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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:55:28 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obesity-in-early-adulthood-associated-with-increased-risk-of-psoriatic-arthritis/15276 Among persons with psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the 19 July issue of Archives of Dermatology, o http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obesity-in-early-adulthood-associated-with-increased-risk-of-psoriatic-arthritis/15276 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 For approximately 700,000 Australians, the thought of going to the doctor for an injection can be terrifying, and lead to a range of physiological symptoms including fainting, dizziness, nausea and di http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obese-weighed-down-by-poor-weight-loss-choices/15260 A new study has found that obese individuals believe that obesity interventions should not focus exclusively on weight loss but on more holistic approaches to aid health and wellbeing. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obese-weighed-down-by-poor-weight-loss-choices/15260 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-target-for-treatment-of-advanced-prostate-cancer/15254 In its early stages, prostate cancer requires androgens (hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics) for growth, and current first-line therapies target the rece http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-target-for-treatment-of-advanced-prostate-cancer/15254 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Sunscreen-just-the-first-step-to-skin-protection/15250 Applying sunscreen is a summer ritual for Americans hoping to protect their skin from burns, wrinkles and cancers. But researchers have raised questions about the safety of some sunscreens. Read below http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Sunscreen-just-the-first-step-to-skin-protection/15250 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 So you love to wake up with a strong cup of coffee or an energy drink to get that temporary "buzz" at the start the day? You're certainly not alone, but have you considered how the caff http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Work-life-complicated-by-new-technologies/15247 According to Professor Ellen Kossek, increasing flexibility in the workplace isn't necessarily making life any easier for workers. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Work-life-complicated-by-new-technologies/15247 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-blood-levels-of-vitamin-E-reduces-risk-of-Alzheimer's/15236 High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease in advanced age, suggesting that vitamin E may help prevent cognitive deterioratio http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-blood-levels-of-vitamin-E-reduces-risk-of-Alzheimer's/15236 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/You've-recently-given-birth-and-he-can't-wait-to-start-having-sex.../15256 Perhaps you and your partner thought that once you got rid of the bump in your stomach, you would want sex again. If it hasn't happened, don't be too concerned – it's perfectly normal! Many wome http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/You've-recently-given-birth-and-he-can't-wait-to-start-having-sex.../15256 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-link-found-between-testosterone-and-frailty/15229 A new study indicates a link between low levels of testosterone and frailty in older men. Published in the July edition of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, the study by resea http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-link-found-between-testosterone-and-frailty/15229 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Eating-foods-rich-in-vitamin-E-associated-with-lower-dementia-risk/15231 Consuming more vitamin E through the diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the J http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Eating-foods-rich-in-vitamin-E-associated-with-lower-dementia-risk/15231 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-BMI-linked-to-proximity-to-convenience-stores/15234 Researchers at the University at Buffalo conducting a neighborhood-scaled exploratory study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women's body mass index http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-BMI-linked-to-proximity-to-convenience-stores/15234 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 New research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® links teens' positive and negative beliefs about not using a cell phone while driving with their likelihood to enga http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Metabolic-syndrome-in-living-kidney-donors-worsens-function-of-remaining-kidney/15216 People who donate one of their kidneys experience faster deterioration of their other kidney if they have the metabolic syndrome at the time of donation, a new study finds. The results were presented http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Metabolic-syndrome-in-living-kidney-donors-worsens-function-of-remaining-kidney/15216 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/World-first-robotic-legs-provide-new-option-for-wheelchair-users/15242 When Hayden Allen was spinal cord injured five years ago he became a full time wheelchair user and doctors told him he'd never walk again. Today a revolutionary product developed by Auckland-based com http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/World-first-robotic-legs-provide-new-option-for-wheelchair-users/15242 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000