Monday, June 21, 2010

Should patients with pancreatic cancer consider alternative medicine?

Advocates of alternative treatments for pancreatic cancer are careful to point out that they should accompany traditional medical therapies:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5508652/why_pancreatic_cancer_patients_should.html?cat=70

Thursday, June 17, 2010

What is a glioma?

It's one of the most common types of brain tumors.  It can be benign or malignant.  It's also the type of tumor that took the life of Ted Kennedy:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5495488/what_is_a_glioma.html?cat=70

Monday, June 14, 2010

What is Moebius syndrome?

This rare neurological disorder is present at birth.  It can cause the faces of those afflicted with it to be totally expressionless.  Here's why:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5483224/what_is_moebius_syndrome.html?cat=70

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Will searchers finally find Natalee Holloway?

She disappeared more than five years ago.  Will Joran van der Sloot's alleged confession over killing a young woman in Peru lead to the discovery of Natalee Holloway or her remains?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5475380/will_natalee_holloway_finally_be_found.html?cat=7

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Lead poisoning and dogs

You might be surprised at how easy it is for dogs to access lead and suffer toxic effects from it.  Here's a recap:

http://www.helium.com/items/1852977-lead-poisoning-in-dogs-symptoms-and-treatment

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The rarest types of cancer

They're obscure and don't get much press unless a celebrity contracts one of them.  Here are three of the rarest types of cancer:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5437396/which_are_the_rarest_types_of_cancer.html?cat=5

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

A guide to treating tennis elbow

Sometimes your whole arm hurts.  And worst of all, you probably aren't even a tennis player.  Here's what tennis elbow is and how to get better if you suffer from it:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417638/tips_for_treating_tennis_elbow.html?cat=70

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Ever heard of the disease yaws?

For most of us, it's something out of a novel of the 1800s.  However, this tropical disease is still around and a threat in numerous parts of the world:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5411068/what_are_the_stages_of_yaws.html?cat=70

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Tennis elbow, anyone?

You don't have to swing a tennis racket to contract tennis elbow.  Here's what causes it and the treatments that are effective:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417638/tips_for_treating_tennis_elbow.html?cat=70

Saturday, May 22, 2010

What causes Williams syndrome?

It's a rare disease associated with faulty genes.  Here's more about Williams syndrome:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3004292/causes_of_williams_syndrome.html?cat=70

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

What is sympathetic ophthalmia?

You injure or have surgery on one eye.  At some later date - sometimes years after the fact - your other eye develops problems.  Read why here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3008170/what_is_sympathetic_ophthalmia.html?cat=70

Monday, May 10, 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010

What is Bornholm disease?

It's rare but very contagious.  It's linked to a common virus but takes its name from a small island.  Read about this disease here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2914192/what_is_bornholm_disease.html?cat=70