A DRUG  HEAL TO STUTTERERS
A drug called Ris pedral has been found to reduce stutterering. In a new study, those taking the drug had, a 48% improvement in their speaking. the drug will undergo further testing before it is available for the treatment of stutterering.

More women with Breast cancer may be able to avoid total mastectomies than in the past. A recent study from the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel project has found that if women undergo chemotherapy before surgery to remove cancerous tumors, they may be able to have a lumpectomy (where the lump and a bit of the surrounding tissue are removed). Researchers found that if chemotherapy was given first, tumor size was reduced in 80% of women. as a result, more women had a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy.In the case of women with tumors less that 5.1 centimeters, there was a 175% increase in their chances of having a lumpectomy. this indicates that presurgery chemotherapy benefits women whose tumors are caught early. Alumpectomy is usually followed by radiations. Women with Breast Cancer should discuss all options with their Doctors before undergoing surgery.

Smoking Weakens Hearts

  During exercise, some smoker's heart may fail to kickinto gear the same way non-smokers'hearts do. Smokers with an impaired heart-rate response time may be at four times greater risk of heaving a heart attack or dying than non-smokers with normal heart rate response. Michael Lauer, M.D., lead author of the steady, from the Cleveland clinic, nicotine impairs smokers' hearts, causing them to be less responsive to stimuli. Regardless of a smoker'sfitness level, a slowed heart rate (defined as failure to reach the target heart rate) is dangerous. Dr Lauer recommends tha all smokers quit, especially those who have an impaired response.If you smoke, consult with your Doctorto see if you have this poor heart-rate response.

Check Out Web Links

Family Health
At Family Health,you can find 500 home remedies in alphabetical order. This page is currently under construction and does not have a lot of remedies at hand but those that are available are very easy to use and of course, cheap.

On Health

From "News and Reports" to "Ask our experts", On Health is not just another health site. It is extremely diverse and has a lot of varied topics. there's a lot to be found here that other sites donot have. It caters to all kinds of people, from those who want to lose waight, to those who want to quit smoking. The Women section in particular, is excellent in its contents as it lists all kinds of diseasesand talks in detail about them and their prevention and cure. the numerous forums available are definitly a plus point!

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container, Olive, Corn and Sunflower oil are all better for you than butter or margarine in stick form, says a new study.The harder the fat, the more trans fatty acids it contains. These fatty acids have been found to raise blood cholesterol levels.

You may have woundered whether those pep pills sold in drugstores and health-food shops - with names like "Super" Energy Up, Endless Energy, and pep - can really given you a boost. Don't count on it. Some of them do include herbs or botanical that contain caffeine. Such as guarana, aaaakola and mate,which deliver a jolt similar to a cup of coffee.yet two of the most popular supplement ingredients - bee pollen and ginseng have not been proven to give the bodymore oomph. Worse,one herb known as ma-huang can cause high blood pressure, heart palpitations, or liver failure, so steer clear. Finally, don't be fooledby pills that feature B vitamins; they won't you rev you up, and offer no nutritional benefits if you are already taking a mulivitamin or eating a balanced diet.

Dietary dos and don'ts
DO cook using the 3 Minutes minimum choping, minimum water and minimum cooking. DON"T eat on the run. Sitting down at meals and relaxing afterwards helps digestion. DON"T binge or crash diet. It upset blood glucose levels and disturbs metabolic rate. DON"T go for long periods with out food. your body can't functionat its best without regular fuel. DO wash all fresh produce to help remove agrochemical sprays. But avoid   peeling - that's where all the goodness is . DO consider taking vitamin and mineral suppliments. DO use low fat milkfortified with vitamins A and D- its rich in calcium, without he fat.