Archive for the ‘Health’ Category


HypnoBirthing allows a new state of mind to be a new state of labor

By Jennifer Reed 9:22 AM November 19, 2009

Unique HypnoBirthing classes teach San Diego women-and their partners-to relax and take control of their birth experience.


Nagging pain serves as warning when it comes to fitness injury

By Cassie Piercey 9:15 AM November 19, 2009

For the occasional fitness enthusiast and even the experienced athlete, nagging overuse injuries can be annoying, but vital to health.


Ophthalmology conference strives for glaucoma solutions

By Gary Abramov 10:49 AM November 16, 2009

Glaucoma-a chronic and incurable eye disease-is the second leading cause of blindness in the world.


At 90, retired pediatrician hopes his genes will make a difference

By Arthur Lightbourn 8:44 AM November 14, 2009

Dr. Forrest Adams contributed samples of his DNA and his stem cells to two separate research programs to help unlock the genetic secrets behind lifelong good health.


Chronic fatigue patients fight ‘lazy’ label, support awareness

By Jennifer Reed 8:42 AM November 14, 2009

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex, mysterious and widely misunderstood illness characterized by profound fatigue.


Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa

Valerie Middleton 2:19 PM November 12, 2009

The Annual Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa, presented by the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, was wrapped up last night at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies with a Special Anniversary Awards Ceremony commemorating the 5th anniversary of the passing of Proposition 71.


Traditional healers choose to fight H1N1 naturally

By Elena Shore, Viji Sundaram, and Vivian Po 9:33 AM November 9, 2009

With a limited number of H1N1 vaccines, traditional healers are offering alternatives to cure the swine flu.


Researches want cigs labeled as toxic waste

Staff 6:14 AM November 9, 2009

Researchers believe the label would help change the public’s perception about the harm cigarette butts cause the environment and prompt more rules to reduce their presence.


Six things you should know about swine flu

By Ngoc Nguyen and Viji Sundaram 8:35 AM November 7, 2009

Take a step back from the frightening stories to learn the basic facts of H1N1.


Cure in sight for San Diego VisionWalkers

By Jennifer Reed 9:33 AM November 6, 2009

This Sunday, November 8, Foundation Fighting Blindness will host its second annual 5K San Diego VisionWalk.

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