There has been great interest in the fish oil effect on the brain – both in preventing disease and boosting brain power.
Studies have shown, for instance, that DHA can reduce the formation of plaques in the brain; these have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Too little omega-3 has been linked to mild depression, [...]
It is a unique option to augment your looks, personality, physical appeal, sensuality and also helps in improving confidence levels. It will help you in looking more presentable and also increase your self esteem.
Why go for it?
It helps in changing the appearance by modifying parts of our body that are functional but we do not [...]
Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription pills. The epidemic is wide spread and crosses all the borders of age, sex, race and class. The use of drugs and alcohol [...]
If you find a needle do not touch it. Used needles can be dangerous and can carry germs and other things that might make you sick.
If you are pricked by a needle, tell someone. You will need to see a doctor right away without delay, wash the area with soap and water, and a good disinfectant,
What [...]
Are there any health hazards associated with laser plumes?
Medical staff and patients in hospitals and clinics can be at risk from exposure to laser plumes.
Health symptoms resulting from laser plume exposure include eye, nose, and throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, nasal congestion, chest tightness, abdominal cramping, general flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. These are short-term health effects [...]
It is incredible, but within a years time your baby will progress from random crying to talking. This is quite an achievement for your baby and in a very short period of time. In this chapter we will look at your baby’s development when it comes to language. You’ll also discover what you can expect [...]
The World Health Organization recommends male circumcision as an important element in HIV prevention programs, and the procedure is promoted in high-risk heterosexual populations. While the benefits of circumcision are well-documented (they also include reduced rates of urinary tract infection, penile cancer, and cervical cancer and chlamydia in female partners), there remains a concern that [...]
Infection with C. difficile is one of the most common hospital infections around the world. C. difficile is most often acquired in hospitals and other care facilities after an antibiotic therapy covering a wide variety of bacteria and is the most frequent cause of outbreaks of diarrhea in hospitalized patients.
This bacterium has been found to [...]
SEPTEMBER 5. WASHINGTON - The HIV policy came under a huge scrutiny when fresh reports of newer victims were obtained down south. The alarm was triggered by Southern AIDS Coalition; a Birmingham based non profit organization in collaboration with the government. Although the rates of the AIDS victims fell quite steadily in the past five [...]
AUGUST 31. OTAGO – If a team of researchers are to be believed, then there is a common link between two of the most common diseases of our times.
The team from University of Otago conducted a research to find whether people having obesity could have increased chances of being affected by asthma or not.
It was [...]
AUGUST 31. BALTIMORE – The most popular and traditional way of treating stroke victims is using physiotherapy.
Stroke victims are often troubled by a walking disability, which is caused due to the harmful effect of a stroke on the brain.
A team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins University have found out that people, who were affected [...]
AUGUST 30. WASHINGTON DC – There are many individuals around the world troubled by increasing weight and obesity. They try to control their weight by doing exercise and following healthy diet regimens, but to no avail.
Recently, a group of researchers from reputed treatment centers of America have found that there is a certain [...]
AUGUST 30. PORTLAND – As scientists and researchers from different corners of the world are regularly trying to come up with new and better ways or health facts for improving problems troubling humans, several artificial and natural remedies have come into limelight.
Recently, it has been found that deafness can be cured by the [...]
AUGUST 29. LONDON – According to a report from British researchers, people, who are taking any antipsychotic drug, are more to have strokes in comparison to others not on treatment.
According to the researchers, such risks are higher, around 3-4 times, in case of individuals having dementia. This means that doctors should prescribe antipsychotic drug to [...]
AUGUST 29. NEW DELHI – After being accused for death of over 45 children during their clinical trial, AIIMS announced on Tuesday that the drugs they used have been tested ‘safe’.
They also felt that none of the children from specific social economic group.
After finding that the drugs during their trials were safe and not [...]