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MRSA - Staph Infection MRSA - Staph Infection
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 380 seconds

MRSA "Superbug" has become more and more difficult to treat and it has migrated from hospitals into the community. The general public can take preventative measures to stop the spread of this bacteria by avoiding skin to skin contact, covering cuts and scrapes, and washing your hands frequently.

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Dr. Mona: Eating Disorders Dr. Mona: Eating Disorders
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 473 seconds

P. Mona Khanna, MD, MPH or otherwise known as Dr. Mona, discusses the dangers associated with having an eating disorder. Dr. Mona explains that there are three types of eating disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating.

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Cardiovascular Disease: Overview Cardiovascular Disease: Overview
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 350 seconds

Millions of Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease and Coronary Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in the country today.
Rebecca Fox gives us an overview of the diagnosis and shows us what options are available.

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Mimi Wyche: Depression Story Mimi Wyche: Depression Story
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 178 seconds

Mimi Wyche describes her life long struggle with depression and how she discovered Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment option.

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Overview of Obama Healthcare Reform Plan Overview of Obama Healthcare Reform Plan
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 201 seconds

Icyou.com provides an overview of Senator Obama's healthcare reform plan. For other candidates plans go to the "Healthcare Politics" or "Healthcare Reform" section of icyou.com.
For more information visit: www.icyou.com

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Diabetes & Children: Abigail Conversation Diabetes & Children: Abigail Conversation
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 213 seconds

Abigail, who has Type 1 diabetes, talks about her diagnosis and how diabetes changed her life.

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Overview of McCain Healthcare Reform Plan Overview of McCain Healthcare Reform Plan
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 207 seconds

Icyou.com provides an overview of Senator John McCain's healthcare reform plan. For other candidates plans go to the "Healthcare Politics" or "Healthcare Reform" section of icyou.com.
For more information visit: www.icyou.com

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See Jane Heal: Thoughts On Hair! See Jane Heal: Thoughts On Hair!
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 304 seconds

Jane, a registered nurse with a master's degree in health administration, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer November 1, 2007. In this ongoing series, Jane shares her experiences during treatment to help others. In this video, Jane talks about that unique connection many women have with their hair.

Related: breast, cancer, chemo, chemotherapy, diagnosis, hair, living, loss, patient, treatment

Medical Tourism Overview Medical Tourism Overview
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 267 seconds

You may not of heard of the term "Medical Tourism" but the idea has been around for centuries. Traveling abroad for health care is gaining media attention in the United States and some industry experts say the competition could help our system here at home.

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Cardiovascular Disease: Treatments Cardiovascular Disease: Treatments
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 60 seconds

Diuretics are a common first treatment for lowering blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, Beta blockers, nitrates, and statin drugs are also common medications used to treat cardiovascular disease.

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Dr Mona Khanna: An overview on skin cancer Dr Mona Khanna: An overview on skin cancer
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 406 seconds

icyou's medical editor, Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, gives an overview on skin cancer. SHe talks about the risks of getting skin cancer, how to detect skin cancer, and ways to minimize your chances of getting skin cancer.

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Dr. Mona Khanna: Hidden Causes of Fatigue Dr. Mona Khanna: Hidden Causes of Fatigue
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 449 seconds

What causes fatigue? In this video, Dr. Mona Khanna talks about fatigue and its signs and symptoms, including cardiovascular issues, metabolism, infections, food and drink, and sleeping disturbances other than food and drink.

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Kat Robeson: Type 1 diabetes- vision complications Kat Robeson: Type 1 diabetes- vision complications
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 223 seconds

Kat Robeson, who has Type 1 Diabetes, talks about her diagnosis and the eye complications influenced by her diabetes.

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Becky Moran: 2-year Colon Cancer Survivor Becky Moran: 2-year Colon Cancer Survivor
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 174 seconds

"I didn't have any symptoms and had nobody in my family that I knew of that had ever had it, so it was kind of unusual."

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What is Glaucoma? What is Glaucoma?
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 177 seconds

Dr. Matthew Nutaitis of MUSC's Storm Eye Institute talks about the eye disease known as glaucoma. For more information visit: www.muschealth.com/e yes

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Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 149 seconds

Postpartum Depression typically affects women within the first 4 weeks after a delivery. Loss of appetite, crying, and general sadness are all signs to look for with postpartum depression.

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Flu Basics Flu Basics
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 171 seconds

Lisa Surratt explains that fever, body aches, sore throat and coughing are all symptoms of the flu. The flu season runs from October through February, so Lisa recommends getting the flu vaccine in either October or November to protect you from the virus.

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Jenna\ Jenna's Pregnancy Story: Starting a Family
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 153 seconds

Expectant parents, Jenna and Jason Surratt sat down with icyou to share their pregnancy story. Like millions of couples, they had their share of questions about what to expect when expecting. In this video the couple talks about how they discovered their daughter, Addison Grace, was on the way.
To see the rest of Jenna's Pregnancy series please visit www.icyou.com.

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Modie Risher: Gives Advice About Losing Vision Modie Risher: Gives Advice About Losing Vision
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 245 seconds

Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in the United States. In this video, Modie Risher, who lost his eyesight due to this disease, gives his advice to others experiencing eye problems.
You can watch more videos featuring Risher here on icyou.

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Heart Disease: Risk Factors for Women Heart Disease: Risk Factors for Women
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 151 seconds

Women have the same risk factors as men do for heart disease. However, women may tend to ignore their symptoms. In particular, African American women need to pay attention to their risk factors. The risk for developing heart disease also increases once women reach the postmenopausal stage.

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The Mammalogues: One Survivor\ The Mammalogues: One Survivor's Story
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 229 seconds

Breast cancer survivor Gene Glave stars in her original comedic retrospective about her diagnosis and recovery. This is just a few scenes from it.
She says she hopes other people will see that they can get through something devastating with dignity, grace and humor.

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Overview of Huckabee Healthcare Reform Plan Overview of Huckabee Healthcare Reform Plan
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 100 seconds

Icyou.com provides an overview of Governor Mike Huckabee's healthcare reform plan. For other candidates plans go to the "Healthcare Politics" or "Healthcare Reform" section of icyou.com.
For more information visit: www.icyou.com

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Living With Diabetes - Bobby Mimms Living With Diabetes - Bobby Mimms
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 45 seconds

Bobby is a #2 Diabetic who weighed 274 pounds. After a change in diet he is no longer on medication.

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Fitness Tip: Toning the Butt Fitness Tip: Toning the Butt
Posted by: icyouhealth

Video duration: 161 seconds

Is the shape of your gluteus maximus causing you maximum grief? NASM Certified Personal Trainer Kristen Kennedy provides tips on how to tone your butt. Brought to you by: East Shore Athletic Club

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