Breast cancer starts much the same as other cancers: a cell begins to grow and divide without normal controls, forming a mass of tissue called tumor. Most of the time, tumors are benign , and the non-life threatening cells do not spread. But when the tumor is malignant, it can spread to other parts of the body, and can be life threatening. When that malignancy starts within the … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer and Health Reform
According to the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC), all of the debate about health care reform boils down to one key issue for breast cancer patients: affordable, quality health care for all. "Women should not have to worry about cancer and about how to pay for their life-saving treatment," says Fran Visno, NBCC president. While "affordable, quality care for all" is a … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer: The Fight Continues
By: Ambassador Nancy Brinker MediaPlanet As the 25th National Breast Cancer Awareness Month enter its final week, I'm reminded of how much has changed for the better in the fight against this disease, and humbled by how much is still left to do. The good news first: breast cancer mortality is dipping slightly and some forms of breast cancer have extraordinary survival … [Read more...]
Ways to Prevent Lung Cancer : Diet Tips
One of the ways to prevent lung cancer is to eat nutritious foods. I've found this list of foods, chock-full of nutrients that will help you protect and prevent lung cancer, from Woman's World Magazine, Sept. 21, 2009, p. 16. Lung Cancer Facts: Men and Women The latest research reveals that women are a lot more vulnerable to lung cancer than men are. Lung cancer is more … [Read more...]
Alternative Mesothelioma Treatment – Does it Work?
To improve the chance of recovery and increase survival time, usually patients use alternative mesothelioma treatment methods in combination with traditional methods. The effects of these alternative treatments for mesothelioma can be beneficial. Alternative Mesothelioma Treatments Overview: Acupuncture Herbs Massage Homoeopathy Visual / Guided … [Read more...]
Ritalin Effects on ADHD Child
Last week I've posted 2 articles from US News about Ritalin's effects on adhd child. You can find the exerpts in Related Articles section below, in case you landed first here on this web page as you are searching about Ritalin's effects. Ritalin Effects on ADHD Child: Warning to Parents I have gotten this Ritalin effects information from the book: Prescription for … [Read more...]
ADHD Medication: Can Your Child Go Without?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a distressing diagnosis, but families have more treatment options than they might realize. Although Ritalin and other stimulant drugs are the most common prescription, ADHD treatments that don't involve medication have a proven track record. And here's a surprise: One of the most beneficial options treats the parents, not … [Read more...]
Ritalin Effects, ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk
Nancy Shute, USNews --- Are Ritalin and other stimulant drugs too risky for children? That’s the question raised by new research that found a higher risk of sudden death in children taking stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I wrote about that study yesterday, but it’s worth an update because the issue continues to be so confusing and controversial. And … [Read more...]
Ritalin Effects on ADHD Child: Is Ritalin Too Risky for Children With ADHD?
Just a few years ago my husband's relatives were discussing about the behaviors of an "adhd child". Then my husband's aunt, who is a teacher, heard the conversation and she yelled: "Don't give your ADHD child a Ritalin." I believe she is right. You can read the latest news below. . . Just when parents thought they could spend a week or two not worrying about the health … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Panic Attacks Disorders
Anxiety and Panic Attacks Anxiety disorder is a far more common problem than was once thought. In can affect people in their teen age years through middle age and later. Anxiety disorder appears to affect twice as many women as men, though there may not actually be that wide a disparity between the sexes. . . Anxiety disorder can be either acute or chronic. 1. Acute … [Read more...]