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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is A Stress Virus?

Obesity linked to common virus

October 03, 2008
Scientists say a virus responsible for the common cold may play a role in obesity. In a recent study, researchers exposed healthy stem cells to the adenovirus 36. After one week, the healthy cells had changed into human fat cells. Experts say they are unsure how the virus may cause obesity in humans, but they stress that an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise is still the leading cause of weight gain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety, Stress and Shingles
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...receive any renumeration of substance.  So he is stressed...very, very stressed.   And last... Read more »

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Is Stress a Migraine Trigger?
By MigraineCast , Health Expert

...Migraineurs.   There is some controversy as to whether stress is an actual trigger. The... Read more »

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RA Brings an Increased Risk of Chickenpox and Shingles
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...in adults. The triggers are factors such as aging, stress and an impaired immune system.... Read more »

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Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased... Read more »

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Take Vitamin B-complex, C and E for High Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...nineteen vitamins and minerals. However, living in a stressful condition and environment will... Read more »

Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics
...tends to go down over a period of years. Some women say the virus comes back when they are sick, under stress, out in the sun, or during their period. How do I know for sure if I have genital... Read more »
Acupuncture
...mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Stress is a common factor that packs a powerful punch on all of our immune systems.... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...sunlight, wind, fever, local physical injury, menstruation, suppression of the immune system, and emotional stress. One study linked recurrence in genital herpes to persistent stress (lasting... Read more »
Stress: Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
...by a flu-like virus, a severe infection, another illness, or a period of great physical or emotional stress. Gradual onset: Some cases begin with mild symptoms that slowly increase over... Read more »

Medications

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...additional corticosteroids, especially if your body is stressed due to a major infection,... Read more »

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...disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe form of ... Read more »

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... obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder... Read more »

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...doctor may recommend some lifestyle changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and... Read more »

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...digestive disorders may include lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise,... Read more »

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