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Published: 07/15/2010 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com
Fatty Foods Could Lead to Stroke in Older Women
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
Back Pain Videos
Supplements To Be the New Health Trend, Experts Say
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Glucosamine May Not Be Able to Treat Back Pain
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
A new study finds glucosamine-- commonly used to treat lower back pain-- is ineffective.
Diabetes Videos
Diabetic Retinopathy On the Rise
Diabetic Retinopathy has increased according to the centers for Disease Control.
Diabetic Retinopathy has increased according to the centers for Disease Control.
Gastric Bypass Could Cure Diabetes
Some larger people who suffer from type-2 diabetes could find a cure in the form of gastric bypass surgery.
Some larger people who suffer from type-2 diabetes could find a cure in the form of gastric bypass surgery.
Epilepsy Videos
Baby Has Half His Brain Removed to Treat Daily Seizures
A baby boy, who suffered hundreds of seizures a day, is recovering nicely after he underwent surgery to remove half his brain.
A baby boy, who suffered hundreds of seizures a day, is recovering nicely after he underwent surgery to remove half his brain.
Epilepsy Essay
A young girl won an essay contest after writing about her younger sister's battle with epilepsy.
A young girl won an essay contest after writing about her younger sister's battle with epilepsy.
Gastrointestinal Health Videos
Senator Durbin Has Tumor Removed from Stomach
Senator Durbin has been released from the hospital, after having a small tumor removed from his stomach.
Senator Durbin has been released from the hospital, after having a small tumor removed from his stomach.
Celiac Disease Symptoms
Celiac disease is when the body cannot process gluten, leading to varying degrees of symptoms.
Celiac disease is when the body cannot process gluten, leading to varying degrees of symptoms.
HIV and AIDS Videos
The AIDS Virus May Have Peaked, According to A Recent Study
The World Health Organization reports that the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has stayed pretty much the same for the past two years.
The World Health Organization reports that the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has stayed pretty much the same for the past two years.
San Francisco Is Booting People Off State Insurance
A San Francisco man is being pushed off state insurance, which could cause him to lose his doctor credited with saving his life from AIDS.
A San Francisco man is being pushed off state insurance, which could cause him to lose his doctor credited with saving his life from AIDS.
Headache Videos
Suicide Disease
Can you imagine a condition where the pain is so intense it's actually called the "suicide disease"? Described as electric shocks in the face, patients living with trigeminal neuralgia, live in excruciating pain each day. But now relief is in sight.
Can you imagine a condition where the pain is so intense it's actually called the "suicide disease"? Described as electric shocks in the face, patients living with trigeminal neuralgia, live in excruciating pain each day. But now relief is in sight.
Supplements To Be the New Health Trend, Experts Say
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Some doctors predict the health trends over the next few years will involved vitamin supplements.
Infectious Diseases Videos
Bacteria in Ocean Water Can Cause Death
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
Should 2010 Vaccines Protect Against H1N1?
The World Health Organization is recommending that this year's seasonal flu vaccine include protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus.
The World Health Organization is recommending that this year's seasonal flu vaccine include protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus.
Irritabe Bowel Diseases Videos
Bowel Symptoms and Bloating
Bowel Symptoms and Bloating
Bowel Symptoms and Bloating
Bowel Problems
Bowel Problems
Bowel Problems
Kidney Health Videos
Vitamin B Could Aggravate Kidney Problems
Diabetic patients who take B vitamins to prevent kidney problems are likely making their situation much worse, according to new research.
Diabetic patients who take B vitamins to prevent kidney problems are likely making their situation much worse, according to new research.
Donor Numbers Swell When Money is Offered for Kidneys
The number of people willing to donate a kidney to a stranger nearly doubled when faced with the possibility of being paid for their donation.
The number of people willing to donate a kidney to a stranger nearly doubled when faced with the possibility of being paid for their donation.
Liver Health Videos
Hepatitis C Drug
A new drug for Hepatitis C was found to essentially cure 75% of patients.
A new drug for Hepatitis C was found to essentially cure 75% of patients.
Vitamin E Can Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Vitamin E works better than any other treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-- a common, obesity-related condition.
Vitamin E works better than any other treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-- a common, obesity-related condition.
Lung Health Videos
9/11 Kids
A study looks at how 9/11 affected children living in NYC.
A study looks at how 9/11 affected children living in NYC.
Teens Are Getting Hooked on Hookahs
Hookah pipe smoking may be catching on with teens- and even middle schoolers.
Hookah pipe smoking may be catching on with teens- and even middle schoolers.
Sleep Disorders Videos
Teaching Yourself to Feel Better
Using biofeedback techniques takes time, but many find them to be very successful in treating many conditions like headaches, sleep disorders, attention deficit disorders and high blood pressure.
Using biofeedback techniques takes time, but many find them to be very successful in treating many conditions like headaches, sleep disorders, attention deficit disorders and high blood pressure.
Altering Nightmares: Like the Film 'Inception'
Nightmares can be a terrifying experience, so much so that it can keep people of all ages from getting a good nights sleep. Meet a therapist who trains people to control their nightmares, to make them less scary.
Nightmares can be a terrifying experience, so much so that it can keep people of all ages from getting a good nights sleep. Meet a therapist who trains people to control their nightmares, to make them less scary.
Stroke Videos
Seniors Play in National Wii Bowling Tournament
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
A group of senior citizens get together every week and practice their Wii bowling skills.
Aging Report
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
Older Americans are healthier and living longer compared to previous generations, according to a new report from the NIH.
Thyroid Health Videos
Treating Hyperthyroidism
Treating Hyperthyroidism
Treating Hyperthyroidism
Too Much Hormone: Understanding Hyperthyroidism
This video webcast reviews the causes and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid.
This video webcast reviews the causes and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid.
Vascular Disease Videos
Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart Attacks
A new study links calcium supplements to an increased risk of heart attack.
A new study links calcium supplements to an increased risk of heart attack.
Fructose Can Increase the Risk for High Blood Pressure
Eating foods packed with fructose can increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Eating foods packed with fructose can increase the risk of high blood pressure.
