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Archive for March, 2009

MayoClinic.com Releases New Design

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

MayoClinic.com Releases New Design
Mayo Clinic recently launched a newly redesigned version of its consumer health information site, MayoClinic.com. The updated site has many new features and functions to enhance the user's experience. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2271204.htm

Networking May Aid Blacks Who Need Kidney Transplant (HealthDay)

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Networking May Aid Blacks Who Need Kidney Transplant (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — Social and medicalnetworking can improve the chances that blacks who have kidney failurewill acquire a new kidney, a survey has found.

Doctors still learning from pig brain disorder (Reuters)

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Doctors still learning from pig brain disorder (Reuters)Reuters - It started with tingling in the fingers and toes, followed by weakness in the legs.
Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids With ADHD (HealthDay)HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) — Compared with otherchildren, those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) havemore inconsistent responses when doing short-term memory tasks, […]

Doctors still learning from pig brain disorder (Reuters)

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Doctors still learning from pig brain disorder (Reuters)Reuters - It started with tingling in the fingers and toes, followed by weakness in the legs.
Human Brain Works Between Order and Chaos (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — The human brain functions on”the edge of chaos,” at a critical point between order and randomness,according to […]

10th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest Family Fun Festival - Organic Herbs, Vegetables, Free Seminars, Free Entertainment, Herbal Inspired Foods

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

10th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest Family Fun Festival - Organic Herbs, Vegetables, Free Seminars, Free Entertainment, Herbal Inspired Foods
HerbFest, in it's 10th consecutive year, will feature organic vegetable plants grown from organic seeds, organically grown herbs and easy maintenance lifestyle perennials. Free educational classes emphasizing food comes from farms, gardens is […]

Triax Pharmaceuticals, Providers of the No. 1 Prescribed Mid-Potency Corticosteroid Brand, Introduce a New Size of Locoid Lotion 0.1%

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Triax Pharmaceuticals, Providers of the No. 1 Prescribed Mid-Potency Corticosteroid Brand, Introduce a New Size of Locoid Lotion 0.1%
Launched at the 67th Annual American Academy of Dermatology Meeting (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2249514.htm
Experience the Evocative History of Galle Fort at Amangalla with Sri Lanka In Style
Sri Lanka In Style welcomes Amangalla […]

Recession Drives Irish Dental Patients North

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Recession Drives Irish Dental Patients North
New Research from RevaHealth.com shows Irish Patients are shopping around for Dentists (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2246324.htm
Alcohol Awareness Month - A Time to Learn More About the Disease of Alcoholism
It is a common misconception that alcoholism is a sign of weak will. In fact, alcohol abuse […]

New Life Hiking Spa Joins Destination Spa Group

Friday, March 20th, 2009

New Life Hiking Spa Joins Destination Spa Group
Destination Spa Group (DSG) is pleased to announce that New Life Hiking Spa, has recently been accepted as a member. The spa joins the prestigious group of 23 Destination Spas from around the world, expanding the organization. Known for its scenic hiking, affordability and no-nonsense approach […]

New Report Shows How Yoga Helps Would-Be Mothers Become Pregnant

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

New Report Shows How Yoga Helps Would-Be Mothers Become Pregnant
Ojai Woman Swears That These Yoga Relaxation Techniques Helped Her Conceive Her First Daughter. Her new report, “Yoga For Conception” explains the methods and techniques she used to increase her chances of getting pregnant (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2229434.htm

Is my chemo working? Scans may give faster answer (AP)

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Is my chemo working? Scans may give faster answer (AP)AP - When Mike Stevens learned his lungs were riddled with cancer, it took only a week to start chemotherapy— but six weeks to find out if it was doing any good."You’re going through all this suffering and stuff and you want to know, am I […]