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Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy

But it's no better than standard treatment, one expert says,, TUESDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture relieves the indigestion and heartburn that bother many women as their pregnancy progresses, a new Brazilian study shows. Indigestion is common during pregnancy, with up to ...

Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea

Workout regimen for the upper airway may improve sleep disorder symptoms, study finds FRIDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Tongue and throat exercises may help people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) find relief, a new report says. A three-month program helped reduc...

Drug Combo May Relieve MS Symptoms

Adding steroid to multiple sclerosis treatment shows promise in study THURSDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Using a steroid drug in combination with a multiple sclerosis (MS) drug may give patients more relief from symptoms than using the MS drug alone, suggests a new study. In the...

Homeopathic medicines: Can they help relieve side-effects of cancer therapy?

Drugs and radiotherapy given for cancer can cause unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, dermatitis, and menopausal symptoms. Around a third of patients with cancer use complementary therapies, including homeopathic medicines, to try to reduce these side effects. In a sy...

Walking Program May Relieve Peripheral Artery Pain

Distance improved and pain fell for participants, study finds SATURDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Supervised exercise programs offer an effective way to treat the lower leg pain and cramping caused by peripheral arterial disease, a new study says. The Dutch study, published in the...

Groundbreaking, inexpensive, pocket-sized ultrasound device can help treat cancer, relieve arthritis

ITHACA, N.Y. A prototype of a therapeutic ultrasound device, developed by a Cornell graduate student, fits in the palm of a hand, is battery-powered and packs enough punch to stabilize a gunshot wound or deliver drugs to brain cancer patients. It is wired to a ceramic probe, called a transducer, ...

Music Therapy Helps Relieve Anxiety, Emotions of Cancer Diagnosis

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One day Gisele Bigras was a college student finishing up another year of school. The next day, she was a cancer patient faced with having one of her fingers removed. The diagnosis: epithelioid sarcoma in her middle finger. Bigras, 19, wa...

New Drug Helps Relieve Gout

Pegloticase normalized uric acid levels within 6 hours for participants in phase II trial WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental gout drug called pegloticase lowered levels of uric acid in the blood to target levels within a few hours in most patients. That's the co...

Family therapy helps relieve depression symptoms in bipolar teens

Family-focused therapy, when combined with medication, appears effective in stabilizing symptoms of depression among teens with bipolar disorder, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry , one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Between one-half and two-thirds ...

Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams With HealthSaver: To Relieve Headaches, Be Proactive

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institutes of Health estimates that 45 million Americans suffer chronic headaches. For at least half of these headaches sufferers, the pain they experience is severe enough to be disabling. If headaches cause disruptions in your life, there ...

Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain

Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds MONDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Obese people who underwent surgery that reduced the amount of food they could ingest not only lost weight, they also lost some of their lower back pain, according to a new report. Thi...

Study: Casual Video Games Demonstrate Ability to Relieve Stress, Improve Mood: Potential Clinical Significance Highlighted

First-of-Its-Kind 6-month Research Project Establishes Effects of Puzzle and Word Games on the Human Body and Mind GREENVILLE, N.C. and SEATTLE, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- East Carolina University's Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies today revealed the results of a six-mo...

Metatarsalgia (or Forefoot Pain) Affects Millions of Americans; Podiatrists Discuss How to Relieve Metatarsalgia Pain

DES PLAINES, Ill., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic pain in the ball of the foot hurts, and it can be disabling. Metatarsalgia ( http://www.OurHealthNetwork.com/metatarsalgia ) is a catch-all term that includes several painful foot conditions, such as calluses, dropped metatarsal heads, burs...

Comatose locusts may help relieve migraines

KINGSTON, ON. The way locusts react to stress may provide an important clue to understanding what causes human migraines and how to reduce their painful effects, says Queens University Biology professor Mel Robertson. With PhD student Corinne Rodgers, Dr. Robertson is using insect models to e...

A Few Shots Away: Immunotherapy May Relieve Allergy Symptoms

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Those who suffer from allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or stinging insect allergies may be good candidates to receive immunotherapy, also known as "allergy shots," according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). "Immunothe...

Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes

Small Mayo Clinic pilot study shows 50% reduction over 6 weeks FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Flaxseed may be one way to reduce the bothersome hot flashes of menopause, Mayo Clinic researchers report. A small pilot study found that postmenopausal women not on estrogen who used ...

Fish Oil Might Help Relieve MS

Omega-3 fatty acids ease immune dysfunction, study suggests FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids could benefit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a U.S. study finds. Omega-3 fatty acids contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), w...

Physical Exercise Could Relieve Menopause Symptoms

A little exercise and routine walks could ease uncomfortable symptoms and help women feel better while going through menopause, new research finds//. Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle, associated with advancing age, stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often...

Nine Ways to Relieve Joint Stress

It happens to all of us: joint pain from a lifetime of lifting, bending and normal wear and tear.// Beyond medication, there are steps you can take to relieve stress while going about your daily activities. Here’s what you can do, from a world leader in arthritis care. If you’ve lived long eno...

Herbal Supplements Fail to Relieve Hot Flushes

According to the results from a NIH funded clinical trials, the Herbal supplements like black cohosh//, when used alone or along with other botanical supplements failed to relieve hot flushes in perimenopausal or postmenopausal women, who participated in the Herbal Alternatives (HALT) for Menopause...

Can Smoking Relieve Pain?

Researcher Ellen Hahn, professor, UK College of Nursing said that smokers who smoke more cigarettes per day experience increased pain and they are interested// in quitting smoking. According to the study, published in the June 2006 edition of Nicotine & Tobacco Research, not only do smokers who...

Venomous Cone Snails Relieve Chronic Back Pain

Dr. Baldomero Olivera said that the ruthless fish-eating snail is a cure for those suffering from chronic back pain.// He is planning to present his findings at the Philadelphia Shell Show. Venomous cone snails, with their striking patterns and elegant shapes, will be among thousands of eye-cat...

Acupuncture to Relieve Fibromyalgia Symptoms

A recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic has revealed that acupuncture reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia//. Fibromyalgia is a disorder considered disabling by many, and is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and symptoms such as fatigue, joint stiffness and sleep d...

Want to relieve non cardiac chest pain: try hypnosis

British investigators report that people with chest pain (non cardiac) may find hypnosis provides significant pain relief and improves their sense of general well-being.// The researchers are Dr. Peter J. Whorwell and colleagues at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester who have previously shown t...

New Chair Invented To Relieve Backache

Physiotherapists belonging to the University of Birmingham tested the 'Bambach Saddle Seat' invented by Australian therapist Mary Gale, and have concluded that it serves to relieve backache//. The chair, which is priced at 399 pounds, was found to keep the spine in its natural 'S' shape and posi...

Physical activity may help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms in obese people

Obesity is a chronic disease that has become a major health problem around the world. There has not been much research on the relationship between GI symptoms (including IBS), weight, and weight-related behaviors//. Recently, researchers have found that a high body mass index (BMI) and lack of phys...

Synthetic protein found to relieve arthritis symptoms in animal model

A synthetic version of a human protein has been found to alleviate symptoms associated with acute and chronic arthritis in mice, which could be the basis for developing a new drug for the disease, according to researchers. // The protein has been found to function by blocking the transmission of c...

Magnets May Not Relieve Pain

Current study has shown that use of magnetic insoles in shoes do not relieve the foot pain. Reporting in the current issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the researchers from Mayo Clinic felt that static magnets may not be // effective in relieving pains. Searchers for the study had said adults...

Toxin from the sea to relieve pain

The toxin called ACV1 is being tested on humans as the first trials begin this month.// Discovered by Assoc. Prof. Bruce Livett and team from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) at the University of Melbourne, and Bio21 Research Institu...

A Drug That Might Relieve Chronic Cough

Cough is the fifth most common complaint seen in the medical office accounting for 30 million office visits annually. Chronic cough is considered a disease of the lungs, organs and tissues of the respiratory tract and upper // part of the digestive tract, or even psychiatric in nature. The common t...

The Best Way To Relieve Chest Pain

According to a recent study, researchers say , 20 minutes on an exercise bike every day is more effective for relieving chest pain // than even minimally invasive procedures used to open blocked vessels. For the study, 101 men with stable coronary artery disease were randomized to either the dai...

Epilepsy Drug May Relieve Chronic Headaches

Researchers say the drug gabapentin (Neurontin) taken at 2,400 milligrams a day is an effective preventive measure // for people with chronic daily headaches. Gabapentin is an approved anti-epileptic drug. Studies have also shown its success in treating other pain-related health issues like diabe...

Antidepressant Helps Relieve Hot Flashes

A popular antidepressant helped reduce the frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women, a drug company-funded study said on Tuesday, though an independent researcher said the drug's effectiveness was limited. Alternative treatments to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms such as hot...

Something to relieve the pain in your neck!

Many jobs, which involve looking up for a long time, like painting, plumbing, etc. could be a pain in the neck, literally. However, a new product called Necprotech developed by a New Zealand inventor Darrell Poole could help// reduce neck strain by a third. The product was developed by Darrell...

Steroid Can Ease Severe Sore Throat

... corticosteroid, given along with antibiotics, can relieve severe sore throat pain faster and more effectivel...Aug. 7 online edition of BMJ . Corticosteroids relieve pain by reducing inflammation and are commonly pre..., corticosteroids also reduced the time it took to relieve pain by about six hours. Heneghan's team noted ...

One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers

...top reasons for using these drugs were to relax or relieve tension (56.4 percent), to feel good or get high (53.5 percent), to experiment (52.4 percent), to relieve physical pain (44.8 percent) or to have a good tim...hoactive effects, either to achieve euphoria or to relieve psychological distress," he explained. "Not sur...

Minority and Women's Advocacy Groups Send Letter to California Attorney General Jerry Brown Requesting Investigation Into Discrimination by Health Insurance Companies

...erve condition) - are especially hurt. It is not only unethical, but cruel, for insurers to deny a patient access to a medicine the doctor knows will relieve their pain and to require the patient to go through multiple steps of taking drugs that don't work. Denying patients in pain access to medicati...

Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance

... But Americans surveyed also expect meds to relieve stress, personal troubles, researchers caution,,,, FRIDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- A growing number of Americans now have a positive ...

Jury Awards Valley Medical Center Patient $1.8 Million for Nursing Negligence

...ned until just before her death on April 29, 2009. Ellen Sandbo went to Valley Medical Center on January 31, 2006 for a routine procedure to relieve lower-back pain. Sandbo showed immediate improvement after the late-morning operation, standing and walking across her hospital room that evening. ...

Life after chemotherapy: Daily tasks, quality of life may be affected, MU researcher finds

...interventions might include the use of pharmaceuticals or cognitive behavior techniques, such as relaxation training and the use of a daily planner to relieve the stress of remembering various daily details. According to Reid-Arndt, the answer will be determined when an intervention helps these patients to m...