Although the onset of this disease is generally after 50 in many Americans, there are cases in younger patients who need help as well. There is no complete cure, as this condition is generally viewed as a deterioration of joints. There are medications that are prescribed by doctors who treat patients, but there has been … Read more
Nov 5, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Brush Your Teeth, Help Save Your Heart? November 4, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) — Having healthy gums is good for your heart, a new study says. Researchers found that as people’s gum health improved, the buildup of plaque … Read more
The problem is that there are all kinds of promises and homespun cures offered on the Internet, brought to us by grandma and her cabinet full of secret remedies that she only gave to her favorite family members and friends. There is also the idea that the medical community doesn’t want naturopathic remedies to work … Read more
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — For women at high risk for bleeding during angioplasty, the wrist may be a better entry site than the groin, a new study indicates. It included more than 1,700 women who underwent angioplasty to clear a blocked heart artery and have a stent inserted to keep the artery open. … Read more
Finding out as much information as possible about prevention will help a teenager before it has a chance to happen. Many times diet will greatly affect the onset of diseases when a person is a teenager. Eating whole wheat flour as opposed to white is one way this disease can be prevented. Taking vitamins is … Read more
I have a six pack, and it’s noticeable when I’m on an empty stomach, and sometimes when I’m not. However, throughout the day, after meals, my stomach bulges outward a lot, and it looks like I have a beer belly. My question is, does this mean I have a lot of body fat, or is … Read more
Nov 3, 2013 News & Views: From the Editors of Health U.S. Malaria Cases Hit 40-Year High November 1, 2013 | By Health Editor Twitter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — Malaria cases in the United States hit a 40-year high in 2011, federal health officials reported Thursday. There were 1,925 cases of malaria that year, … Read more
Fibromyalgia symptom treatment alternatives are widespread and offer both physical therapy approaches as well as naturopathic options for those who suffer from this often debilitating disorder. The term fibromyalgia means muscle and connective tissue pain and refers to chronic widespread bodily pain, sometimes even resulting in heightened pain from a gentle touch. But there are … Read more
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — Most adults who help children take inhaled asthma medications don’t know all of the steps involved for their proper use, new research finds. Using inhalers improperly often means a child receives too little medication, which can lead to continuing symptoms or worsening asthma, the study … Read more