Advanced Laser Lipolysis – the new fat reducing technique
This 20th century world has witnessed advanced developments in every field of study. Medicine, as one of the most comprehensive research study fields, has undergone massive advancements to benefit a high section of mankind. As the world has already completed 11 years of the 21st century, medicine seems to be the be-all and end-all of every research study. Health, as you all know, is indeed considered the most precious facet in the world.
One of the most comprehensive fields of medicine which has witnessed massive advancements is the area of plastic surgery. Physical disfiguration is a very common problem that persists today that disturbs a lot of people. Read full post…
Why are spa breaks useful for every woman?
If you want to experience a holiday of total relaxation, opt for spa breaks, because everyone needs some rest from time to time. Today you can find a destination for the whole family, so you can be sure that your children and spouse can have fun while you indulge in pure relaxation.
Why are spa breaks so popular today? The secret lies in the fact that a spa break ensures that you will relax. Read full post…
How to choose the best mattress?
With everyday night’s rest for an average of 8-9 hours, you will end up spending a third of your life in bed. It is quite reasonable, then, that you take the time to choose your mattress thoroughly. Most of people take mattresses without proper research, preferring to focus on the bed frame or other bedroom furniture. After all, when it is covered with sheets, blankets and quilts, you will not even see the mattress. So why spend time to compare the available models? It is very important to get a high quality mattress such as Naturalmat, because a mattress can have a significant impact on the health of your back, and the quality of your sleep.
One of the most important factors when choosing a mattress is its size. Read full post…
IOM Report Recommends That the FDA Continue Suppressing Lifesaving Information About Cigarette Alternatives
A new Institute of Medicine report unintentionally highlights the fatal folly of censoring truthful information about cigarette alternatives until their manufacturers can generate the sort of costly, time-consuming studies that federal regulators demand before approving new drugs. Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, a “modified risk tobacco product,” which is any tobacco product identified as safer than cigarettes, can be legally sold only after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certifies that it will “benefit the health of the population as a whole, taking into account both users of tobacco products and persons who do not currently use tobacco products.” In making that determination, the FDA is supposed to consider “scientific evidence.” The IOM report, which was mandated by the law, suggests what sort of scientific evidence will be necessary.
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Resources
In the section below, we provide reports, data, and statistics detailing the impact of cardiovascular disease on South Carolina. More resources will be added to this section as they become available, so be sure to check back often.
Downloadable Educational Materials
Blood Pressure/Hypertension
- What Is High Blood Pressure? (pdf)
- What is high blood pressure medicine? (pdf)
- What About African Americans and High Blood Pressure? (pdf)
- How Can I Monitor My Cholestrol, Blood Pressure & Weight? (pdf)
- What Do My Cholesterol Levels Mean? (pdf)
- How Can I Lower High Cholesterol?
Bad Batch Of Cocaine Causes Users Skin To Rot
Cocaine users are turning up in hospitals left and right as the drug is being blamed for carrying a disease that is rotting their flesh.
Like something out of a horror movie, users around the US are looking like zombies as the disease eats away at their skin and muscle tissue leaving dead tissue in its wake. The disease itself comes from an additive to the cocaine, the process of cutting the cocaine with a less expensive substance to spread the yield so that a greater profit can be had.
This chemical additive believed to be the cause is called Levamisole. So far, health warnings have been issued throughout the US but no one knows how many people have been effected.