2016

Innovative Nanoknife Cancer Surgery Treatment Targets Tumors Directly With Irreversible Electroporation Technology

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Using a 3000-volt electric current via a Nanoknife, scientists have unleashed cancer technology's latest weapon to find and destroy cancer tumors that are inoperable. Surgeons note that they have used radiofrequency ablation to destroy inoperable cancers for approximately 20 years. That mode of therapy which heats up tumors until cancer cells die came with risks if tumors were lying close to a main vessel. NanoKnife poses no such risks, which bodes well for pancreatic cancer patients, and you'll be given the treatment by a radiologist.

16 August 2016

Give Me An O-U-C-H! Diagnosing And Managing Back Pain In Teenage Cheerleaders

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Cheerleaders are an important part of any high school athletic experience. They perform exciting stunts and rile up the athletes and spectators to get them into the gaming action. Unfortunately, teenage cheerleaders often suffer from back pain that can take them out of commission. In fact, about five percent of all cheering injuries are back related. Thankfully, it is possible to diagnose your back pain and treat it in a safe manner.

31 July 2016

The Most Persistent Myths About Hair Removal

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Having hair where you do not want it is bad enough. But there are many pervasive myths about hair removal which make the process even more difficult. If you learn about these myths and ignore them, you can focus your energies on hair removal treatments that actually work. You Should Apply Lotion After Waxing Waxing is highly effective. However, some of the treatments that you are told to apply to your skin after you wax are not.

18 July 2016

What You May Not Know About Food Allergies

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There are a great many misconceptions about food allergies that circulate around in conversation and gossip. It can be difficult sometimes to separate fact from rumor, especially if you are not fully familiar with allergies in general as well as with food allergies. Before you make a common food allergy misstep, get to know some of the facts you may not be aware of about food allergies so that you can be sure that if someone you know is suffering from food allergies (or you have food allergies) that you do not make any mistakes that could jeopardize health and safety.

14 July 2016

Knee Pain: How Kettlebells Can Help

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Chronic knee pain seems to have been on the rise in the U.S. over the last several decades, and researchers aren't entirely sure why. There are also a tremendous number of knee injuries—over 6 million people sought help from 1999 through 2008 in emergency rooms for knee injuries caused by everything from recreation to just walking on the stairs. If you're among the ranks of those with knee pain, whether the condition is chronic or the result of trauma, consider adding kettlebell training to your strength training or physical therapy.

14 July 2016

Use These Tips To Get Comfortable With Your New Hearing Aids

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Wearing hearing aids for the first time can be quite an adjustment. While you'll appreciate the ability to clearly hear what's going on around you, you might also find it hard to stop thinking about the objects in your ears. The good news is that as strange as the hearing aids might initially feel, you'll get used to the feeling of the hearing aids before long. There are also a number of simple tips that you can use to get used to life with your hearing aids.

12 July 2016

Important Things To Look For If You Think Your Teen Is Using Heroin

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It can be a parent's worst nightmare to think that your child might be using drugs. It is important to look for the signs and to handle them properly. If you think that your teen might be using heroin, it is important to look for these specific signs. If any of them seem to relate to your teen or if you have other doubts, seek drug dependence counseling or another form of treatment for your teen immediately.

20 June 2016

2 Ways To Reduce Your Pain And Swelling After Having Dental Implant Posts Inserted

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If you have just had dental implant posts inserted, your gums may be sore and swollen. Along with your prescribed treatment from your dentist, try one or both of the following home remedies to help reduce the pain and inflammation Apply Gauze Soaked With Cold Water And Peppermint Oil The first home remedy for treating your gums after dental post implantation is applying a gauze soaked with cold water and peppermint oil.

20 June 2016

Gestational Diabetes: 3 Tips To Reduce Your Chances Of Developing The Disease

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If you're pregnant – or planning on becoming pregnant in the near future – one of the concern's you need to worry about is gestational diabetes – which is a form of diabetes that you can only develop during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can be a health risk for you and your unborn baby. While there is no way to completely guarantee that you won't develop the condition, there are some steps you can take to lower your risk.

18 May 2016

Keeping Your Skin From Aging During And After Menopause

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If you are currently experiencing the symptoms of menopause, you will find your body goes through many changes due to a natural shift in hormone levels. One part of the body that changes during and after menopause is the quality of the skin. Many women find that their skin will become drier and more wrinkles will pop up, giving an overall older look as a result. This is due to a reduction in the amount of estrogen the body creates, leading to the deterioration of the collagen in the skin as a result.

18 May 2016