Most people choose to vaccinate their children, yet a recent report by the CDC regarding immunization rates among toddlers, shows that many parents are opting out of certain vaccines. Their choice is linked to rising numbers of measles and whooping cough cases, though of course, poor vaccination affects more than your child; it also puts Read more
Little time ago a research has published which stated that lean men and women in general cases are at low risk of metabolic condition than an overweight men and women. With the sequence to the fact an international team of scientists has already identified the gene IRS1. So, with the help of that they additionally Read more
Embryonic cells are the root of cancer According to the Frank McKeon, senior author of the study conducted on embryonic cells, the left over embryonic cells are extremely prone to turning cancerous. He elaborated that at present, the medicines that are available for treatment of cancer only help in prolonging life by a couple of Read more
Dr. Ilan Dinstein and his team of doctors and researchers from Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel found a new study that states that early signs of weaker synchronization of right and left sides of the brain of a child could help in detecting Autism in toddlers. Children with this condition show weaker harmonization Read more
Researchers of Keck School of Medicine, University of South California, have found a correlation between children who live in disturbed families and the affect that air pollution has on their lungs. It has been found that children exposed to high parental stress are more vulnerable to being adversely affected by air pollution. In comparison, children Read more
A new gene therapy has been developed which brought the level of blood clotting to the normal level in mice suffering with hemophilia. Hemophilia is a disease which renders the body unable to control the coagulation of blood. The body stops producing a protein which triggers the clotting of blood. Due to this any cut Read more
Diabetic drugs cause cancer In a chain of warnings that the Unites States Food and Drug Administration has been releasing since May 18, the latest addition is that certain diabetes drugs may be cancer causing. The first press release that was made on May 18 suggested restrictions in drugs containing rosiglitazone. This formula is used Read more
Cervical Cancer cases, risks and deaths could be avoided by doing a regular Pap Smear Test.Cervical Cancer if detected earlier could be treated easily and cured.Pelvic exams along with Pap test is recommended for every woman.
Test surgery in Manhattan One of the serious complications of breast cancer includes lymphedema. Some of the prominent plastic surgeons from the USA undertook an experimental surgery that may be beneficial in curing lymphedema. Dr. Corinne Backer is the pioneering surgeon who removed some lymphatic nodes from the patient’s groin to implant in the underarm Read more
Wrinkles predict bone density Every woman, whether sixteen or sixty desires to look beautiful with soft, flawless and wrinkle-free skin. Moreover, many women live in the misconception that being slim and bony is akin to being beautiful. However, latest studies conducted reveal a deep connection between the way a woman looks and her health. Facial Read more
Obesity damages brain cells Obesity is one of the main concerns of today. According to the researchers in the United States, the intake of high calorie diet leads to injury of neurons in the brain that play a vital role in controlling of body weight. Strategies have to be developed to reduce this problem. Case Read more
Diabetes versus Stroke According to latest research, people who are diabetic and have had a stroke need to be extra careful because they are at higher risk of a second and fatal stroke. The risk of heart attacks increase as well. The study was carried out by a team of scientists in Duke University Medical Read more
Nearly all pregnant women go through early pregnancy back pain. This is a regular incidence for women in the most touching and beautiful stage of their lives. The majority of them tolerate some amount of pain during the early days of their pregnancy and this pain vanishes by reaching the twentieth week of gestation. The Read more
The treatment of substance-related problems depends on the type of substance, the specific problems it is causing, the stage of the illness, your insight and motivation, and whether the environment is more likely to support efforts at change or to provide temptations to stay hooked. Before there is even a chance that treatment can be Read more
Early report shows continued drug use delays recurrence Most patients with advanced lung cancer undergo four courses of the two chemotherapy drugs and discontinue the therapy until the cancer resurfaces. A new research’s early results show that the continued use of one of the two drugs delays the recurrence of the lung cancer. Although, it Read more
Testosterone declines due to lack of sleep Researchers of the Unites States of America have established a direct correlation between lack of sleep and declining amount of testosterone. Men who did get a minimum of five hours of sleep for a week were found to have reduced testosterone levels in their bodies. The study was Read more
Diagnosing gestational diabetes before pregnancy According to latest research by Kaiser Permanente, risks of gestational diabetes can be diagnosed almost seven years prior to conception. Gestational diabetes is the diabetes that pregnant women contract. However, after delivery, the blood sugar comes back to normal and the woman can lead a normal life. Nevertheless, the diabetes Read more
Abbot Laboratories’ Niaspan is a cause of concern Doctors in the United States of America are having second thoughts about prescribing Niaspan, a drug that is manufactured by Abbot Laboratories and used to increase the level of good cholesterol in blood. The drug has been found to have dangerous repercussions when used in combination with Read more
When there is someone pregnant at home and is feeling sick or she get suddenly tormented by a strong headache. The easiest and the most affordable way to approach the issue is by taking the suitable medication. In the case of a pregnant woman at home however will have to think twice before deciding on Read more
The Vaccine makers have claimed they will develop the record number of vaccine in this season which will be enough for half of the population of the country. The major flu shot ingredients are dead influenza viruses. There may be any number of different flu viruses circulating at any one time, but pharmaceutical companies only Read more
We all have heard about carbohydrates even when we were in the elementary school. It is one of the basic nutrients required for proper functioning of the body. It is mainly needed for energy in the body. Most carbohydrates in the body exist in the form of polysaccharides which is also called glycan. It is Read more
GROWTH HORMONE You will also be familiar with the disease caused by lack of insulin – diabetes – and with the conditions caused by too much or too little hormone – dwarfism and gigantism. Growth during the first eight to ten months of life is largely controlled by food intake, but growth hormone then becomes Read more
THYROID GLAND Diseases that are caused by too much or too little hormone are still common. For instance about 700 million people worldwide are estimated to have a goitre, an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is seen as a big lump on the front of the neck. Iodine is essential to the production of Read more
You don’t have to believe that men come from Mars and women from Venus to appreciate that there’s a difference between the way that men and women think and act. It’s obvious right from the very start, as any parent knows. Boys and girls are simply different. It’s not simply gender stereotyping to say that Read more
Drugs or foods competing for enzymes in the liver, or damage to the liver itself, can delay the metabolism of a drug so that the drug stays at a high level for a long time. Kidney damage can also raise the level of drug in the blood. Both the time of day the drug is Read more
Radiotherapy treatment is given either externally or internally, depending on the site of the tumour. It is always given at a cancer treatment centre because of the need for specialist equipment. The patient usually attends daily with a break at weekends. Radiotherapy Treatment program may last up to six weeks depending on the technique used. Read more
DTaP combines vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. It is currently given as a series of five doses, recommended at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12 to 18 months, with a booster dose between 4 and 6 years. Diphtheria generally causes a throat infection, although it also can lead to problems in other Read more
Nerves are very similar to wires in that they carry signals from one place to another. Nerves are designed to tell a muscle, an organ, or another nerve what to do. To send the message quickly and efficiently, a nerve — like a wire — is insulated. This way, a message can travel along a Read more
As toddlers learn to walk and then run, the shape of their legs changes. Initially, a toddler walks with a wide-based gait, and her f legs typically look bowed — as if she just got off a horse. By two or three years of age, the base narrows, and the legs straighten out. Often the Read more
The tests used to check for a UTI are urinalysis and urine culture. A urinalysis is a preliminary test that indicates whether there is any likelihood of a UTI. It can be done in a laboratory or using a simple dipstick method in a doctor’s office. It takes only a few minutes and can suggest Read more
If your child has mild constipation that is readily resolved with dietary changes, prune juice, a rectal thermometer, or over-the-counter treatments, no tests need to be done. However, if the constipation is not easily treatable, or if it worsens despite attempts to treat it, tests should be done. An X ray can show how much Read more
Fewer people now leave hospital with a permanent colostomy than in the past. When a section of bowel is removed from the intestine the surgeon will aim to join the two ends of healthy tissue together. If this is not possible, a false opening (stoma) is made onto the outside of the abdominal wall to Read more
All hormones have a final destination – an individual cell which the hormone has to instruct – and so another key part of the endocrine system is receptors. The surfaces of cells are covered with these receptors, which you can think of as docking bays. They are needed because most hormones can’t pass through the Read more
Possible ways of managing Depression Many treatments and therapists are available. You’ll have to decide what type of approach suits you best. Often this depends on where you live and, if you have health insurance, what type of treatment your insurance covers. A good place to start is probably with your general practitioner. He or Read more
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A team of graduate students at the Anthem College formulated a device to cut the risks of clotting, infection and narrowing of the blood streams and vessels in the patient of kidney failure undergoing dialysis for cleaning blood. The device is easy to operate by the technician and is designed to be placed under the Read more
Autism is a growing concern in the United States, as well as around the world. More and more boys and girls are being diagnosed with this neurological disorder every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20 out of every 1,000 kids in the U.S. were diagnosed with autism last year. Read more
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Unfortunately, home pregnancy tests are not reliable for every woman. Sometimes it is necessary to get a pregnancy blood test to guarantee accurate results. In Nashville, Health Testing Centers can provide these tests quickly and without hassle. A traditional doctor’s office may end up taking days to provide a simple blood test pregnancy result. This Read more
A hospital equipment repair technician works in hospitals, as well as other types of medical facilities, to ensure that the medical equipment the doctors and nurses use to treat and diagnosis patients is safe and operates to the best of its ability. To work as a hospital equipment repair worker, you will need to know Read more
While cold massage is not as popular as hot stone massage therapy, going cold does offer some benefits. Cold therapy reduces swelling and is routinely used on sports injuries, and cold massage can reduce swelling within the circulatory system as well. Cold stone massage can even reduce dark circles under the eyes, by placing the Read more
With the stressful, active and busy lives that many people have, massage therapy offers relief and a range of health benefits. Massage therapists play an important role in improving a person’s physical and psychological health and overall wellbeing. However, the key to successful treatment and rehabilitation is having the right massage therapy equipment and supplies Read more
Massage chairs are a useful and sometimes necessary addition to a massage therapist’s collection of tools. Massage warehouse caters to a massage therapists needs by providing quality massage chairs at a fair price. There are different chairs developed to serve a variety of purposes, including : the Grasshopper Chair, Oakworks Portal Pro, StrongLite Ergo-Pro, EarthLite Vortex, EarthLite Read more