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WHO warns of high risk of global epidemic from emerging diseases

(NewsTarget) The world remains at great risk of infectious disease epidemics and pandemics, and new diseases are emerging at an "historically unprecedented" rate, according to an annual report from the World Health Organization (WHO).The report, titled "A Safer Future," says that never before have new diseases developed at such a high rate, averaging more than one per year. Since the 1970s, the WHO has identified 39 new diseases, including Ebola, SARS, bird flu, Nipahvirus and Marburg hemorrhagic fever. With the...

(NewsTarget) World Hypnotism Day is on Friday, January 4, 2008. World Hypnotism Day is a day when professionals in the field of hypnotism from many different organizations around the world will be sharing their expertise and promoting the truths and benefits of hypnosis.There has been as enormous amount of research in the field of hypnosis in the past several years. People have experienced great benefits from hypnosis in various aspects of their lives. Everything from weight loss, quitting smoking, to...

(NewsTarget) Ever hear the word 'locavore?' This was the New Oxford American Dictionary word of the year for 2007. A locavore is a person who chooses to eat food that has been grown and produced locally.The word was coined in 2005 by 'concerned culinary adventurers' in the San Francisco area. They challenged others to eat only foods grown within a 100-mile radius of their homes for an entire month. The idea behind the organization Locavores, (www.locavores.com) , has attracted members...

Cigarette smokers are four times more likely to feel unrested after a night’s sleep. Smokers also spend less time in deep sleep and more time in light sleep, especially during the early stages of sleep. Researchers theorized that smokers could be experiencing nicotine withdrawal each night, which could contribute to sleep disturbances. Researchers compared the sleep architecture of 40 smokers with that of a matched group of 40 nonsmokers. All of the participants underwent home polysomnography, making this one of the first...

Q: Dr. Mercola. I'm looking for a Natural/Holistic Medicine Physician in San Jose, CA area, can you advise?A: First of all one of the characteristics of a good doctor is that they will listen to your concerns and provide you with hope and inspiration. They need to understand that their ability to inspire and motivate you is one of the most powerful tools they have.This is a question that I get quite often.  It is important to know that I am...

Q: Dr. Mercola- I know from reading your articles that fluoride is bad for our bodies. If we can't avoid it in the water we drink, what are the best ways to prevent it from doing harm to our system? Thanks!A: Your assertion is absolutely incorrect. You can avoid it. All you need to do is get a reverse osmosis filtration system or move to a municipality that doesn't add fluoride to their water. This is easy in Europe as very few...

Q: Hi Dr. Mercola, Let me just say that I Love you and think your information is wonderful, My son has asthma and I was told to take him off all dairy. I have done that. My question to you, is what about organic grass fed dairy? Is that any different for a child with asthma? Also, we live in New Jersey, and I cannot get non pasturized dairy. I do however buy organic grass fed butter and milk. Is...

U.S. regulators have warned that Pfizer's anti-smoking drug, Chantix, appears increasingly likely to be linked to serious psychiatric behavior. The FDA called for stronger label warnings. After analyzing reports of suicidal thoughts and behavior, the FDA said the drug is effective but that patients should talk to their doctors about this new safety information. The drug has been prescribed to about 4 million people in the U.S. since in 2006.