Blood drives help boost supply
WWAY 3 Wilmington Tue, 26 May 2009 13:58 PM PDT
Video Body The American Red Cross says holidays like Memorial Day are an especially important time to donate blood. More people are traveling so there are likely to be more accidents, and on Tuesday, the Red Cross held a blood drive at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hospital staff members know all too well how important it is to donate and many took a break from their day to lend a pint or ... |
Arthritis drug Abatacept may be effective in fighting the flu
News-Medical-Net Tue, 26 May 2009 13:49 PM PDT
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have found that an approved drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis reduces severe illness and death in mice exposed to the Influenza A virus. Their findings suggest that tempering the response of the body's immune system to influenza infection may alleviate some of the more severe symptoms and even reduce mortality from this virus. |
Working Out Does Not Always Boost Metabolism
redOrbit Tue, 26 May 2009 13:10 PM PDT
Experts say a commonly held belief that exercising will rev up your metabolism is not exactly true, MSNBC reported.Edward Melanson, an exercise physiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver, said the notion that exercise somehow boosts the body’s ability to burn fat for as long as 24 hours after a workout has led to a misperception among the general ... |
Renowned forensic specialist on unidentified body case
WBBM Newsradio 780 Chicago Tue, 26 May 2009 13:08 PM PDT
A forensic anthropologist who identified the remains of the Oklahoma City bombing victims and the boys and men murdered by John Wayne Gacy is weighing in on last week's discovery of a body in the Des Plaines River. |
OIE eases Japan's status on 'mad cow' disease
San Diego Union-Tribune Tue, 26 May 2009 12:49 PM PDT
The world animal health body OIE said on Tuesday it had eased Japan's status on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease to “controlled risk,†a move that should boost meat trade with the Asian country. |
Hot tips for a fun, healthy summer
Carteret County News-Times Tue, 26 May 2009 12:42 PM PDT
(ARA) - Summer means Americans will spend more time outdoors and increase their level of activity in general. Staying healthy in the summer is just as important as staying warm and protecting your body from the elements during the fall and winter months. |
Mofaz sets up own direct selling business
Business Times (Malaysia) Tue, 26 May 2009 11:49 AM PDT
THE Mofaz Group, a car and consumer goods distributor, has set up its own direct selling business under the brand Mofaz Direct. It will sell health products like supplements for men and women and OSTRUmilk, a drink to improve the body’s immune systems. |
Healthy mind + healthy body = healthy return
The Sault Star Tue, 26 May 2009 10:52 AM PDT
Special to the Star DESBARATS â€" Fitness is a way of life for Seth Whitley. The Central Algoma Secondary School student is the epitome of health and well being. “I really value personal fitness and keeping in shape,†said Whitley.[...] |
46-year old mother of two wins beach body contest
The Atascocita Observer Tue, 26 May 2009 10:50 AM PDT
Aging gracefully isn’t always the easiest thing to accomplish, but one Kingwood resident proves that there is more to one’s age than just a number. |
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