Health revolution on the horizonJuly 12, 2007 AUSTRALIA is on the verge of a health revolution offering cancer cures, replacement body parts and hope that paraplegics will walk again. That's the view of the nation's top scientists, who have nominated seven medical advances they believe will transform our lives - with stem-cell … [Read more...]
Sports & Medicine News
Flat Feet Fix
Flat Feet FixReported September 04, 2008 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 25 percent of the population has a condition called "flatfoot" -- a collapse in the arch of the foot. It can cause pain in the ankle, heel or leg and eventually the knees, hips and back. Thanks to a new procedure, doctors can relieve the pain by putting a lift back in your step. … [Read more...]
AIDS drug cheaper in Brazil
AIDS drug cheaper in Brazil July 5, 2007 Drug maker Abbott Labs of north Chicago has agreed to lower the price of an AIDS-fighting drug for the Brazilian government. The Brazilian government provides that medication for free in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly disease in Brazil. Under the agreement, Abbott will cut the price of … [Read more...]
Gravity Workout
Gravity Workout Reported November 29, 2007 (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's you versus gravity. a quick new workout is popping up in health clubs all over the country. Firefighter Tony Pittarelli is trying a new workout using machines that use gravity to build muscle. "Less weights, less plates, you don't have to have a spotter. You … [Read more...]
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