Health Definition and 190 Threads

Just wondering, can a graduate with a MS in Medical Physics work as a health physicist. Essentially they both have the same knowledge about radiation, and even my curriculum we take a course about health physics.

Hi, I'm very interested in understanding how molecules in nutrition play a role in sustaining the human body so I'm looking for some good chemistry/molecular nutrition book describing some of the following: *The chemical and metabolic pathways taking place in the body (such as glykolysis...

I've been looking at graduate programs for Health Physics because I realized that I might not want a PhD but also want to be employable with a Physics degree. Usually people want a Certified Health Physicist but to be able to take the exam for certification, you need at least 6 years experience...

I spoke to my younger sister yesterday, and she is really upset about the GOP nay-sayers that are trying to kill the ACA. She is a health educator, and she is working with several regional health providers to enlist poor and elderly people into one of Maine's two participating insurances...

Which one has the more dangerous health effect...ultrasound or infrasound.? and why...

I have been reading posts on PF for a while, but I have not signed up until now. I am applying to graduate programs this year. I have been told I have a very strong application. I have been doing theoretical physics research for 3 years, have taken 16 graduate courses in math and physics...

I graduated in May with a BS in Physics and I am interested in going into either Medical or Health Physics. I'm still trying to decide which I'd rather go to school for, but I will probably apply to both types of programs in the meantime. Does anyone have advice about what the best graduate...

Anyone find themselves going more organic these days? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/25/roundup-herbicide-health-issues-disease_n_3156575.html Glyphosate’s Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern Diseases...

"Dumping" Mental Health Patients State budget cuts making it tough to afford to care for your state's (Nevada's) mental patients? No problem, just drop them off at the bus stop with a ticket to California! Problem solved...

What I understand from solar distillation of water process is that the sun's heat causes water to evaporate, separating the water vapor from salt or impurities. So there's no transfer of contaminants. You can do this on fertilized lawns! The drinking of distilled water has been both advocated...

Hi Friends, One of the ISP from India is requesting my permission to place the 4G wifi broadband tower on my building [Residence]. I got families, kids and a pregnant lady staying in the building. I am worried will the microwave or radio wave radiation may question their health. Could you...

I'm looking for a place online that lists and/or describes recent medical studies on various issues. For example, I've heard conflicting information on whether Omega 3 supplements (fish oil) can help prevent memory loss. Some studies have indicated yes, others no. What I'm looking for is a place...

Dear Colleagues, Is there anyone here who would be interest in sharing articles, data, theories, and discussions on risks of EMF, RF, radiation emission from devices and man made structures and health consequences and epidemiology. Please contact or send a follow up post here. I am...

Hi everybody, am new to this forum. I recently graduated with a Bsc in Nuclear Medicine but with the job market being poor right now I am thinking about getting my masters in either medical or health physics. First is it a worth it to get your masters in either field? Second which one will be a...

Gravity on the Moon is one 6th of that on earth. Gravity on Mars is one 3rd of that on Earth I beleive? Low g enviroments are not good for the human body because they cause bone degeneration and muscle loss. Anyone living in a base on these planets could be weighted down with something heavy...

Which specific foods are vital for long-term health/survival?

Hello, I am an automotive technician so I work with a lot of 12volt DC motors. First, it seems to me that bad connections or wires can cause excessive voltage drops to motors, but I don't understand what the difference is between a good cable and a bad cable. Or what qualifies a good...

Including the mandate! Chief Justice Roberts on the mandate: Because the Constitution permits such a tax, it is not our role to forbid it, or to pass upon its wisdom or fairness. Everything I read/heard beforehand predicted either a split decision or a complete repudiation. I don't think...

Does temperature affect the health benefits provided by drinking tea?

Its 13 weeks since i first went into the MH hospital and i missed you all, i still have to attend day services 5 days a week for another 8 weeks, but the outcome is looking good. All the best to you all Robin.

Hello All, Can anyone explain why free radicals caused by ionizing radiation can be so dangerous to our health? In addition, does there seem to be any plausible way to counteract or at least prevent this damage? Thanks! CloudChamber

Hey all I'm new to this site and I got to say after lurking around for a while and browsing this is a great site. I'm in my first year studying Electrical & Electronic Engineering and I got my heart towards getting into university to gain a HNC or HND. I have a lot of questions to answer (130...

A recent story on Forbes.com reported on a new study about the effects of playing massively-multiplayer online games on one’s cognitive abilities. Conducted on a small sample group of 39 adults between the ages of 60 and 77, the study … Continue reading...

Hey, I'm reading about rawls in Kymlicka Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction and it says that Rawls did not favour a free health care system. Does anyone know why? It strikes me as odd that you would design a society such that economic inequality is only allowed if it favours the...

what does health physics entail? I am interested in either nuclear engineering or Health physics but would like to get more detail on what it is that they actually do? Anybody know and want to help out?

If the blood sugar is too high, why does it affect the health of blood vessals? Does sugar become fat and block the blood vessals? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any suggestions

on the net there seems to be arguments both ways for whether or not microwave oven poses danger to health. So who do i believe? Are there any credible institutions, reserch papers, committees etc. that have discussed this? if so, please let me know regards

Hey All, I noticed that Mcmasters has a one year M.Sc in Health Physics. Has anyone had experience with this program? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this one-yea program compared to a regular 2-year MSc in medical physics. Thanks for your replies DM

Hi, I know there are some very intelligent people that have some very high degrees that come to these forums who have probably studied for 15+ hours a day after day after day... My question is if it's really bad for your health to study to much, similar to exercising to much. I can't seem to...

From 1945 until the US put a ban on aboveground nuclear explosions in the US, there were some 300 nuclear devices exploded aboveground in the US. These explosions lead to an eventual nuclear fallout. Anyone have resources like books or internet sites that detail the medical research and overall...

Don't get confused by the title: Simple and short: My sister for some reason can't write properly (alignment, neatness), if she doesn't turn her book horizontally. I've been forcing her to practice working with the book vertically but she's struggling and the writing is coming out sloppy...

Hi All I have a chronic illness and have realized that drinking tap water flares up my symptoms. When I have bottled spring or chloromine/chlorine free water it doesn't happen. I know you will say see a doctor, my doctors only response was 'I can't change your water supply' and its a...

I'm an undergraduate biomedical physics major going into my senior year. I've been really interested in going the medical physics route, but was only interested in doing that for two years to get my master's rather than Ph.D. Now with all the CAMPEP accreditation and residency stuff, I've...

I've seen lives destroyed by drugs or alcohol before but never have I seen someone completely melt down in just two years, on booze. Unfortunately, that is what we just witnessed. It only took this poor woman two years of drinking to drive herself into kidney failure and the CCU. Today she is...

Last shot at the college dream. I am considering changing my major to Radiation Health Physics. I was wondering if anyone had any information on this major such as difficulty level (so I can gauge how much of a time commitment I will need to put in, yeah I know kind of novice, but regardless I...

Ok I've done my research and so long as the transmitter isn't outputting at a high level of power, you'll be fine. Why I ask is because I'm looking into getting a job with a small company, where they install network elements such as optical and radio transmissoin (and multiplexers). Now I...

Ok I've done my research and so long as the transmitter isn't outputting at a high level of power, you'll be fine. Why I ask is because I'm looking into getting a job with a small company, where they install network elements such as optical and radio transmissoin (and multiplexers). Now I...

Just been revising radiation for an upcoming exam, and was wondering which form of radiation, \alpha, \beta or \gamma is the worst to be exposed to? Ionising power decreases from alpha to gamma, but penetrating power increases from alpha to gamma. Which is more important when considering how...

A Dr. Linden (I think ) on YouTube says as for the benefit to neurons and synapses research shows little support for brain games etc. but what shows great benefit is 45 minutes of good aerobic workout each day so I guess we have to get off our bums and go to it.

Seriously, should I just consider this social Darwinism? http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=14839130

I'm taking a bio + lab, a chemistry, math, and business elective... and... with 3 credit hours left, I registered for "HPED 252" Intro to Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport. I have an 85 in this class. I have 95+ in everything else. Literally, the hardest exams I have ever taken...

I guess their way to wriggle out of the law is by claiming that they are a "health cost sharing" plan instead of calling themselves "insurance". The downside? They don't have to pay if you need medical help. Interesting read...

Hi all. Let me start by saying that I am not an economist, I just have a question about economics and I'm hoping some of you bright minds can help me out. I'm trying to understand how to evaluate the economic performance of a country over time. What metrics should I look at, and how can I...

http://www.koco.com/r/26359301/detail.html?source=htv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY7ZQM5eah8

"Science sense" list trashes celebrity health tips It's amazing what people choose to believe. read on for some nutty ideas. Reabsorbing sperm is a good one. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101229/lf_nm_life/us_science_celebrities

I hadn't noticed this was going on until Jon Stewart dedicated an episode to ranting about it. In a nutshell, a bill, which has something to do with helping out sick and dying 911 first responders, is being held up by the GOP...

http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/12/smallbusiness/baucus_1099_repeal/index.htm?source=cnn_bin&hpt=Sbin So if you buy a computer from Dell, you issue them a 1099. Buy some office supplies from Staples once a month? Tally up your receipts and issue Staples a 1099. Expense your lunch at the...

Why magnetic fields from magnet r slenoid are not dangerous but if we have an antenna radiating elctromagnetic fields is dangerous?

I live in an area where the water supply has a very high amount of lime, what if any thing doe's this do to ones insides.

Many people believe that plant-derived compounds are healthier than their "identical" artifical petrochemical counterparts. The only difference however is the amount of carbon-14 (more carbon 14 compounds from plant-dervied sources). So if anything, in this regard, wouldn't the artifical...