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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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Benefits, Facts and Advantages Of YOGA by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Consider the benefits of yoga as a valuable exercise that just might suit your needs. The gentle stretching of yoga, or more vigorous movements when desired, can be incorporat ... Read on »
More reasons to eat Mediterranean diet - It reduces depression by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Focus on a Mediterranean diet is now linked to lower depression. Eating wholesome foods is important for good health. Foods in the Mediterranean diet are consistently linked ... Read on »
Duke researchers develop patch to mend hearts by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Photo: Brian Liau Researchers at Duke University have used embryonic stem cells from mice to develop a patch that could be used in humans to repair diseased hearts. Though th ... Read on »
Low Vitamin D found in women with breast cancer and other health matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Women with breast cancer likely to lack enough Vitamin D Results of a new study show that women with breast cancer are likely to lack enough Vitamin D to protect from bone los ... Read on »
BRCA gene associated with earlier breast cancer and other health news by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Breast cancer diagnosed earlier for women with BRCA gene University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center researchers say women who possess the high risk BRCA gene for breast ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Midlife Obesity Reduces Chances of Long Life for Women and More by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Midlife obesity shortens lifespan for women Women who gain weight midlife are now found to have a shorter lifespan according to a new study. Researchers from the University of ... Read on »
Well-Being Linked to Sexual Satisfaction in Women and other Health Matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Study: Sexually satisfied women experience well-being Results of a new study show that women who are sexually satisfied experience greater vitality and well-being compared to ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent Cancer and more by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Four lifestyle interventions that can prevent cancer According to an extensive study review, four lifestyle interventions can prevent cancer - exercise, smoking cessation, red ... Read on »
Toad Venom for Cancer Treatment and other Health Matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Could toad venom cure cancer? Scientists from MD Anderson are exploring toad venom for cancer treatment. The researchers say a drug used in China, huachansu, derived from drie ... Read on »
Green Tea Boosts Bone Health and other Health Matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Green tea boosts bone health in new study A new finding from Hong Kong researchers shows that a specific ingredient in green tea can help bone cells grow. The same ingredient ... Read on »
Workplace violence and other health news by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Workplace violence cited in Yale case According to reports, workplace violence has been cited in the murder of Yale University student Annie Le. Unfortunately, there were no s ... Read on »
Chlorophyllin Kills Cancer Cells and Other News by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Natural compound chlorophyllin kills cancer cells A new study, published in International Journal of Cancer shows that chlorophyllin, a semi-synthetic substance derived from c ... Read on »
Study: How Manuka Honey Fights Infection and Other Health Matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Manuka honey infection fighting power studied Results of a new study show that Manuka honey can inhibit proteins in bacteria, including MRSA. The results show how helpful natu ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Medical Imaging Tests may be Risky... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Radiation tests more risky for women, elders Physicians and other clinicians are being urged to take a close look at how much radiation their patients have been exposed to bef ... Read on »
Hookah Bars may Not Be Healthy and other Health Matters by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Hookah bar health risks With cigarette bans in full force in restaurants, the appeal of a hookah bar gains popularity in younger crowds. Appeal among young people has been inc ... Read on »
Health News: Protein Injection Instead of Bypass and More by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Protein injection fights heart disease by growing new blood vessels A researcher from Tel Aviv has found a protein that grows new blood vessels "almost immediately", providing ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Sexual Minorities and More by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Gays twice as likely to seek mental health treatment According to the results of a new study, gays are twice as likely to seek mental health treatment, mostly from discriminat ... Read on »
Black cohosh no help for hot flashes | Women at risk for cancer choose breast removal | Yoga helps... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Study: Natural hot flash remedies no help for menopause Results of a new study show that natural hot flash remedies, black cohosh and red clover offered no relief from hot fla ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Blueberry supplement shows promise for hepatitis C | Parents responsible... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Blueberry leaves can fight hepatitis C Results of a new study show the blueberry leaves can help fight against hepatitis C. The leaves of blueberry contain a powerful compound ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News - Bacteria found in Clarcon products | The 5 factor diet | Vitamin d... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Clarcon skin products pose serious danger to consumers The FDA has issued a warning against Clarcon products found to contain various types of bacteria. Consumers are cautione ... Read on »