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Snail Venom: New Drug for Chronic Pain?

August 3, 2000

Saccharin: Off the Carcinogen List

Snail Venom Holds New Hope for Chronic Pain

Skin Cancer Epidemic

Can a Vaccine Prevent Brain Tumors From Reoccurring?

Would You Know What To Do? Heart Attack Symptom Guide

Antibiotics: Two-Week Treatment for Ulcers

Could it Be Lactose Intolerance?

The Allergy Report

MINI-QUIZ: Diet Myths Debunked

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we

give.

Sir Winston Churchill

Welcome to the first August issue of the Medinewsletter. I hope

you've had a chance to enjoy some wonderful summer weather, either by taking a

few days off, or by just spending a little more time outdoors. Fresh air and

sunshine can do wonders for our well-being, but if you're going to be out in the

sunshine, please remember a hat and sunscreen!

On a hot summer day, a favorite destination for most

kids and kids-at-heart is a cool pool. This week Mediconsult brings you

important information about pool safety - of the bacterial kind. The water you

swim in could make you or your children sick. To get the facts and learn how to

protect yourself, for full details, click here.

On a related note, Mediconsult continues to focus on

gastrointestinal diseases and disorders throughout the month of August. Even if

you don't suffer from any gastrointestinal disorders, visit our calendar, which

includes important information on prevention, including updates on the role of

fiber, " friendly flora " , constipation and more.

Best regards,

Beth Nash, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Mediconsult

Saccharin: Off the Carcinogen List

First discovered in 1879 and approved for use in over 100 countries,

U.S. Government toxicologists have now taken saccharin off the A-list of known

or likely carcinogens - good news for those who prefer saccharin as a sugar

substitute. Get the full facts on the sugar substitute that's 300 times sweeter

than sugar.

Snail Venom Holds New Hope For Chronic Pain

Chronic pain sufferers who don't respond to conventional methods may

soon be helped if Ziconotide is approved for marketing. This manmade substance,

isolated from ocean snail venom, is 100 to 1,000 more potent than morphine and,

according to a new study, is not addictive. Find out more about this amazing

development!

Skin Cancer Epidemic

The incidence of melanomas is doubling every ten years and

everyone's risk of skin cancer is on the rise: light-skinned or dark-skinned,

nobody can afford to be complacent. These diseases can be stealthy and lethal.

Now that the summer sun is shining, be sure you know all you need to know about

sun safety.

Can a Vaccine Prevent Brain Tumors From Reoccurring?

Brain tumors can affect anyone, are extremely difficult to remove

completely, and treatment to prevent their reoccurrence often damages healthy

tissue. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have begun a study on a new

vaccine. Get the full facts on what may be a new weapon in the fight against

cancer.

Would You Know What To Do? Heart Attack Symptom Guide

Every 20 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Since

early treatment is often the key to successful recovery, be sure that you know

how to recognize a heart attack. Our comprehensive heart attack guide includes a

printable pocket CPR guide, a Spanish-language version, and more.

Antibiotics: Two-Week Treatment for Ulcers

The National Center for Infectious Diseases has determined that nine

out of ten ulcers are caused by Heliobactor pylori bacteria. If you have an

ulcer, or suspect you may have, find out more about the symptoms and the high

cure rates with antibiotics.

Could it be Lactose Intolerance?

All of us suffer from time to time from - ahem! - excess gas, or

bloating, cramps and diarrhea. For many of us - including over 75% of the

population in certain ethnic groups - these symptoms can be caused by the

inability to digest foods with lactose. Get complete information on symptoms,

testing for lactose intolerance and coping strategies.

The Allergy Report

Allergies are a year round problem caused by foods, dust, pet

dander, insects and more. Get answers to common questions about allergies as Dr.

M. Karlin discusses " The Allergy Report " , a manual for primary care health

professionals from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

initiative.

MINI-QUIZ: Diet Myths Debunked

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight - and that includes most of

us! - has heard of special diets that promise to be the weight loss magic

bullet. Test your knowledge by answering True or False to these questions:

i) My body can survive a high protein diet and keep weight off.

ii) 'Fat-free' foods can be enjoyed in unlimited quantities.

iii) A liquid fast can be a quick and permanent way to lose weight.

Click here to get the answers and check your knowledge.

NEED SUPPORT? Depression Discussion Group

Does your family have difficulty understanding the implications of

depression? Are you wondering if medication might be the answer to coping with

the feelings you're experiencing? Join the caring and supportive people in the

Depression Discussion Groups.

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