http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:44:59 -0700 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:21:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Tattoo-removal-How-Angelina-did-it-or-its-time-to-move-on?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Billy Bob-less Brad's in, Billy Bob's way out.  What's a girl to do when the last love of your life is tattood on your arm, but you've traded up, moved on, or just gotten bored? Laser surgery may just be the answer you've been looking for.&nbsp... health health risk Tattoos infection hepatitis HIV Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:21:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Tattoo-removal-How-Angelina-did-it-or-its-time-to-move-on?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Tattoo-Tips-So-in-spite-of-my-warnings-you-still-want-to-do-this?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Be sure they wear gloves! If you've read my previous post on why you should seriously consider all the risks against the benefits before you get a tattoo and you still insist on going through with it, then I've provided some tips to help you avoid ne... health risk Tattoos infection hepatitis HIV Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:54:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Tattoo-Tips-So-in-spite-of-my-warnings-you-still-want-to-do-this?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Tattoo-secrets-revealed-What-Barbie-doesnt-want-you-to-know?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Granuloma: a chronic inflammatory lesion that spreads Last time I mentioned Tattoo Barbie, the 50 year old toy that teachs girls how cool it will be when they can get a real tattoo. of their own  For now they can just practice.  Well, tatt... health risk Tattoos infection hepatitis HIV Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:22:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Tattoo-secrets-revealed-What-Barbie-doesnt-want-you-to-know?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Tattoo-Barbie-the-50-yearold-doll-gets-a-makeover?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner I read with interest that Barbie just turned 50.  Millions of young girls have had Barbies and her assorted friends, myself included.  And millions of girls have tried to copy her look for obvious reasons.  Some older women still try ... infections Barbie Hepatitis C Tattoos Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:46:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Tattoo-Barbie-the-50-yearold-doll-gets-a-makeover?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d24-When-smart-people-do-stupid-things-how-to-calm-yourself-and-gain-control?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Warning: Reptilian brain in action Ever do something dumb?  It's natural at times of high anxiety to react quickly and say something stupid.  Think of politicians and televangelists who've been caught.  We're wired to do it.  Our ... mental health family of origin Sean Penn spiritual health Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:33:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d24-When-smart-people-do-stupid-things-how-to-calm-yourself-and-gain-control?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Sean-Penn-Poster-child-for-the-undifferentiated?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Sean Penn with Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz Congratulations to Sean Penn.  He won Best Actor last night at the Academy Awards and was gracious in his acceptance speech,even going so far as to mention that he made it hard to like him.  Th... mental health Sean Penn Academy Awards anxiety John McEnroe Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:30:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Sean-Penn-Poster-child-for-the-undifferentiated?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Being-undifferentiated-means-having-to-say-youre-sorry?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner As a university Assistant Professor, I know it's coming.  I don't know who it will be, but each semester, some unfortunate soul will let the stress get to them, snap and blurt  something stupid in class.  As in, "Why ar... mental illness stress mental health parents family of origin Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:52:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Being-undifferentiated-means-having-to-say-youre-sorry?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d20-People-more-likely-to-quit-smoking-for-their-dogs-than-their-children?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Kick the habitA recent study by researchers in Michigan turned up some interesting statistics.  It seems that one in three would quit smoking if they thought their pet would be adversely affected.  This is interesting because in other studi... cancer smoking pets Mayo Clinic Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d20-People-more-likely-to-quit-smoking-for-their-dogs-than-their-children?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Why-youre-fat-You-cant-look-away-so-be-warned?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Chili cheese friesOk, so our sons have always loved gross things.  Anything slimey or disgusting was right up their alley, so I wasn't terribly surprised when Colin sent a link to a website dedicated to food that will give you a heart attac... health obesity overweight Twinkies Heart fat Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:16:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d19-Why-youre-fat-You-cant-look-away-so-be-warned?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Vitamins-dont-protect-against-cancer-and-cardiovascular-disease?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner To protect against cancer and heart disease, eat a salad The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) is a government-sponsored study of more than 160,000 women that produced frightening results  about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement thera... health cancer heart disease vitamins WHI Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:51:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Vitamins-dont-protect-against-cancer-and-cardiovascular-disease?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Heart-disease-is-a-womans-greatest-health-risk?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... heart disease Valentines Day heart healthy Go Red for Women American Heart Association Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:46:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Heart-disease-is-a-womans-greatest-health-risk?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Hormone-replacement-treatment-and-breast-cancer-what-we-know?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Suzanne Somers Well, the debate on hormone replacement therapy continues. The Wall Street Journal reports that even Oprah got in on the act with guest Suzanne Somers. Ms. Somers was on the show promoting a custom blend of "bioide... Oprah Suzanne Sommers breast cancer HRT Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:41:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Hormone-replacement-treatment-and-breast-cancer-what-we-know?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Childrens-toys-get-the-lead-out?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner It's been awhile since we've had small children so toy safety has not been on the forefront my mind lately.  An article in the recent issue of American Nurse Today, caught my attention though.  The author notes that in October 2007 there we... child environmental toxin lead toy recalls Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:05:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Childrens-toys-get-the-lead-out?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Peanut-Scare-hits-Texas-plant?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Eat something else for nowPeanut Corp of America, the Georgia company at the center of a nationwide salmonella scare, has shut its Texas plant after recent tests showed possible contamination in some of its products.  It appears the tainted pean... Salmonella peanut Peanut Corp disease Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:20:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Peanut-Scare-hits-Texas-plant?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Need-health-insurance--Some-things-to-consider?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Feeling Lucky? Ever go to Las Vegas?  If you have you know that one of the things people do there is calculate their odds of winning the jackpot.  Sometimes they're lucky and other times, they barely get out with the clothes on their b... health risk health insurance uninsured healthcare reform Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:25:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Need-health-insurance--Some-things-to-consider?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Doggie-bootcamp-may-be-what-the-doctor-ordered?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Let's get physical! Has your pooch looked in the mirror lately?  A little tubby?  Well, don't be surprised.  About 40% of American pups are overweight or obese.  And this puts them at risk for heart disease, diabetes, ar... heart disease diabetes obesity exercise Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:04:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Doggie-bootcamp-may-be-what-the-doctor-ordered?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Love-drugs-or-how-to-ride-out-a-midlife-crisis?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Love in an inhalerIn the not-too-distant future, scientists may be able to provide powerful chemicals that allow us to sniff oxytocin via nasal cannula to promote bonding, even love, between two people.  Some say that if this can be done, then e... health love oxytocin Asperger's syndrome voles Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:38:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Love-drugs-or-how-to-ride-out-a-midlife-crisis?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d28-How-to-avoid-the-common-cold?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Get quality sleepEveryone knows that once you get a cold, you're doomed.  So, it makes sense to think about ways to avoid them.  Of course, I've talked about numerous ways in previous posts, like washing your hands and using a paper to... health cold virus sleep deprivation Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:39:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d28-How-to-avoid-the-common-cold?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Excess-caffeine-may-cause-sensory-disturbances-like-LSD?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner LSD Latte The world's most famous legal stimulant may also be a hallucinogen.  And it can be found at your local coffee house, for a couple of dollars a pop.  At least that's what reseachers in the U.K. found when they questioned ... health risk caffeine LSD stimulant Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:38:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Excess-caffeine-may-cause-sensory-disturbances-like-LSD?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Peanut-Butter-scare-reaches-pets?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner Protect your petThe peanut butter scare has emptied grocery store shelves of America's favorite food.  And it just seems to get more dire by the day.  Now, A dog food manufacturer is recalling seven products over fears of possible con... health CDC peanut butter FDA Salmonella PCA Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:00:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-322-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Peanut-Butter-scare-reaches-pets?cid=exrss-Health-Care-Examiner