Jan 30, 2008
Hand Gels Not Effective?
Hand gels alone may not curb infections, according to a study conducted by Dr. Mark Rupp, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Jan 29, 2008
Cold Medicines & Kids
Center for Disease Control says cough and cold medicines sends 7000 kids to the hospital emergency rooms every year.
Jan 28, 2008
Coffee and Diabetes
An equivalent of four cups of coffee a day increased blood sugar levels by 8% over the day, a new research claims.
Jan 27, 2008
Obesity and Depression
Women with clinical depression were more than twice as likely to be obese, according to a study conducted by Group Health Cooperative in Seattle.
Jan 26, 2008
South Beach Diet Easy Breakfast
Chef Thomas Conwell cooks up a South Beach Diet friendly veggie, Canadian Bacon scramble. Its a quick recipe that includes the right carbs, right fats and is full of flavor.
Jan 23, 2008
Jan 22, 2008
Pedometer Helps in Weight Control
Walking can help people lose weight, especially if they use a pedometer to make sure they are going far enough, says a new research done by University of Michigan scientists.
According to researchers, increase in physical activity is attributable to health benefits from walking, such as weight loss and decrease in cardiovascular disease risks.
Jan 21, 2008
Calcium
Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. It is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, and calcium requirements must be met throughout life. Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures. While a lifelong deficit can affect bone and tooth formation, over-retention can cause hypercalcemia (elevated levels of calcium in the blood), impaired kidney function and decreased absorption of other minerals.
--Wikipedia
--Wikipedia
Breakfast
Many nutritionists claim breakfast is a very important (although not necessarily the largest) meal, pointing to studies that have shown that people who eat breakfast tend to weigh less. -- Wikipedia
Jan 19, 2008
Nordic Walking
Up your energy, your pace & your fun without increasing perceived exertion! Popular in Europe, this easy-to-learn activity gets you moving & grooving.
New Anti-HIV Drug Approved
FDA approved the sale of a new anti-HIV drug called etravirine, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Etravirine, sold as Intelence, helps block an enzyme that the human immunodeficiency virus needs to multiply.
Proteins & Hunger
High protein diets may be the best way to keep hunger in check, according to the results of a study done by US researchers.
According to the study done by University of Washington, among the nutrients, proteins are best suppressing ghrelin, a hormone secreted by the stomach that stimulates appetite.
According to the study done by University of Washington, among the nutrients, proteins are best suppressing ghrelin, a hormone secreted by the stomach that stimulates appetite.
Jan 17, 2008
Cough Syrups not for Tots
FDA is warning cough medicine should NOT be given to children under 2 years old.
Jan 15, 2008
Jan 14, 2008
FDA Warns About Bio-Identical Hormone Claims
The Food and Drug Administration warns pharmacy operators that their claims about "bio-identical" hormones were false, misleading and not supported by medical evidence. The hormone products were used and claimed to prevent and treat serious conditions such as Alzheimer's, strokes and cancer.
Jan 13, 2008
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Jan 8, 2008
Sunlight, Vitamin D and Cancer
Getting more sun is healthier, despite the risk of getting skin cancer. This is the conclusion of a research done by the Institute of Cancer Research in Oslo, Norway. According to the study, the health benefits of getting more sunshine - which translates to more Vitamin D for the body - far outweighs the risk of skin cancer caused by UV exposure.
Jan 6, 2008
Viagra-Laced Supplements
The United States Food and Drug Administration warns of China-made dietary supplements that contain sildenafil, the active ingredient of Viagra, a popular treatment for erectile dysfunction.
FDA issued a statement warning consumers not to purchase or use the following products: Super Shangai, Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, and Shangai Regular, also marketed as Shangai Chaojimengnan.
via Unmade in China
FDA issued a statement warning consumers not to purchase or use the following products: Super Shangai, Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, and Shangai Regular, also marketed as Shangai Chaojimengnan.
via Unmade in China
Jan 5, 2008
Straight Leg Bridge
The Swiss ball brings an element of instability to basic exercises like the straight leg bridge. This stimulates and conditions your deep core muscles improving spinal stability. In addition to these small but important joint stabilizer muscles the Straight Leg Bridge also targets larger prime movers in your back, glutes and hamstrings.
Jan 4, 2008
Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction
If you think smoking is sexy, try this: erectile dysfunction. According to the study made by researchers of Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital in Philadelphia, smokers are 40% more likely to develop erectile dysfunction than non-smokers.
Jan 2, 2008
High-Fat, High Carb Diet and Oxidative Stress
Eating a high-fat, high-carb fast food meal produces damaging cellular changes that are does more damage to obese people, according to a study done by researchers of Kaleida Health in New York.They found out that obese people have higher levels of oxidative stress, and that a high-fat, high-card diet also increases oxidative stress.
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