When you run, bike ride, or do anything that uses your lower body, it’s vital to stretch your leg muscles thoroughly. One area that may need a little attention is your Iliotibial band (ITB). that is a distant band of fascia (connective tissue) that runs along your outer thigh. Stretching that area...

Covidien Imaging, a subsidiary of Mallinckrodt, is releasing a new RFID (radio frequency identification) tracking system for its contrast agent injector system, OptiVantage DH. The technology comprises of an RFID tracker chip within the injection syringe, and a communication system that writes dosing...

The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) recently released new digestive health guidelines. In the United States, the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition (FDHN), which is the foundation of the American Gastroenterological organization (AGA), interpreted these new guidelines into a graphic...

How we fuel our bodies will certainly affect our energy levels. whether you are what you eat, there are some energy-draining foods you should avoid. Source Start Slideshow Original post by FitSugar

Concentric Medical, maker of brain clot removing devices out of Mountain View, California, is releasing a new line of clot retrievers, the V series, to be used with the firm’s Merci catheter system. The distal end of the latest Retriever is tightly coiled, which resists stretching and assists...

“Gearing up for 2009, liberals are keen to claim Massachusetts as a Valhalla of health reform,” and their “enthusiasm is apparently evidence-proof,” a Wall Street Journal editorial states. Gov. Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

Robosoft, a French firm that stands behind ESTELE, a remotely operated robotic echo system profiled by us back in April 2007, has just announced the world’s first robotised tele-ultrasound examination via satellite. According to the press release, the company has partnered with the European MARTE...

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) recently introduced a bill (HR 6528) that would increase the lifetime insurance caps for humans enrolled in group health plans, CQ HealthBeat reports. The legislation — co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), Betty Sutton (D-Ohio) and Jason Altmire (D-Pa. Original...

I made the switch to all-natural shampoo and conditioner a few years back. Not only do I like the fact that they’re made with “a perfectly balanced blend of botanicals,” (as the bottle states), but I additionally like that they’re made without animal analyzing. As I was washing...

Here’s what a rep for Rubicor Medical, Inc., a Redwood City, California firm, told us about company’s new innovative device called Flash, a single-insertion, multi-sample breast biopsy gadget that collects cored samples from different locations in a special chamber: Flash is the only breast...

If you run external, chances are high that you have encountered some hills. Hill work is considered one of the building blocks of running considering it builds strength. So don’t avoid the challenge of the natural incline. When running uphill, it helps to follow the biking strategy. Cyclists prepare...