Friend in Medical News

Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe

MMP-12 contributes to emphysema, but also guards against infection, study shows WEDNESDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- An enzyme involved in the development of emphysema also defends the lungs against bacterial infection, a new study finds. It had been thought that the only thing ma...

Subaru of America CMO Tim Mahoney and Restaurateur Stephen Starr to receive ActionAIDS' Friend for Life Award April 30

April 30th - Dining Out For Life ... A night of food and festivities for a great cause! PHILADELPHIA, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year since 1991, ActionAIDS has shown their appreciation for people who through their work, their vision, and their philanthropy have made a very real differen...

Babies Can Tell Friend From Foe

Researchers say infants make distinctions based on behaviors WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- New research reveals that infants who have not yet learned language can still judge who is friend and who is foe. Babies as young as 6 months old prefer people who cooperate versus pe...

Trying to Decide? Forget the Facts and Phone a Friend

Others' opinions prove better in predicting satisfaction with a choice, study finds THURSDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Imagine you're going to a movie. What would better predict whether you'll like the film: the opinion of a friend who's seen it or the details you know about the ca...

TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen's Best Friend

Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition, study finds ,,,, MONDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Although your teenager may poignantly plead that he or she is the only child left in America without a bedroom television, health experts recommend that parents stand ...

Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend

Study aims to prove anecdotes that canines can smell dangerous drops in blood sugar levels SUNDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Irish researchers hope to prove that a dog's keen sense of smell gives it the ability to watch over the blood sugar levels of diabetics. Canines have already...

Brain Inflammation A Friend for Alzheimer's Patients

In the June 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a team of scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that a key inflammatory regulator , a known villain when it comes to parsing out damage after a stroke and other brain injuries, seems to do the opposite in Alzhe...

Looking For A Friend Or Life Partner? Join A Gym

The popularity of ‘The Gym’ is due largely to the socializing that takes place there, according to a study.// People visit gym not only for keeping fit and losing weight but also for meeting new people and prospective life mates. Nick Crossley, a Professor of Social Sciences from the Un...

Mother & Daughter Celebrate Victory Over 'Meth'

...collage scholarship. But three weeks after high school graduation, a close friend died of an overdose. Susan recalls, "Edee shared with me years later she wanted to experience what her friend had. So began two years of hell-raising. She tried ecstasy, heroin, cocaine...

Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely

...vices and medical services need to have more communication and interaction," she said. Anyone who suspects that an older family member, neighbor or friend is being abused or might be self-neglecting need to report those suspicions, both Ouchida and Dong said. A sudden change in weight, hygiene, or worsen...

Living Green Marketplace Announces the Cancer Care Wellness Box to Bring Comfort to Cancer Patients During Medical Treatment

...nate a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the box to cancer organizations. The Cancer Care Wellness Box is a truly helpful gift when a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer. The box is filled with organic and natural products which aid in the loved one's comfort and self-care. The co...

Bally Total Fitness Flexes Fundraising Muscle to Fight ALS

...300,000 in donations this year. Anyone can contribute at a Bally club now through August 31 and receive a free guest pass to Bally for you or a friend . Whether you're currently a Bally member or interested in free access to a health club, simply donate in a Bally location or online to help the fig...

National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC) Launched

...re issues. These include medically trained healthcare advocates, patient advocates in non-profits; individuals who have learned "on the job" helping a friend or family member as a patient advocate; researchers and educators, and advocates working in the fields of public policy and legislation. "Each...

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Supports 'National Patient Safety Day'

... E ducate yourself about your diagnosis, the medical tests you are undergoing, and your treatment plan. A sk a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate. K now what medications you take and why you take them. Medication errors are the most common health care mistakes. ...

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders

...to appeal to either physician or dentist but rather to the public that always responds to the phrase Snoring Isn't Sexy with a story about a relative, friend or loved one who snores. Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC was founded in 2008 originally for the purpose of educating the public about dentistry's role an...

Courage Center Seeks Applications for 2009 Judd Jacobson Memorial Award

... quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident. The award is administered by Courage Center, with funds made possible by Daniel J. Gainey, a lifelong friend of Jacobson. About Courage Center Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of chi...

The Friendship Stone Helps Friends Remain Healthy

...” said Cathy Raff, founder of My Stone Company. “I even had one friend who came for all my surgeries. She would brush my hair since I had no stren... many times in the middle of the night to the emergency room. Another close friend from my neighborhood insisted on coming with me, no matter what the hour. T...

Five Eating Patterns That Worsen Stress

...u can take when these signs indicate that you are stress-eating. (Example: If I find myself craving fast food, I'll make dinner plans with a friend and talk about my stressful day . Or: When I realize I've skipped breakfast, I'll make sure to eat a healthy lunch and a mid-morning protein snack to...

HPV, Other Risk Factors Tied to Oral Cancer: New Web Site Offers Awareness, Early Detection Information

...val rates. Fitzgerald, who was crowned Mrs. International 2009 earlier this month, was inspired to launch the foundation after losing a dear friend to the disease. "She was diagnosed too late to be treated," Fitzgerald explains. "What made this loss more painful was that early detection c...

Full Transcript of House Democrats' Press Conference on Introduction of Health Care Legislation

... Majority Leader Hoyer. Before I speak, I would be pleased to yield to my friend the Whip, if he would like to say something. Majority Leader Hoye...el. Chairman Rangel. The Congressional Budget Office is not our friend in terms of answering a question like that because they don't record the ac...

GI JOE: Biography Chronicles the Life of Renowned Gastroenterologist

...ife and career as a dedicated gastroenterologist are chronicled in a new biography, GI Joe, written by Dr. James L. Franklin, a gastroenterologist and friend who received his training in gastroenterology at the University of Chicago.     "Dr. Kirsner is an internationally renowned phys...

Full Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference on Health Care Reform

...s of ordinary Americans, some of whom are here with us today, who have seen our health care system, deep flaws, firsthand. Phil Feaster is a friend of mine. I've known Phil Feaster for many, many years. He's a constituent of mine. Lives in Fort Washington. Just down the road, not too far...

Council for American Medical Innovation Applauds Appointment of Geneticist Francis Collins to Head National Institutes of Health

...head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090325/DC89081LOGO ) "Dr. Collins is both a friend to the Council and a true pioneer in medical innovation," said Council President Dick Gephardt. "His passion and understanding of the immense value an...

National Survey: Americans Fear Paying for Cancer Treatment As Much As Dying of the Disease

... survey was conducted June 26-30, 2009. These Americans speak from experience: 79% of the survey respondents reported having a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer. Other top concerns regarding a cancer diagnosis include being unable to work (61%) and leaving their families in debt (59%). ...

Johns Hopkins leads first 16-patient, multicenter 'domino donor' kidney transplant

...uman resources at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Health System. Paulk, a long-time supporter of kidney donation, decided to donate to a friend and colleague who lost function of his kidneys three years ago. "I always knew I was going to donate. I was just waiting for the right time, and th...

Supergoop! Award-Winning SPF 30 Sunscreen & Skin Protection Lotion Featured On The Today Show

... The brainchild of Holly Thaggard - mom, entrepreneur, musician, and artist - Supergoop! followed a natural evolution. "After watching a close friend deal with skin cancer and related issues, and watching our children play outdoors day after day, we realized that it was not about changing sun protec...

Tiger Woods, Camilo Villegas & Mike Weir to Play at Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge to Benefit Native American Youth

...is an eight-time PGA TOUR winner. "I look forward to participating in the Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge," said Woods. "Notah has been a friend for many years, and I am happy to support him in his commitment to Native American youth." Reducing Obesity and Diabetes among Native American Y...

No More Drama With TOMA LECHE

...e story of a repeat cheater. Every ten years, the main character, Pancho discloses to his beloved Elizabeth that he has cheated on her: with her best friend in the 80s and her own sister in the 90s on his list of conquests. Like clock-work, every 10 years, this slick Valentino wanna-be reveals his affairs...

WellPoint Teams up with Bob Harper from 'The Biggest Loser' to Expand Efforts Aimed at Improving Individuals' Health

...if her or his spouse quit smoking; 36 percent if a friend quit smoking; 24 percent if a coworker quit smokin...ese increased by 57 percent if that person's close friend became obese. Further, a person's chance of becoming obese rose by 71 percent if a close friend of the same sex became obese; 40 percent if an adu...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana Teams up with Bob Harper from 'The Biggest Loser' To Expand Efforts Aimed at Improving Individuals' Health

...if her or his spouse quit smoking; 36 percent if a friend quit smoking; 24 percent if a coworker quit smokin...ese increased by 57 percent if that person's close friend became obese. Further, a person's chance of becoming obese rose by 71 percent if a close friend of the same-sex became obese; 40 percent if an adu...

ARTHUR(R) and CVS Caremark Debut the Winner of the 'ARTHUR/All Kids Can Character Search' June 30 on PBS KIDS GO!(SM)

...eries, and CVS Caremark All Kids Can, a program dedicated to making life easier for kids with disabilities, invited children ages 6-12 to create a new friend for ARTHUR. The search was designed to educate children about the importance of inclusion and how children of all abilities can play together. It al...

Michael Jackson Get the Medical Facts Behind the Headlines at CelebrityDiagnosis.com

...ingHealth.com . These casebooks contain essential information from authoritative sources in a convenient package that a reader can link to, email to a friend or print out and take to their next doctor's appointment. Celebrity Diagnosis currently features casebooks on stress and heart disease, cardiac arrest...

The Psychology of Celebrity Worship

...ur own special moments," he said. If you're overcome with emotion, Fischoff suggests writing down or talking through your feelings, either with a friend or into a tape recorder. "Think of it as the loss of a family member and go with it," he said. Although physically gone, deceased celebrities leave t...

New Media-Led Effort Responds to AIDS Crisis in Black America

...the Kaiser Family Foundation, Black Americans are more personally worried about HIV/AIDS - with more than one in three having a family member or close friend who is living with or has died from HIV/AIDS - as compared to other races or ethnicities. Even so, tracking surveys reveal a decreasing sense of urge...

The Chopra Center Press Set to Release New Book this June 25

...zes, personal stories, and inspiration gleaned from Dr. Simon's 30 years of experience as a mind-body physician. "In this beautiful book, my friend and colleague David Simon shares the essential truths about love and healing. With his guidance, you will be able to open your heart and heal your bod...

Physician Receives Bachelor's Degree After 50 Years

...ctor of surgical services at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, he never completed his bachelor's. After learning of the academic oddity, a friend of his petitioned Tufts to grant the degree. His years of life and professional experience and service were taken into consideration, and Tufts ag...

Promise for Treating Low Back Pain - Radiofrequency a Trusted Technique With a New Application

... WILMINGTON, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Who suffers from low back pain; my brother, my boss's brother, my neighbor, a friend on the golf course and recently the media reports Regis Philbin and Jeff Gordon suffer from low back pain. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b...

CelebrityDiagnosis.com Presents Famous Patients As Medical Lessons

...osis stories are casebooks that contain essential information from authoritative sources in a convenient package that a reader can link to, email to a friend or print out and take to their next doctor's appointment. Celebrity Diagnosis currently features casebooks on cancer, heart disease, anxiety, depressi...

Stroke survivors report loss of sexual desire, blurred gender roles, anger and fatigue

...stroke. Some felt that this was down to medication and fear of another stroke. As one 61 year-old male told the researchers "I want her there now as a friend but not really as my wife." Most of the females lost interest in their appearance, regardless of their age. "No interest in clothes, no interest...

Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive

...ormally be sleeping. Stop the car and take a break from behind the wheel every 100 miles or every two hours. Don't drive alone. Take along a friend who can split the driving with you. When not driving, the other person can help keep lookout for warning signs of drowsiness in the driver. Don't...