Archive for the 'Health' Category

Thyroid Health Problems

February 28th, 2007

by lac tran
The thyroid is a gland that regulates the body’s metabolism. Any imbalance in the body’s thyroid levels can result in debilitating thyroid health problems. A malfunction or even an infection could lead to drastic weight problems, which are hard to overcome. Thyroid health problems could occur due to both overactive and under active [...]

How to get over chickenpox more easily?

February 16th, 2007

by groshan fabiola
The symptoms of chickenpox can sometimes be quite disturbing and hard to bare. The most disturbing symptom is the itch that comes along with the skin rash.

Healthy measurements for avoiding GERD

February 16th, 2007

by groshan fabiola
For more than 18 000 adults and children who have GERD Mayo Clinic has improved the treatment.By using a team approach Mayo specialized in the medical endoscopic and surgical treatment of GERD.

Who is most likely to develop chickenpox?

February 15th, 2007

by groshan fabiola
Studies have concluded that 75% to 90% of the cases of chickenpox were encountered in children aged less than 10. Every year, 10% of those between 5 and 9 years old and 2% of those aged 10 to 14 develop chickenpox every year. All these percents will decrease in a few years, when [...]

Ways that you must follow in order to treat the gastroesophageal reflux disease

February 15th, 2007

by groshan fabiola
A person that has heartburn symptoms should visit the doctor as soon as possible. The treatment may involve lifestyle changes, medication, and even surgery.
As lifestyle changes, you should stop smoking and drinking alcohol, eat small meals, lose weight if necessary, avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal, and wear loose-fitting clothes.

Treating and preventing kidney infections

February 15th, 2007

by groshan fabiola
Kidney infections are caused by diverse bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Chlamydia or Mycoplasma. These infections generate different symptoms that can be treated. In most of the cases these symptoms are typical ones and can be treated not with a complex prescription, but with antibiotics. The most used drugs for kidney infections include [...]

HIV Dementia May Be as Prevalent as Alzheimer’s and Stroke Dementia

February 10th, 2007

Hopkins-led study finds alarmingly high rates in sub-Saharan Africa
By Eric Vohr
Johns Hopkins Medicine
An international study led by Johns Hopkins suggests that the rate of HIV-associated dementia is so high in sub-Saharan Africa that HIV dementia may be among the most common forms of dementia in the world, along with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia from strokes.

Space Technology Benefits Medical Community

February 10th, 2007

Hopkins collaborators test a monitor to characterize Raynaud’s disease
By Kristi Marren
Applied Physics Laboratory
A small group of researchers at the Applied Physics Laboratory, in collaboration with physicians from the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center, developed and recently completed initial trials for a miniature device to help physicians characterize Raynaud’s disease and measure treatment effectiveness.

What You Need to Know about Using an Online Pharmacy

February 7th, 2007

by Harrel D.
When using an online pharmacy you will generally be able to shop for all of the typical pharmacy items you are accustomed to like vitamins, over the counter medicines, diabetic supplies,

New Birth Control Pills More Likely to Cause Blood Clots

February 7th, 2007

by Joshua Daly
A recent study found that newer third generation birth control pills double your risk of contracting a potentially fatal blood clot compared to older birth control pills. The group that conducted the study called Public Citizens, stated their facts today to the FDA in hopes that newer birth control pills that contain synthetic [...]

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