http://www.virtualwomenshealth.com Virtual Womens Health has the latest articles in new and emerging therapies, hot topics, general news, breaking news and effective treatments en-us Copyright 2010 Virtual Medical Centre. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:37:41 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-approach-for-treating-tooth-hypersensitivity/15415 New York University College of Dentistry researchers have identified a promising new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity, while simultaneously preventing bacteria from causing further harm. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-approach-for-treating-tooth-hypersensitivity/15415 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-technology-for-longer-lasting-lifesaving-implanted-devices/15416 Glucose-level sensors. Pacemakers. Chemotherapy ports. Catheters. Implanted medical devices such as these and others add quality of life, deliver lifesaving medicine or protect the lives of patients w http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-technology-for-longer-lasting-lifesaving-implanted-devices/15416 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Vitamin-D-influences-over-200-genes/15417 The extent to which vitamin D deficiency may increase susceptibility to a wide range of diseases is dramatically highlighted in new research. Scientists have mapped the points at which vitamin D http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Vitamin-D-influences-over-200-genes/15417 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/'Screen'-savers-Getting-your-blood-screened-before-pregnancy/15441 If you'e planning to get pregnant, don't forget to have your blood (and urine) screened. If you are already pregnant and have not been screened, it's not too late to get your blood checked out ... bet http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/'Screen'-savers-Getting-your-blood-screened-before-pregnancy/15441 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Legionnaires'-disease-alert-for-Bali-travellers/15444 The Australian Government Department of Health has issued a warning to travellers who have recently returned from Bali to be alert for symptoms which are consistent with Legionnaires' disease. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Legionnaires'-disease-alert-for-Bali-travellers/15444 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/SPF-on-your-plate/15410 We all want that summer glow that comes from a day at the beach, but taking in the rays can have long-term implications for our health. Now Dr Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Pr http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/SPF-on-your-plate/15410 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Healthier-protein-rich-foods-better-than-red-and-processed-meats-for-heart-disease-risk-in-women/15402 American women who ate more protein-rich foods instead of red meat had a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Hea http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Healthier-protein-rich-foods-better-than-red-and-processed-meats-for-heart-disease-risk-in-women/15402 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Novel-role-EZH2-boosts-creation-of-ovarian-cancer-blood-vessels/15403 A protein associated with cancer progression when abundant inside of tumours also unexpectedly regulates the creation of new blood vessels that feed the tumour outside, a research team led by scientis http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Novel-role-EZH2-boosts-creation-of-ovarian-cancer-blood-vessels/15403 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Antagonistic-people-may-increase-heart-attack,-stroke-risk/15400 Antagonistic people, particularly those who are competitive and aggressive, may be increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart As http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Antagonistic-people-may-increase-heart-attack,-stroke-risk/15400 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Gender-bender-Do-gender-knee-implants-provide-better-outcomes/15401 A gender-specific total knee prosthesis was developed to more closely match the anatomy of the female knee, aiming to be a better fit resulting in better outcomes for women. However, a recent study in http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Gender-bender-Do-gender-knee-implants-provide-better-outcomes/15401 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Smokers-trying-to-quit-Don't-stop-thinking-about-cigarettes/15395 Blocking thoughts of cigarettes helps reduce smokers' intake at first, but means they smoke more than usual when they stop suppressing, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Smokers-trying-to-quit-Don't-stop-thinking-about-cigarettes/15395 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Keys-to-keeping-your-body-and-golf-game-on-par/15392 Golf can be played competitively or just for leisure, and for professional players on the 2010 PGA Tour, the game is probably a combination of both. The game demands skill and physical discipline beca http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Keys-to-keeping-your-body-and-golf-game-on-par/15392 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Stigma-stops-doctors-seeking-help-for-depression-and-anxiety/15414 Findings of a research review commissioned by beyondblue: the national depression initiative to investigate the mental health of medical students and doctors were presented at a forum of the beyondblu http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Stigma-stops-doctors-seeking-help-for-depression-and-anxiety/15414 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Garlic-may-play-vital-role-in-treating-hypertension/15389 A University of Adelaide study shows that aged garlic extract may help lower blood pressure in the 3.7 million Australians who suffer hypertension. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Garlic-may-play-vital-role-in-treating-hypertension/15389 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Brain-response-same-to-acute-and-chronic-sleep-loss/15361 Burning the candle at both ends for a week may take an even bigger toll than you thought.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that five nights of restricted sleep - four hours http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Brain-response-same-to-acute-and-chronic-sleep-loss/15361 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +1000