Raised by wolfhounds Jul 23, 2008
Bedecked in leis, 11-year-old Emiri Katagiri and 10-year-old Mika Chihara said their first plane ride was exciting despite being affected by motion sickness. Chihara promised to bring her 7-year-old brother a souvenir from Hawaii when she returns to the orphanage. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Omaha Puts Green Ideas Into Development Jul 23, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Mayor Says New Policies Will Reduce Emissions. (7 KETV Omaha)
How to deal with carsickness Jul 17, 2008
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta says motion sickness is "paralyzing" and sometimes leaves him "incapacitated." ... CNN: What happens in the body when someone experiences carsickness or motion sickness ... If there is some sort of mismatch between your senses, say your eyes are telling you that you're moving -- or not -- and your ears are telling you [the opposite] and for some reason they're not connecting, you start to get what's called disequilibrium, or motion sickness. (CNN -- Travel)
Terry Rindfleisch: Stress is a real health hazard of flying Jul 16, 2008
Remember when jet lag and motion sickness were the major health hazards associated with airplane travel. People may be suffering more jet lag these days due to more flight cancellations and difficulty in making plane connections. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Want to Relax? Try Pure Lavender Essential Oil Jul 13, 2008
Touch a drop of lavender oil behind your ears to alleviate motion sickness. Rub a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow case to help you sleep. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Your health; Taper off antidepressants gradually to avoid symptoms of withdrawal (47) Jul 2, 2008
This antihistamine has been used for motion sickness for decades. Some people experience drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention or blurred vision. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Taking the Stress Out of Vet Visits Jul 2, 2008
Pets may become carsick as a result of motion sickness or stress caused by being removed from their home environment. To decrease the likelihood of your pet becoming anxious or ill while traveling, pet parents should be sure their pet has recently gone to the bathroom before entering the car and has been fed at least five hours prior to the car ride. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Woman on Top Jun 29, 2008
Isabella is, as the film's title implies, a woman who prefers to take what the Herald's personal affairs writer, Lavinia G. Spotte, describes as "an ascendant position", sexually at least, given she suffers from motion sickness and being on top allows her to enjoy the congress of the bee without nausea. Isabella's program attracts serious attention from male viewers who love her, er. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Slate's Hollywood Do-Over Contest Results Jun 21, 2008
The amusingly grumpy Nathan Rasmussen (whom I imagine being played by The Daily Show's Lewis Black) gripes, "The Bourne Supremacy should be remade by someone that can hold a camera still. That movie makes me wonder if Paul Greengrass is secretly a bobblehead. If I wanted to get motion sickness, I would let my wife drive.". Some of my favorite entries were those that reimagined a project from the bottom up, even including a marketing hook. (Slate)
Petite model perfects the art of exploiting Apple Jun 17, 2008
I hated Happy Feet though, it gave me motion sickness and lacked a lot of colour. Nice fur effec. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dye-hard Stains Jun 15, 2008
DEAR F.C.: Car and motion sickness is a common problem in dogs. Many can be helped by the simple process of desensitization, which entails sitting in the car for increasing periods of time over a period of days with the engine off. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Escape to Star Island Jun 15, 2008
I will admit that the boat ride out was the worst part of the trip for me personally, so I probably should have taken something to help with motion sickness, but live and learn. The boat ride back was fine, not as choppy, and I was glad that we were fed as soon as we arrived at the island, so there was some time to digest before getting back on the boat to head home. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gaming's Money Man Jun 10, 2008
That's a problem--because most videogames give him motion sickness ... Maybe that's why his favorite videogame is the kid-friendly "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy"--one of the few 3-D games that don't give him motion sickness. (Forbes -- Technology)
Surviving a flight with your baby or toddler Jun 10, 2008
Lorri Kwong, a mother of four, learned the hard way that one of her children has motion sickness. On a flight from Kansas to Korea, she was prepared with extra clothing for the children, but when her daughter threw up on her husband, he had to endure his smelly clothes for the rest of the long flight. (CNN -- Travel)
Natural First Aid Kit May 31, 2008
Motion SicknessPreventionGinger capsules, crystallized pieces, powder or extract; take 20 minutes before (and during) travel. Motion Sickness Relief Remedies1. (W-USA News, DC)
Giese full of surprises May 25, 2008
Thought after four seasons of watching him in a Red Barons uniform that we knew what he was capable of as a pitcher. A lot of ground balls. (Scranton Times, PA)
Why Do Astronauts Suffer From Space Sickness? May 23, 2008
As long as this adaptation is incomplete, this can be coupled to motion sickness (nausea), visual illusions and disorientation. This 'space sickness' or Space Adaptation Syndrome (SAS), is experienced by about half of all astronauts during the first few days of their space voyage. (Science Daily)
A New Target To Fight Sleeping Sickness May 21, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 20, 2008) Sleeping sickness affects more than 50,000 people around the world, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is caused by the Trypanosoma parasite, which is transmitted by the tsetse fly. (Science Daily)
THE YOU DOCS May 21, 2008
Motion sickness doesn't bother me now, but I do get seasick ... Whether you're on a car, boat or a Mach 3 roller coaster with double loops, it's easy to think that motion sickness is all about the stomach ... Interestingly, motion sickness doesn't occur until you are about 2 and tends to peak around age 12. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Staying healthy while on vacation May 21, 2008
Try motion sickness medication containing meclizine (Bonine). Prescription scopolamine patch worn behind the ear is effective but can have side effects such as confusion, dryness, dilation of pupils and drowsiness. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Your Turn: Tech buzzwords for the clueless May 20, 2008
Motion sensitivity - Prone to suffering motion sickness, advised to avoid playing Portal. Next generation - Term used by older people to refer to younger people driven insane by rap music, video games, and internet pornography (note that this does not refer to the generation that uses this term, who were not driven insane by rock and roll, sexual liberation, television, or comics). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Men's Soccer Team "Adopts" a Friend May 20, 2008
" Miguel Gonzalez Jr. began his fight during the winter of 2005-06. After suffering for months through headaches and vomiting that was originally attributed to migraines and motion sickness, he was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, the most common of the Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors or PNET, in February 2006. Surgeons operated on Feb. 13 of that year. The procedure began a treatment trek that took a painful toll on young Miguel's frame. Though successful, the surgery affected his speech and... (Villanova.com)
Toy Story Mania Ride Review May 17, 2008
Caution: The ride includes a warning about motion sickness ... The tram s movement may bother people with extreme sensitivity to motion sickness or severe neck/back injuries. (Suite101.com)
Must pack family cruise gear May 17, 2008
What: Why: Stave off motion sicknessWho: Kids of all agesHow much: A couple bucks. Children are not immune to motion sickness ... Ginger has long been known to aid in motion sickness (not to mention morning sickness, for all you pregnant cruisers), it's perfectly safe for kids, it won't make them drowsy and it's delicious. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Amazingly Awesome Pre-Memorial Memorial Day Shrapnel Sale May 16, 2008
Before you know it you're going to be packed in a minivan on your way to spend a week with a bunch of relatives you don't want to see in the first place, bleeding cash and realizing that the memories (treasured as they may be, such as the effects of Waffle House when dealing with motion sickness) you're making weren't worth the trouble of leaving home. So, in an effort to bring some joy to your life before the pain begins Shrapnel Games has something for you to truly celebrate the start of... (IGN PC Games)
Homer and Marge's eeeexcelllent adventure May 16, 2008
The ride gives the impression of more motion than actually occurs; those prone to motion sickness are not permitted, nor are people with heart conditions or pregnant women. Children must be 40 inches tall to take this ride, and should be able to take cartoon violence in their stride. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Murray Jarvik, 84, research led to development of nicotine patch May 14, 2008
The idea for a skin patch, said Rose, now the director of the Center for Nicotine and Smoking Cessation Research at Duke University, actually originated in 1981 and came from his brother Daniel, also a young doctor, who had just read about the transdermal administration of other medicines, like scopolamine for motion sickness. Rose experimented on himself, rubbing himself with tobacco leaves and measuring his body's physiological responses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
* Is 'Grand Theft Auto IV' art? May 11, 2008
Hitchcock knew that he was programming sensations, infecting audiences with motion sickness as his characters struggle to control runaway cars; smirking sadist that he was, he would have liked the way video games place us in the drivers seat and allow us to crash and burn. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Woman files complaint to stay in class May 4, 2008
- Bouts are usually triggered by something, such as infections, allergies, stress, overeating, menstruation or motion sickness. - It's predominantly a children's disorder, but it can persist into adulthood. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seaward soldiers May 3, 2008
In the midst of the drama, I wished I had popped some motion sickness pills. Looking up, I connected the dots in the constellation and felt better. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Using Anti-cholinergic Drugs May Increase Cognitive Decline In Older People Apr 23, 2008
22, 2008) Anticholinergic drugs, such as medicines for stomach cramps, ulcers, motion sickness, and urinary incontinence, may cause older people to experience greater decline in their thinking skills than people not taking the drugs, according to new research. See also. (Science Daily)
Lizzy Caplan and Jessica Lucas in 'Cloverfield' Apr 22, 2008
Plus, all that motion sickness warned about during "Cloverfield's" theatrical run almost entirely disappears, even on large-screen televisions. The featurette on the monster's creature design sheds some light on its motivations. (Zap2it.com)
How Nanocluster Contaminants Increase Risk Of Spreading Through Groundwater Apr 22, 2008
21, 2008) For almost half a century, scientists have struggled with plutonium contamination spreading further in groundwater than expected, increasing the risk of sickness in humans and animals. It was known nanometer sized clusters of plutonium oxide were the culprit, but no one had been able to study its structure or find a way to separate it from the groundwater. (Science Daily)
Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People Apr 19, 2008
THURSDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Common medications known as anticholinergic drugs -- used to treat ulcers, stomach cramps, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease and urinary incontinence -- may cause older people to lose their thinking skills more quickly than seniors who don't take the medicines, new research suggests. "What we found is being on these drugs does worsen your cognitive performance," said Dr. Jack Tsao, an associate professor of neurology at Uniformed Services University in... (MEDLINEplus)
Sleeping Sickness Finding Could Lead To Earlier Diagnosis Apr 18, 2008
17, 2008) Sleeping sickness creates a metabolic 'fingerprint' in the blood and urine, which could enable a new test to be developed to diagnose the disease, according to new research published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Sleeping sickness, or human African trypanosomiasis, is usually fatal if it is not diagnosed and treated in time. (Science Daily)
Apple Patent May Be Prelude To iGlasses Apr 18, 2008
The second patent, calls for a system using "a micro-electro-mechanical (MEM)/Laser display architecture." By using a MEM laser display, Apple hopes to avoid problems with existing head-mounted displays, namely the sensation of looking into a box and motion sickness that may be caused by limiting peripheral vision. While Apple points out the shortcomings of OLED and LCoS microdisplays -- longevity, resolution, and rainbow effects, among others -- it also acknowledges potential issues with MEM... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Local woman undergoes advanced brain surgery Apr 17, 2008
Her current symptoms include a short memory, personality changes, hot flashes, claustrophobia, panic attacks, agoraphobia, extreme weight changes, bloating, eyesight changes, a constant dull headache, stabbing headaches that come and go, ringing in her ears, uterine pain, motion sickness and difficulty sleeping. Weed said doctors think she's had the pineal tumor for about a decade; it could have begun as a pituitary cyst that she had since birth. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Spin for science Apr 15, 2008
Essentially, Levine is using motion sickness as a tool to make his subject nauseous. Almost everyone experiences nausea now and again, but it can be particularly overpowering for pregnant women, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, people who suffer from a gastrointestinal disease, stress and depression. (Albany Times Union)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Apr 9, 2008
History of motion sickness. Migraine headaches. (Suite101.com)
The mourning after the hangover... Apr 9, 2008
real way to avoid the obvious is to drink in moderation. David Biggs has some other options. (iAfrica.com)
The ride of her life - Despite succumbing to the inevitable, MHS teacher cherishes her trip on NASA’s Vomit Comet’ Apr 8, 2008
The day started with several briefings: pre-flight, medical and anti-motion sickness ... After tucking a motion sickness bag into each of the chest pockets, we were rounded up to board the Weightless Wonder ... I made it through 13 parabolas and then succumbed to motion sickness. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
'King Kong' in drug arrest Apr 3, 2008
He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute: two drugs in the amphetamine family (dextroamphetamine sulfate and dextroamphetamine saccharate); the pain killers Lortab, Vicodin and meperidine; and promethazine, which is prescribed for motion sickness and allergies. Robinson was also charged with cocaine possession. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
German Woman Adjusts to Life in Franklin County Apr 2, 2008
"Between the motion sickness and the morning sickness, I was a mess," she said. "It was a long seven days.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* Bhutanese shrug off fears, elect first government Mar 25, 2008
Tshewang Dema said she preferred to walk because she suffered motion sickness after her first and only car journey four years ago. "I didn't want to lose my vote just because I couldn't travel in a car," Dema said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Recipe For Homemade Ginger Ale Mar 23, 2008
Ginger has been found to be more effective than Dramamine in quelling nausea brought on by motion sickness and sea sickness, as well as pregnancy nausea. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatism and arthritis. (Suite101.com)
Chemical Engineers Discover New Way To Control Particle Motion Mar 21, 2008
The cause of motion sickness is being investigated by a researcher with a new idea: that the cause is movement, not perceptual differences. A series. (Science Daily)
Woods, four others climb to top at the Palmer Mar 16, 2008
There are moving days, then there are those special times, like yesterday's third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, when watching a leaderboard causes motion sickness. Movement. (Boston Globe)
Are you on board for a cruise? Mar 15, 2008
The ship s doctor can also provide motion sickness pills ... If you are prone to motion sickness, you can get a prescription from your doctor for the patch ... However, if you are prone to motion sickness, my wife has found that Bonine works the best to control it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
From the West to the Heartland on the Zephyr Mar 9, 2008
It's travel without the motion sickness and the high-pitched droning of jet engines. You trade a longer trip for a sense of having actually traveled through an area. (Boston Globe)
MOTION FRISK-NESS Mar 9, 2008
Inhaling it can help alleviate motion sickness. DEAR DR. FOX: When I first brought home my 1-year-old, red tabby, flat-faced Persian, he weighed a bit more than 6 pounds. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel Mar 9, 2008
If a child is prone to motion sickness, don't sit in the middle of the plane over the wings. If you're traveling by car, you can help prevent motion sickness by discouraging your children from reading in the car or looking down. (Health-Finder)
• Disney for grown-ups Mar 6, 2008
If you have any problems at all with motion sickness, avoid the Star Wars flight simulator. But here's the sleeper: The Magic of Disney Animation. (Q13.com, WA)
FDA Approves Aloxi(R) (Palonosetron HCL) Injection for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Mar 3, 2008
Patients undergoing abdominal, gynecological, ear/nose/throat, or optical procedures are at highest risk for PONV. Additional factors that can increase the risk for PONV include female gender, non-smoking status, prior history of PONV or motion sickness, length of surgery, and the use of volatile anesthetics and opioids. About Aloxi(R) Injection In addition to the new PONV indication, Aloxi (palonosetron HCl) injection 0. (PR Newswire)
Busch looks to ride hot streak in Vegas Mar 2, 2008
Busch certainly did that in the Daytona 500, dominating the early parts of the race before mounting a frantic final charge that was so dizzying, teammate Tony Stewart complained he had motion sickness from watching Busch slice through the field. He came up short, finishing fourth, then added another fourth-place finish in last Monday's rain-postponed event in California. (Boston Globe)
* Fish sent into space b Feb 29, 2008
The researchers wanted to study motion sickness ... That is what fish do when they experience motion sickness ... The scientists hope the experiment can help them understand why only some people experience motion sickness. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ASU student earns credit while taking an ocean cruise Feb 25, 2008
"I have motion sickness in my family," she said. "They do have a medical center on board.". (AZCentral -- News)
Set Phasers To Stun Feb 24, 2008
In the end, our escape pod returned to Earth safe from both Klingons and motion sickness. Our visit to the Star Trek Experience concluded with some time at the bar in Quark's, a futuristic-looking restaurant beneath the museum. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Do they make barf bags for fish? Feb 23, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Seventy-two small fish were briefly launched into space by researchers Thursday, hoping their swimming patterns would shed some light on motion sickness ... The German team will now study the video to see if some of the fish swam in circles because that is what fish do when they experience motion sickness, said Hilbig, of the Zoological Institute at the University of Stuttgart ... He said scientists hope the experiment can help explain why some people experience motion... (Albany Times Union)
* World News Quick Take Feb 23, 2008
An unmanned rocket carrying 72 small fish on a brief space flight was launched from northern Sweden on Thursday for a study on motion sickness ... A German research team will now study the video to see if some of the fish swam in circles because that is what fish do when they experience motion sickness, team leader Reinhard Hilbig said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
POG: West Virginia - Villanova Feb 21, 2008
No doubt, Huggins has some motion sickness. West Virginia won the second half, 35-33, and actually got decent looks. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Mac McAlister stands in the stairwell of his... Feb 21, 2008
When Mac rode up and down the mountain as a child, he rode on the front bumper because he suffered from motion sickness. Mac held tight to the headlights of the family s Model A as his father drove. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Kyle Busch proves worth at Daytona Feb 19, 2008
like motion sickness. Busch was prepared to make the same charge after the final caution, which set up a three-lap sprint to the finish. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Atlantis Heads Home Feb 19, 2008
Astronauts have suffered from "space sickness," a form of motion sickness caused by adjustments to zero gravity, ever since manned space missions began nearly half a century ago, although there's no indication this is what Schlegel had. The station and shuttle crews said a teary farewell Sunday before sealing the hatches between them. (Fox News)
Sick German preps fellow astronauts 2 Americans to affix lab to space station Feb 13, 2008
Sick German preps fellow astronauts / 2 Americans to affix lab to space station (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Spacewalk goes on despite switch for astronaut's illness Feb 12, 2008
While NASA declined to release any details, citing medical privacy, a majority of astronauts suffer from space motion sickness during their first few days in orbit. Schlegel, 56, looked and sounded well Sunday, and was expected to take part in the second spacewalk of the mission on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
