guessing game.
Make Getting Screened For Colorectal Cancer Your New Year's Resolution
December 15th, 2011If you are 50 or over, talk to your doctor about colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Holiday Health Tips
December 15th, 2011
The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. The Minnesota Chiropractic Association and Dr. Scott Bautch, past president of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Occupational Health, encourages you to consider the following tips to help keep you and your loved ones stay healthy, happy and safe this season.
Get Vegucated for A New You in the New Year
December 15th, 2011Watch as three life-long meat eaters take the challenge to become vegan - one bite at a time.
Vegucated tells the timely story of Ellen, Brian, and Tesla, three meat and cheese lovers from different backgrounds who accept a challenge to dump all animal products for six weeks in an effort to lose weight, look good, and feel healthy.
Lineagen and Fast Forward Collaborate to Develop Gene and Biomarker-Based Clinical Assays for Multiple Sclerosis
December 15th, 2011
Lineagen, Inc., an innovative molecular diagnostics company focused on complex, genetically linked disorders, and Fast Forward, LLC, a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, today announced an alliance to fund the clinical development and validation of a blood-based assay for multiple sclerosis (MS).
HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions One-Year Anniversary
December 15th, 2011
One in four Americans—and two out of three over 65—have multiple chronic conditions. According to a new report issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), care for its beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions accounts for 93 percent of Medicare expenditures.
Whole Lot of Confusion Around Fiber and Whole Grains
December 14th, 2011Whole grains increase fiber intake
The terms whole grains and fiber cause a "whole lot" of confusion and can add up to a "whole lot" of calories for consumers looking to increase the fiber in their diets.
Nestlé Expands Nutrition, Health and Wellness Footprint in the United States
December 14th, 2011It’s not just about chocolate!
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, today reported significant progress in the areas of Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) in the United States during 2011.
Dana-Farber Launches Cancer Blog
December 14th, 2011
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute yesterday launched Insight, a blog providing expert commentary on the latest news in cancer research and care and insight on issues and topics relevant to cancer patients and their families.
