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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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Health Matters: Sugery for migraines | Zinc and immunity | Resveratrol discovery by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Forehead surgery treats migraine headaches According to the results of a new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, plastic surgeons have been able to cure mi ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Happy marriage helps the heart | Cinnamon for Health | Weight loss with... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A happy marriage reduces risk of heart disease Working toward a happy marriage can significantly reduce heart disease risk. According to Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C, an ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: 40 Million Spent for Drug Lobbying | Blood Pressure Medicines that Protect... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Pharma Spends 40 Million On Lobbying Anyone wondering why medication costs are so high might be interested in knowing that drug companies spent forty million dollars in the la ... Read on »
Researchers Study Happiness Through Bloggers | Safe Ozone Levels Harm Lungs | Restless Leg Gene... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Researchers use bloggers, Twitter to measure happiness Researchers have found a way to measure collective happiness by mining data from blogs, Twitter and personal online writ ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Swine flu vaccine, Baking soda helps kidney function, Smoking and heart... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Swine Flu Vaccine Makers Granted Legal Immunity Swine flu manufacturers have now been granted legal immunity in case something goes wrong that causes side effects associated w ... Read on »
Health Matters Blog: Fish Oils Reduce Risk of Dementia, Aloe Vera gel toothpaste, MRSA by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Large study - Eating fish reduces dementia risk A large recent study shows that regular fish consumption can reduce our risk of dementia, a condition that affects 24 million p ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News: Ovarian Cancer and Hormones, Alcohol Fights Dementia, Safflower oil Fight... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Hormone replacement therapy ups ovarian cancer risk A new study from Denmark shows that women who use hormone replacement therapy are at increased risk for ovarian cancer. Tha ... Read on »
Health Matters: Breast cancer, Childhood Obesity by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Migraine Diagnosis Means Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Scientists from the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center have conducted a second, more diverse and larger study that link ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News - Breast cancer, obesity, and healthcare reform by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Breast Cancer Linked to Higher Insulin Levels A new analysis of 5450 women shows that higher circulating insulin levels lead to twice the likelihood of breast cancer. Past stu ... Read on »
Can fewer calories extend life? High cholesterol foods may put us at risk for liver disease, Check... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Calorie restricted diet curbs disease and aging in monkeys A twenty year study concludes that a calorie restricted diet helped primates live longer and disease free. The resea ... Read on »
Rapamycin slows aging, Scientists grow sperm in lab, Nitrates in food cause of disease by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Rapamycin Could be Anti-Aging Treatment Researchers have found that rapamycin, a compound that has antifungal and antibiotic properties, found in the soil at Easter Island, ex ... Read on »
Diabetes and other disease linked to nitrates in environment by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Diabetes and other disease linked to nitrates in environment Posted using ShareThis Read on »
Grab Some Health News - Acetaminophen, Vitamin D deficiency, Keeping your brain young by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Acetaminophen May Carry Strong Warning One of the most commonly used painkillers in the US, acetaminophen, can and has caused harm. Liver damage can occur in individuals thoug ... Read on »
Health Matters - Plenty of people use vibrators, Women who sleep less risk heart disease,... by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Survey shows vibrator use common among women and men Good sexual health is an integral part of overall health and happiness. Results of two new studies reveal that 53 percent ... 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 »
Mind Massage - Happiness Gene, Obesity Gene, Coffee Breath Mint, Alcohol and Deaths by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine My Articles on the Internet: Happiness Gene Discovered Researchers at Tel Aviv University suggest that happiness may be in our genes. Professor Yoram Barak of Tel Aviv Univers ... Read on »
Grab Some Health News - Cancer, Michael Jackson, Gardasil, Flesh Eating Bacteria by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine My articles on the internet: Animal Fat Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Risk Results of a new study reveals a link between consuming animal fat from dairy, and possibly red meat, and ... Read on »
Treating Periodontal Disease may Help Rheumatoid Arthritis by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine New research shows that fifty-six percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have periodontal disease. Studies continue to show the link between inflammation and gu ... Read on »
Creative Problem Solving Easier with REM Naps by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine A new study shows that taking a nap can help with creative problem solving. Rather that waiting to figure things out, new problems can be easier solved by taking a quality nap ... Read on »
Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults by Kathleen Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Colorectal cancer has been on the decline, but those statistics are not true for young adults. New research shows that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults, develo ... Read on »