CARBONDALE — Workers at a local center are applauding the decision to change what classifies as autism. The stricter criteria for diagnosing the disorder will likely mean fewer people are considered autistic. Working with young autistic children is key to helping them become more functional in society. “They have difficulties interacting with people with their [...]
By Pat Hagan Last updated at 11:22 PM on 30th January 2012 A tablet made from a protein found in house dust mites could revolutionise the treatment of asthma. The pill, which melts under the tongue, is designed to re-tune the immune system so that it does not over-react when it comes into contact with [...]
Macrobiotics is the new rage among Bollywood beauties and has hooked the likes of Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandes, Neha Dhupia and Esha Deol. Author of the book, The beauty diet and India’s only macrobiotic nutritionist, chef and counsellor, Shonali Sabherwal says that her book is packed with secrets on how to benefit from a diet [...]
Prostate cancer has been discovered in the body of a 2,200 year old mummy, indicating that the disease was caused by genetics, not the environment. Researchers studied the unnamed Ptolemaic mummy, which is kept at the National Archaeology Museum of Lisbon, for 2 years. Writing in the International Journal of Paleopathology, researchers say that the [...]
A farmer shows soy seeds ready to plant in the Pergamino district of the Buenos Aires province October 29, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Nicolas Misculin By Frederik Joelving NEW YORK | Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:18pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy [...]
When you go for your physical or assess your risk for heart disease with an on-line risk calculators, you typically find out your risk of a heart attack or stroke over the next five to 10 years. If it’s low, you’re usually reassured that you’re healthy and, though you could eat better and exercise more, [...]
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When it’s workout time at Core Fitness Chicago, out comes the sledgehammer. And the 80-pound bag of mulch. And the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — for pushing across a rooftop parking lot while someone steps lightly on the brake. As if it even needs to be said: Don’t even bother looking for a treadmill. If [...]
Email to a friend Permalink Tuesday, January 31, 2012 GoLocalProv Health Team New research points to surprising links between mild cognitive impairment and gender. Men are more affected than women by a condition linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research at the Mayo Clinic. Researchers involved in the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging have [...]
Protica’s new protein shot, Profect® was designed with medical patients in mind, specifically patients dealing with kidney disease. Whitehall, PA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Protica’s new protein shot, Profect® was designed with medical patients in mind, specifically patients dealing with kidney disease. Many kidney disease patients need to make several lifestyle changes, which include following [...]