Are you vulnerable to anxiety? Well, if yes, then it’s time to chill out or else you could end up developing asthma, says a new study. ……………… Researchers at Heidelberg University have carried out the study and found that people, prone to neurotic conditions, could triple their chances of developing asthma unless they stay calm, [...]
Botanical Name: Cynara Scolymus Family: N.O. Compositae Other Names: French artichoke and green artichoke. Common name(s): Globe artichoke, artichoke, cynara (McGuffin et al. 2000) Habitat: Description: Globe artichokes are perennial, frost sensitive, thistle-like plants with edible flower buds. The silvery green plants are 4-5 feet tall and spread outward 5-6 feet. The flower buds arise [...]
Introduction: Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any strain of the influenza virus endemic in pigs (swine). Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV). .. Swine flu is common in swine and rare in humans. People who work with swine, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk [...]
Adding some WALNUTS to an otherwise healthy diet may help older people improve memory and behavioural skills, according to an animal model study. .. Walnuts contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids. Polyphenols are the most abundant group of plant phenolic compounds, known to provide much of the flavour, colour and taste to [...]
Image via Wikipedia Botanical Name: Helianthus tuberosus Family: N.O. Compositae/Asteraceae Synonym: Sunflower Artichoke. Common Names: sunroot or sunchoke or earth apple or topinambur, Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales Tribe: Heliantheae Genus: Helianthus Species: H. tuberosus Habitat:Native to the eastern United States, from Maine west to North Dakota, and south to northern Florida and Texas. It is [...]
Taking cholesterol-lowering statins may be an effective way to keep the prostate healthy, research suggests. .. One study found statins were linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer, and enlargement of the organ, which can cause urinary problems. And a second study suggested the drugs may hinder the growth of prostate cancer by reducing inflammation. [...]
… Botanical Name: Arenaria rubra (LINN.) Family: N.O. Caryophyllaceae Synonyms: Spergularia rubra. Sabline rouge. Tissa rubra. Birda rubra. Part Used: Herb. Habitat: Europe, Russia, Asia, North America, Australia. Common in Britain in sandy, gravelly heaths and waste places near the sea. Flowers all the summer. There are two marked varieties: the one growing inland has [...]
Ouch, my back hurts! ….. Q: I am a 45-year-old woman, plump, though not fat, and I have a severe backache. The pain is quite bad at times. I find it difficult to stand and walk, and have developed a waddling gait. The orthopaedic surgeon says I have “spondylolisthesis”. What can I do? A: Spondylolisthesis [...]
Alternative Names : Lower gastrointestinal series Definition: Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Before x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed in the rectum. The liquid is a type of contrast. Contrast highlights specific areas in the body, creating a clearer image. [...]
Scientists from Glasgow University claim they have created a device which can detect malaria within minutes. Click to learn more in detail
