NEW YORK: After investigating the deaths of three infants between 1 and 6 months of age linked to cough and cold medication use, officials with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are emphasising that these drugs should be used only after talking with a physician.
Between 2004 and 2005, approximately 1,500 children younger than [...]
VITAMIN A is naturally derived from the free radicals fighting beta carotene found in such fruits and vegetables as APRICOTS, ARUGULA, CANTALOUPES, CARROTS, CHICORY, COLLARD GREENS, DANDELION, ENDIVE, KALE, ROMAINE LETTUCE, PAPAYAS, PARSLEY, PEACHES, PUMPKINS (also see: PUMPKIN SEED), SPINACH, SWEET POTATOES, SWISS CHARD and TURNIP GREENS and/or SALAD GREENS, also TUNA, and is hence [...]
Americans face a variety of hair problems: dandruff, balding, brittle and graying hair, to name just a few. Though most are signs of the natural progression of aging, or basic genetic predispositions, various simple measures can contribute to a healthier head of hair.
Symptoms
Flaking or crusting of the scalp.
Increased loss of hair, such as [...]
Now, it seems, pessimists may really have something to worry about: their health.
A study by researchers in the Netherlands has found that people who are temperamentally pessimistic are more likely to die of heart disease and other causes than those who are by nature optimistic.
The study, led by Dr. Erik J. Giltay of the Psychiatric [...]
OAT FIBER is good for gas and upset stomach; helps prevent heart disease by reducing cholesterol; good source of VITAMIN B; good for skin and hemorrhoids - the extract has a calming effect on the body.
OAT formulas relieve pain of the liver and gall bladder which may occur after excessive ingestion of fatty foods, [...]
NEW DELHI: It’s a well-known paradox that had little evidence to support it, until now. Doctors from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine have, for the first time, successfully demonstrated that obese patients actually fare better and have better chances of survival when hospitalised for acute heart failure than their leaner counterparts.
In the first-ever large [...]
When you or your children aren’t feeling well, one of the first things you may do is check for a fever. Although a fever isn’t an illness itself, it’s usually a sign that something’s going on in your body. Yet fevers aren’t necessarily bad. In fact, they seem to play a key role in helping [...]
If you smoke, consider stopping or decreasing the amount you smoke. This is a wise decision for a few reasons:
Reason No. 1: Saliva Production
Cigarette smoking slows the production of saliva. Saliva is one of your body’s defenses against damage to the esophagus. There are even acid-neutralizing chemicals in saliva, called bicarbonates. Research shows that the [...]
Throughout history, people prone to seizures were thought to be possessed by demons, to have special powers, or to be mentally ill. Today, we know none of this is true: Epilepsy is a condition that diminishes neither intellectual capacity, creativity, nor productivity.
Epileptic seizures->
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder which causes seizures.
An epileptic seizure is caused [...]
When we are lost, we typically look at a map to figure out where we are and how to get to our chosen destination. This works well, assuming that there is a map of the territory in which we find ourselves, and assuming that we know our destination. However, this is not always the case. [...]
A chemical designed by doctors in Los Angeles could give earlier signals of Alzheimer’s disease and provide a new way to test treatments, a study has shown.
Currently, the only way to diagnose the disease is to remove brain tissue or to perform an autopsy.
The new study, to be published today in the New England Journal [...]
What is selenium?
An essential trace element, selenium is nonmetallic, gray in appearance, and similar to sulfur in its chemical composition. It is often available in single or multivitamin supplements.
Why do we need it?
Selenium is needed to activate a number of hormones produced by the thyroid gland. It also activates an antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase, [...]
Women’s circles are formal or informal gatherings in the interest of bonding, sharing energy, and creating ritual. The origins of women’s circles are ancient, but their applications are as modern as the women who participate in them. There are no hard and fast rules as to how to form a women’s circle or how to [...]
Whether it’s a middle ear infection, located deep in the ear, or swimmer’s ear, affecting the outer ear canal, an earache hurts. It’s most often a problem in children, but adults get earaches too. Though some conditions clear up on their own, supplements can speed up the healing process.
Symptoms
Throbbing or steady pain in ear; [...]
A substance found in fish oil may be associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias, researchers reported yesterday.
The scientists found that people with the highest blood levels of an omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, were about half as likely to develop dementia as those with lower levels.
The [...]
Alcohol can have several unpleasant affects on heartburn sufferers, so it is best to avoid alcohol if you suffer from acid reflux. There are a few tips that may make it possible for you to enjoy alcoholic beverages — if consumed in moderation.
Why Alcohol Makes Heartburn Worse
Alcohol consumption should be reduced or avoided because:
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Every human life is defined, to some extent, by limits. No one person is capable of fulfilling every possibility. We are all born with unique aptitudes and sensitivities, and it is these qualities that largely determine the paths we will travel in life. What invigorates, excites, and inspires one individual may exhaust or overwhelm another. [...]
Girls as young as age nine who are overweight are at heightened risk for serious short-term and long-term health problems that put them at increased risk for developing heart disease, a study released today said. For example, overweight girls are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and cholesterol compared with their normal-weight counterparts.
In the [...]
What causes foot problems?
Your feet are extremely complex structures composed of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and skin. They may develop certain disorders (some of which originate in other parts of the body). They are also subject to injuries and other problems caused by normal wear and tear over years of supporting [...]
Recently, the New York City Board of Health decided to ban trans fat — widely used in making a variety of foodstuffs including French fries and bakery products — from the city’s restaurants. The directive is set to be effective from July 2007. Following in the footsteps of New York City is the council of [...]
