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Can't kick cigarettes? A vaccine may one day help by preventing nicotine from reaching its target in the brain, according to research published this week. Most smoking therapies do a poor job of stopping the habit 70% to 80% of smokers who use an approved drug therapy to quit relapse. Scientists say this is because the targets of existing therapies are imperfect, only slightly weakening nicotine's ability to find its target in the brain. So some scientists have been trying a different approach creation of a vaccine. It would work like this: People would inject the vaccine like a shot, and the vaccine would create nicotine antibodies, molecules that can snatch up nicotine from the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The vaccine could be used by smokers who want to quit or people who are worried about getting addicted to cigarettes in the future. Researchers have tried to create vaccines in the past, but the ones they've come up with have not been particularly effe...

Humans have always been fascinated by the fountain of life. Of staying younger for a lot of years. That's why it is no wonder that there are many health and fitness centers that offer several remedies to the problems related to old age and to unhealthy lifestyle. The search for the philosopher's stone or the elixir of life has led us to experiment with different substances, often causing problems rather than relief. With the goal of getting immortality, the ancient people tried a lot of formula and substances. Most of these substances were toxic. In search of the elixir of life It's also called the philosopher's stone. Basically it was thought to extend life and bring immortality. However, it was not the real case. The bad thing about the attempt of the ancient people was that most of the materials that they used caused them death rather than longer life. The last couple hundred years According to a study by experts from Harvard University , human life expecta...

Fall bustles with the start of school and the continual grind at work. It's easy to skimp on your rest. We've got five reasons for you to make sleep a priority, and five health issues that could be ruining your rest. Plenty of R&R (rest and relaxation) can boost your mood, focus and energy. Conversely, people with poor sleep habits experience higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Want your kids to get A's and B's? Make sure they catch their Z's. Well-rested equals alert in the classroom, and a regular sleep routine may boost math and literacy scores. Some schools are even starting later in an effort to help kids improve learning. Reap the benefits of beauty sleep. When the body is sleep-deprived it produces more of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can cause weight gain and oily skin. Getting your eight hours in could cut your risk for chest pain, heart attack and stroke. A recent study by West Virginia University indicates that people who sle...

In case you haven't been keeping up with the news, you might want to be wary of your eggs. There may be bacteria lurking in your eggs Benedict due to a recent suspected salmonella contamination at Hillandale Farms and Wright County Eggs in Galt, Iowa. Food and Drug Administration alerted the company of salmonella contamination at one of its farms. The FDA encountered salmonella enteritidis during a routine inspection, at which point the company voluntarily sounded the alarms. Salmonella bacteria can cause infections that may result in fever, nausea/vomiting, chills, muscle cramps and pain, and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually pass within a few days, but can last much longer in children and people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella is more likely to be found in undercooked eggs or those stored above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. As of now, there may be as many as 1,500 cases of food poisoning related to contaminated eggs. Wright County Eggs cautions consumers to be on the lookout ...

Older women who don't get enough vitamin D may be slightly heavier than those who do. A Kaiser Permanente study, published online in the recent issue of the Journal of Women's Health, looked at more than 4,600 women aged 65 and older for a four and one-half year period. Researchers found women with low levels of vitamin D in their blood gained about two pounds more than those with adequate levels of the vitamin. So what's the big deal, you ask? "This is one of the first studies to show that women with low levels of vitamin D gain more weight, and although it was only two pounds, over time that can add up," said study author Dr. Erin LeBlanc, an endocrinologist and researcher at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon. Called the "sunshine vitamin" because most of us get it from the sun, vitamin D helps maintain our bones and muscles, and keeps our central nervous system in check. But if you take too much it could be...

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BY: Kimberly Coventry Olson http://FitKim.com While training for my first marathon, I was obsessed with Runner's World magazine. I loved reading all of the inspirational stories about superior athletes and those that overcame amazing odds. But periodically a story would pop up about an unexpected death of a seemingly very healthy athlete. Eventually I noticed a pattern and became intrigued. How could these amazing athletes, who ran upwards of 50-100 miles each week, suddenly die? Weren't all of those miles and races completed guarantee to ensuring a long and healthy life? After doing some research, I discovered why these sad tragedies occurred. Although exercise has tremendous health benefits, anything beyond moderate physical activity puts a great deal of stress on the body. If this compacted stress isn't countered with a healthy diet, the body gradually becomes taxed. Although there aren't necessarily any outward symptoms, much can be happening deep within the bo...

Screening people with alcoholic liver damage for signs of cancer may not be worth the expense or other downsides, a new report says. Alcoholism can lead to cirrhosis, or scarring, of the liver. People with cirrhosis have a higher-than-average risk of developing liver cancer, but it is not clear whether screening people with cirrhosis for the cancer extends lives. In the new study, Danish researchers found that for alcoholic cirrhosis patients in their country, the risk of liver cancer is so low that screening may not be justified. Of nearly 8,500 Danish adults hospitalized for alcoholic cirrhosis, the chance of developing liver cancer in the next five years was 1 percent, the study found. That's well below the risk that justifies cancer screening, based on U.S. guidelines for cost-effectiveness. In the U.S., an abdominal ultrasound would typically cost a few hundred dollars. Follow-up tests, if needed, could cost much more. But there are more than costs to consider when i...

In an implausible sequence spanning only a few minutes, LeBron James went from being carried off the court to carrying his team. And now the Miami Heat finds itself one victory from hoisting a championship trophy. Shrugging off a leg injury that forced him to depart Game 4 of the NBA Finals midway through the fourth quarter, James returned to make the three-pointer that put the Heat ahead in an eventual 104-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. Miami holds a 3-1 advantage in a best-of-seven series it can close out here Thursday night in Game 5. There was already a party atmosphere in South Beach after James made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2 minutes 50 seconds left, providing the Heat a 97-94 lead. James nearly finished with a triple-double, collecting 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in 44 sublime minutes. But James remained in such discomfort that he limped to the timeout huddle with 55 seconds left and stayed on ...

BY: Edward Beyer Getting older is unavoidable but the conditions and symptoms associated with aging aren't. Instead of treating these conditions as we age, modern advances in science and medicine let us proactively prevent them from occurring in the first place and even reverse them. For as long as I can remember, my hands and feet have always been freezing cold to the touch. Growing up, I remember how everyone would say to me, 'you're hands are freezing!' Of course, every doctor I went to always told me the same thing, that it was the result low blood pressure…take iron...but it never helped. Another thing is my cravings. I love and crave salty food and rich after i want sweets . I am also an insomniac....it takes me ages to fall asleep..i simply got too much energy at night. Worst of all I recently have been dealing with a leg injury s a result of a drunk man knocking me over and breaking my foot, tearing my tenant and ripping 3 ligaments. This injury was severe a...

Anyone can feel miserable in life when they have to face debt related issues. The only way to better your life in such situations is by repaying your debts. Debt repayment options can be easily found these days and a person can choose the right debt repayment option in order to eliminate his debts. Choosing the right debt repayment option also helps to ensure that you do not have to declare bankruptcy in order to get rid of your debts. Keep in mind that there is plenty of debt management plans that can help you get rid of your debts in an easily manageable manner. However, you must choose the right debt management plan in order to do so because not all debt management plans are right for you. Mostly people choose a debt management plan that worked for someone they knew. Keep in mind that the debt issues you are facing and the debt issues someone else is facing can be entirely different. Therefore, a person must never choose a debt management plan after seeing it working for someone els...

BY: Allan Williams Everyday, the dust and pollution in the air increase. Carpets catch all the dust in the air. It is very important to clean carpets of dust and other particles that can cause health problems. If you have family members who are allergic to dust or asthmatic then cleaning your carpets regularly becomes a necessity. Most houses with children prefer to have carpeted floors to reduce chances of accidents. Yet houses with children tend to have the dirtiest carpets as it is difficult to stop children from making a mess. Cleaning carpets always seems like a tough job. Below are a few tips to help you clean your carpets. Vacuum Cleaners Vacuum cleaners are devised to create a partial vacuum using an air pump to suck up dirt, webs and other dry particles off of carpets. Vacuum cleaners come in many shapes and sizes. They have a dust bag attached to them to collect all dirt into it. These devices facilitate efficient cleaning and can reach all the nooks and hard-to-reach ...

Durant drove, forearms got tangled and in the play that would define the night, Durant missed his off-balance, running seven-foot jumper from the baseline late Thursday night. James made his stand, and the Miami Heat secured their first win of the 2012 finals, a 100-96 nailbiter at Chesapeake Arena. The series is tied at 1-1 as it head to Miami for the next three games, starting Sunday. Durant overcame constant foul trouble to lead a furious fourth-quarter rally, as the Thunder nearly wiped out a 13-point deficit. Durant finished with 32 points, 16 in the fourth quarter. James also scored 32 points and got a healthy dose of support from his fellow stars. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points, while Chris Bosh added 16 points and 15 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup. In the 12 previous instances where the teams split the first two games, the team that started at home has won the championship eight times. Durant picked up his fifth foul while tangling for a rebound with 10 minut...

People often say that hiring a debt management company is the best way to get out of your debt problems. However, that is not entirely true. The reason why people say this is that they hired the services of a debt management company to deal with their own financial problems. Now, financial problems may sound the same, but in fact, there are a lot of differences because of which, if a debt solution worked for one person, does not necessarily means that it will work for the second person as well. In the same manner, when you are looking for a debt management company, because you heard that, a debt management plan could help you get out of debts, then you should stop and do your research before you reach a logical decision. Pros and Cons of Hiring A Debt Management Company Pros The debtor does not have to deal with his creditors anymore. All of the dealings with the creditors will be taken care of by the debt management company. The debtor needs to make only one single payment again...

BY: Boris Washington Vitamin D offers numerous health benefits, which make it the key factor for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For that reason, we have to take care of the levels of vitamin D in our blood. We already know that vitamin D is essential for the regulation of the calcium in our body, it takes care of the bone density and prevents numerous diseases related to our bones thus preventing bone deformities. We have to highlight its effects on our immunity. Vitamin D is there to minimize the risk of respiratory infections and regulate the blood pressure. Some recent studies have shown that vitamin D can play a key role in the prevention of up to 17 types of cancers, breast cancer being one of them. Vitamin D can also increase the serotonin levels, which makes it a great way to deal with depression and other mental health issues. It also prevents diabetes type I because vitamin D can regulate the levels of insulin in our blood. And finally, this valuable vitamin has been ...

Timothy Bradley shook the boxing world after a stunning split decision against Manny Pacquiao to win the WBO welterweight title. Pacquiao appeared to dominate Bradley during the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night, but the judges felt otherwise. Two of the ringside judges had the fight 115-113 for Bradley while the other judge scored it 115-113 for Pacquiao. After the judges' scores were announced, most of the sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas voiced its displeasure. Bradley, a native of Cathedral City, California, remains unbeaten with 29 wins, along with one no-contest. Pacquiao suffered his first loss since 2005. Some analysts believed Pacquiao would win the bout, given he was arguably the world's best pound-for-pound fighter. He was the first fighter to win world titles in eight weight classes, but none of that mattered Saturday. The fight did not start until late Saturday because promoter Bob Arum did not want it to compete with Gam...

Manny Pacquiao will put his WBO welterweight title on the line Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Timothy Bradley. In addition to being a congressman in his native Philippines, the 33-year-old Pacquiao is arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. With a 54-3-2 professional record, he is the first fighter to win world titles in eight weight classes. While Pacquiao enters the bout with plenty of fanfare, the 28-year-old Bradley has proven he's no slouch. The native of Cathedral City, just outside Palm Springs, California, boasts a perfect record -- 28 wins and zero losses, to go with one no-contest. Bradley, the reigning WBO light welterweight champ, takes special pride in his work ethic, saying no one does more inside the ring and out. Recently on "Face-Off," an HBO show helmed by CNN contributor Max Kellerman, Joel Diaz, Bradley's trainer, and Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, sparred over who works harder in the gym. ...

For some adults, insomnia may be caused by a fear of the dark, finds a new study by researchers at Ryerson University in Toronto. In the study of 93 students, nearly half acknowledged being afraid of the dark, and they were more likely to poor sleepers than good ones. "We never thought we would see this," says Dr. Colleen Carney, assistant professor of psychology at Ryerson University. "We didn't think people would admit or acknowledge this fear. They would say it's for kids, or be too embarrassed." The participants filled out questionnaires on their sleep behavior, whether or not they had been afraid of the dark as children and they were still afraid of the dark. They also completed an insomnia assessment; based on their responses, the researchers divided the participants into two groups: good and poor sleepers. Following the questionnaires, the participants confirmed the participants' fear of the dark by putting them in either a dark or lit lab r...

Nowadays, the recruitment is not done manually. The process either is structured over the computers or is done by the many different head hunters that companies now hire so that the cost of recruitment is saved. They only have to pay the head hunters the required fee and they can then get eh best of all short listed candidates for the process of selection. Nowadays, the recruitment done by the head hunters is even digitized and automatic. Gone are the days when every CV was manually received. People from the recruitment team read every CV and then short listed candidates for the selection process. Nowadays, the head hunters even use the recruitment software. The recruitment software is only a onetime cost and many times the same for the revenues. The recruitment software can be made by the help of any software house. You can tell the company what you require and the company will develop recruitment software for you. The recruitment software is then tested and then implemented. The pr...

Insurance is what lets people go on nowadays. So many types of insurance have come around in the market. There are short term insurance policies and then there are long term insurance policies. Life is so unpredictable that people now go for short term insurance policies. Out of the short term policies of insurance, the term life insurance policy is very common that people opt for. It is initially low cost and does not even affect the life style of eh insurance policy bearer, or his dependants. The term life insurance has low premium payment and has a short term, which is why it is called a term life insurance. Apart from all the people who go for short term life insurance, the people who have a short term need of the insurance also go for the term life insurance. This type of insurance covers a short term period of risk and the insurance payer provides insurance to the dependants. It is very much obligatory for the payer to savor the future of all the dependants that are on to him ...

You must have undergone a lot of crash programs to lose weight but the extra pounds keep coming back. It's not that you just need to work for a few days control your diet and then let the weight return. There needs to be a strategy in place instead of a plan. The short term weight loss courses available in abundance in the market are not only short lived but are also dangerous for the health of an individual. It's not always necessary that you follow some old advice from a medical book that had been written when obesity was in its infancy. Times have changed and so have many habits of individuals. While going in for shopping we tend to look at the ingredients of the packaged stuff that we are buying. Very few people know that food items that have numbers etched on them are quite high on fats and preservatives that will not really go down well with your health. You need to make sure that you purchase food items that are low on fats and preservatives. Make it a practice for the...

Acer Inc., Toshiba Corp. (6502) and Asustek Computer Inc. (2357) will unveil tablets running Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 8 operating system next week, people with knowledge of the matter said, challenging the dominance of Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPad. Acer will display a tablet based on Microsoft's new software at the Computex show in Taipei, while Toshiba will show a tablet and a notebook-type device, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven't been made public. Asustek will present tablets with detachable keyboards similar to its current Transformer model, the people said. The annual Computex show provides a forum for the computer industry to tout its wares before the typical increase in second-half demand. Computer makers allied with Microsoft (MSFT) will use this year's event to highlight a long-awaited response to the iPad and machines that run Google Inc.'s Android operating system, which together have 91 percent of the tablet m...

If you're reading this at work, brace yourself. A new study shows that typical offices have hundreds of types of bacteria in them, and men's offices have the most. Researchers report finding more than 500 different types of bacteria on common surfaces in offices in three major U.S. cities. And, perhaps less surprisingly to some people, they found that men's offices are more contaminated than women's. "Humans are spending an increasing amount of time indoors, yet we know little about the diversity of bacteria and viruses where we live, work, and play," says lead researcher Scott Kelley, PhD. The San Diego State University biologist and his team swabbed five common office surfaces -- chairs, phones, desks, computer mice, and keyboards -- in 90 different offices, 30 each in San Francisco, New York, and Tucson. The research team, which was partially funded by the Clorox Corporation, found bacteria on nearly every surface they tested. Most of it came from t...

You'd probably rather not think about it, but there are hundreds of species of bacteria on your desk, according researchers who sampled offices in three U.S. cities. The study identified at least 500 species of bacteria in the offices, and found that men's offices tended to be germier than women's. And although offices in New York City and San Francisco had similar types of bacteria, those in the Golden State were less contaminated than those in the Big Apple, the researchers said. But don't go running for the hand sanitizer just yet although the findings have an "ick" factor, bacteria in your office are not necessarily something to worry about, the researchers said. After all, many bacteria are harmless, and actually helpmaintain human health. "You shouldn't be worried in your own office it's you; it's just a reflection of who you are," said study researcher Scott Kelley, an associate professor of biology at San Diego State Unive...