(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, DC-The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a new nationwide initiative designed to build upon its existing partnerships to grow the number of individuals and organizations serving Veterans in their communities.
Month: May 2015
Battle Against Muscular Dystrophy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A group of University of Florida Health researchers has found a way to reverse the effects of one type of muscular dystrophy by editing the genome of nervous system stem cells.
Inside Out Technology
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In the sci-fi movie classic Fantastic Voyage – released nearly 50 years ago – a tiny submarine travels through a person’s body to find and destroy a blood clot.
Obese Male Mice Produce More Disease-promoting Immune Cells than Females
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Obesity may be tougher on male immune systems than females, a new study in mice at the University of Michigan Medical School suggests.
Nearly Indestructible Virus Yields Tool to Battle Diseases
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 26, 2015 – By unlocking the secrets of a bizarre virus that survives in nearly boiling acid, scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found a blueprint for battling human disease using DNA clad in near-indestructible armor.
Summertime, and the Livin’ is Sneezy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL (May 26, 2015) – If you or someone you love suffers from seasonal allergies, you might think there’s no need to worry about summertime sneezing, runny noses or eye irritation. But you’d be wrong.
5 Ways to Calm a House Full of Hormones
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Women are getting married later in life and having their children later as well. There are advantages to this because moms and dads have more emotional maturity before they begin their family. However…
Have Functional Foods Fizzled?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Water packed with vitamins. Pasta fortified with added folic acid. Yogurt that can soothe your digestive tract. Margarines and chocolate bars that lower cholesterol. Should we be eating them? Are they helpful? Do they work?
A Look At Kratom
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – According to Google Trends, interest in the search term “Kratom” has increased sharply from 2011–by a factor of three. Insider blogs note that it trends higher than many other supplements.
Cherries are a Healthful Treat that Cools the Heat
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Yakima, Washington-As the heat of summer approaches, cool fresh Northwest cherries will be there to greet it, offering sweet relief to those wanting to eat healthfully and seasonally.
Put a Spring Back in Your Step by Turning Back the Clock
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The stress and various other factors that can accompany an individual as they make their way through life, gradually aging in a natural manner, can take a toll on the way that person looks.
Peanut Allergies: A Bigger Threat to Kids with Asthma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “Children with food allergies and asthma have a higher risk of a severe allergic reaction to the food allergy, than does a child without asthma
Preventing Pediatric Falls
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROCHESTER, Minn. – When people think of kids and trauma, they often think about car accidents.
Play it Safe on Your Bike, Skateboard or In-Line Skates
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LAKE CITY, Minn. – Learning to ride a bicycle is a part of most childhoods in the U.S. More than 70 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 14 ride bicycles, and 55 percent of those children don’t always wear a helmet
Boating Safety: Tips to Stay Safe on the Water
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Boating is fun, but it’s important that it’s also safe. Whether it’s a fishing boat, a canoe or kayak, or a personal watercraft, there are some basic safety tips that apply to all.
Making Room for the Family in Your Vehicle
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – TAMPA, Florida – Summer is here, and for people with large families, their vehicle may not seem big enough during this time of year. This is especially true for those who prefer transferring out of their wheelchair while riding or driving
Heart Dailure Drugs Beneficial Even in Presence of Kidney Disease
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – 23 MAY 2015 – A novel study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that RAS-antagonists, common drugs for patients with heart failure, may benefit also patients who have concomitant kidney disease
Faster Heart Rate Linked to Diabetes Risk
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An association between resting heart rate and diabetes suggests that heart rate measures could identify individuals with a higher future risk of diabetes
View the World in a Different Light with Blepharoplasty
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There are a lot of issues that can arise when you feel unhappy or uncomfortable with your physical appearance.
Four Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Trip
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – AUGUSTA, Ga. – Drugs, drinking, distraction, and drowsiness are leading factors in motor vehicle crashes.