http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:53 -0700 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:35:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d14-How-to-Defeat-Your-Allergies?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   1. A high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is essential when fighting to remove allergens from the home. WebMD shows they capture 98% of unseen particles, and it has been proven to dominate in the trapping of pet dander and polle... Tips Medicine Allergies Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:35:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d14-How-to-Defeat-Your-Allergies?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d11-How-to-Keep-Weight-off-this-Summer?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner  For many, summertime instantly brings back images of backyard barbeques, crawfish boils, and cool glasses of lemonade while sitting on the back porch. Although these events may contain some of our greatest memories, they may also be why we are... Tips Weight Loss Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:08:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d11-How-to-Keep-Weight-off-this-Summer?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d9-How-to-Prevent-a-Heart-Attack?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Surprising to many, heart attacks have become the leading cause of death for both men and women. Caused by a variety of factors, cholesterol-clogged arteries have brought billions to their knees by blocking the blood supply to the heart, eventua... Tips Exercise Medicine News Research Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:50:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d9-How-to-Prevent-a-Heart-Attack?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Houston-Fights-Steroid-Abuse?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 Normal 0 Over the last decade, Houston has seen a rise in steroid usage as people fight to get ahead in fitness, to excel in athletics, or to get a quick jolt of energy, but officers are be... Fitness Medicine News Research Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Houston-Fights-Steroid-Abuse?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d7-3-Quick-Ways-to-Remove-Bacteria-from-the-Home?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Normal 0 Normal 0 Common cold, flu, and virus germs can be picked up from anywhere, but the most popular breeding place is the home.  With fungi infested bathrooms and bacteria ridden kitchens, more ... Tips Medicine News Research Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:08:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d7-3-Quick-Ways-to-Remove-Bacteria-from-the-Home?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Electronic-Cigarettes-Questioned-by-the-FDA?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 The cigarette market has recently been bombarded by Smoking Everywhere, a popular brand of electronic cigarettes.  Created in an effort to prolong life and help people quit, these cigarettes have been specifi... FDA Approval Necessary Medicine News Research Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:59:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Electronic-Cigarettes-Questioned-by-the-FDA?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d31-5-Ways-to-Beat-a-Cold?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Normal 0 1. Drink something hot.  This is an excellent way to soothe the pains of an aching throat, and if you buy something medicated, like Theraflu, you get a double bonus because of its warmth and healing powers.  ... Tips Medicine Research Sun, 31 May 2009 14:26:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d31-5-Ways-to-Beat-a-Cold?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-3-Worst-Mistakes-at-the-Gym?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 1. Socializing.  When it comes to toning abs, firming thighs, and losing weight, gabbing will get you nowhere.  So, as you prepare to exercise at a gym, get ready for a workout.  Don’t use you... Tips Exercise Sat, 30 May 2009 09:37:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-3-Worst-Mistakes-at-the-Gym?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-FDA-vs-Cheerios-in-Cholesterol-Prevention?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning earlier this month to General Mills after reviewing and discussing recent advertisements for Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oats Cereal. In their overview, FDA spoke... FDA Approval Necessary News Sat, 30 May 2009 08:46:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-FDA-vs-Cheerios-in-Cholesterol-Prevention?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Chewable-Aspirin-Used-to-Prevent-Heart-Attack-Stroke?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Recent research has revealed that chewable aspirin tablets are absorbed quicker into the bloodstream than regular aspirin tablets.  This study was led by Sean Nordt, MD, of the University of California.  He explained that these “seemi... Exercise Medicine News Research Wed, 20 May 2009 17:01:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Chewable-Aspirin-Used-to-Prevent-Heart-Attack-Stroke?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-Sneak-Exercise-into--Your-Daily-Routine?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner 1. Walk. Walking is a creative way to get exercise back into your life.  Whether you wander around the halls in the air conditioning or get a breath of fresh air, walking is a smart way to get the blood pumping. The best time for many is during ... Fitness Exercise Wed, 20 May 2009 14:27:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-Sneak-Exercise-into--Your-Daily-Routine?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d20-13-yearold-Boy-Refuses-Chemotherapy?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Brown County District Judge John Rodenberg ruled that Daniel Hauser, a 13 year-old boy suffering from nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a derivation of cancer common among young adults and adolescents, must go to trial to determine the necessity... Wed, 20 May 2009 09:09:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d20-13-yearold-Boy-Refuses-Chemotherapy?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d17-ThirdHand-Smoke-Proven-Harmful-to-Children?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner  Jonathan Winickoff, MD, MPH, assistant director of the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy, has revealed that smoking inside the home is unhealthy.  The toxic contamination of cigarette... Sun, 17 May 2009 16:20:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d17-ThirdHand-Smoke-Proven-Harmful-to-Children?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Household-Chemicals-Proven-Toxic-to-Health?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner Normal 0 Normal 0 A study by the Environmental Working Group has put household chemicals on the spot.  Using blood and urine samples of five prominent, female environmental activists, they ran tests on c... Sun, 17 May 2009 06:54:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Household-Chemicals-Proven-Toxic-to-Health?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d16-Common-Cholesterol-Myths?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 1. If it says 0 mg it must be healthy. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but marketers are devious. They are more than willing to lure you into purchasing something with a sparkling bow and catchy phra... CDC Sat, 16 May 2009 16:57:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Common-Cholesterol-Myths?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Salmonella-Contamination-on-the-Rise?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner New York Times reports that although we fight to keep foods safe and uncontaminated, little has changed over the past three years. Even worse, in regards to salmonella, threatening bacteria found in peanuts and pistachios, infections may be on t... CDC Sat, 09 May 2009 06:38:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Salmonella-Contamination-on-the-Rise?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Urinary-Incontinence-How-to-Outsmart-the-Bladder?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner I Normal 0 Incontinence, or overactive bladder, does not have to rule your life.  There are multiple ways to outsmart it, and none of them include dehydration.   1. Drink no more than 2 liters of water or flu... Thu, 07 May 2009 17:46:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Urinary-Incontinence-How-to-Outsmart-the-Bladder?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d6-FDA-Recalls-Fourteen-Hydroxycut-Products?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 Normal 0 The Food and Drug Administration recalled fourteen Hydroxycut products Friday, announcing that they had received 23 reports of serious liver injuries ranging from jaundice to death.... Green Living FDA Approval Necessary Liver Trouble Ephedra Wed, 06 May 2009 18:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d6-FDA-Recalls-Fourteen-Hydroxycut-Products?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d2-5-Foods-Which-Increase-Your-Brain-Activity?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner   Normal 0 Our health is heavily influenced by our dietary choices, with heavy meals luring us to sleep, carbonated sodas causing us to burp, and coffee dragging us out of bed every morning. These decisions play a vital part... Sat, 02 May 2009 20:33:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d2-5-Foods-Which-Increase-Your-Brain-Activity?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d29-How-to-Prevent-Swine-Flu?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner The World Health Organization has raised the pandemic alert to Phase 5, meaning the virus has spread into at least two countries and is causing even bigger outbreaks. As border patrol tightens its belts and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ... Tips Swine Flu Wash your hands CDC Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:13:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9295-Houston-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d29-How-to-Prevent-Swine-Flu?cid=exrss-Houston-Health-Examiner