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Kathleen

Charlotte, North Carolina
I'm a Registered Nurse with an interest in sharing what I know. My blog is focused on the latest... Full Bio
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About Your Blog Author by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine All of my articles have been researched carefully. It's my belief that stress leads to dis-ease. We all need to find ways to relax, prevent illness, and find the tools we nee ... Read on »
Acute Coronary Syndrome Linked to High Blood Sugar – American Heart Association Calls for National... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Dr Prakash Deedwania The American Heart Association has issued a strong statement calling for studies from the National Institute of Health and other national bodies to syst ... Read on »
Adenovirus Type 14. The Lethal Cold Virus by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A lethal virus that causes cold symptoms and severe pneumonia has been responsible for several deaths in the United States. This virus can prove fatal even for healthy indivi ... Read on »
Adequate Levels of Vitamin E Delays Disability in Elders by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A recent study confirms that adequate levels of serum Vitamin E can delay the onset of disability, especially if you're over age 65. The research was initiated in an effort t ... Read on »
Advice to Government from the NRC – “Smog Probably Kills” by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies, a private agency that advises the US government, has recently provided suggestive evidence that smog “"is likely ... Read on »
Advice to Government from the NRC – "Smog Probably Kills" by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies, a private agency that advises the US government, has recently provided suggestive evidence that smog “"is likely ... Read on »
Aerobic fitness helps aging Brains, Nanotechnology fights brain infection, Prostate cancer tests by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Today's Health Articles: Aerobic exercise could keep aging brains young A new study shows that aerobic exercise may keep elderly brains young. The findings provide the groundw ... Read on »
ALA May Lower Risk of Non-Fatal Heart Attack by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine ALA, or alpha linolenic acid, is one of the Omega 3 fatty acids. You can find it in soybeans, canola oil and flaxseed oil, and nuts. Studies about the benefits of fish oil hav ... Read on »
Allergies may Protect from Cancer according to Study by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to a new study from Cornell University, allergies might be the body’s defense against toxins that can cause cancer. The study raises questions about whether or not w ... Read on »
Allergies may Protect from Cancer says Cornell by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to a new study from Cornell University, allergies might be the body’s defense against toxins that can cause cancer. The study raises questions about whether or not w ... Read on »
Allergies may Protect from Cancer says Cornell Study by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to a new study from Cornell University, allergies might be the body’s defense against toxins that can cause cancer. The study raises questions about whether or not w ... Read on »
Alternative Treatment for Sleep Apnea Awaits FDA Approval by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Positional sleep apnea sufferers may soon find an alternative to CPAP machines, currently considered the most effective treatment for patients who stop breathing during sleep. ... Read on »
Alzheimer’s Risk Increased in Men who Develop Mid-Life Diabetes by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Mid-life changes, for most everyone, include increased weight, bigger waistlines and the onset of various health problems. A new study shows that men who develop mid-life dia ... Read on »
American College of Cardiology Issues Air Pollution Statement by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to a statement published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC), air pollution does contribute to cardiovascular disease, increasing the progressio ... Read on »
Analysis Links Low Level Air Pollution to Stroke by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Short-term exposure to low level air pollution may increase our risk of stroke, according to data compiled from Neuces County, Texas, home of several oil refineries. Research ... Read on »
Analysis Links Low Level Air Pollution to Stroke by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Short-term exposure to low level air pollution may increase our risk of stroke, according to data compiled from Neuces County, Texas, home of several oil refineries. Research ... Read on »
Analysis shows Alarming Increase in Pediatric MRSA Infections by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A new study from Emory University researchers, in response to a “growing concern about the recent worldwide MRSA epidemic,” shows an “alarming” increase of pediatric MRSA infe ... Read on »
Analysis Shows Heart Attacks Under-Treated Following Hospitalization by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to an analysis published Junes 23 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one in five patients experience angina (chest pain) within the first year after a heart attac ... Read on »
Analysis Shows Heart Attacks Under-Treated Following Hospitalization by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine According to an analysis published Junes 23 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one in five patients experience angina (chest pain) within the first year after a heart attac ... Read on »
Animal Cruelty Does Not Help Your Health by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine 12/11/07 Newest VideoLearn more at MarsCandyKills.com.Hooray! For those of you who realize that we are all interconnected and that animal cruelty really does have no place in ... Read on »