Results of Tobacco Use in Teens!

While cancer is probably the best known health threat related to smoking, there are many other physical consequences facing teens and other smokers. In this Children's Channel video podcast, Nneka Holder, MD, an adolescent medicine specialist at Akron Children's Hospital, also discusses yellow teeth, wrinkled skin and other ways tobacco ages the appearance.
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Elton John Cancels Vegas Dates Due to Infection!

Singer Elton John was treated in hospital in Los Angeles for a serious respiratory infection that forced him to cancel performances this weekend of his "The Million Dollar Piano" show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. In a statement posted on his website on Thursday, the British entertainer, whose hits include "Rocket Man," "Your Song" and "Bennie and The Jets," apologized for the decision and told fans he hoped to be performing soon.The singer said he developed a serious respiratory illness while performing on Sunday. After the condition worsened he was hospitalized and had tests at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where he remained throughout the day on Wednesday. He was given antibiotics and told not to perform for a week.

Get the facts on URTIs with this 100%-accurate animated video. Part of Focus Apps' Understanding Disease: Infectious Diseases & Oncology series, the URTIs app demonstrates infections and inflammation of the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx. URTIs include a range of conditions such as the common cold, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, and epiglottitis, a life-threatening condition. Explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of URTIs. Thank you for visiting Medicine Men. Link freely but please credit original content.

Managing High Blood Pressure With Lifestyle Changes!

This video—presented by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health—shows how Kendra, the mother of a teenaged daughter, has learned to manage her high blood pressure. Before being diagnosed with high blood pressure, Kendra suffered from chronic headaches and tiredness. At a health fair sponsored by her company, Kendra learned that her blood pressure was high, which prompted her to see her doctor. After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, Kendra made a commitment to living a healthier lifestyle. By following a healthy diet and being physically active, she lost almost 60 pounds. With the support of her girlfriend and daughter, Kendra has maintained her weight loss and continues to make lifestyle changes that allow her to live an active, happy life.
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Rock Against Cancer Concert in All Cannings!

"Rock Against Cancer" Is a relatively new angle at rasing funds, thought up by John "Grubby" Callis (sound monitor engineer) Andy Scott (The Sweet) and Richard Baulu of The Kings Arms, All Cannings. Their aim is to raise awareness and much needed funds for Cancer Research UK and Above & Beyond Bristol (Oncology Centre). They plan to donate the proceeds from this event which will be somewhere in region of £50,000+ to Cancer Research UK and also make a large donation to Above & Beyond in Bristol. This show is the first of what they hope will become an annual event of raising much needed funds for cancer research and hope that in the future to have many different events running throughout the UK. Link Thank you for visiting Medicine Men. Link freely but please credit original content.

New Sperm Gene Discovery Could Lead to Male Birth Control!

Women have many options when it comes to birth control, while men don't have any. But all that could change. Researchers have discovered a gene that is essential to the production of sperm. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh found that the gene, called Katnal1, causes temporary infertility in male mice when blocked.

The team gave mice a chemical called ENU that triggers genetic mutations. They then bred the mice to see if any of them became infertile, isolated the impotent mice, and backtracked through their genetic code to identify which gene was disrupted by ENU. The team identified that Katnal1 is used to regulate a structure known as microtubules, which are the parts of sperm needed for nutrients and support. According to the study, this gene could be key in developing birth control for men, and better understanding male infertility. With this key bit of information, scientists say a non-hormonal contraceptive for men may be just five to 10 years away. Thank you for visiting Medicine Men. Link freely but please credit original content.

Mad Cow Disease Found In California!

The first case of Mad Cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 was detected in a dairy cow at a transfer station in Hanford, California.

A non-descript building in the heart of California's dairy country has become the focus of intense scrutiny now that mad cow disease has been discovered in a dead dairy cow. The finding, announced Tuesday, is the first new case of the disease in the U.S. since 2006 — and the fact that the discovery was made at all was a stroke of luck. Tests are performed on only a small portion of dead animals brought to the transfer facility near Hanford. The cow had died at one of the region's hundreds of dairies, but hadn't exhibited outward symptoms of the disease: unsteadiness, incoordination, a drastic change in behavior or low milk production, officials said. But when the animal arrived at the facility with a truckload of other dead cows on April 18, its 30-month-plus age and fresh corpse made her eligible for USDA testing. This animation depicts a current theory on prion proteins and how Mad Cow Disease affects the neurons in a cow's brain. Thank you for visiting Medicine Men. Link freely but please credit original content.

Dr Ryan Hatch talks about whiplash neck treatments!

The Spine Research Institute of San Diego is committed to providing research and education in the area of spinal health and injury prevention. They are especially concerned with cervical spine injuries that result from whiplash trauma. In addition to their own research, they constantly monitor and synthesize world literature and are considered the authority on whiplash injuries.

Much of the research now being conducted indicates that even low speed accidents (below 5 mph) can cause serious and immediate damage that can result in long lasting con-sequences. Considerable effort in evaluating each patience's unique situation allows Dr. Hatch to skill-fully determine a professional course of treatment to address the pain and discomfort caused by whiplash. Thank you for visiting Medicine Men. Link freely but please credit original content.