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Lasers Redefine Medicine At the Speed of Light
(NewsUSA) – In the past, lasers were fictional weapons created
in comics to combat evil-doers. Today, fiction has become reality as medical specialists rely on
advances in laser medicine to help provide patients of all ages with better and earlier detection
of disease and improved treatments for common medical problems — combatting "evil" disease and
medical problems worldwide.
"Chances [...]
Screening is Key to Preventing Colorectal Cancer
(NewsUSA) – Colorectal cancer is the number-two cancer killer
in the U.S. Unfortunately, few people realize that there are a number of simple screening tests
that can make colorectal cancer one of the most preventable cancers.
Most colon cancers begin as polyps which, if not removed, can become cancerous. The
development of more than 75-90 percent of colorectal cancer [...]
The Many Faces of Martin Luther King, Jr.
(NewsUSA) – Everyone has a different vision of what Martin
Luther King, Jr. meant to the world. King was a philosopher, a preacher, a man of peace and a risk
taker. He was strong, thoughtful, intelligent and direct in his mission to spread hope, justice and
democracy for all.
There have always been strong opinions regarding our national [...]
El dolor en los pies puede indicar diabetes
(NewsUSA) – Quemazón, hormigueo o sensación
adormecida en los pies y dedos puede indicar diabetes de acuerdo con el Colegio Americano de
Cirujanos de Pies y Tobillos (ACFAS en sus siglas en inglés).
La neuropatía diabética periférica, o daño en el nervio del pie,
puede llevar al adormecimiento permanente, deformidad tales como juanetes o dedos doblados, y a [...]
Are We Tending to Our Children's Garden of Hope?
(NewsUSA) – Spring is in the air. During these months of
renewal and growth, ask yourself whether you are doing all you can to help a child in need. Are you
helping to plant the seeds of success in children less fortunate; those who perhaps are lingering
in foster care because they were abused or neglected?
The findings [...]
African-Americans at Higher Risk for Stroke
(NewsUSA) – Each year, more than 780,000 Americans suffer a
stroke. It is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of long-term disability in the
United States. African-Americans suffer more severe strokes than white Americans, and tend to have
a higher rate of risk factors such as high blood pressure and smoking.
Many people [...]
Women Need to Know More About Treating Heart Disease
(NewsUSA) – Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent
heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made.
In a survey of 1,979 women over age 35, only 55 percent said they understand how to
treat heart disease. Respondents often incorrectly named prevention techniques such as exercise and
healthy eating [...]
Stay in Step with your Diabetes
(NewsUSA) – Nearly 21 million people in the United States are
afflicted with diabetes, which accounts for 7 percent of the population. The prevalence of the
disease is even higher among African Americans. In fact, approximately 13 percent of African
Americans aged 20 years or older have the disease. And while diabetes is a chronic disease that can
be [...]
Survey Shows Unique Needs of HIV-Positive Women Often Not Addressed
(NewsUSA) – There are now an estimated 300,000 women in the
United States living with HIV/AIDS. New findings from the "Women Living Positive" survey show that
a communication gap exists between women living with HIV and their health care providers when it
comes to having important discussions about HIV and its treatment that meet their individual
needs.
More than half [...]
MLK's 'Dream' to Shine in Four-Acre Memorial
(NewsUSA) – During the 1963 March on Washington, Martin Luther
King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered what would become his most
famous public words. King's "I Have a Dream" speech left an indelible imprint on hundreds of
thousands of civil rights demonstrators that day and would continue to do so for generations [...]
