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World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, 2009.

The theme for the World Stroke Day 2009 is “Stroke, what can I do?”Strokes. People have heard of them. Many think they know what they are. Many don’t know the signs of a stroke....

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, cerebrovascular accident, cva, international stroke society, strokes
100-Year-Old Has Successful Back Surgery

At 100 years old, some people may be grateful to be alive, but life for Helen Daniels of Poughkeepsie, NY, was difficult because of back pain from osteoporosis. Her osteoporosis (thinning of the...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, 100-years-old, back-pain, balloon kyphoplasty, osteoporosis
Chest Colds – What Do You Do?

I’ve been hit with a nasty chest cold. Usually, colds go straight there for me. Forget the sinuses, the throat, they go straight for my lungs. I am*very* fortunate because I can count the...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, airborne, chest colds
Surgery for Migraines?

Anyone who has had a migraine headache can tell you how horrible they are. While some people have only severe pain, others may be sensitive to light or sound, may be nauseated and vomit, or even have...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, bahman guyuron, migraine medication, migraine treatment, migraineurs
Obama declares H1N1 emergency

According to news reports, President Barack Obama has declared an H1N1 emergency in the United States. This move was declared earlier today. By making this declaration, medical resources can be...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, h1n1 emergency, h1n1 influenza, united states president barack obama
Many Older African Americans Avoid Flu Shot

A study has found older African Americans are less likely to get a flu shot than are older non-Hispanic whites. It’s not uncommon to hear about differences in certain illnesses and approach to...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 2 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, flu shot, flu vaccine, influenza vaccine, older african americans
Asthma Probs May Be Due to Non-Compliance

People with difficult-to-treat asthma may actual be their own worst enemy, say researchers from Northern Ireland. Non-compliance may mean anything from not taking your medications often enough to not...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 2 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, asthma medications, difficult to treat asthma, prednisolone
Video Games May Cause Joint Pain in Kids

Oddly enough, it took a child to bring this information to light, but it could be a serious problem. According to a study spearheaded by St. Louis student, 11-year-old Deniz Ince, children who play...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 2 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, video games joint pain, wii game system, wii player
People with Rare Cancers Need Help too

People who are diagnosed with cancers that are rare have difficulty finding the help and support they need, indicate the findings of a study sponsored by Novartis Oncology and appearing in the...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 2 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, rare cancers
Cardio Exercise Helps People with Lupus

If you have lupus, you may benefit from speaking to your doctor about participating in exercises to promote cardiovascular health. A small study of 27 patients with lupus showed that there was a good...

Started in Blisstree » Diseases & Conditions • 2 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: diseases & conditions, cardiovascular-disease, lupus patients, systemic inflammation
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