Selenium is considered as an essential trace mineral. It is thought to incorporate into protein to form selenoproteins which help prevent cell damage from free radicals- natural by-products of oxygen metabolism that may contribute to health problems like cancer and heart disease. Selenium was discovered in 1817 by J.J Berzelius. Until 1947, this element was [...]
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008The aging brain and its vulnerability to distractions
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Posted by Maria/MDHealthForum.com Team
It’s a common notion that the younger generation learn faster than people of advanced age. Some older adults even point out that they are too old to remember how to use computers, mobile phones or digital cameras. A close relative of mine, in her [...]
Continue readingA Revolutionary Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Screening
Saturday, November 15th, 2008Posted by: Maria/MDHealthForum.com Team
Early detection is a key in the fight against breast cancer. According to experts, it’s among the reasons why breast cancer death rates have been declining since the 90’s. The current available diagnostic imaging procedures to detect breast cancer are mammography, ultrasound and MRI. Mammography is considered as the most accurate imaging [...]
Gestational diabetes delays language development in children
Monday, November 10th, 2008Posted by: Maria/MDHealthForum.com Team
Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes run a higher risk of developing complications such as low blood sugar level, jaundice and respiratory problems. Their struggles, however, don’t end in the infancy stage. A study conducted by researchers from Université Laval’s School of Psychology showed that kids born to mothers with [...]
Vigorous exercise found to cut breast cancer risk
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Posted by: Maria/MDHealthForum.com Team
Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 1.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually worldwide. Since 1990, breast cancer mortality rates in the US have been declining steadily. Experts speculate that earlier detection and better [...]
Continue readingRegular check-ups: Going out of style?
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Posted by: Alexandra/MDHealthForum.com Team
Okay, so I remember the days when the day after one’s birthday, you would end up at the pediatrician’s office for a check-up. The waiting room would be filled with crying kids and angry parents….. but they took you there anyway.
Nowadays, with both parents spending the day at work, taking turns picking [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease: The story so far
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Posted by: Maria/MDHealthForum.com Team
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder characterized by impairment of cognitive function. This form of dementia initially affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, thought and language. Symptoms are expected to get worse over time. People afflicted with this disease may not recognize family members and forget how [...]
Is Fibromyalgia a REAL condition?
Monday, October 20th, 2008Posted by: Adrianne / MDHealthForum.com Team
Do you have Fibromyalgia? Do you know someone that does? If you have been diagnosed with Fibro or know someone who has, you will say YES, Fibromyalgia is real!
So, why are there differences of opinion on the validity of this condition? Could it be because more woman [...]
Food crisis more severe than financial crisis
Monday, October 20th, 2008While searching the internet, I bumped upon this very interesting health news article from Reuters, one of the leading wire news agencies.
It reported the lament of the World Bank regarding the too much media hype given to the world financial crisis than the food crisis experienced by various countries.
Jacques Diouf, head of the U.N.’s Food [...]
Emergency Brain Surgery Video Podcast
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007Here is the second podcast in the surgery videos series. This is a case of neurosurgical emergency.
The patient has suffered a head trauma, with skull base fracture, and an epidural hematoma. One pupil is dilated and death is imminent within minutes.
The patient is rushed to the OR, where one doctor (Dr. Sinuhe) makes [...]
