Information and opinions on health from Maria Gifford at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/4877/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/4877/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/4877/index http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11956/bladder Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:37:00 -0400 Maria Gifford Scientists at the University of New York are studying special cells that line the bladder in hopes of being able to engineer new bladders and restore continence in people with serious bladder conditions, including those with bladder cancer. This new bio-engineering technology could allow those who've lost their bladder function or had all or part of their bladders removed to regain continence. Researchers predict that... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11956/bladder http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11815/coughing Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:12:00 -0400 Maria Gifford I'm amazed at the number of women I notice who seem to stop dead in their tracks when a sneeze, laugh or cough comes on. Many of them casually cross their legs during these times to combat unfortunate stress incontinence. And it doesn't matter where or when, taking extra physical measures to stop leakage is priority - browsing the shelves at a bookstore or walking down the street. Stress incontinence strikes even with the slightest... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11815/coughing http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11250/reveal Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:56:00 -0400 Maria Gifford Former Surgeon Generals Dr. Richard H. Carmona, Dr. C. Everett Koop, and Dr. David Satcher have testified that they experienced repeated political interference, attempts to weaken or suppress important public health reports, and dismissal of pertinent health issues by administration officials because of political considerations.  Drs. Carmona, Koop and Satcher are only a few who have come forward to admit that politics often smother science... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11250/reveal http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11242/community Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:43:00 -0400 Maria Gifford Hello. I'm the new Community Moderator for IncontienceNetwork.com. I'm honored to be moderating one of the richest, most fulfilling online health communities for people interested in, concerned about, and coping with incontinence. We are a special group with great ability to learn from each other. I invite you to visit and share your experiences often. In return I'll keep us focused on important issues, aware... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/4877/11242/community