Study Finds Very Few Physicians Refer Patients to Cancer Clinical Trials

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

In order to find a cure for cancer, clinical trials for humans are conducted. It is the role of a physician to inform his cancer patients about these clinical trials to help find cure for cancer.

Can Expectant Mums Use Hypnosis to Cut Labor Pain?

Posted in Labor and Delivery / Pregnancy Labor Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

I had a natural childbirth with my 2 sons. Yes it is painful but the pain is bearable! I really can't understand the need for some women to take pain-killers for childbirth. Years ago, these drugs hav...

Heard of IPod-itis?

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

With the advent of high-technologies nowadays, more and more conditions accompanying these happen. Loud music can indeed damage the ears. What more if it is really closer to your ear drums, as in the ...

Natural Remedies for Cholesterol – How Effective Are They?

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

Garlic is used to lower cholesterol levels. My aunt takes garlic supplements. She swears by its effectiveness!

Energy Drinks may Harm Kids, Says Study

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

Energy drinks are not for children and teenagers.

Pneumonia Vaccine in Kenya

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

Pneumonia is one of the killers of children ages 5 and below. It is really important that children under these ages be vaccinated against the disease.

Bring Back Knitting To Classrooms: Revolutionary Effect on Pupils' Behaviour Reported

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 15 Feb 2011

This is good news. At least knitting has positive effects on the kids. Improved motor and social skills.

Home-Based Physical Therapy Works For Stroke Survivors

Posted in Anemia / Low Haemoglobin Support group on Mon, 14 Feb 2011

The result of this study showed that a high tech form of physical therapy is not superior to a low-cost, non-high tech one. If this is the case, home physical therapy should be encouraged since it is ...

Dark Chocolate, Red Wine Will Keep Your Partner Heart-healthy This Valentine's Day

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 14 Feb 2011

We should eat this heart-healthy foods to have a healthy heart!

Preterm Birth Clinic Attendance Leads to Major Reduction in Infant Disability, Says Study

Posted in Agoraphobia Support group on Mon, 14 Feb 2011

If a woman's pregnancy is considered a high-risk one, she should be enrolled in a specialized clinic that can help monitor her pregnancy so that she can have a healthy baby,