http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:28 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-29878-Celebrity-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-If-Donny-Osmond-wins-on-Dancing-with-the-Stars-it-could-shine-light-on-Las-Vegas-tourism-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Donny Osmond’s win on Dancing with the Stars could shine light on Las Vegas tourism: Will Las Vegas residents vote for him? Donny Osmond is truly talented. At 51, he is competing in the ever popular ABC reality show Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:38:32 GMT Gina Traficant - Celebrity Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29878-Celebrity-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-If-Donny-Osmond-wins-on-Dancing-with-the-Stars-it-could-shine-light-on-Las-Vegas-tourism-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11804-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Entitlements-altering-the-look-of-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La) was able to get the democratic leadership to include a $100 million pledge for federal aid for rebuilding Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans area in 2005. The pay off for Senate Majority Leader... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:14 GMT Sheila Guilloton - Health Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11804-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Entitlements-altering-the-look-of-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-1961-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cinemas-worst-sex-scenes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health A great movie sex scene can cause a rush to the genitals that rivals porn, but a bad one can quickly turn a drama into a comedy (click here for a list of the most memorable horror movie sex scenes and you'll see what I mean). There are far too many films... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:53:41 GMT Courtney Bee - Sexual Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1961-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cinemas-worst-sex-scenes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12104-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Healthy-mashed-sweet-potatoes-and-apple-walnut-stuffing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The food feast is just a few days away. Thanksgiving staples like turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and sweet potatoes comprise the meal. Spice up the regulars with some tasty, healthy favorites, sure to be made time and time ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:36:12 GMT Gabriella Filippi - Health and Happiness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12104-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Healthy-mashed-sweet-potatoes-and-apple-walnut-stuffing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-4686-Holistic-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d22-How-to-make-yourself-comfortable?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health When you are invited into someone else's house, you may hear the words, "Make yourself comfortable." That advice can be extrapolated into your own home and incorporated into your daily routine. Simple pleasures and comforts of life can... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT Alice Landry - Holistic Wellness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4686-Holistic-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d22-How-to-make-yourself-comfortable?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-20361-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Senate-votes-to-move-Health-Care-Reform-Bill-to-the-floor-Abortion-clause-still-up-for-debate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Last night, Saturday November 21st 2009, the Senate voted to move the Health Care Reform Bill to the floor for a debate expected after Thanksgiving; the Bill needed 60 votes to clear and scraped through with just that, at a 60-39 vote. The... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:47:57 GMT Sharon Falsetto - Women's Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20361-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Senate-votes-to-move-Health-Care-Reform-Bill-to-the-floor-Abortion-clause-still-up-for-debate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Infectious-Disease-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Another-African-nation-reintroduces-DDT-into-its-malaria-control-arsenal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health A few years after the World Health Organization (WHO) reversed its decade’s long policy against the use of DDT, another African country will begin using it as part of its malaria eradication program. The nation of Botswana announced it... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:22:09 GMT Robert Herriman - Infectious Disease Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Infectious-Disease-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Another-African-nation-reintroduces-DDT-into-its-malaria-control-arsenal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11509-Multiple-Sclerosis-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Overweight-teens-are-twice-as-likely-to-develop-Multiple-Sclerosis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Just in time for Thanksgiving overindulgence, a just-released study shows that teenagers who are obese have a higher risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis as an adult. At the moment, the study has been limited to teenagers, and no association has... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:49:49 GMT Mike Szymanski - Multiple Sclerosis Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11509-Multiple-Sclerosis-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Overweight-teens-are-twice-as-likely-to-develop-Multiple-Sclerosis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-18331-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d21-CDC-update-on-H1N1-vaccine-availability-and-side-effects?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health In a press briefing on November 20th, Dr. Anne Schuchat,  director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave an update on the current availability of the novel... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:14:28 GMT Genevieve Kiger - Natural Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18331-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d21-CDC-update-on-H1N1-vaccine-availability-and-side-effects?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-13868-Health-and-Science-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Procter--Gamble-recalls-three-lots-of-Vicks-Sinex-spray-in-three-countries?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced Thursday that it is recalling three lots of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The company said it is taking this precautionary step... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:02:26 GMT P. Elizabeth Anderson - Health and Science Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13868-Health-and-Science-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Procter--Gamble-recalls-three-lots-of-Vicks-Sinex-spray-in-three-countries?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-28038-Dallas-Life-Coach-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Directing-your-life-journey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health This is the third in a multi-part series on directing your life journey. Four things I ‘promise' to share with you…here, right now: how to remove the obstruction/roadblock of fear; how you can start using this tomorrow; third…why... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:28:52 GMT Quinton Long - Dallas Life Coach Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28038-Dallas-Life-Coach-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Directing-your-life-journey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-28162-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Phoenix-AZ-area-to-host-lomi-lomi-massage-training-with-Sacred-Lomi-and-Tom-Cochran?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Sacred Lomi announced on November 20, 2009 that they have chosen Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona to be the site of a Hawaiian lomi lomi massage training workshop. Donna Jason of Sacred Lomi says the location and timing where chosen to correspond... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:02:39 GMT Steve Ibach - Massage Therapy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28162-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Phoenix-AZ-area-to-host-lomi-lomi-massage-training-with-Sacred-Lomi-and-Tom-Cochran?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-21431-Ayurveda-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Niacin-info-101-Ask-the-nutritionist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Since the Niacin versus Zetia and Vytorin debate is heavily in the public eye, this is an excellent time to ‘Ask the Nutritionist’ exactly what the pros and cons to supplementation with Niacin are. After asking that question, our own... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:50 GMT Kathleen Tehrani - Ayurveda Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21431-Ayurveda-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Niacin-info-101-Ask-the-nutritionist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-30174-Clinical-Research-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Swine-flu-H1N1-vaccine-research?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Are you interested in participating in Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccine research? The following studies are currently recruiting participants at sites within Maryland as well as sites around the country.  Use the links provided to see specific information... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:05 GMT Tracy McCracken RN BSN - Clinical Research Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30174-Clinical-Research-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Swine-flu-H1N1-vaccine-research?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Today's obesity epidemic might be tomorrow's Alzheimer's disease epidemic. Most Americans are aware of the direct connection between obesity and Type II diabetes, however many of these same Americans, are probably not aware of the link between obesity,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:46:43 GMT Patricia Grace - Senior Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-20325-Pelvic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Pudendal-Neuralgia-carpal-tuneel-of-the-butt-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Before reading this article, please be sure to have read ‘Marina’s story’ and carpel tunnel of the butt part 1. After reading Part 1 you now have a basic understanding of pudendal nerve anatomy, you understand Pudendal Neuralgia... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:04:32 GMT Stephanie Prendergast - Pelvic Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20325-Pelvic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Pudendal-Neuralgia-carpal-tuneel-of-the-butt-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-29290-Red-Cross-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Red-Cross-tips-to-avoid-giving-H1N1-on-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Stay home is not exactly the two words families want to hear as Thanksgiving draws near. The four day weekend holiday is a time for travel to bring families together. But stay home is one of the tips the American Red Cross is offering to would be... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:37:16 GMT Chuck Gibson - Red Cross Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29290-Red-Cross-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Red-Cross-tips-to-avoid-giving-H1N1-on-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12878-Healthy-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Preppinfor-successful-holiday-dinners-tips-on-how-to-stay-organized?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health We have all been there. The very last minute it’s announced that the holiday dinner will be at your house and besides the house being a wreck, there is a heavy work load, laundry to load, kids to rear and the list goes on. Holiday dinners... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:51 GMT Cheryl Murphy - Healthy Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12878-Healthy-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Preppinfor-successful-holiday-dinners-tips-on-how-to-stay-organized?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-4682-Caregiver-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Caregiving-101-Making-the-holidays-easier-for-someone-with-dementia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health If you are a caregiver or family member to someone with Alzheimers Disease or other types of dementia, you may already be worrying about how the holidays will affect your loved one. For someone with dementia, over-stimulation can quickly turn into... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:22:56 GMT Anne Togher - Caregiver Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4682-Caregiver-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Caregiving-101-Making-the-holidays-easier-for-someone-with-dementia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12938-Spa-Examiner~y2009m11d18-San-Diego-Spas--The-San-Diego-Spa-Association-wants-to-hear-from-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The San Diego Spa Association is a group of Spa Professionals uniting to provide and share knowledge and elevate the consciousness of the Spa Industry through community action. The June 18, 2009 launch party was attended by over 100 spa professionals.... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:17 GMT Michele McIntyre - Spa Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12938-Spa-Examiner~y2009m11d18-San-Diego-Spas--The-San-Diego-Spa-Association-wants-to-hear-from-you?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health