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ANY LAB TEST NOW® Ranked the 2nd Fastest Growing Franchise
ANY LAB TEST NOW® - Blog By ryan on 4/12/2010 5:02 PM
It's no surprise that Healthcare is on everyone's mind these days. With the passing of Obamacare and the aging of the Baby Boomers the focus on health and wellness is stronger than ever. This helps to explain the rapid growth of the ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchise and it's ranking as the 2nd fastest growing franchise in 2010 by the Franchise Times.
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ANY LAB TEST NOW® Ranked the 2nd Fastest Growing Franchise
By ryan on 4/12/2010 1:02 PM
It's no surprise that Healthcare is on everyone's mind these days. With the passing of Obamacare and the aging of the Baby Boomers the focus on health and wellness is stronger than ever. This helps to explain the rapid growth of the ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchise and it's ranking as the 2nd fastest growing franchise in 2010 by the Franchise Times.
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K2: Is Imitation Pot Worse Than the Real Thing?
Toxicology By ryan on 3/31/2010 6:30 PM
K2, also known as “Spice”, “Genie” or “Zohai”, often sold as incense, is being used legally as a synthetic form of marijuana. John Huffman, a Clemson University professor, designed the chemical to study the effects of marijuana and never intended for it to be smoked, but the instructions for creating the synthetic compound chemically similar to THC made their way onto the internet and it is now being produced by marijuana users and sprayed onto herbs and dried flowers.
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Are You Getting the Right Blood Tests?
Clinical By ryan on 3/29/2010 2:04 PM
Many people would be shocked to hear that their doctor may not be prescribing the right blood tests during your annual checkup. Doctors may not be recommending simple tests that can assess your health and prevent disease before it happens.
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Marijuana Use by Seniors is On the Rise
Toxicology By ryan on 3/18/2010 9:34 PM
Drug use, and especially smoking pot, has always been considered a young person’s issue. This is changing as more baby boomers start using or return to using marijuana for numerous reasons. According to a report from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), among those aged 50 to 59, the rate of past month illicit drug use increased from 2.7 percent in 2002 to 4.6 percent in 2008.
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False Positives in Drug Testing
Toxicology By ryan on 2/26/2010 2:45 PM
Drug testing is useful in many situations, specifically as employment criteria and in custody cases. The person that we select for a responsible position in our organization or the parent responsible for a child is someone we expect to be drug free and reliable. Unfortunately, rumors abound that there are frequently used medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, and even some medical conditions that can produce false positive results.
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What Do Your Genes Say About You?
General Wellness By ryan on 2/25/2010 7:49 PM
Have you ever wondered about your chances of coming down with heart disease or cancer? Are there changes you can make in your lifestyle now to reduce your health risks? If you knew that you had an increased chance of diabetes, what would you do? Not everyone wants to know this kind of information, but it can be a powerful weapon in preventing disease.
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Still Feeling Dingy After a Night of Binging?
Toxicology By ryan on 1/25/2010 10:41 PM
If you think that maybe you’re still not quite back to normal the morning after a night of drinking, you could be right! Alcohol leaves the body and isn’t detectable with a breathalyzer within 8 hours of your last drink, but impairment from drinking may persist for hours after the alcohol is gone.
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New CDC HIV Testing Guidelines Released
Clinical By ryan on 1/11/2010 8:28 PM
According to a report published in the December 15th issue of American Family Physician, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reviewed and updated the HIV testing guidelines. The CDC is now recommending that all persons aged 13 to 64 gets tested at least once for HIV regardless of risk factors.
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Swine Flu on the Rise: New Tests Available
Clinical By ryan on 1/6/2010 8:46 PM
Typically, the seasonal flu is most dangerous for the very young (under 2 years) and the elderly. The Swine Flu has shown to be dangerous to a different population so it could be critical to know which strain you have. The groups identified as the most susceptible to the H1N1 virus include the young, from the ages of 6 months to 24 years, and pregnant women.
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