Pittsburgh Health News (Pennsylvania, United States)

When most people think of a chiropractor, they envision someone pressing and squeezing on a person until their back pops. While this image is completely inaccurate, chiropractors give many manual adjustments to the spine that can help relieve pain.

Recent studies presented at ASCO and published in the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, evaluated the association between prediction of response to chemotherapy and progression-free interval and overall survival in ovarian cancer.

When most people think of a chiropractor, they envision someone pressing and squeezing on a person until their back pops. Today, chiropractors have many more tools at their disposal that allow them to put a new twist on the care they provide.

Precision Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that CEO Sean McDonald plans to provide a company presentation to the Jeffries 2010 Global Healthcare Services Conference

Precision Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that CEO Sean McDonald provided a company presentation at the J.P. Morgan 28th Annual Healthcare Conference

Patients suffering from chiropractic problems such as neck and back pain, finally have an alternative treatment option to surgery and drugs. Chiropractic care is different in that it not only relieves pain but also treats the root of problem.

Offers No-Cost Consultation to Public and Private Sector Representatives

Ion Foot Cleanse events to be held on Saturday, 12/ 26, 2009 from 9:30am - 4:30pm and Wednesday, 12/30, 2009 from 11:00am - 7:00pm at Sunny Bridge Natural Foods store in McMurray, PA. Sessions are by appointment.

Free Pittsburgh and Allegheny County environmental awareness lecture planned to create public awareness and provide a naturopathic medical perspective on a proactive and protective lifestyle to maintain optimal health and longevity.

Teenager develops unique approach to raising money to fund research for juvenile diabetes.

Greensburg, PA - November 5th, 2009 - Truly Wize Organic Bakery, a woman owned business has announced that its Gluten Free Organic Brownies will be featured on The Rachael Ray Show on Friday November 6th, 2009.

The Accident and Injury Recovery Center and Military Connections are joining forces this December to send 10,000 holiday stocking to troops this December.

Customers taking Resveratrol, Red Wine grape extracts and Quercetin report increased energy, endurance, mood, lower blood pressure, lower sugar levels, and weight loss.

Pittsburgh, PA, 7th September, 2009: Dr. David Blumberg, a laparoscopic colon surgeon in Pittsburgh has pioneered a novel laparoscopic colon surgery technique that is widely applicable and successful in many diseases including complicated Crohn’s .

Pittsburgh, PA, 1st September, 2009 A new technique of laparoscopic colon surgery pioneered by Dr. David Blumberg, a colon surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has paved the way for a broad range of patients to have an opportunity.

Hall of Famer Sally Edwards teams up with Gene Nacey, founder of Cycling Fusion, to launch Training with Power for Indoor Cycling. A brand new ground breaking approach to training cyclists with power meters.

Pittsburgh, PA, 11th August, 2009- Colon surgery for obese patients usually requires a “big” incision. A “big” cut which may be over a foot in length is painful and in obese patients in particular may result in difficulty breathing resulting.

Pittsburgh, PA, 10th August, 2009 In a study published by Dr. David Blumberg, a colon cancer surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a high percentage of patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy for presumed benign colon polyps..

For more information or to purchase a WaterWorks system, visit www.waterworkshealth.com or call (800) 231-4928. WaterWorks is not available in stores. About Abbott Research Group, Inc. www.waterworkshealth.com

JENNIFER R. BERMAN, M.D. has appeared on “Good Morning America, “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Larry King Live,” CBS’s “48Hours,“The NBC Nightly News,” on MSNBC, Lifetime Television, and America’s Health Network and "The Doctors Show"

Abbott Research Group, Inc. (www.abbottresearchgroup.com) announced that Health Canada issued Abbott Research a medical device license for its WaterWorks Therapeutic Vaginal Cleansing Device www.waterworkshealth.com

EMS medical technologies firm promotes mobile patient data collection products

Radon Reduction, Testing, and Mitigation Services are Available for Homeowners in Western PA by Calling 412-261-1975. Some of the areas affected are Pittsburgh Butler Allison Park Sewickley Greensburg Gibsonia Wexford and Monroeville Pennsylvania.

The first annual FAIR PLAY fundraiser, with title sponsorship by Highmark, will be held on Saturday July 11, 2009 at Emmerling Park in Indiana Township, PA from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Money raised from the event supports the Emma Bursick Memorial Fund.

Jaxson's Jog Raises $2,500 to Support Nonprofit Organization Global CDH and its Programs.

Jaxson’s Jog is a 5K run/walk being held on May 23 at the North Park Boathouse in Allison Park, PA

Pittsburgh — Community technology laboratory Rhiza Labs and leading bioresearch firm Recombinomics have partnered to track the spread of the global flu pandemic with FluTracker, the most comprehensive resource for tracking flu on the web.

Watch ESSpa's trivia spacast on Monday, April 27th to win prizes! ESSpa is even giving out a prize worth one year of spa services!

ESSpa Kozmetika is having the very first ever live streaming 'SpaCast' webcast on Monday April 27th from 10am to 5pm!

ESSpa Kozmetika has made a list of 5 tips to lead a stress-free lifestyle.

Eva reinforces the importance of regular skincare at home. Her 5 tips to better skin will help improve your skin with the help of her regularly scheduled Hungaraian facials.

Eva tells all about the latest and greatest alternative to sunscreen. Now, it comes in a powder form for a lighter consistency.

ESSpa Kozmetika is featuring Yarrow Oil as April's oil of the month.

I’m here to help you to determine what products are best for problem skin and this time, we are addressing this issue of dry, thin skin on the face, arms, and hands.

Reflexology helps to stimulate the elimination of waste materials within the body and it also improves circulation.

ESSpa is improving it's spa enviornment even more!

Spa Week takes place on April 13th through April 19th 2009.

Create your Easter baskets at ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare and Day Spa!

The most important part of a perfect make-up application is not only the make-up itself but the tools you work with as well.

Did you know that stone crop is used commonly among the Eminence organics skincare line has the ability to improve your skin.

Come to ESSpa before you start a self tanning session.

The Youth Light (available at ESSpa) is a revolutionary photo rejuvenation system that can be commonly referred to as IPL (Intense Pulse Light) therapy.

Choosing the right tools to apply your make-up typically depends on what kind of look you are going for.

Since now is the time for travel and spring break has begun, We have come up with a list of tips and tricks to stay healthy and hydrated inside and out while you’re on board.

We have provided 8 steps to get the perfect five minute face for everyday make-up wear.

This month, ESSpa Kozmetika is featuring Tea Tree Oil as the skincare oil of the month.

At ESSpa, you can find a relaxing and nourishing clay treatment in the Sedona Red Body Wrap.

Fushi products are brand new to the ESSpa family of inventory.

Zoya has created a new line of spring colors.

ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare and Day Spa is now offering a special deal for all of you PITT fans out there.