tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24208034523404956332012-02-02T09:04:36.297+07:00Healthy is about balance, between activity and relaxation, between sadness and happiness, between meat and vegetables, and others.Aris Martantnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420803452340495633.post-41409847595599191842009-05-04T00:20:00.003+07:002009-05-04T00:25:34.060+07:00

Similar to SARS, the Swine Flu (H1N1) can easily be spread by touch/contact & airborne particles! Symptoms include fever, cough, fatique & lack of appetite whereas SARS have additional symptoms of high fever of 38+℃, running nose, shivering, diarrhea & headache.PREVENTIVE MEASURES:A. Always wash hands, ensure a good living habit, good sleep at the right time (10pm~4am when the highest dose of

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Hypothyroidism is underactivity of the thyroid gland that leads to inadequate production of thyroid hormone and a slowing of vital body functions.Hypothyroidism is common, especially among older people, particularly women; it affects about 10% of older women. It can, however, occur at any age. Very severe hypothyroidism is called myxedema. CausesHypothyroidism has several causes. The most common

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Tinnitus is noise originating in the ear rather than in the environment. Tinnitus is a symptom and not a specific disease. It is very common-10 to 15% of people experience some degree of tinnitus. More than 75% of ear-related problems include tinnitus as a symptom, including injury from loud noises or explosions, ear infections, a blocked ear canal or eustachian tube, otosclerosis (a type of

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What is a peptic ulcer?A peptic ulcer is a sore in your stomach or small intestine. It happens when the juices that help break down food damage the lining of your stomach or intestine. Ulcers usually affect people who are 25 to 64 years of age.The two main causes are a germ called Helicobacter pylori (HP) and anti-inflammatory pain medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Steroids and

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There are many questions rise up among women regarding sexual stuff. Event there are women that never have orgasm experience. Sebagai seorang perempuan, tentunya banyak pertanyaan di kepala mengenai seputar masalah seksual. Sebagai contoh, ada sebagian perempuan yang mengeluhkan belum pernah merasakan orgasme. Lalu, ada juga pertanyaan mengenai apakah seorang perempuan mengalami ejakulasi

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It is hard to escape the message that whole grains are good for you. But few Americans put it into practice.By some estimates, fewer than 1 in 10 adults eat three servings of whole grains a day. And about 4 out of 10 eat none.Now a new study adds strength to the argument that a better diet can lead directly to better health. Writing in the online edition of the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and

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Psoriasis Guttate (GUH-tate) adalah salah satu bentuk dari psoriasis yang mulai timbul sejak waktu anak-anak atau remaja. kata guttate berasal dari bahasa Latin yang berarti “jatuh”.(drop).Bentuk psoriasis ini menyerupai bintik-bintik merah kecil di kulit. bercak (lesions) guttate biasanya timbul pada badan dan kaki.Bintik-bintik ini biasanya tidak setebal atau bersisik seperti bercak-bercak (

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Kids' Vaccine Ingredient Not Likely Linked to Neurological Problems CDC study finds no clear association between thimerosal, mental woes.WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News)The latest study on thimerosal, a preservative used in childhood immunizations, should provide parents with reassurance that exposure to the agent will not cause neuropsychological problems later on, experts say."We found no

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A little boy died in Brazil after eating MENTOS and drinking Coca-Cola / PEPSI together. One year before the same accident happened with another boy in Brazil . Please check the experiment that has been done by mixing Coca-Cola (or Coca-Cola Light) with MENTOS . So be careful with your self eating MENTOS (POLO's) and drinking COCA-COLA or PEPSI together. CHECK THIS OUT... PLZ PASS THIS

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Pregnant women who eat right, watch their weight and stay active can actually improve their unborn babies' chances of growing into healthy adults.Most pregnant women know they can hurt their babies by smoking, drinking alcohol and taking drugs that can cause birth defects. But they also may be able to "program" the baby in the womb to be a healthier adult. New research suggests that mothers-to-be

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Poisoning is the harmful effect that occurs when a toxic substance is swallowed, is inhaled, or comes in contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, such as those of the mouth or nose.Poisoning is the most common cause of nonfatal accidents in the home. More than 2 million people suffer some type of poisoning each year.Drugs-prescription, nonprescription, and illegal-are the most common

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Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as well as foods that are not high in fat. Do I need to change what I eat?If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to talk about nutrition with your family doctor:Has your family doctor talked with you about a medical problem

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Shari Roan"And as the flames climbed high into the nightTo light the sacrificial rite,I saw Satan laughing with delightThe day the music died."- Don McLean, "American Pie"Since the dawn of rock 'n' roll, death has been a recurring theme. But for many young musicians, lyrics that dwell on mortality are prophetic.A new study has found that rock and pop stars are more than twice as likely to die at

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It sounds downright risky, but snacking on billions of live bacteria can actually improve digestion, support the immune system and bolster overall health.Called probiotics, these "friendly" microbes with health benefits are found naturally in breast milk and fermented foods such as yogurt, fermented milk drinks, aged cheese, miso and certain pickles and sauerkraut. They work by keeping intestinal

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What is tennis elbow?Tennis elbow is an injury to a tendon in your elbow called the lateral epicondyle (ep-i-KON-dile) . This tendon helps you move your wrist and fingers. If you use it too much, you can tear the tendon.A common symptom is pain when you grip something (for example, when you give a handshake or open doors). Most people with tennis elbow don't have swelling, bruising, or numbness.

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Larissa HirschRemember that great summer vacation you took last year? When you think back on it, you might see flashes of a day you spent swimming or a night spent watching fireworks explode high in the sky. But how do you store those images, so you can enjoy them later? It's your memory - and it's part of your complex and multitalented brain. What is Memory?When an event happens, when you learn

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Western medicine has spent a great deal of time and effort reducing the risk of infectious diseases throughout the world through vaccines and antibiotics, which have saved millions of lives.There have also been thousands of scientists and billions of research dollars put into the effort of slowing the progression of heart disease – the number one cause of death in essentially every industrialized

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What is an ulcer?Ulcers are sores on the lining of your digestive tract. Your digestive tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (the first part of the intestines) and intestines. Most ulcers are located in the duodenum. These ulcers are called duodenal ulcers. Ulcers located in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. Ulcers in the esophagus are called esophageal ulcers.What causes

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What are kidney stones?Kidney stones are hard lumps that your body makes from waste products in your urine. If these lumps are big enough, they can get stuck in your bladder or urinary tract. This can be very painful. Who gets kidney stones and why?Kidney stones are more common in men, but women also can get them. Most people who get them are between 30 and 50 years old. Kidney stones usually are

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A cataract is a clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye that causes a progressive, painless loss of vision. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Cataracts are common where they affect mostly older adults. Almost one in five people between the ages of 65 and 74 develop cataracts severe enough to reduce vision, and almost one in two people older than 75 have them. Symptoms &

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Nausea is an unpleasant feeling that may include dizziness, vague discomfort in the abdomen, an unwillingness to eat, and a sensation of needing to vomit. Vomiting is the forceful contraction of the stomach that propels its contents up the esophagus and out through the mouth. Vomiting serves to empty the stomach of its contents and often makes a person with nausea feel considerably better, at

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Is vaginal discharge normal?Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad. The color and thickness of the discharge change with your monthly cycle.

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Vaginal discharge is normal and varies during your menstrual cycle. Before ovulation (the release of the egg), there is a lot of mucous produced, up to 30X more than after ovulation. It is also more watery and elastic during that phase of your cycle. You may want to wear panty liners during that time.The things to be worried about include if the discharge has a yellow or green color, is clumpy

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Pharyngitis is infection of the throat (pharynx) and sometimes the tonsils. Most pharyngitis is caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold. Like the common cold, viral pharyngitis gets better by itself and is a problem only because it makes children miserable and causes them to miss school. Streptococcus bacteria are a less common but more serious cause of pharyngitis ("strep throat");

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What are gallstones?The gallbladder is an internal organ just under your liver. It looks like a small "bag." It stores digestive juices that are made by the liver. Sometimes these juices become solid and form stones, called gallstones. What problems can gallstones cause?About 60% of people with gallstones never get sick from them. They might never know they have gallstones. However, a gallstone

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For those who take Ricola & Fisherman , please note that they both contain Aspartame - the silent killer. This website shows the adverse effects of ASPARTAME: http://www.nexusmag azine.com/ articles/ aspartame. html Fisherman Sweets FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO EAT FISHERMAN SWEETS BE CAREFUL: Sugar free products contain ASPARTAME .. So don't consume Sugar free product esp.

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When Jennifer Davis, my partner for long runs, was in college about 15 years ago, she had a real problem staying awake in her classes. The reason, she said, were those long, grueling workouts with the Dartmouth crew early in the day."Those are the only memories I have of totally falling asleep in lectures," said Ms. Davis, a physical chemist living in Montgomery, N.J. "My notes from biology

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There's growing unease among parents and experts about the potential effects of plastic chemicals on the youngThirteen-month- old Solange Dorsainvil plays with toys made from wood and cloth, drinks from a Swiss-made aluminum sippy cup and teethes on kale stems and celery. Her life is as plastic-free as her mother, Celina Lyons, can make it.Celina, a Berkeley-based acupuncturist, has become

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No diet has ever been able to defy the laws of thermodynamics. Whether you go low carb, low fat, low this or low that, the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. Even the new "it" diet, volumetrics- which uses fancy terms such as energy density and satiety to describe why filling up on certain low-calorie, water-based foods like celery makes you less hungry-can't

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What are vitamins?Vitamins are natural substances found in plants and animals. Your body uses these substances to stay healthy and support its many functions. There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. What are water-soluble vitamins?Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed by your body. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, they don't have to be absorbed using bile acids (fluids

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Dr. Sarah L. Berga has devoted her career to one of the most hotly debated subjects in the fertility business: getting pregnant without costly drugs. She is one of a handful of physician-scientist s exploring how chronic stress may keep some women from ovulating and how relaxation techniques may help. More precisely, these researchers are examining how chronic stress alters brain signals to the

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They're called many things - "lazy", "unproductive" , "lacking in ambition"- but late risers are starting to fight back. Long the butt of demeaning office jokes, sleepyheads are officially up in arms thanks to a Danish campaign to stop "the tyranny of early risers"."The Owl has the right to say: 'Give me the late riser's rhythm at work, at home and in society,"' trumpets the B-Society website, a

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Amnesia is total or partial loss of the ability to recall experiences or events that happened in the preceding few seconds (immediate memory), in the preceding few seconds to few days (intermediate memory), or further back in time (remote or long-term memory).The causes of amnesia are only partly understood. Damage to the brain can produce memory loss of events that occurred just before (

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Tetanus (lockjaw) is a disease in which a toxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani causes severe muscle spasms. Tetanus occurs in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries. Worldwide, as many as 50,000 people die each year from tetanus.Spores of Clostridium tetani can live for years in animal feces and soil. Once tetanus spores gain entry into a person's

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Does what I do really affect my health?Very much so. All of the major causes of death--cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and injury--can be prevented by things you do. Don't smoke or use tobacco.Using tobacco is one of the most dangerous things you can do. One out of every 6 deaths in the United States can be blamed on smoking. More preventable illnesses are caused by tobacco than by

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A recent study will have you thinking twice about waiting for those printouts - not for the sake of the paper, but for your health. In the small study, researchers found that nearly 30% of the 62 printers they tested - including laser printers from Canon, HP, Toshiba and Ricoh - emitted high levels of ultrafine toner particles, which were potentially as hazardous as cigarette smoke. In one

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Hyperthyroidism is overactivity of the thyroid gland that leads to high levels of thyroid hormones and speeding up of vital body functions. Hyperthyroidism affects about 1% of the U.S. population and can occur at any age but is more common in women during menopause and after childbirth. CausesHyperthyroidism has several causes, including Graves' disease, thyroiditis, inflammation from toxic

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums (gingiva).Gingivitis is an extremely common disease in which the gums become red and swollen and bleed easily. Gingivitis causes little pain in its early stages and thus may not be noticed. However, gingivitis that is left untreated may progress to periodontitis, a more severe gum disease that can result in tooth loss. Plaque-Induced GingivitisInadequate

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We know that the trend toward super-thin models is pushing some of them to go on potentially deadly diets. What's it doing to the rest of us?The specter of dangerously thin models has raised its beautiful, lolling head once again, this time at New York's Fashion Week, which ends Friday. Stung by negative publicity about boney apparitions on the catwalks, the fashion industry invited

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A good night's sleep is becoming ever more elusive for the average American - and it's a problem that plagues us at all ages, from infancy to adulthood. Now three new papers in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep tackle the question of sleeplessness: two studies illuminate the reasons why teens and adults don't sleep enough. With teens, a major culprit is cellphone use; with adults, it's work.

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What is type 2 diabetes?Diabetes is when your body cannot control the amount of sugar in your blood (blood sugar). Usually, a hormone called insulin helps turn the sugar from food into energy for your body. If you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or doesn't use it right (type 2 diabetes). Diabetes can cause problems with your heart, blood vessels, eyes,

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"And now would you please choose a number from one to 10 describing your pain - one being almost no pain and 10 the worst pain imaginable." The ER nurse's voice seemed to trail off as she got to the end of the mandated recitation.She had the patient look at a graphic on her clipboard as he answered. The graphic was a 10cm line with numbers like a ruler, as well as upside down smiley faces

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Bravo for your exceptional exercise routine, which will help immensely in keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in check. And although you're sticking to a healthful diet, no doubt some improvements can be made. Two experts on nutrition offer suggestions for adding and subtracting key foods. You probably don't need any preaching about cutting down on salt, but we'll do it anyway. It's

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Hoping to halt the growing number of injuries to infants and toddlers, the Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory Wednesday warning parents never to give cough and cold medicines to children under the age of 2 unless instructed to do so by a doctor.The warning is part of a broad reassessment by the agency of the safety of the popular medicines, which have been blamed for hundreds of

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More than 90% of pregnant women take prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs or use social drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, or illicit drugs at some time during pregnancy. In general, drugs, unless absolutely necessary, should not be used during pregnancy, because many can harm the fetus. About 2 to 3% of all birth defects result from the use of drugs.However, drugs are

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Chances are you didn't even know you were pregnant or had just found out you were expecting when you received the shattering news that there is no visible developing embryo on the ultrasound. You are probably feeling sad and confused. As you take time to understand what this means, also take time to grieve as you would for any loss. And remember you are not alone. What is a blighted ovum?A

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What is PMS?Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name of a group of symptoms that start 7 to 14 days before your period (menstruation) . The symptoms usually stop soon after your period begins.Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed or uncomfortable that you can't cope at home or at work. Some of the symptoms of PMS are listed

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B.P. HomeierDust, cats, peanuts, cockroaches. An odd grouping, but one with a common thread: allergies - a major cause of illness. Up to 50 million people, including millions of children, have some type of allergy. In fact, allergies account for the loss of an estimated 2 million school days per year. What Are Allergies?An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that's

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Larissa HirschTaking a medical history and performing a physical examination usually provide the information a doctor needs to evaluate a child's health or to understand what's causing an illness. But sometimes, doctors need to order tests to find out more.Common Tests and What They Involve: Blood Tests* Complete Blood Count (CDC)* Blood Chemistry Test* Blood Culture* Lead Test* Liver Function

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As a young girl, Liz Jones knew there was something wrong with her legs. Every evening, she would experience a "creepy, crawly" sensation that persisted throughout the night. Her legs would jerk involuntarily, making it impossible to fall asleep. She was six when her mother first took her to a doctor for help. That doctor chalked it up to growing pains. Another doctor assumed she had a

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Few things make you feel better about your health than eating organic fruits and veggies. A diet high in produce is commendable enough, but organic produce? That's a double dose of virtue. What's less clear is how much good that virtue does you. Are there real benefits to going organic? If so, are some organic fruits and vegetables better than others? And how do you choose?One thing is certain:

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There's no doubt that American kids are getting fatter. But as the incidence of childhood obesity increases, so does that of another related condition: high blood pressure. Doctors estimate that there are now about 2 million U.S. kids and teens as young as 3 with hypertension, and a new study in the Aug. 22 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that many of these

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Thrombocythemia (primary thrombocythemia) is a disorder in which excess platelets are produced, leading to abnormal blood clotting or bleeding.Platelets (thrombocytes) are normally produced in the bone marrow by cells called megakaryocytes. In thrombocythemia, megakaryocytes increase in number and produce too many platelets.Thrombocythemia is rare, affecting about 2 to 3 of 100,000 people. It

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It was the pale green and pink striped bikini that did it. When Sandra Cornier, a mother of two from Brooklyn, looked at a recent photo of herself taken at Manhattan Beach, N.Y., she didn't like what she saw. She had been nursing her son for 11 months, and now she could barely fill out the bathing suit top.She made a decision: She would have breast implant surgery, and right away, because she

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Faster rides exert more stress on people and can cause problematic changes in cardiac rhythms, a study finds.A new generation of faster, wilder roller coasters can make the heart race up to 155 beats a minute and spur dangerous changes to heart rhythm in some people, according to a study released today.One volunteer in the study, which took place on the Holiday Park Expedition GeForce roller

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What types of OTC pain relievers are available?Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Two main types of OTC pain relievers are available. One type is acetaminophen/ paracetamol. The second type is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs). NSAIDs include the following:AspirinIbuprofenKetoprofenNaproxenSome

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A federal panel finds 'some concern' that exposure to bisphenol A affects brain development in children and infants.A federal panel of scientists concluded Wednesday that an estrogen-like compound in plastic could be posing some risk to the brain development of babies and children.Bisphenol A, or BPA, is found in low levels in virtually every human body. A component of polycarbonate plastic, it

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A report says that women who have had the increasingly popular surgery are three times more likely to kill themselves later.Women who receive implants for breast enhancement are three times more likely to commit suicide, according to a new report that offered a sobering view of an increasingly popular surgery.Deaths related to mental disorders, including alcohol or drug dependence, also were

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What is insomnia?Insomnia is when you often can't fall asleep or when you wake up in the night and can't go back to sleep. Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep every night. People 65 years and older may sleep less at night and nap during the day. Who gets it and why?Insomnia is very common. More than one in three adults have it every year. Many things can cause insomnia. Illness, some

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Hand-me-down cribs and garage-sale toys made before the 1978 ban on lead paint have long raised concern among parents. The recent recall of toys by El Segundo-based Mattel Inc., the nation's largest toy maker, poses new questions. Department of Public Health officials offer some answers. Why are children so vulnerable to lead poisoning?Because young children are growing so rapidly, they become

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Hand-me-down cribs and garage-sale toys made before the 1978 ban on leadpaint have long raised concern among parents. The recent recall of toys byEl Segundo-based Mattel Inc., the nation's largest toy maker, poses newquestions. Department of Public Health officials offer some answers.Why are children so vulnerable to lead poisoning?Because young children are growing so rapidly, they become

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Researchers have found that the way we process guilt has an impact on how prudent we are when it comes to buying that luxury item or eating that extra cookie.How we process guilt may be the key difference between impulsive consumers and prudent ones, according to a study in the August Journal of Consumer Research. Examining 158 college students who had been categorized as either impulsive or

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A young cigarette smoker can begin to feel powerful desires for nicotine within two days of first inhaling, a new study has found, and about half of children who become addicted report symptoms of dependence by the time they are smoking only seven cigarettes a month."The importance of this study is that it contradicts what has been the accepted wisdom for many decades," said Dr. Joseph R.

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E.P. Ben-JosephPadsSuper, slender, overnight, with or without wings, deodorant, maxi, mini . . . what's the best one for you?Once you begin menstruating, you'll need to use something to soak up the menstrual blood. Pads are made of layers of cotton, and they are sometimes also called sanitary pads or sanitary napkins. Some have extra material on the sides (called "wings") that fold over the edges

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A vaccine designed to treat breast cancer appeared to be safe in women with advanced disease and showed signs of actually slowing down tumors, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.Dendreon Corporation, maker of the Provenge prostate cancer vaccine, calls the new vaccine Neuvenge. It targets a type of breast cancer called her2/neu-positive breast cancer, which affects between 20 percent and 30

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The largest study ever conducted of adult survivors of childhood cancer shows that they are as much as eight times as likely to suffer from severe or even life-threatening health conditions as their healthy siblings. The study, which is being published in the New England Journal of Medicine, evaluated the health of more than 10,000 adults-average age 26-who had been cancer patients as

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Every time Marie Cabrera goes shopping, she brings along her mental checklist of things to avoid. It includes products with artery-clogging trans fats, cholesterol- inducing saturated fats, MSG and the bogeyman du jour, high-fructose corn syrup. That last one, she says, is the hardest to avoid unless she happens to be shopping in the small natural-foods section of her supermarket.As she pushed

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Working out in the summer means that fluids are necessary to beat the heat. Whether you should reach for the water or the Gatorade depends on you and your workout.These supercharged drinks can be useful-sometimes essential-for athletes going the extra distance in the August heat, when a lap around the track can feel like a marathon. But is a gallon of Gatorade necessary for a 20-minute jaunt on

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More than a fourth of the contact lens users who suffered serious eye infections linked to Advanced Medical Optics' recalled Complete MoisturePlus lens cleaner have required corneal transplants, according to an update on the outbreak released yesterday by federal health care authorities."This is just as serious as the fusarium outbreak," said Lola Russell, a spokeswoman for the Centers for

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Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen in them) is low.Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that enables them to carry oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to all parts of the body. When the number of red blood cells is reduced or the amount of hemoglobin in them is low, the blood cannot carry an adequate

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Hearts & Minds: A new study links hostility, anger and depression to heart disease in men. But some cardiologists aren't yet ready to recommend anger-management classes to at-risk patients.A screaming match may be heartbreaking in more ways than one. New research shows that high levels of hostility, anger and depression can predict a higher risk of heart disease in men. The study, published in

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Wondering why your waistline is expanding? Have a look at those of your friends. Your close friends can influence your weight even more than genes or your family members, according to new research appearing in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The study's authors suggest that obesity isn't just spreading; rather, it may be contagious between people, like a common

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Medical research shows snoring could be threatening more than just family harmony, as Kate Robertson discovers. School camp was a nightmare for Marshall Caliph. No one wanted to share a cabin with the boy nicknamed "Foghorn" because of his snoring. Fast forward 40 years and the IT consultant from Glenroy is happily married with a seven-year-old son and a wife who is happy to share her bed with

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A hydatidiform mole is growth of an abnormal fertilized egg or an overgrowth of tissue from the placenta. Most often, a hydatidiform mole is an abnormal fertilized egg. The abnormal egg develops into a hydatidiform mole rather than a fetus (a condition called molar pregnancy). However, a hydatidiform mole can develop from cells that remain in the uterus after a miscarriage or a full-term

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Certain kinds of carbohydrates may play a role in the development of age-related macular degeneration, an incurable degenerative eye disease that is a leading cause of blindness in older adults. A new study has found that eating carbohydrate- rich food with a high glycemic index - a measure of a food's potential to raise blood glucose levels - is associated with the development of the

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It is one of the hottest trends to sweep the fashion world and promises to give women the perfect figure, but at what price? The corset has been linked to a number of serious health conditions, including deep vein thrombosis, and has been criticised for sending women back to the 19th century. Yet the garment is enjoying one of its biggest revivals in centuries, thanks largely to the popularity of

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What is gout?Gout is a kind of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the joints. Uric acid is a substance that forms when your body breaks down a substance called purines. This substance normally dissolves in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. In people with gout, uric acid builds up and forms sharp crystals that can collect around the joints. This causes pain and

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This section offers a range of practical ideas for dealing with overweight and obesity. You'll find advice about healthy eating and physical activity for adults and children, as well as suggestions on how to set realistic, achievable personal goals. Introduction: Time for a changeThroughout much of recorded history, people struggled to get enough food to eat. Today, many people in the world,

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Pore Science: 'Nutraceutical' beverages and snacks can claim to make your skin look younger without much scientific backing. Why dermatologists remain skeptical.Scott Vincent Borba says he can pinpoint the moment he conceived of his drinkable skin-care line. He arrived home from a business trip five years ago and was sitting on his couch with a bottle of flavored water in one hand, a skin-care

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Mitchell CohenEvery adult, at one time or another, has experienced heartburn and that gnawing mid-chest discomfort after a big meal. Maybe you had one too many hot dogs at the ballpark, or maybe your cousin's chili was a bit too hot for you.But when these symptoms are frequent or can't be attributed to spicy ingredients, it could be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And it can be a problem

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What is herpes?Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. One kind of herpes, herpes simplex, causes both cold sores around the mouth and genital herpes (herpes around the sexual organs). Herpes zoster, another kind of herpes, causes chickenpox and shingles. How is genital herpes spread?Genital herpes is spread easily. The virus from contact with an infected

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Fortifying foods with the vitamin has reduced certain birth defects but may have raised rates of colon cancer Adding folic acid to flours, pastas and rice has reduced the rate of spina bifida and anencephaly in the U.S., sparing 1,000 babies each year from these devastating birth defects.But a recent study suggests those health gains may have come at a cost: an extra 15,000 cases of colon cancer

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New brain research may help explain why some people don't seem to learn from their mistakes.Benjamin Franklin was no brain scientist. He was a keen observer of human behavior, and of the natural world, but he was a couple centuries too early to explore the intricate neuronal interplay of physics and biochemistry that makes us the people we are: healthy, wise, quirky, self-destructive. So, when he

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Reality Cuts: Are people deciding to get plastic surgery based on TV reality shows? A new study says yes, but the tube is only part of the pictureABC has cancelled "Extreme Makeover," but it's already found new life in an unexpectedly serious outlet, the academic journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The journal's July issue reports the first known data on how reality television affects

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What causes migraine headaches?Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on the blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other

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What is shortness of breath?When you are short of breath, you may feel like you can't get enough air or your chest may feel tight. Sometimes the feeling is worse when you are physically active or when you lie down flat. You may have other symptoms such as a cough, chest pains or fever. If you have any of these problems, tell your family doctor. What could be causing me to be short of breath?

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Neil IzenbergYou're probably used to answering your doctor's questions - not asking your own. But you have the right to ask questions, too. In fact, you should be able to ask questions about anything you'd like: It's your body. Here's a list of questions to help you start conversations about common health problems and concerns. You may want to print the list out and bring it to your doctor's

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Larissa Hirsch What Is It?The rhythm method is a way to prevent pregnancy by not having sex around the time of ovulation (the release of an egg during a woman's monthly cycle).Couples who do want to have a baby can also use this method to have sex during the time that they are most likely to conceive. It is sometimes called natural family planning, periodic abstinence, or fertility awareness. How

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GlaxoSmithKline has a tip for people who decide to try Alli, the over-the-counter weight-loss drug it is launching with a multimillion- dollar advertising blitz-keep an extra pair of pants handy. That's because Alli, a lower-dose version of the prescription drug Xenical, could (cue the late-night talk-show hosts) make you soil your pants. But while Alli's most troublesome side effect, anal

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The trend in positive psychology suggests that as we get older, we become less fearful and more focused on quality of life.Some things actually get better with age, and emotional stability appears to be one of them. It says so right in the authoritative Journal of Neuroscience.Ever since Freud, psychologists have focused almost exclusively on misery - our fears, our depressions, sadness, anger,

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The products: All of our actions - blinks, hand waves, stomach crunches - start with electrical signals from the brain. If you can't stand the thought of stomach crunches, you can always bypass your brain and strap on some electrodes. When electricity hits your abs, the idea goes, the muscles will tighten - as if you were working out.Consumers interested in "electric exercise" have plenty of

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What is an office emergency?An office emergency is when someone in the doctor's office needs emergency medical care. For example, a patient may have a stroke, or a child may be brought in with meningitis. What can I expect if I have an emergency in the office?Many medical problems can be treated in the doctor's office, but some problems need to be treated in an emergency room or urgent care

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Why do some women have painful periods?Most women have some pain with their periods. The pain can start just before your period or at the beginning of your period. It can last 1 to 3 days. The pain can be bad enough to keep you from doing your normal activities. Painful periods, or dysmenorrhea (say: dis-men-oh-ree- ah), are not usually serious. However, sometimes painful periods can be caused by

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Wang Hai's phone won't stop buzzing. Everyone in China seems to want urgent help from the country's No. 1 consumer-rights advocate. He helps not only ordinary buyers of defective goods but whistle-blowers who risk their lives by outing unscrupulous firms. "A good system for guaranteeing quality control simply doesn't exist in China," says Wang, who has spent more than 10 years trying to clean up

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Can you really get your breasts enlarged on your lunch hour? Here's the real story behind those reports-and a look at the research that could make fat your friend.The headlines were irresistible: "Lunch Break Boob Jobs Headed to Europe." According to some news outlets that carried the story, doctors would be using women's own belly fat for a one-hour breast-augmentation procedure that could be

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While breast cancer survivors - like everyone else - should eat healthy foods, going overboard doesn't necessarily improve your chances of avoiding a recurrence of cancer, a new study suggests. Appearing in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the study, called the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) Randomized Trial, found that diets very high in

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At the beginning of pregnancy, your family doctor will test you for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that could hurt you or your baby. These tests are very important. What tests will I have?At the first visit, your family doctor may do a Pap smear to check for cervical cancer and signs of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Your family doctor may also test for chlamydia (kluh-MID-ee- uh)

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Madhumehari Granules: This describes the merits of Madhumehari Granules in the Context of modern life style. Herbs and Minerals which are known for their valuable antidiabetic activity are described in detail, in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, Prameha is of 20 types. One of them is Vataj Prameha (Madhumeha). In Modern Science, Madhumeha is known as Diabetes mellitus. What is Diabetes?

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Exposure to thimerosal, a mercury-containing chemical previously used as a preservative in vaccines, does not increase the risk of autism."Fierce debate" continues over whether thimerosal exposure raises the risk of autism, the authors point out. In the last two decades, there has been a rise in autism cases, which coincided with increased usage of vaccines containing thimerosal. Although studies

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In inflammatory bowel diseases, the intestine (bowel) becomes inflamed, often causing recurring abdominal cramps and diarrhea.The two primary types of inflammatory bowel disease are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These two diseases have many similarities and sometimes are difficult to distinguish from each other. However, there are several differences. For example, Crohn's disease can

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