Researchers Find Potential Link Between Genes, Colon Polyps

For years, we've heard a myriad of reasons why people develop colon polyps - some benign, some not.  Age is always among the top three.  Now scientists have discovered a potentenial link between their development and defective genes:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5819648/colon_polyps_the_link_to_inherited.html?cat=70

What are the causes of osteoarthritis?

There are several potential culprits:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5800804/the_causes_of_osteoarthritis.html?cat=70

Do you know what pouchitis is?

It's an unexpected complication for thousands of patients who have an internal intestinal pouch surgically created:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5800358/what_is_pouchitis.html?cat=5

How can you tell if your cat is senile?

It can happen to any cat who's reached the age of 12.  Here's how to tell if your senior cat is getting senile:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5794932/how_to_tell_if_your_cat_is_senile.html?cat=53

Problem-based learning: an overview

What is it?  And how does it affect you and/or your children?  See:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5771442/what_is_problembased_learning.html?cat=4

10 time management tips for student teachers

Time . . . there's never enough of it when you have a classroom to management.  Here are 10 tips to help student teachers manage their time:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5767348/ten_time_management_tips_for_student.html?cat=4

Does your child go to a Blue Ribbon School?

This designation is the highest conferred on a school by the U.S. Department of Education:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5758196/what_is_a_blue_ribbon_school.html?cat=4

All about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

It's a nasty disease for any kid to have, but learning all your can about it makes life easier for the patient and the family:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5745614/an_overview_of_juvenile_rheumatoid.html?cat=70

How to teach your puppy to obey you

It's not as hard as you might think if you follow these tips:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5733148/tips_for_teaching_your_puppy_to_obey.html?cat=53

September's here, slugs are gone

Fall starts a new seasonal rhythm.  While for some, it doesn't start until the leaves drop, in our home, early September marks the beginning of Autumn.  It also marks the departure of the hated slug in our yard:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5734548/septembers_here_slugs_are_gone_pg2.html?cat=7

Could you be at risk for hypertension?

You might be surprised at the number of factors that can raise your risk of developing high blood pressure:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5716490/are_you_at_risk_for_hypertension.html?cat=70

The newest type of college students: Swirlers

They're determined to cut costs by accumulating credits and getting their bachelor's degrees as quickly as possible.  Here's how:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5706638/college_officials_recognize_a_new_type.html?cat=4

Is resomation the right choice for you?

It's new and controversial, currently legal in six states as a green alternative to traditional burial.  Is it right for you?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5700034/is_resomation_the_right_choice_for.html?cat=15

What on earth is episcleritis?

If your eyeball suddenly turns pink, you might be tempted to blame in on eye strain or wearing contact lenses too long.  The cause just might be episcleritis:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5687390/what_is_episcleritis.html?cat=70

Rare CTX disorder can be devastating

For many patients, the damage is already irreversible before they notice significant symptoms.  The name of this disorder is a mouthful, but most refer to it simply as CTX:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5679108/an_overview_of_cerebrotendinous_xanthomatosis.html?cat=5