Thursday, May 23, 2013

ABush's Posts

Why So Salty, America?

A recent study, published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), found that salt levels in fast foods sold by six major companies vary considerably between the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and France. What was the study? Researchers examined the salt content of 2,124 food items in seven product categories, including French... Read moreChevron

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Suffers Apparent Aneurysm

Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 58, suffered an apparent aneurysm Tuesday night that caused her to lose consciousness while driving, reported Politico.   UPDATE: Reports confirm that Tubbs Jones died Wednesday.   What's an aneurysm? Read "Aneurysms: What are They and Why Do They Occur?"   According to reports, police pulled over Tubbs... Read moreChevron

A Dose of Conversation Online

I’m thrilled to share the good news -- today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s HighBloodPressureConnection.com and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the... Read moreChevron

NEW FEATURE: My Home and Profile!

  We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!   Here’s a rundown of the features we’ve... Read moreChevron