http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video www.healthyupdates.com - general video RSS feed en-us (c) 2008 MediZine, Inc. Sat, 17 May 2008 00:10:06 GMT 10 http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video http://images.healthyupdates.com/5451FA2E-F1FA-F27E-F05B70B6F16C0857/images/rss_logo.jpg 144 33 www.healthyupdates.com - general video RSS feed http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=18&atid=1 Air conditioners are great for cooling off on steamy summer days, but they can also trigger allergies if not properly cleaned and maintained. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=21&atid=1 Have trouble sleeping? See if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=33&atid=1 It seems almost every year we’re saying this year is a bad allergy year. But this year really is a horrible year for allergies. In fact, this is perhaps the worst allergy season in 40 to 50 years. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=34&atid=1 The latest research shows chronic stress at work can lead to diabetes. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=35&atid=1 Heart centers dedicated to women are opening up across the country. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=36&atid=1 U.S. health experts are discussing the approval of a prescription weight loss drug for over the counter sales, and the approval of prescription sales of another. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=37&atid=1 Around six and a half percent of the American public has some sort of vision impairment. But around eighty percent could have their vision improved if they wore glasses or corrective lenses. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=38&atid=1 VelaSmoothT is the first device to be FDA cleared for the treatment of cellulite. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=40&atid=1 The common over the counter pain reliever may help prevent ovarian cancer, but it isn't a slam dunk. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=41&atid=1 It's recommended that all infants sleep on their backs to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome. However, a common problem that is arising is that infants are spending so much time on their backs, they are developing mis-shaped heads. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=42&atid=1 The new triathlon knee replacement system is bringing relief to women with severe arthritis. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=43&atid=1 July 4th goes together with baseball, hot dogs, loads of sodium and the accompanying high blood pressure. So baseball legend Tommy Lasorda is urging folks to keep their blood pressure under control. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=45&atid=1 More than one in every seven kids is considered obese. Now a new study highlights the long term health impact of obesity starting in the teen years. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=46&atid=1 Parents take notice: Many teens are turning to self-injury as a way to relieve pain. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=47&atid=1 It’s the center of a huge ongoing debate in the medical world: how significant a risk are antidepressants in terms of suicide risk, particularly among adolescents? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=49&atid=1 A new study shows two commonly held practices to prevent infections in surgical patients simply don’t make a dent. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=50&atid=1 The makers of Sunpill claim it helps protect you from sunburn. But does it? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=51&atid=1 Most travelers in general are unprepared for illness on vacation. Before you take a trip, take these steps to preserve your family's health. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=52&atid=1 A drug used for chemotheraphy shows promise for treating nausea and vomiting associated with stomach virus. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=53&atid=1 There are many cancers that get press but then you have the orphan diseases—including cancers that rarely occur and so rarely get attention. One man is fighting to put the disease he’s battling—thymus cancer--on the map. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=54&atid=1 The American Lung Association released its annual state of tobacco report. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=55&atid=1 News for parents of kids who are active in sports on avoiding injuries. The main cause of injury is not a bad accident but overuse. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=56&atid=1 Looking for a new exercise routine? How about speedball. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=57&atid=1 Imagine: the ability to carry around your entire medical record in your wallet. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=58&atid=1 There are significant warning signs that may indicate you have a sleep disorder. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=60&atid=1 Sinuplasty is a revolutionary treatment for sinusitis. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=61&atid=1 The U.S. government says we all should be well prepared personally in the event of a bird flu outbreak among humans. But what does that mean? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=62&atid=1 With all the push to get screened for cancer, when is it ok to stop getting tested, in particular, for colon cancer? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=63&atid=1 Good news for parents and kids: there are two new experimental vaccines that are proving effective and safe at preventing the illness. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=64&atid=1 A much awaited vaccine for a common and debilitating childhood illness has just been approved by the food and drug administration. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=65&atid=1 There’s new evidence that people with arthritis and other diseases caused by inflammation may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=66&atid=1 Strivectin is a line of products that claims to help get rid of stretch marks and wrinkles. But does it work? Learn what experts have to say. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=67&atid=1 This bottle of water claims to shrink your waistline and make your flab disappear. But that promise may not hold water. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=68&atid=1 Strivectin is a line of products that claims to help get rid of stretch marks and wrinkles. But does it work? Learn what experts have to say. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=69&atid=1 Is Proactiv, the popular line of acne products, worth the money? Experts weigh in. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=70&atid=1 An alternative to plastic surgery, Radiesse treatment is popular among some people looking to turn back the clock. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=71&atid=1 Glaucoma is a disease that does traditionally affect older people but it is a disease that can affect people of all ages. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=72&atid=1 A teenager in Ghana is receiving needed surgery thanks to the efforts of World of Hope International. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=73&atid=1 On Tuesday, an FDA panel recommended to take Primatene Mist off the market. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=74&atid=1 Are you doing enough to preserve your health? Experts say that if more people participated in preventive healthcare, more than half a million lives could be saved. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=76&atid=1 Researchers are attempting to treat high blood pressure before it even gets high. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=77&atid=1 Once baby arrives, not only are women thrown into new and overwhelming mommyhood, which can be jolting enough, add into the mix, getting acquainted with the post pregnancy body. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=78&atid=1 For hands-on experience, nursing students say working with a patient simulator is the next best thing to working working with real patients. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=79&atid=1 Two new, separate studies show a gene abnormality that causes Parkinson’s does exist. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=80&atid=1 You’d think with all the media reports about the dangers of osteoporosis, that we would have gotten it already. But some people aren’t even sure what osteoporosis is. Just ask women on the street. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=81&atid=1 There is a growing number of cases of a disturbing complication to bone-building medications: breakdown of the jaw after dental procedures. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=82&atid=1 Should your doctor be prescribing you medication for a use that hasn't been explicitly approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=83&atid=1 If you need a reason to lose weight and get into shape, here is a new motivation in the form of a health warning for women: being overweight increases one’s risk of developing breast cancer. But there are ways to reduce your risk. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=84&atid=1 Is there any benefit to drinking your nutrition in the form of nutritional supplements? Find out. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=85&atid=1 The drug Rituxan in combination with chemotherapy is being touted as a breakthrough in treatment for the disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=86&atid=1 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=87&atid=1 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=88&atid=1 Now there are new recommendations on how to manage pesky problem. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=89&atid=1 A technique called intra-peritoneal chemotherapy is helping people with ovarian cancer. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=90&atid=1 Nexavar, which was recently FDA approved, is being touted as a major medical advance in the treatment of kidney cancer. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=91&atid=1 Thanks to new technology, gastroesophageal reflux disease can be relieved without major surgery. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=92&atid=1 A new drug, Diastat, helps control seizures in children with epilepsy. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=93&atid=1 According to a study, a new drug might help reduce weight gain in smokers as they try to quit. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=94&atid=1 Cough is the number one reason why patients seek medical attention. Most of the time it’s nothing to worry about. But when it is serious, most people don’t treat it correctly and fail to see the doctor at the right time. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=95&atid=1 Now, thanks to breast specific gamma imaging, cancerous tissue can be identified that may go undetected by mammography. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=96&atid=1 Patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy are banking their hopes on a new drug which has been shown to be highly effective at stopping--and reversing--the devastating effects of the disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=97&atid=1 There is new hope for the thousands of Americans suffering from M.S. A novel drug, called Tysabri, has been shown in new studies to prevent the progression of the disease. But does it come with a life-threatening side effect? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=98&atid=1 Minority women, who are at the highest risk for having aggressive breast cancer, are simply not getting their mammograms, according to a recent report. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=99&atid=1 Cancer patient Michael Friedman did something most of us would never even consider: he passed his wish from the Make a Wish Foundation on to others. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=100&atid=1 Around twenty million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Many can be treated with medications, but there are some who are still in pain. Now, it appears that fixing a problem in the heart may help get rid of migraines! Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=102&atid=1 Could your dental fillings be putting you and your family’s health at risk? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=103&atid=1 Monday, May 15, 2006 is the last day to enroll in Medicare part D. Have you or your loved ones signed up? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=104&atid=1 Now an amazing treatment--lucentis--appears to not only stop macular degeneration but actually reverse it! Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=105&atid=1 Around a third of lung cancer patients can’t have an operation, either because of poor overall health status or because of poor lung function. But for these patients, minimally invasive procedures like thermal ablation can be a very good second line option. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=106&atid=1 According to new data in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine, ethnicity plays a role in lung cancer risk. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=107&atid=1 According to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, genetics plays an integral role in lung cancer among people who have never smoked. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=109&atid=1 Low-carb diets may be effective for weight loss, but concerns still remain about their effect on cholesterol levels. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=110&atid=1 Could a kiss be hazardous to your health? Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=111&atid=1 For those with a damaged iris, a new prosthetic may help restore your vision. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=112&atid=1 Compared to those using sleeping medicine, people who are treated with cognitive behavior therapy fall asleep easier, stay asleep better, and wake up less. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=113&atid=1 Spin karaoke lets you get your body and your voice in shape! Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=114&atid=1 Ballroom dancing is back thanks in part to dancing with the stars. And it’s a terrific way to get in shape. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=115&atid=1 There are some innovative ways to get into shape, such as this one. So get ready to shed the couch potato attitude! Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=116&atid=1 Check out this new exercise that is giving some people the muscle definition they desire. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=117&atid=1 New research indicates that it's the quality of the embryo that’s more important in determining the success of in vitro fertilization rather than the age of a woman. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=119&atid=1 House mold can be dangerous to your health. Learn what you can do to fix the problem. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=120&atid=1 One study examines the benefits of doctors using cell phones over pagers. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=122&atid=1 So what exactly is a hernia, and does it need to be treated as soon as it’s detected? Here are the answers. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=123&atid=1 There is a rare disease, hereditary angioedema, that causes the entire body to swell--it’s a frightening condition that can be fatal in some cases. Now, a new treatment gives back what the body lacks, and prevents the life-threatening swelling. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=124&atid=1 A new study shows viral hepatitis C--a deadly liver infection--is becoming more prevalent in those over 40. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=134&atid=1 News roundup: Tobacco smoke drastically raises an infant’s risk for developing hay fever; an almost unbelievable number of women in the Seattle area are victims of abuse; African Americans who were involved with religious activities had significantly lower blood pressure than those who were not; A patent for using botox for depression is pending. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=139&atid=1 Roundup: Fish oil supplements do not prevent abnormal heart rhythms / Januvia, the diabetes drug, due out / potential risk of iron in baby formula. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=141&atid=1 Babies born to women with diabetes may face high risks, but prenatal care helps. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=142&atid=1 Roundup: Colon cancer-screening slipup; obesity linked to where you shop; people who imagine themselves in various roles of parent, doctor, or medical director have different responses to a flu crisis, says one study. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=146&atid=1 Radiation of the whole breast followed by an extra boost of radiation could stop very early stages of breast cancer from recurring / sanitizer for bean sprouts to prevent foodbourne illness / Heat helps menstrual cramps. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=148&atid=1 Compared to people who live in detached or single-family homes, apartment dwellers experience substantially higher rates of injury. Plus, the first home testing kit to detect caffeine. Smoking news: people suffering from chronic lung diseases like emphysema and bronchitis are continuing to smoke despite the risks; nine million Americans smoke and are obese Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=149&atid=1 Job loss increases heart attack risks in people ages 51-61 / Heartburn prevalent in the West / African Americans and Latin Americans more likely to have an advanced stage of melanoma at diagnosis / Cherry juice relieves muscle aches after exercise. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=151&atid=1 Smoking during pregnancy may spark later behavioral problems in the child / smokers with asthma improve their lung function when they quit / people who live alone are at an increased risk for heart disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=152&atid=1 Now there's a way to grow new hair that matches a person’s hair color, texture, and growth pattern. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=153&atid=1 Many patients with periodontal disease won’t have any pain, which enables other diseases to continue lurking in the body, going undetected. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=154&atid=1 Some pharmaceutical companies have created prescription discount programs to help those people who simply cannot afford their medicine. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=155&atid=1 A popular over the counter pair of supplements used by millions for osteoarthritis has been called into question in new research. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=156&atid=1 For those who want to avoid aggressive surgery, there may be an alternative: gastric banding. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=157&atid=1 If you're prone to allergies, here are some smart tips to use when gardening. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=158&atid=1 Can integrating acupuncture with western medicine help patients break the vicious pain cycle? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=159&atid=1 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=160&atid=1 Researchers have found what they believe to be a more effective way to protect the lives of seniors who depend on the vaccine. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=161&atid=1 A complicated operation called a total femur replacement is helping people to save their legs. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=162&atid=1 The near-final step of drug approvals is frequently put into the hands of those with close ties or a financial investment in the company making the drug. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=163&atid=1 If you’ve been paying attention to the media reports the last couple of days regarding the lack of benefits of low fat diets, you might be like many of us: very, very confused. What does it really mean? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=164&atid=1 It might sound a little strange, but believe it or not, people can actually over pluck their eyebrows, leaving them eyebrow-less. A new transplant procedure is restoring a more natural look. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=165&atid=1 Exercise can have a powerful effect in preventing dementia. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=166&atid=1 In those women have had their uterus’ removed, but only in these women, it appears that even after seven years of treatment with estrogen—using this hormone replacement treatment will not raise one’s risk of breast cancer, a commonly held concern. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=167&atid=1 A new medical study raises an important question: should anyone who is seen in an emergency room be automatically screened and treated for other essential problems and conditions like STDs? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=168&atid=1 Lasik surgery was all the rage in the 90's, but medical experts now believe that for baby boomers there may be another treatment of choice. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=169&atid=1 There’s a relatively rare skeletal condition that cause people to be overly-flexible--and most who have it don’t know it, until bad things start to happen, including fatalities. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=170&atid=1 How do you know if a freckle is something to worry about? Learn the signs of one type of skin condition that 2 to 5 percent of the American population may have. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=173&atid=1 They’re man’s best friend--but are they best buddies with kids? New research provides a word of caution to parents, because dog bites among kids are very common. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=174&atid=1 There is an exciting new treatment that holds promise for patients stricken with life-threatening brain tumors. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=178&atid=1 When parents are treated for depression, new research shows that children benefit too. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=180&atid=1 Croup is one of the most common and potentially serious viral respiratory infections in kids. It’s typically treated with humidified air to sooth the airways. But does that treatment really work? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=181&atid=1 Medical experts are trying to educate patients about the importance of contact lens hygiene. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=182&atid=1 Because computer aided surgery enables surgeons to actually customize artificial joints in both knee and hip replacement patients, studies have shown that it may also lead to improved joint stability, longer-lasting implants and better range of motion. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=183&atid=1 According to new research, combining work and motherhood is keeping women healthy and in good shape over the long term. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=184&atid=1 A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found smoking, as well as drinking, caused an earlier onset of colon cancer. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=185&atid=1 A sidebar to the basketball tournaments is a "coaches versus cancer" initiative to get fans to think about colon cancer screening during March, which is colon cancer awareness month. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=186&atid=1 In babies, typical symptoms of reflux can often mimic colic. Here, we show you the differences. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=189&atid=1 Lots of folks will be heading to bars and restaurants around town to enjoy this Mexican holiday. But will a healthy dose of fun come with a hefty dose of heartburn? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=190&atid=1 New research shows a link between smoking and poor eye health. Learn what you can do to minimize the damage. Plus how eating fish helps eyesight. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=192&atid=1 Yes, it’s true. Learn how enjoying the dark and delectable treat actually benefits your heart. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=193&atid=1 Some snack food manufacturers are replacing the unhealthy fats and sugar in their products--but does that mean they're healthy? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=194&atid=1 With a record number of overweight children, our kids are at tremendous risk for developing dangerous disease. Their only option is winning the battle of the bulge. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=195&atid=1 A trip to the supermarket can be a major production for families with children. Here an expert weighs in how to pick nutritious foods for your kids. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=196&atid=1 At first sight Brian Goff looks like your typical pre-teen, member of the football team, a video game fanatic. But, a year ago, Brian and his family received news that turned their world upside down. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=197&atid=1 It might sound weird, but chewing gum has just been shown to help many surgery patients. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=198&atid=1 Are you protecting your eyes by wearing sunglasses? Experts say that sunglasses are more than a fashion statement, they're necessary for your health. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=199&atid=1 "In 2006, patents are to end on several blockbuster medicines including the cholesterol drug zocor, the sleeping pill ambien, and the widely popular antidepressant zoloft. Other drugs are also coming off patent, which is a boon for patients. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=200&atid=1 29 year old Melissa Gilbert received the ultimate gift on Valentine’s Day. Her daughter Kendal Grace entered the world. But, just two years ago, holding her own baby, seemed like an impossibility. A pap smear revealed she had cervical cancer. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=201&atid=1 Cataracts are a common problem as we age. Now it appears popular cholesterol-lowering medicines may help to prevent them. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=202&atid=1 Don't let your child ride dangerously. Here is advice on how to properly seat your child in a car seat. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=203&atid=1 Does your child get enough calcium each day? There’s a good chance the answer is no! And it could cause him or her serious problems later in life. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=204&atid=1 Many women are now turning to buttock augmentation in an effort to compete with some of the best bottoms in Tinsel Town. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=205&atid=1 There is a bit of frustrating news for women facing a battle with breast cancer. The tests thought to be highly reliable in detecting genes which are linked to breast and ovarian cancers have been shown now to miss many cases. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=206&atid=1 Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=207&atid=1 A device called the 3-D Photonic Image Scanner measures a person’s body volume, dimension and distribution of fat. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=208&atid=1 Here’s an unusual organ donor story: a woman, blind her whole life, is able to provide the gift of sight to someone else. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=209&atid=1 Find out about new contraceptive regimens for women, including two that give the option of fewer periods over the course of a year. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=210&atid=1 For the most part, women are not educated on all the different available birth control options that are available to them. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=211&atid=1 What are the chances the bird flu will come here? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=212&atid=1 The reports of potential human to human transmission of the bird flu in one Indonesian family have the world on edge. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=213&atid=1 Learn how you can prevent stinky breath. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=214&atid=1 Before you and the kids head outdoors for fun in the sun, follow these smart health and safety tips. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=215&atid=1 Autism and ADHD are two very different childhood diagnoses, but some overall questions in common: are they over diagnosed, and are there truly epidemics of these two conditions? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=216&atid=1 There could be a new treatment for the millions of Americans suffering from asthma. A group of antibiotics and one in particular, has been shown to help decrease the severity of an asthma exacerbation. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=217&atid=1 So does an aspirin a day really keep the doctor away? A new study questions the long term benefits of aspirin in people who are using it to prevent a first time heart attack or stroke. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=218&atid=1 Have you tried kanten? It’s essentially, dried seaweed, and it's the diet du jour in Japan. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=219&atid=1 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=220&atid=1 When a woman becomes pregnant, is it safe to take an antidepressant? The answer may not be so clear. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=222&atid=1 For sufferers of amyloidosis, there may soon be a treatment. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=223&atid=1 What kid doesn’t love the thrill of a day at an amusement park? But before you let your child head for the rides, learn what’s safe for her and what’s not. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=224&atid=1 Americans may not be better off than the British, at least, when it comes to our health. We have higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, lung disease and cancer than our friends across the pond. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=225&atid=1 Last week we heard the reports surrounding the dangers of the sleep medicine ambien--at it caused those taking the drug to sleep walk and sleep eat. But was all the hubub much ado about nothing? Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=226&atid=1 There’s some new evidence that certain types of blood pressure medicines may be effective in helping reduce one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=227&atid=1 If you’re suffering from terrible allergies, and you haven’t cleaned your air conditioning filter lately, the answer to your health problems might be quite an easy one: clean the filter. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=228&atid=1 Despite having the greatest risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer of any gender, race or ethnicity, an astounding 96 percent of African American women do not consider themselves to be at high risk for the disease. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=229&atid=1 Many individuals with ADHD need some help getting help, but the benefits are worth it. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=230&atid=1 The Get Smart report card is helping parents care for children with ADHD. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=231&atid=1 There has been concern in the medical literature that TV can in fact cause ADHD. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.healthyupdates.com/general/video/content?assetid=232&atid=1 The dramatic change in hormones during menopause can wreak complete havoc on a woman’s body, so some women are trying acupuncture to relieve the discomfort. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT