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Health Field Feature Writer: Kathy Quan

What's new in health care and the health field?

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Feature Writer Articles in Health Field

 		Hospice Option for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Cancer is the primary diagnosis of patients opting for hospice care in the U.S., but it is by no means the only terminal illness which qualifies patients for hospice.
What is Hospice?
Hospice is a concept of providing comfort and care to individuals when treatment for their illness or declining health status is no longer effective.
Childhood Obesity a Growing Problem
In his 2010 State of the Union Address, President Barak Obama embarrassed his wife, Michelle, when he turned the attention to her and her new project.
Withholding Food and Fluid in Terminal Patients
As death approaches, many changes take place. Among them is a decreased intake of food and fluids often from difficulty swallowing or anorexia.
New Figures Show Health Field Continues to Grow
Jobs in health care will continue to grow faster than many others well into this new decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Contributing Articles in Health Field

 		Breaking News About Danger of Third Hand Smoke
People who choose to smoke are taking a dangerous chance with their lives. Unfortunately, they endanger those around them too -- and especially children.
Study Reveals New Tobacco Residue Dangers & Risk
The dangers of first & second-hand smoke are widely known. New studies show great risk to children from TSNA's found in third-hand smoke - residue lingering on surfaces.
Understanding Depression
Over 15 million Americans suffer from chronic depression. This mood disorder crosses all racial, gender and socio-economic lines and profoundly impacts people
Culture and Diagnosing and Treating Depression
Culture and ethnicity can have great influence on the tools currenlty used by psychiatrists and psychologists to diagnose and treat depression and depressive symptoms.
Joint Working - Pharma and the NHS
The NHS and the pharmaceutical industry are perceived to have entirely different agenda's, however it is possible for both to work together in a mutually beneficial way.
FluMist Designed to Fight Influenza
More than two thirds of the population is immune-compromised. Are you one of them? If you are the FluMist® is not for you. Find out what compromises your immune system.
Hypnotic Trance States can Work for Everyone
Professionals define hypnotherapy in different ways; most agree that hypnosis essentially involves creating a state of mind which normal thinking is suspended temporarily
Human Baby Foreskins in Cosmetics
Following circumcision, a newborn's foreskin is sold to BioScience labs, where human fibroblast cells are harvested and sold to cosmetic companies.
Tips for Dealing with Rapid Speech
Rapid speech can make communication difficult. It is a concern for some people that they learn how to stop speaking fast.
Music Training for Dyslexic Children
Intense focus on rhythms and changing sounds over time helps dyslexic students to perform better in reading.
Depression
Depression is a psychological disorder which encompasses a variety of symptoms. Identifying the signs and knowing who is at risk could save a life.
Shingles and Stroke Risk
Results of a recently published study show that adults who develop shingles are at greater risk for having a stroke, especially if the infection involves an eye.
SIDS and Infant Sleep Apnea
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Infant sleep apnea can be one of the causes of SIDS.
Lead Poisoning
Lead is everywhere, and some exposure is inevitable. There are some things that can be avoided however, and there are ways to effectively eliminate lead from the body.
Toxic Metals and Children
Exposure to lead is potentially devastating for children, leading to birth defects, brain damage, and emotional and behavioral issues.
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