Man Diets
The news that Tom Jones has lost 2st in five months on the caveman diet, which advocates unprocessed foods, has propelled the men’s diet industry into the spotlight.
For years dieting was something that women did.
Adcetris Approved for Two Types of Lymphoma
The targeted therapy Adcetris™ (brentuximab vedotin) has received accelerated approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of two types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL).
Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system. It typically begins in the lymph nodes in one region of the body and then spreads throughout the lymph system. It may spread outside the lymph system to other organs, such as the lungs, liver, bone, and bone marrow. Treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma often involves chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. I
States Put More Kids In CHIP, But Some Medicaid Programs Squeezed
Thirty states increased the number of children under the program, Stateline reports. Also, Medicaid advocates are urging federal officials to deny California’s request to cut the program, and in Georgia, officials are looking for more funding.
Stateline: Study: States Enrolling More Children In CHIP Even as states struggled to meet their Medicaid obligations during the recession, most increased the percentage of kids covered under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Thirty states boosted the proportion of eligible kids covered under the federal-state program and the national average moved from 80 percent to nearly 85 percent (Vestal, 8/26).
The Hill: Advocates For Disabled Urge Feds To Reject Cuts To California Medicaid A consortium of 33 advocacy groups for people with disabilities on Thursday urged federal regulators to reject California’s request to cut the state’s Medicaid program.
No need to fear back-to-school check-ups
No need to fear back-to-school check-ups 
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Tips from Richmond University Medical Center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – ALL SHORES – As summer ends, thoughts of preparing the children for the return to school can’t help but occupy a parent’s priorities. Purchasing clothes, shoes, and notebooks can be daunting enough. But that task pales in comparison to that darn “nuisance” known as the yearly check-up at the pediatrician’s or family practitioner’s office.
For many parents, the annual visit to the doctor is a chore. For many children and teenagers, it is a dreaded form of torture, rivaled only by a routine visit to the dentist. I Read full post…
Dr. Paul Donohue: Moderate exercise during pregnancy is recommended
Dear Dr. Donohue: My husband and I have been trying to start a family for three years. I am pregnant, finally, and would like some information on exercise and nutrition during pregnancy. Is exercise advised? I’ve been active all my life and would like to continue. How much weight should I gain?
Dear B.S.: I can give you some general principles on both exercise and weight gain, but your own doctor has to furnish you with specifics. He or she knows your health and your medical history. Both must be considered in order to answer your questions.
A woman of normal height and weight can gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy.