May 20, 2010 -
Tanning Beds Increase Risk of Developing Melanoma Four Fold Tanning beds are popular devices used by millions of adults across North America for esthetic purposes. This population based case controlled study was able to show a massive increase in risk (4 fold) for those individuals who were regular users of these devices. The risk increased with increasing years of use. We should be considering these devices as carcinogens and warnings should be required to be posted in businesses who sell these tanning treatments. read more...
Metastatic Multiple Myeloma is a challenging disease to treat with poor survival even with chemotherapy treatment. Thymosin alpha 1 is an isolated peptide extract from calves thymus that has immunomodulatory properties particularly in T cells. In this study it was shown that Thymosin alpha 1 in combination with decarbazine increased overall survival and reducd diseases progression.
Moderate selenium supplementation during radiation therapy in patients undergoing radiation therapy for cervical or uterine cancer is effective in reducing the number of episodes and severity of radiation induced diarrhea.
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, established in 1978, offers Canada's only accredited four year, full-time, accredited program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma.
Bastyr University
Bastyr University will be the world's leading academic center for advancing knowledge in the natural health sciences.
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
NCNM offers two graduate professional degrees in accredited and recognized programs that prepare you for licensed practice in many states and provinces: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year program of clinical sciences and holistic methods of healing and disease prevention, instilled with the ancient principle of the healing power of nature. Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, founded in 1992, educates in the art and science of naturopathic medicine to prepare students to be conscientious and caring health care providers.
Naturopathic Associations
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) is the professional association representing the naturopathic doctors of Ontario.
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
The Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA) is a not-for-profit professional association representing the interests of naturopathic doctors and promoting naturopathic medicine throughout Canada. Its membership consists of naturopathic doctors, naturopathic medical students, suppliers of natural remedies for professional use, and the provincial naturopathic associations.
Medical News
Medline Plus by Date
MEDLINEplus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date.
Science Daily Magazine and Health News
ScienceDaily is one of the Internet's leading online magazines and Web portals devoted to science, technology, and medicine. The free, advertising-supported service brings you breaking news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology
CNN Health News
The world leader in news provides up-to-date health news and information.
MSN Health
Microsoft's interactive website which provides the latest health news along with interesting articles on a variety of health topics.
