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There are many measures one can take to prevent developing the H5N1 avian influenza or any infection for that matter. The best way to protect yourself from developing an infection from the bird flu virus is an annual vaccination. Individuals at an increased risk of developing the flu or serious complications from the […]

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A virus, such as the bird flu, usually infects a specific species which in this case is birds. However, the H5N1 bird flu virus has been confirmed to have caused over 200 cases of human infection. Currently the avian influenza virus is almost exclusively a bird infecting disease, not yet capable of infecting […]

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Two antiviral medications, Tamiflu and Relenza, have been chosen as the drugs of choice to treat the H5N1 avian influenza virus in humans. Many governments including the U.S. government are currently stockpiling the drug Tamiflu in case of a bird flu pandemic.
In 1999, the FDA approved Tamiflu for the treatment of influenza A and […]

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No avian influenza virus has caused a similar pandemic when compared to the catastrophic events of the 1918 Spanish Flu. Many experts compare any possible influenza pandemic against the historical severity of the Spanish Flu.
The Spanish Flu was an avian influenza virus that mutated into a highly infectious form causing a pandemic that occurred […]

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There are three Influenza viruses that infect humans which include influenza A, influenza B, and influenza C. However, the influenza A virus is more commonly seen. The influenza A virus has been attributed to cause serious epidemics and pandemics.
The influenza A virus infects a wide array of species including pigs, horses, birds, humans, and other […]

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The bird flu or avian influenza is a virus that infects birds. This infectious disease is caused by various strains of the type A influenza virus. Contrary to belief, many wild birds carry the avian influenza viruses without apparent harm while domestic poultry such as turkeys and chicken develop disease when infected with […]

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Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the mesothelial tissue. Certain risk factors can increase an individual’s chance of acquiring a disease such as mesothelioma. What risk factors increase the chance of acquiring mesothelioma?
Asbestos exposure remains the number one risk factor for the development of mesothelioma. The association of asbestos and […]

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Today’s health information topic covers the importance of breast cancer screening
The American Cancer Society has set new guidelines for females who are at high risk of developing breast cancer. A recent study states that women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer should recieve annual MRI’s or Magnetic Resonance Imaging as well […]

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Today’s health information subject, Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine.
Recently a 27 year old man infected with tuberculosis or TB was incarcerated in Arizona after he went into a convenience store without a mask. Doctors had advised him to wear a mask when outside of his home, so as not to infect others. This man […]

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Learn more about the physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of grief and how to understand them.
Today I want to talk a little bit about how to understand grief. Each of us will have milestones or accomplishments in our lives such as marriage or the birth of a child. Although these are more joyous […]

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Studies Show Weight Gain Linked to Sleep Deprivation
If we look back in time through the last fifty years, we would see that the American population has gotten heavier. Right? The 60’s showed that 1 out of 4 Americans were overweight while 1 out of 9 were obese. Presently 2 out of 3 […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Most Americans are probably not quite sure what mesothelioma is. Many though, can probably associate the word mesothelioma with an attorney or possible litigation. As I flip through the channels on my television set, I too, notice that mesothelioma is frequently mentioned by law firms. However, the focus of this […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Many believe that tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past. However, tuberculosis is still the leading killer of young adults worldwide. This makes tuberculosis hardly a disease of the past. In fact, tuberculosis has emerged once again as a serious public health dilemma in the U.S.
Despite advances in […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
The immune system functions to protect the body from attack by infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system has many complicated intricacies that can occur. Understanding how the immune system functions can help us understand how we protect ourselves from illness.
Acquired immunity involves production of recognition molecules that […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Despite the severity of influenza symptoms, most strains of influenza do not pose any great danger to healthy people in populations in which influenza is endemic. Healthy individuals usually recover from influenza in a couple of weeks. However, education regarding the influenza virus can help us to understand what poses a […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Many buy vitamins online to supplement the fast paced diet. Vitamins are necessary nutrients the body cannot synthesize. The diet must supply the necessary vitamins but most do not accomplish this task. Using the internet to buy vitamins online has become a popular nutrition resource.
Vitamins are merely organic compounds that […]

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By: Daniel Weigum
The cold and flu season usually drags a percentage of the population down at some time during the year. A clinic visit and some prescription drugs is the usual method of dealing with out of control cold and flu symptoms. Is cold and flu prevention possible?
Vitamin C has gained a reputation […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
The occurrence of chronic disease is significantly influenced by the amounts and types of nutrients we consume. The role of dietary fats and the risk of coronary heart disease are featured.
Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal […]

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By: Daniel Weigum
Digestion has recently been accused of destroying liquid vitamins. Destruction of vitamins and minerals is not part of any digestive process. The conversion of vitamins and minerals to usable nutrients is the only intention.
A controversial subject has been the destruction of liquid vitamins in the presence of stomach acid. Nutraceutical […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Most know of cholesterol as a bad thing. However, cholesterol is essential for many functions in the body. Why is cholesterol so necessary?
Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL’s and LDL’s. HDL refers to […]

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By: Daniel Weigum
Many health professionals are strongly recommending antioxidants. Is this all we need to be concerned about? Free radicals are not the only carcinogenic agents.
In our fast paced world, the population is eating a diet that accommodates the fast paced lifestyle. Fast food is easy and allows the working class to eat […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
Vitamins offer many health benefits. Many only think they need to take a good vitamin supplement because their mother said so. However, vitamin supplements offer antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin A. These antioxidants combat reactive oxygen intermediates (free radicals). In order for us to understand […]

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By: Daniel Weigum
Liquid Vitamin manufacturers have fortified their vitamin supplements with phytonutrients and many other vitamin supplement manufactures are doing the same. What is so crucial about the presences of photonutrients in supplements?
Phytonutrients or phytochemicals have recently been recognized as playing an important part in one’s health. Research has shown that phytonutrients play […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
The body is a complex web of systems. Most are not fully aware of the complexity of the digestive system. However, most know of its opposite, indigestion. Most do not realize how amazing the body can be, especially the digestive tract. When the process of digestion is described as […]

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By: Kristy Haugen
The more advanced liquid vitamin supplements today are starting to incorporate enzymes in their ingredients. Why do vitamin supplements need to supplement enzymes? This is a very good question. In order to answer this question, we need to familiarize ourselves with enzymes.
An enzyme is a protein that catalyzes, or speeds […]

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