Occupational Lung Disease: A Radiologic Review

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Travel-sized tips for getting through the germs this holiday season

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This Thanksgiving, Lug Your Luggage Safely

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Study Debunks Link Between Water Consumption and Healthy Skin

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Not in my cosmetics: The Series

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Recession may be over, but recovery will be gradual

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Government panel asks USDA to police “organic” cosmetics

The National Organic Standards Board has voted to recommend that the U.S. Department of Agriculture get tough on the use of the term “organic” for personal care products.

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The Alternative Consumer - Greening an Airplane from the Inside Out

The Alternative Consumer - Greening an Airplane from the Inside Out

National Organic Standards Board Votes to Crack Down on Organic Personal Care Cheaters :: News :: Natural and Nutritional Products Industry Center

National Organic Standards Board Votes to Crack Down on Organic Personal Care Cheaters :: News :: Natural and Nutritional Products Industry Center: "National Organic Standards Board Votes to Crack Down on Organic Personal Care Cheaters"

3 Tips for Holiday Travel

Smartmoney TV has these 3 tips for easier travel this holiday season.

1. conduct flexible schedule searches
2. book earliest flight
3. call customer service

Religion and medicine: Sometimes a healing prescription

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Music Improves Brain Function

Researchers examine how the brain experiences and benefits from musical training. Click here.

9 of Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars Are Hybrids

The latest fuel economy ratings for 2010 models have been published, and nine of the top 10 are hybrid electric cars.

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Study Finds Increasing Number Of Injuries From Hot Tubs

"Though hot tubs, whirlpools and spas are widely used for relaxation and fun, they can pose serious risk for injury. Over the past two decades, as recreational use of hot tubs has increased, so has the number of injuries..."

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Too Much TV Time Bad For Muscular Fitness Levels

Obesity isn't the only negative side effect of excessive television watching. A new study from the American College of Sports Medicine suggests that young adults who tune in to two hours or more of TV per day have poor muscular fitness. Researchers Niko Paalanne and Tuija Tammelin of Finland studied more than 870 Finnish young men and women around 19 years of age. Click here...

Poorly Cleaned Public Cruise Ship Restrooms May Predict Norovirus Outbreaks

Medical researchers have found that widespread poor compliance with regular cleaning of public restrooms on cruise ships may predict subsequent norovirus infection outbreaks (NoVOs). This study is the first study of environmental hygiene on cruise ships. Click here to read more...

New Car Smell Unhealthy - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Automotive Interiors

Little data exist on pollution levels within interior cabins of automobiles. Yet significant questions have surfaced relative to the potential hazards of the “new car smell” or biological hazards such as mold and animal allergens. Click here...

Study: Hair Dye Use, Detoxification Metabolism and Risk of Lymphoma

Title: Genetic Variations in Xenobiotic Metabolic Pathway Genes, Personal Hair Dye Use, and Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Summary: Preliminary study shows elevated risks occured for Non-Hodgkins for use of hair dye before 1980 with certain genotype while other genotypes showed no risk.

Zhang, Y., Hughes, K. J., Zahm, S. H., Zhang, Y., Holford, T. R., Dai, L., Bai, Y., Han, X., Qin, Q., Lan, Q., Rothman, N., Zhu, Y., Leaderer, B., and Zheng, T. (2009). Genetic variations in xenobiotic metabolic pathway genes, personal hair dye use, and risk of non-hodgkin lymphoma. Am. J. Epidemiol., pages kwp263+. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/5936000

Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk

Healthy Neighborhoods May Be Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk

Juggling Boosts Brain Connections

Juggling Boosts Brain Connections

What Employers Should Know About the Flu & Accommodations

What Employers Should Know About the Flu & Accommodations

Parkinson's disease tremor is diminished with relaxation guided imagery

Guided imagery can help reduce feelings of stress and overall improve feelings of well-being. In addition to improvements of tremor in Parkinson's disease it also can be effective for reducing anxiety in conditions such as PTSD. One study demonstrated that it helps to develop personal self-management skills for handling pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.

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Menzies, V. and Kim, S. (2008). Relaxation and guided imagery in hispanic persons diagnosed with fibromyalgia: a pilot study. Family & community health, 31(3):204-212.http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/5808747

More People Say Medical Conditions Make it Difficult To Find a Job or Remain Employed

More People Say Medical Conditions Make it Difficult To Find a Job or Remain Employed

On-the-Job Pesticide Exposure Associated With Parkinson�s Disease

On-the-Job Pesticide Exposure Associated With Parkinson�s Disease

Depression Among Injured Workers Receiving Vocational Rehabilitation: Contributions of Work Values, Pain, and Stress.

Depression Among Injured Workers Receiving Vocational Rehabilitation: Contributions of Work Values, Pain, and Stress. - Stice BD, Dik BJ.

Anti-smoking law helps waiters to quit smoking

Anti-smoking law helps waiters to quit smoking

Regular Aerobic Exercise Reduces Health Concerns Associated With Fatty Liver

Regular Aerobic Exercise Reduces Health Concerns Associated With Fatty Liver