(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 25, 2009 ) New York, NY - IQ Mesothelioma is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, a comprehensive source of support and information for mesothelioma patients and their family members, caretakers, and friends. A national database of mesothelioma specialists and...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 21, 2009 ) JIM THORPE, Penn. – With exclusive permission from the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Pocono Whitewater is the only outfitter to offer the truly unique experience of nighttime biking.
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 22, 2009 ) YPSILANTI, MI - The fast-growing Internet start-up WhereToFindCare.com, LLC (http://www.wheretofindcare.com) has chosen downtown Ypsilanti as its national headquarters. It will be housed in the business incubator SPARK East, run by Ann Arbor SPARK.
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 19, 2009 ) McAllen, Tx -- The abuse of alcohol and other drugs continues to be a tremendous problem for thousands of teenagers and young adults in our community. The Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) is a non-profit organization that provides professional and confidential counseling...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 19, 2009 ) SAN ANTONIO – Continuing St. Mary’s University’s more than 75-year partnership with our nation’s military and our commitment to provide access to a quality Catholic education to our country’s heroes, University President Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D. announced today...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 18, 2009 ) Manassas, VA Look, we all know things are tight. It’s even scary to even open the 401K statement when it comes. However, there is only so much cutting back a girl can do.
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 18, 2009 ) Orlando, FL - The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are alerting consumers that the Food & Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory that use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal products should be discontinued. These products, manufactured by Matrixx Initiatives,...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) Dr. Rick is the Author and Creator of the revolutionary new program Extreme Thought Makeover: 37 Days to Maximum Life! He has created a new genre in learning and expanding one’s thoughts. His 37 Day Program is an interactive life coaching and healing program that...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) Raleigh, NC – Woodplay®, the Original Redwood Playset Company, salutes kids and summer by offering its Swing Set Story Starters. These adventure game tips are perfect for spurring creativity and encouraging outside play. Over the years kids have played thousands...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) For those considering Lasik eye surgery, Dr. John Suson of Suson Eye Specialists, in Wauwatosa, WI, suggests Wavefront Guided Lasik treatments to achieve optimal night vision. Wavefront Guided Lasik treatments use a highly advanced method of scanning the eye for higher...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) Many patients who are preparing to undergo laser eye surgery worry about what their reading vision will be like after the procedure. Dr. John Suson of Suson Eye Specialists, in Wauwatosa, WI, is an expert in the field of laser eye surgery, and recently offered some...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) In the early days of laser refractive surgery, the laser systems were relatively simple. The laser energy was produced in a relatively circular simple pattern which expanded outward. The surgeon maintained control of the treatment alignment manually while using...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) Dr. John Suson, of Suson Eye Specialists in Wauwatosa, WI, recently explained how he treats astigmatism in cataract and refractive surgery at his Wisconsin clinic.
"Astigmatism is a much misunderstood concept among the general public in my experience. It’s a word...
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2009 ) Recently, Dr. John Suson of Suson Eye Specialists in Wauwatosa, WI, explained the ins and outs of epithelial ingrowth; specifically, what it is, how to avoid it, and how to combat it should it occur.
"One well known complication of Lasik Surgery is epithelial ingrowth....
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Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
(HealthDay)
2 Jul 2009 at 4:04pm
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- Children with type 1
diabetes are more likely to be overweight than those without the disease,
increasing their risk of serious health complications, researchers
say.
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
(HealthDay)
1 Jul 2009 at 8:49pm
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- The rates of adult obesity
in the United States increased in 23 states during the past year and did
not decrease in any state.
AP - Mississippi's still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the Medicare doctors in neighboring Alabama: obese baby boomers.
American adults getting fatter
(Reuters)
1 Jul 2009 at 10:21am
Reuters - Obesity rates continued to climb in the past year with 23 U.S. states reporting adults in their states are fatter now than they were a year ago, two advocacy groups said on Wednesday.
Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
(HealthDay)
30 Jun 2009 at 8:48pm
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- People who are overweight
and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order
to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are
unknown, new research contends.
AP - Yes, he's obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food at a time and he's only 9 years old. And he's a seal.
Obese Poor Shut Out From Weight-Loss Surgeries
(HealthDay)
25 Jun 2009 at 8:49pm
HealthDay - THURSDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- Despite having one of the
highest rates of obesity in America, the poor are less likely to undergo
weight loss surgery than obese people who are better off financially, new
research shows.
AFP - Weight-loss surgery that curbs food intake by stitching up parts of the stomach or small intestine reduces the risk of cancer in obese women by more than 40 percent, according to a study released Thursday.
Obesity While Young Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
23 Jun 2009 at 8:49pm
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight or obese as
a young adult increases the risk for pancreatic cancer, and obesity in
middle age is linked with poorer survival from the disease, a new study
finds.
Stomach stapling may lower cancer risk in women
(AP)
23 Jun 2009 at 5:13pm
AP - Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says. In a study of more than 2,000 obese people who had surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs, Swedish researchers found women who had the procedure were less likely to get cancer than those who did not.
Reuters - Weight-loss surgery may help obese women lower their risk of developing cancer, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday.
Many overweight youngsters underestimate weight
(Reuters)
23 Jun 2009 at 3:28pm
Reuters - In a study of urban-living mostly African American adolescents, nearly 40 percent were overweight or obese, and 27 percent of these youngsters underestimated their weight, researchers report.
AFP - Obesity during early adulthood raises the chances that a person will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a study released Tuesday.
Obesity Greatly Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
(HealthDay)
22 Jun 2009 at 8:49pm
HealthDay - MONDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is already linked to
heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, but new research finds
those extra pounds can also significantly increase a woman's risk of
developing endometrial cancer, especially if she experiences early
menopause.
