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How vitamin D helps prevent lung cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:24:00 +0000

by: Aurora Geib

Increasing vitamin D may now be a matter of life or death, as recent studies have shown that it may play a vital role in the fight against lung cancer. To date, lung cancer is one of the three most common cancers that kill men and women in developed countries with a statistic of one million deaths every year.

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego discovered a correlative relationship between higher rates of lung cancer and less exposure to the sun.

Cancer and vitamin D

The study compared data from national and international databases and compared the lung cancer rates in 111 countries. It found a correlation with smoking, lung cancer and significant lower UVB exposure. Although the current study focused only on lung cancer, research conducted on other cancers have pointed to the fact that most cancer cases are seen in subjects living far from the equator, suggesting that lower levels of vitamin D also account for a high risk of colon and other cancers. Read more…

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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:05:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- Hormone therapy to treat advanced prostate cancer can increase the risk of heart disease, but some types of hormone therapy appear to be safer than others, new research has found.

The study included 30,642 Swedish men with either locally advanced prostate cancer or prostate cancer that had spread (metastatic cancer), who had received hormone therapy as primary treatment for their cancer.

The study findings were scheduled to be presented Tuesday at the European Cancer Organization meeting in Berlin.

In a news release from the European Cancer Organization, the researchers described the types of hormone therapy used: removal of the testicles to eliminate the main source of testosterone production; injections of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists to reduce testosterone production by the testicles; and anti-androgen pills that block testosterone from attaching to prostate cells. Most of the patients received one treatment, but 38 percent were given two types of drugs, the study authors noted. Read more…

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Want to Lose Weight? Just Eat Less, Diet Study Suggests

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:20:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- If you want to lose weight, it doesn't seem to matter what type of diet plan you choose. What really matters is that you just eat less.
A study in the Feb. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine compared a variety of diet plans -- which emphasized varying degrees of fat, protein and carbohydrates -- and found that any eating plan that causes you to consume fewer calories will help you lose weight.
"This study has a very practical, useful message," said study author Dr. Frank Sacks, a professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health. "It doesn't really matter much the specific type of diet -- see what suits you best. The focus should be on reducing calories. That's what really counts."
Intense debates have raged over what type of diet plan is best. Study results on low-fat diets and high-protein diets have been mixed, with none providing conclusive evidence, according to background information in Sacks' study. Read more…

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The Department of Homeland Security plans to build a high-risk virus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:24:00 +0000

The Department of Homeland Security plans to build a high-risk virus research center in the heart of America
by: J. D. Heyes

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to begin construction on a new high-risk bio-weapons research facility on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, though critics say the decision is fraught with risk because of the potential for damage from nearby earthquake fault lines.

In a statement on its Web site, DHS said it needs the new facility to replace an aging one located at Greenport, N.Y. http://www.dhs.gov/files/labs/editorial_0901.shtm That facility, known as the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, has been in operation since 1954 and is nearing the end of its useful life.

According to the department, $54 million has been approved for the construction of the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. The new facility will feature research on biolevel 3 and 4 viruses - some without any known cures - and other potentially dangerous materials, though department officials have downplayed any potential threats. Read more…

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Vitamin D May Be Tied to Heart Disease Via Genes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:07:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- New research points to the possibility of a genetic link between vitamin D and heart disease.

People with high blood pressure who had a gene variant that reduces vitamin D activation in the body were found to be twice as likely as those without the variant to have congestive heart failure, the study found.

The finding may lead to a way to identify people at increased risk for heart disease, according to Robert U. Simpson, an assistant professor of pharmacology at the University of Michigan Medical School and his research colleagues.

They analyzed the genetic profiles of 617 people. One-third had hypertension, one-third had hypertension and congestive heart failure, and the remaining third served as healthy controls.

The researchers found that a variant in the CYP27B1 gene was associated with congestive heart failure in people with hypertension. The study is in the November issue of Pharmacogenomics. Read more…

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Why more thyroid cancer? Fluoridated water, x-rays, and radiation are all to blame

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:45:00 +0000

by: Ethan A. Huff

According to a recent report in USA Today, cases of thyroid cancer have risen 6.5 percent over the past several years, and many medical experts are at a loss for explaining why this is occurring. But mainstream science is ignoring all the most obvious factors that contribute to the disease -- fluoride chemicals added to drinking water; excessive medical x-rays; and radiation from cells phones, computers, naked body scanners, and nuclear disasters like Fukushima.

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood organs in the body, the thyroid gland purifies the blood and detoxifies the body by taking up iodine nutrients and using them to cleanse the blood, which in turn lowers the amount of toxins run through the liver. But the thyroid gland's iodine receptors also take up harmful radiation like the kind emitted from modern communication devices, x-rays, and nuclear accidents, as well as toxic fluoride chemicals added to drinking water supplies across the country. Read more…

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Simple strategies buffer blood sugar

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

by: Dr. David Jockers

Sweet foods and starches are not genetically congruent to eat on a regular basis. Our ancestors looked at these as rare delicacies. Most people in our society today are raised on a steady diet of sugars, grains and other starches. Here are the best strategies to lower the blood sugar/insulin response when consuming carbohydrate rich foods.

Foods are measured for their effect on blood sugar through the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI ranges from 0-100. Foods that have a GI index under 55 are considered low GI. A range of 56-69 is considered medium GI while 70+ is considered high. It is recommended to eat foods that are low GI and to utilize different strategies to lower and/or buffer these GI responses in your body.

Another way of ranking the blood sugar response of different foods is through the Glycemic Load (GL). The GL measures how long the food will release sugar into the system. Many foods may be high GI but low GL. An example of this would be fruit such as watermelon. Other foods are low GI but high GL such as oatmeal, which releases sugar into the system for an extended period of time. Readmore…

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Osteopenia and joint pain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:34:00 +0000

After going thru chemo and and radiation for BC, I now find out that I have osteopenia (almost osteroporosis of the hip), I'm 54, lots of pilates, walk 15 miles a week but thin and small boned. I have also had lots of joint and muscle pain. I'm pretty depressed about this. Have also decided not to take an aromatase inhibitor that would increase my bone risk. My confusion is.... what supplements should I be taking, how much and when. I need D, calcium, K, magnesium, boron, ..... I probably should also be taking anti-inflammatory supplements as well (I ordered ArthroPro). I looked at Bone Restore by LEF and they recommend that you take all 5 pills at night. I thought you were only to take 500 mg of calcium at 1 time. I am really confused, doing a lot of research but there are a wide range of opinions. Too may different things to take, don't want too much of anything (there is redundancy between the supplements. Has anyone worked out a protocol for themselves that seems manageable and successful?? I can't take any type of estrogen. I'm sure there are many folks who have joint and bone issues. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Read more…

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Everthing You Need to Know About Life

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Everything I needed to know about life I learned from the story in the Bible of Noah's Life and Ark.

The following are fifteen things I learned from Noah:

One: Don't miss the boat regardless of the weather.

Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat whether you like it or not.

Three: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark and it was miles away from any body of water.

Four: Stay physically and emotionally fit! God commanded Noah to begin building the Ark when he was 600 years old and he took over 300 years to build it. God or someone in your life may ask you to do something really big so always be prepared. Read more…

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Study finds the time of day can increase the risk of dying from sudden cardiac death

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:53:00 +0000

By J. D. Heyes

So far, no one has been able to accurately predict the day, month and year we'll depart this earth, but scientists have at least been able to narrow down the time of day when it's most likely. Sort of. In a new study published in the research journal Nature, scientists have found that you're more at risk of "sudden cardiac death" in the morning, with your risk rising again in the evening. Here's why. The body works on a 24-hour clock http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17127649, which is called the Circadian rhythm. Essentially, it's your body's way of keeping itself in sync with its surroundings. Jet lag is a perfect example of the body getting out of sync. At various times of the day so-called "clock genes" tell the body when to produce proteins http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/clockgenes/, and the level of these proteins rise and fall in rhythmic patterns. Read more...

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Statins increase diabetes in postmenopausal women by seventy percent

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:31:00 +0000

by: John Phillip

The result of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that statin use in postmenopausal women significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes. In spite of this damning evidence, researchers do not recommend that the American Diabetes Association guidelines for primary and secondary prevention should be changed. Statins account for hundreds of billions in pharmaceutical sales each year, and there is scant evidence they do anything to promote cardiovascular or overall health. In addition to contributing to muscle wasting and metabolic imbalance, this research provides yet another reason to avoid this energy-sapping class of drug. Health-conscious individuals avoid pharmaceuticals at all costs, and there is now compelling research to suggest that everyone should seriously question taking statins to prevent an unnecessary risk of diabetes. Read more...

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Novel Method to Effectively Combat Oxidative Liver Damage

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:37:00 +0000

By Kirk Stokel

Little known to the general public is the silent epidemic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD, which afflicts up to 40% of all Americans.1 NAFLD particularly targets those who carry around excess weight. For the nearly 70% of Americans who are overweight or obese,2 that figure rises to a shocking 50-100%.3,4

Ominously, NAFLD sets the stage for a progression of lethal diseases that can include cancer, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.5,6 Risk of death from all causes skyrockets more than four-fold in NAFLD sufferers - and more than eight-fold for early cardiac death.7

Because of both physician and patient ignorance, most victims of NAFLD are entirely unaware they have it.

No drug can halt this widespread disease's potentially lethal progress.3

The exciting news is scientists have recently identified a novel intervention to halt two of NAFLD's core pathologic processes - lipid peroxidation, wherein excess liver fat turns rancid under continuous assault from free radicals, and rampant oxidative damage from disease-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Read more...

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The hidden cause of unexplained weight gain may be poor liver function

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:28:00 +0000

By Derrell Jones

The issue of weight is a prevalent source of discontent especially in western cultures. It seems that we have woken up and realized that weight control is about much more than keeping up appearances. Obesity rates have skyrocketed along with the associated adverse health conditions. Each year more and more people choose to eat right and exercise but still struggle with weight issues and chronic degenerative conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, etc. A seldom-discussed yet extremely important aspect of weight loss is liver function. Traditional diets see-saw between high fat, nutritionally void foods and weight loss gimmicks and products that actually causes people to gain weight in the long run. In the middle of all this is a liver that grows, quite literally, fattier and more sluggish by the day. Read more...

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B vitamins cut risk of lung cancer by 50 percent

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:03:00 +0000

A higher daily intake of B vitamins may decrease lung cancer risk, according to a study conducted by researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Researchers followed 400,000 people from 10 European countries for eight years. At the end of the study period, they found that regardless of whether participants were smokers, non-smokers or former smokers, those with the highest blood levels of vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine were 50 percent less likely to develop lung cancer than those with the lowest levels.

Because the study only examined a correlation, it did not prove that a higher intake of B vitamins was directly responsible for cancer risk. It is possible that both B vitamin levels and lower cancer risk are caused by some third factor, such as a healthy lifestyle. Read more...

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Toxic Damage to the Liver

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:30:00 +0000

It is the external environment that contributes most to the load of toxins that the liver has to detoxify. Today, the burden on the liver is heavier than ever before in history. Additionally, nutritional deficiencies and imbalances from unhealthy eating habits add to the production of toxins, as do alcohol and many prescription drugs, further increasing stress on the liver and requiring a strong detoxification capacity. Surprisingly, even unprocessed organic foods can have naturally occurring toxic components that require an effective detoxification system.

Toxic chemicals are found in the food we eat, in the water we drink, and in the air we breathe, both outdoors and indoors. In a study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), chemicals such as p-xylene, tetrachloroethylene, ethylbenzene, and benzene were documented as "everywhere present" in the air (Wallace et al. 1989). Listed as "often present" were chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, styrene, and p-dichlorobenzene. A customary trip to a gas station or a dry cleaner (as well as smoking) results in elevated levels of inhaled toxins. Read more...

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Flax seeds - Amazing tiny seeds protect from radiation and improve health

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:05:00 +0000

by: Paul Fassa

A new study by the Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed the radiation protection of conferred humble flax seeds. The researchers noted that the protection offered by flax seeds even included repair of tissues after exposure. The study was published in a recent issue of BioMed Central Cancer.

The Research

The research focused on Flax seed's ability to protect lung tissue prior to exposure and the ability of flax to repair damaged lung tissue after exposure. They used mice for their published study, but now they're doing a clinical study on humans receiving radiation for cancer treatment.

Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou and his research team fed some mice flax seeds both before and others after radiating them. They found that both the before and after radiation flax fed mice survived even lethal doses of radiation in good health while many that weren't fed flax died. Read more...

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Monitoring Protein Didn't Improve Heart Failure Outcomes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:06:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- Using the biomarker molecule known as brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) to guide treatment for older people with chronic heart failure did not improve the clinical outcome in most cases in a Swiss study.

There have been conflicting reports about the value of monitoring blood levels of BNP, a protein produced by stressed heart cells, for better management of heart failure. For example, a French study reported in 2007 found that BNP monitoring reduced deaths and hospitalizations in a 115-participant trial.

But the new study, published in the Jan. 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by physicians at University Hospital Basel, found that BNP-monitored therapy guidance generally did not improve 18-month survival or quality of life over conventional symptom-guided therapy.

All the people in the trial were 60 or older. All were hospitalized for heart failure, and all had BNP blood levels at least double the normal readings. Read more...

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Wild edible plants and natural solutions for diabetes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:35:00 +0000

by: Jonathan Landsman

Why should you care about wild edibles? Because many health experts agree that wild edibles are the highest quality, best foods available to eat. The NaturalNews Talk Hour presents "Wild Edibles - The Miracle of Greens" with our special guest Sergei Boutenko, raw food expert.

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The value of wild edibles

Have you been to your local health food store lately? It's expensive! But, if you eat wild edibles, you can save lots of money and dramatically improve your health - at the same time. Try adding some Arrowroot, Chickweed or Cattail to your next smoothie, soup or salad - that's powerful nutrition!

In addition, wild edibles can be considered one of the best sources for quality food on the planet - today. Thanks to Monsanto and the genetic engineering of our food supply - it's getting harder and harder to find genuinely (pure) organic food. Wild plant food tends to be richer in mineral content (vs. conventionally grown produce) and provide delicious flavor! Join us for an inspirational show and learn how to eliminate ANY health problem with wholesome foods. Read more...

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Ovary Removal May Play a Role in Lung Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:10:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- Medically induced menopause, particularly when it involves removal of both ovaries, nearly doubles a younger woman's risk for developing lung cancer, a new Canadian study has found.

"It's possible that vulnerability to lung cancer is caused by early and sudden decrease in estrogen levels or potentially long-term use of hormone replacement therapy, and further research is needed to explore these hypotheses," study co-author Jack Siemiatycki, a professor at the University of Montreal's Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, said in a university news release.

The finding, published online in the International Journal of Cancer, is based on a study of 999 patients from hospitals across Montreal, including 422 women with lung cancer. The researchers analyzed the patients' socio-demographic information, place of residency, jobs, medical and smoking history, and (among women) menstruation and pregnancy histories. Read more...

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Avoid Kidney Cancer With Fish Oil, Vitamin D

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:48:00 +0000

Almost two years ago, I warned you about the rise in kidney ailments in America while nobody noticed. No surprise, more Americans are dying than ever from kidney cancer, according to University of Michigan researchers, even though early treatment and detection has improved.

Over a 19-year period ending in 2002, kidney cancer diagnoses jumped a startling 52 percent, with the biggest increase seen in patients with smaller tumors (2-4 cm.), making researchers question the effectiveness of their treatments.

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, however, suggests gentler, safer way to lower a patient's risk of kidney cancer -- eating fatty fish rich in omega-3 fats and vitamin D -- rather than wasting time on making a better chemotherapy drug. Read more...

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Fraudulent herbal immune supplement fails to reduce flu symptoms for 99 percent of people

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:46:00 +0000

In an independent review published in a peer-reviewed medical journal (see below), a popular herbal immune supplement called "ImmunoFlu Remedy" was found to fraudulently marketed as a "flu prevention supplement." Its makers claim that if you take the supplement, you won't get the flu and won't miss a day of work during the flu season (a silly claim, eh?). But clinical testing recently revealed that ImmunoFlu Remedy only works to reduce flu symptoms on 1 out of every 100 people who take the supplement, meaning it is 99 percent ineffective. Read more...

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Stomach Cancer on the Rise Among Young, White Adults

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:49:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- While rates of lower stomach cancer continue to decline for most groups in the United States, a new study finds that among young, white men and women the rate is increasing.

The main cause of lower stomach cancer is infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, while cancer in the upper stomach is often caused by acid reflux. Most stomach cancers are found in those aged 65 and older. In the United States, blacks, Asian Americans and Hispanics have the highest rates of stomach cancer, according to the researchers.

"We confirmed what had been previously understood about gastric cancer, that in most groups it has been declining over the last 30 years," said lead researcher Dr. Charles Rabkin, a senior investigator at the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

"We found one exception to that trend, which was that young, white Americans, ages 25 to 39, actually had increasing rates of gastric cancer," he said. "That was an unexpected finding, and a disturbing finding." Read more...

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Vitamin B6 Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:13:00 +0000

Vitamin B6 Cuts Colon Cancer Risk
By Kathleen Doheny

WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- High daily levels of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of getting colon cancer by 58 percent, claims a new study from Harvard Medical School.

The research, published in the May 4 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, builds on other studies that have already indicated a strong preventive effect from the vitamin.

"There are several smaller studies that have found a protective effect from dietary intakes of B6," said lead researcher Esther K. Wei, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. However, "this is the first large study of women to look at blood levels of B6" and find a protective effect, she added.

Wei and her colleagues evaluated nearly 33,000 women who were participants in the Nurses' Health study, a long-running study that began in 1976. Since then, researchers have focused on subsets of the original 121,700 participants, all nurses between 30 and 55 years of age when they enrolled, to study various health issues. Read more...

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Heart Experts Make Boosting Bystander CPR a Priority

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:57:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- People who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are more likely to survive if 911 and EMS dispatchers help bystanders assess victims and begin CPR immediately, says a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

One of its main goals is to increase how often bystanders perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

"I think it's a call to arms," statement lead author E. Brooke Lerner, an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, said in an AHA news release. "It isn't as common as you think, that you call 911 and they tell you what to do."

The statement includes four recommendations:

Dispatchers should assess whether someone has had a cardiac arrest and if so, tell callers how to administer CPR immediately. Read more...

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Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

(HealthDay News) -- Golf may appear to be easier on the body than many other sports, but don't be fooled.

Poor form and technique can lead to injuries of the bones, muscles or joints, warns the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which cited federal statistics showing that medical professionals treated more than 103,000 golf-related injuries in 2007.

"Golfers -- especially beginners, who haven't learned proper techniques yet -- are more susceptible to injuries from overuse and poor mechanics," Dr. Jon B. Tucker, an orthopedic surgeon and AAOS spokesman, said in a news release. "It's important for golfers to regularly participate in a muscle-conditioning program to reduce the risk of common golf injuries."

The maladies include hand tenderness or numbness; pain in the shoulder, back, knee or elbow, and wrist injuries, such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome, according to statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read more...

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