Proton Therapy And The Brotherhood Of The Balloon!
Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 20:28 by Amer Kaissi
A support group, website and new book highlight the experience of prostate cancer patients with proton therapy.Conditions & Diseases
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High-Tech And High-Touch Cancer Care In The Sooner State
Posted Fri, 2010/03/05 - 20:21 by Amer Kaissi
A new cancer treatment center using proton therapy and other advanced treatments provides care using cutting edge technology in a unique patient-friendly environment.
Proton Therapy For Cancer Patients: A Diamond In The Rough
Posted Thu, 2010/03/04 - 00:04 by Amer Kaissi
Compared to common radiation therapy, proton therapy can provide equal or better treatment for some cancer types, while doing less damage to healthy tissues.
Obesity And Arthritis
Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 05:53 by Fred Lee
Higher rates of obesity in the United States versus Canada may be why more people in this country suffer from arthritis.
Zen Meditation Can Help People Tolerate Pain
Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 05:51 by Fred Lee
People who practice Zen meditation were found to be more tolerant of pain.
Exercise Reduces Anxiety In Sick Patients
Posted Thu, 2010/02/25 - 23:03 by Fred Lee
Exercise helps to ease anxiety in patients with chronic conditions, thereby helping to promote the healing process.
Bitter Melon Extract Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth
Posted Thu, 2010/02/25 - 22:26 by Fred Lee
Researchers have discovered that bitter melon extract inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells in culture. The discovery may lead to effective chemotherapeutic agents to help fight the disease.
Obesity Raises Risk Of Kidney Stones
Posted Wed, 2010/02/24 - 02:26 by Fred Lee
Obesity raises the risk of contracting kidney stones for adults and children.
Infected Employees With No Sick Days Caused Spread in H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:57 by Amer Kaissi
A new report suggests that employees without paid sick days who have attended work while ill with H1N1 (Swine Flu)virus may have extended the duration of the outbreak in their companies and may have contributed to the spread of the disease.
Gastric Banding (Lap-Band) Surgery For Obese Adolescents
Posted Tue, 2010/02/16 - 12:19 by Amer Kaissi
Gastric banding, also known as lap-band surgery, is more effective in helping obese adolescents lose excessive weight and improve their health and quality of life, than lifestyle programs focusing solely on changes in diet, exercise, and behavior.
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