Alternative Medicine
In Honor of Earth Day, Gazelle Gives 5 Tips for Green Gadget Use
April 20th, 2012
Gazelle, the leader in high-end consumer electronics trade-ins, today, released five gadget "greening" tips. In honor of Earth Day, Gazelle is encouraging all consumers to lead a more sustainable lifestyle with more efficient use and handling of their smartphones, tablets and other electronics. Here are some specific suggestions:
Potential New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
April 20th, 2012Fox Foundation to sponsor a clinical trial to study Sanofi compound
Sanofi announced today that it has entered into a collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) to conduct a clinical trial to assess the safety and tolerability of AVE 8112, a Sanofi PDE4 inhibitor – phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor - in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Avalon Organics Celebrates Earth Day
April 20th, 2012
With Earth Day right around the corner, the Avalon Organics personal care brand wants to remind beauty consumers about the importance of going green!
Fluoride in Water Can Pose Health Risks
April 19th, 2012
"Fluoride dangers are one of the greatest public health threats of modern times," said Shane Ellison, an award-winning chemist, author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures, and founder of ThePeoplesChemist.com.
Report Shows 1 in 26 will have Epilepsy in Lifetime
April 19th, 2012
A landmark study from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that your chance of developing epilepsy at some point in your life is one in 26. Onset is highest in children and older adults. But epilepsy knows no boundaries--it can strike at any age and across all socio-economic levels and ethnicities.
Periodontal Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
April 19th, 2012
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association's (AHA) scientific statement "Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association?" recently published in Circulation.
Satiating Snacks Like Popcorn & Portion-Controlled Meals: Must-Haves for Summer Shape-Up
April 19th, 2012
ConAgra Foods Inc., one of North America's leading food makers, unveiled new research this week at the annual Experimental Biology (EB) conference that can help Americans get ready for swim suit season.
More and More Athletes Turning to The ALCAT Test
April 18th, 2012
Many professional athletes are turning to a new coach.
Normal Infant Crying and the Dangers of Shaking an Infant
April 18th, 2012National Campaign Spreads Awareness
Frustration with a crying infant is the number one trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants. In an effort to help spread awareness about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant, the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is launching a national public education campaign to make tens of thousands of purple colored baby caps.
Visioneer “Where There Is a Need” Program Supports the National Brain Tumor Society
April 18th, 2012
Each year over 210,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor – that’s over 500 people every day. Visioneer Inc, a leader in intelligent document imaging solutions announced today that this quarter’s chosen charity is the National Brain Tumor Society.
