Illness, Injury & Treatments

Magazine articles on illnesses, injuries, currently available treatments, drugs, and homeopathy.

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AskMen.com Charles Capuano	Can Blood Clots Kill You? As if cholesterol wasn't enough of a headache for men over 40, another silent killer lurks inside the veins -- blood clots. Be aware of their dangers and protect yourself.
BusinessWeek March 7, 2005 Catherine Arnst	A Most Victorious Vaccine A review of Jeffrey Kluger's book Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio, which chronicles polio epidemics in the first half of the 20th century, and scientific efforts by Salk and his colleagues to create a vaccine quickly.
BusinessWeek March 7, 2005	Dr. Oesterle's Stimulating Work Medtronic's chief medical officer, Dr. Stephen N. Oesterle, discusses the progress and potential of using "implanted pulse generators" to treat chronic ailments.
BusinessWeek March 7, 2005 Michael Arndt	"Pacemakers" for the Rest of You Slews of tiny devices that deliver electrical stimulation to a wide variety of organs should soon become available.
Science News February 19, 2005 Janet Raloff	Carcinogens in the Diet It's official. The federal government now has added agents commonly found in overcooked meat to the list of potential cancer causers.
Science News February 19, 2005	Multiple Sclerosis In addition to explaining the autoimmune disorder in detail, this Web site offers links to sites that delve into treatments, current research, fundraising events, clinical trials of new drugs, and breaking news stories about MS.
Nutra Solutions January 1, 2005 Kerry Hughes	Ingredients to Reduce Cancer Risks Approximately 35% of cancer deaths in the U.S. can be prevented by dietary means. Scientific evidence shows that properly balancing fruits, vegetables, dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and certain dietary supplements protects our health.
Reactive Reports Issue 43 David Bradley	Health Benefits of a Chamomile Lawn Chamomile tea has been seen as a medicinal cure-all for centuries, but only now have UK researchers found evidence that the herbal tea has real benefits in a wide range of health ailments from the common cold to menstrual cramps.
American Family Physician February 15, 2005	Health Care After Cancer Treatment An informative patient hand-out on follow-up cancer care.
American Family Physician February 15, 2005	Cluster Headaches An informative patient bulletin on the disorder, treatment options and preventatives.
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