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If You Think 'Organic' Food is 'Organic', Think Again The organic food industry has clearly outgrown the original regulations meant to protect it and its consumers. And the increased demand for organic food may actually be its own undoing. How 'organic is organic food' is even more important now than in the past! Propofol, The New Illicit Prescription Drug It took a high profile case such as the death of Michael Jackson to bring worldwide attention to the misuse and dangers of Propofol. The DEA is reportedly considering adding it to the list of controlled drugs. If this happens, the access and availability of Propofol will be strongly restricted, a move than can save lives. Women, Listen to Your Body... It Might Save Your Life! Heart attack and ovarian cancer no longer need to be such aggressive killers of women. So why do we want to shine a special light on heart attack and ovarian cancer? Both can be fatal without early detection. Both have sneaky symptoms, mimic lesser d Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Is There Hope? On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson, well-known as the King of Pop, died of cardiac arrest. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and the majority of CVD deaths are attributable to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) which claims more than 250,000 lives each year. Yet SCA mortality remains high even in the setting of bystander CPR and AEDs. WE have a long way to go! Lap Bands, Lap Belts... Are They Effective? Obesity has become a major health problem worldwide and especially in the western world. Faced with years of failure at losing weight through diet and exercise, many obese people are turning to lap bands and lap belts. While there are inherent risks associated with the procedures, the consensus is that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe clinical obesity. Extreme Cosmetic Makeovers - Good or Bad Idea? Cosmetic procedures are growing at a staggering rate worldwide. Even though most cosmetic surgeries and non-surgical procedures are not covered by insurance, more and more people are taking advantage of the growing range of treatments. Extreme cosmetic makeovers also remain popular but are somewhat controversial. If you decide to consider it, follow good consumer decision making practices to be sure that your experience is as safe as possible. Online Medicine - The Doctor is IN From consulting and diagnosing to performing telesurgery, online medicine is here to stay and continues to proliferate. Despite legitimate concerns, the Doctor is IN. Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare - Where Are You Going? Medical tourism is booming and has now become a $40 billion dollar industry. There is definitely a lot of demand in developed countries that developing countries willingly supply. But despite the boom the industry remains controversial in several respects especially in the areas of assisted reproduction and organ transplantation. This article discusses what needs to occur before the industry is worthy of the term "global healthcare". Everything's Pink...So Why Isn't There A Cure For Breast Cancer? It seems that the whole world has turned pink. You can buy a pink frying pan, pink Barbie doll, pink M&Ms, even a limited edition Ford Mustang with a 'Pink Package!' So, if everything's pink, why does breast cancer still kill over 500,000 women (and men) worldwide each year? Probably because Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease and the 'pinking of the world' has as much to do with product merchandising as it does with funding research. Gene Testing OnLine - Do You Really Want to Know? People, like Google founder Sergey Brin, are now interested in checking their disease risk through gene or DNA tests. And thus, genetic test is emerging as a new trend in personal healthcare, where people prefer to order the test online, know about their propensity for various diseases, and prepare for disease. The article also explores the controversial issues associated with the new specialty of personalized health. It's Flu Season Somewhere - Here's The Scoop This article gives the reader an indepth review of the flu including the most common preventive measure vaccination, as well as treatment for those unlucky enough to get the Flu. Current Flu monitoring systems are also highlighted including the new trendsetting Google Flu Trends. The Evolving Faces of Diagnostic Centers and Medical Spas Medical facilities are the most unwelcoming of places. This is probably the reason why diagnostic centers and clinics are reinventing themselves to make them more appealing to the patients. On the other hand, traditionally non-medical institutions like wellness centers and spas are also trying to gain credibility in an era where consumers are more health savvy and demand more scientific-based health services. You Can Save Money On Prescription Drugs Do you need to simply be one more unwilling victim of prescription drug costs? Not necessarily. If you understand how drug pricing works, you may be able to make some choices that will reduce your drug bill. It's time to take a look at your medications and save money! Needle and Pain Free Vaccinations Vaccination and immunization technology has changed a lot in recent years as it tries to meet the health challenges facing both developed and developing countries. The TCI or vaccine patch is a promising tool which will hopefully help solve some of the problems facing traditional vaccine delivery systems. To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate Almost everyone agrees that vaccination has been one of the single most effective public health measures ever undertaken however it still remains one of the most controversial issues facing medicine today. We will take a look at these controversies, attempting to dispel truly fallacious information and focusing on real issues of concern to families. Should the Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered? The 21 minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) law is currently one of the most scrutinized and debated laws in the US. This article presents the views of the different stakeholders in this issue. Electronic Medical Records - The Pros and Cons In this digital age, more and more bulks of information which used to be paper-based, from library catalogues to telephone books, are digitized and stored in a central location for easy access. The idea of EMRs itself started about 40 years ago. However, there is surprisingly a strong resistance against the use of EMRs. Let us take a look at what the proponents and opponents of EMR have to say. Genetically Modified Food: The Benefits and the Risks This article explores the pros and cons of the rapidly growing business of genetically modified foods. There are many positive aspects to genetically modified foods, but proponents insist on their detrimental effects to people, plants, animals and the environment. Here we present both sides of the story leaving the reader to decide on their own.