Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Anti psychotic drugs are commonly used in order to treat patients suffering from the Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent medical study doctors revealed that the use of such drugs actually doubles the chances of the patient dying within a few years. The lead author ... Full story

Cheese is not the only thing that can be made from goat milk. Scientists have moved a step closer to developing an anti clotting drug from the milk of genetically engineered goats. On Wednesday the scientists were given a thumbs up from the FDA who tested the drug for its effectiveness and safety. This takes it all the more closer to receiving a government official ... Full story

A common cold that lingers on for more than a week may very well have transformed into sinusitis. The cold is accompanied with a stuffy nose and a persistent headache. Statistics revealed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology show that around 31 million Americans develop the disease of sinusitis ... Full story

The adolescence years are times when a child is going through fundamental physical changes. Medical experts suggest that great care needs to be taken at this important transition phase with regards to shaping up good health for the growing child. Biological changes take place at an accelerated place between the ages of ten to nineteen. Although you would find the bulk of ... Full story

People that suffer from type 1diabetes have to go through each day injecting insulin into their body. Latest scientific developments have raised hope for insulin cell transplants that could rid the patients from their dependence on injecting insulin.  Scientists have been working on pancreatic cell transplants that could serve as a viable cure for diabetes. Recently they were able to make some progress regarding the issue ... Full story

Everybody knows that smoking kills. Medical experts have also made the public aware of the health hazards associated with passive smoking, also known as second hand smoke. Today medical experts are telling us that there is something known as third hand smoke and that too poses problems for our health. Many parents that smoke attempt to rid the environment of the smoke blasting the fan on ... Full story

Researchers have been able to identify a gene variant that may lead people towards developing high blood pressure. An assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, Yen Pei Christy Chang told the news that the gene variant was discovered in genetically homogeneous Old Order Amish community of Pennsylvania. ... Full story

Recent medical studies have brought to light the effect that spikes in blood sugar can have on a person’s memory. Unprecedented hikes in the blood sugar level can affect the area of the brain situated between the hippocampus known as dentate gyrus. The dentate gyrus has a fundamental role to play when it comes to forming memories. The effects on memory can start to show even ... Full story

Colorado issued a three year ban on workplace smoking. The medical track record that has been maintained during the time since this ban was imposed shows a dramatic decrease in heart attack hospitalizations. The current study is being considered as one of the best researches to bring to light ... Full story

Harvard University has put forward a publication in order to help those suffering from addictive habits to break the vicious cycle. Irrespective of what your particular addiction may be according to Harvard University’s publication there is a particular way to go about it to achieve successful results. ... Full story