The FDA has approved Ryzolt (tramadol HCl extended-release tablets), a once-daily formulation of the analgesic tramadol. Ryzolt is indicated for the management of moderate-to-moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require long-term, around-the-clock pain treatment.
Ryzolt is a centrally acting analgesic composed of a dual-matrix delivery system with both immediate-release and extended-release characteristics. Its maker, Labopharm, anticipates Read the rest of this entry »
Although
the link between cell phones and brain tumour remains inconclusive till date, a
new study has warned that the ‘technological advancement’ can pose
number of risks to people’s neurological health.
Recent studies have shown that
cell phones increase the risk of developing a brain tumor.
Now, taking examples from
real-life scenarios, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
has warned that cell phones can cause Read the rest of this entry »
“The Park Avenue Diet” by Stuart Fischer is unlike any diet or exercise book Mandi Brunow of Wichita has read.
Rather than focusing on what foods to eat or what workouts to do, the book addresses seven components of image, with an overall message that “If you feel good on the inside, you’ll look good on the outside,” Brunow says, and if you look good, you’ll feel better.
Brunow, 37, who is a forensic investigator for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 — As the FDA struggles with the latest tainted-food scandal, academic researchers and current and former government officials said the agency is “losing ground” in keeping contaminated food from reaching the kitchen table.
The FDA needs to focus more attention on problem facilities, but at the same time recognize that there are too many food providers for the agency to “inspect its way to safety,” said J. Glenn Morris, Jr., M.D., Read the rest of this entry »
MONDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) — The interaction between white blood cells of the immune system and blood vessels may contribute to epileptic seizures, new research suggests.
If this turns out to be the case, such interactions may be a target for new treatments or even preventive measures for epilepsy, said researchers reporting in the Nov. 23 issue of
.
“This opens a window to a mechanism that we hadn’t really seen in this way,” said Dr. Read the rest of this entry »
By DREW WINCHESTER,
Health, community, and positivity were at the heart of the second annual Family Health and Safety Fair, held Saturday afternoon at the Cape Wellness Center.
This years event was subtitled Hats off to our Heroes, focusing on the men and women of law enforcement, fire, and first responders of all varieties.
It was specifically dedicated to the memory of fallen Fort Myers Police Officer Andrew Widman, who was shot and Read the rest of this entry »
BOSTON, Nov 13 — Women’s right activists see an open door to the White House of President-elect Barack Obama, and they plan to walk right in and take a seat.
“This is the time to finish the unfinished revolution,” said Byllye Avery, founder of the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
Women activists have a long list of recommendations for Obama, who is viewed as much more receptive to women’s rights than his predecessor.
“It’s a great opportunity Read the rest of this entry »
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology
(Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most
representative of all dermatologic associations. A sister organization to the
Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for
government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists,
and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality Read the rest of this entry »
Not everyone agreed.
researchers looked at death rates among more than 5,000 men and women who took part in an early cholesterol- lowering trial. In this group, being fit offered little protection against the health risks linked to excess weight.
The latest salvo comes from the Women’s Health Study, a 10-year trial of aspirin and vitamin E among nearly 40,000 middle-aged women. As you might expect, the odds of having a heart attack, needing bypass Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – According to their parents, pre-school children have somewhat better diets than school-age children, but both groups fall short when it comes to getting recommended amounts of exercise.
Dr. Hollie A. Raynor, of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and co-investigators, assessed parents’ reports of their children’s diet and activity levels. Of 174 boys and girls, about half (49 percent) were preschoolers (2 to 5.9 Read the rest of this entry »