Monthly Archives: February 2009

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Bladder Pacemaker

Up to 30% of all women suffer from urinary incontinence , and those who do know how embarrassing having an accident can be.  Medications may work for some women, but for those who don’t find relief with meds, there is another option.  An implant that acts like a pacemaker for your bladder.  More from Mayo [...]

Acupuncture for Nausea

For more than 4-thousand years, the Chinese have used acupuncture to treat many ailments.  Pain, stress, depression even addiction.  Today, many doctors continue that practice because, for many people, it works. Let’s go to Mayo Clinic where a neurosurgeon is using acupuncture to help people who suffer from nausea and vomiting after many types of [...]

ED Drugs on the Internet

With just a few keystrokes and mouse clicks, you can buy just about anything on the internet. Clothes, cars, food, even prescription medication for erectile dysfunction.  Internet shopping can save time and money, but when it comes to medicine, doctors at Mayo Clinic say it’s a practice that could be costly to your health.
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New Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus

Frequent heartburn can raise your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus which in rare cases can lead to esophageal cancer.  Doctors at Mayo Clinic have studied a new treatment for Barrett’s that may significantly reduce your chances of developing esophageal cancer.