Lots of people assume ringworm is a condition involving a little worm. It's not. It's a fungus that can be passed from one pet to another and from pets to people. Here are the causes:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2910126/what_causes_ringworm_in_cats.html?cat=53
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
How exactly does your cat get fleas?
Did you know that fleas have no wings - they just jump very high? Here's the lowdown on these pesky insections and how they end up on your cat:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2905934/how_exactly_do_cats_get_fleas.html?cat=53
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2905934/how_exactly_do_cats_get_fleas.html?cat=53
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
What is Boomeritis and how do you avoid it?
It's the curse of baby boomers, and it's making orthopedic surgeons wealthier every day. Here's what you need to know about Boomeritis:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2885316/ten_tips_to_avoid_boomeritis.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2885316/ten_tips_to_avoid_boomeritis.html?cat=70
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Treatments for bursitis of the shoulder
It's painful and sometimes goes on and on. Bursitis of the shoulder is no laughing matter for anyone who suffers from it. Here are the current treatments:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2875998/treatments_for_bursitis_of_the_shoulder.html?cat=70
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2875998/treatments_for_bursitis_of_the_shoulder.html?cat=70
Monday, April 12, 2010
Is weight loss surgery safe for teens?
Despite the risks, the popularity of this type of surgery is growing:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2835828/popularity_of_weight_loss_surgery_for.html?cat=51
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2835828/popularity_of_weight_loss_surgery_for.html?cat=51
Thursday, April 8, 2010
How will recent health reform affect Federal retirees?
It's a mixed bag. If you have a chronic medical condition, the answer might be largely negative:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2827238/health_care_reform_for_a_federal_retiree.html?cat=5
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2827238/health_care_reform_for_a_federal_retiree.html?cat=5
A guide to preventing blindness
While it's not always possible to avoid blindness, there are steps you can take to make it less of a probability in your life:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2811122/a_guide_to_preventing_blindness.html?cat=5
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2811122/a_guide_to_preventing_blindness.html?cat=5
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Study links erectile dysfunction with death in patients with cardiovascular disease
The results of a recent study suggest that in men already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, there's a link between erectile dysfunction and heart-related death:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2809412/study_links_erectile_dysfunction_to.html?cat=5
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2809412/study_links_erectile_dysfunction_to.html?cat=5
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