Future College Grads Worry About Finding Work

February 15, 2012
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Graduation is still months away, but senior economics major Celina Adame is already worried about finding a job. “The type of work I want to do – the finance sector — isn’t doing so well,” she says. “My parents helped pay for my education and I don’t want to become a financial burden for them.” [...]

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Chronic Pain Apps Make Pain Relief Just a Phone Call Away

February 13, 2012
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Managing chronic pain has gotten less painful – or at least easier to keep track of. Born out Damon Lynn’s own painful experience, “My Pain Diary” is an iphone app designed specifically to help people track their pain. It’s one of several apps on the market that help chronic pain sufferers document their symptoms and [...]

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Doctors Admit Lying to Patients

February 11, 2012
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Two national surveys of doctors in the U.S. have uncovered shocking admissions that many physicians lie to their patients, withhold information about their medical mistakes, fail to disclose their financial relationships with medical companies, and routinely order unnecessary medical procedures to avoid being sued. “There’s an expectation that our doctors will be truthful, and most [...]

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Mayo Clinic Study Links Obesity to Fibromyalgia

February 11, 2012
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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say obese people are at greater risk for fibromyalgia and are more likely to suffer from severe symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized by chronic pain, muscle soreness, fatigue, moodiness and sleep disorders. “We see an association between body mass index with symptom severity and quality of life in [...]

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Pot Smokers Confused about Marijuana Spray

February 9, 2012
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Marijuana advocates – who use marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes – have a mixed reaction to a marijuana based painkiller being marketed by a British pharmaceutical company. Sativex, a mouth spray containing cannabinoids, is already being used as a prescription painkiller in Canada, New Zealand and eight European countries. GW Pharmaceuticals has asked [...]

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Common Household Chemicals and Plastics May be Harming Children

February 9, 2012
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Laurie Kerkinni is a busy mother of four boys in Lakeville, Minnesota. Like many parents, she strives to bring healthy food home to her family. But Kerkinni’s concern about health goes beyond just food – she worries about cleansers, detergents, even shower curtains — common household chemicals and plastics that are an everyday part of [...]

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Favorite Places: “Arrogantly Shabby” on Pawleys Island, South Carolina

February 6, 2012
Pawleys Island is one of the oldest summer resorts on the east coast. Early settlers in the 1700’s used it as a refuge from mosquitoes in the summer months.

If your idea of a great vacation is exploring the beach, frolicking in the surf and getting away from the busy-ness and routine of everyday life, consider a trip to Pawleys Island. Nestled between the bustling Grand Strand and historic Georgetown, Pawleys Island is one of the only pristine barrier islands off of the South [...]

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The Government’s War on Pain Doctors

February 6, 2012
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A Commentary published by American News Report Editor’s Note: Linda Cheek is a family practice and alternative medicine physician in southwest Virginia. Cheek’s practice has been raided twice by federal and state agents. She has pleaded guilty to one count of insurance fraud, a charge she believes was linked to her treatment of patients for [...]

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How Massage Eases Pain

February 5, 2012
Massage has been practiced for thousands of years, but there has been little medical research on its biological benefits.

Scientists have finally proven what fans of massage have long known: a good rub down not only feels good — it can help ease muscle pain. Researchers in Canada and California collaborated on a study which proved that massage reduces inflammation and helps muscle cells recover from strenuous exercise. Eleven healthy young men had biopsies [...]

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Extra Pounds Lead to Extra Back Pain

February 2, 2012
Researchers say being overweight increases the risk of degenerative disc disease, a leading cause of lower back pain.

Americans who overeat are not only raising the risk of heart disease and diabetes, they could also be causing long term damage to their backs. A new study has found that adults who are obese or overweight are significantly more likely to have lumbar disc degeneration, a leading cause of lower back pain. Researchers at [...]

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