Facebook Use Predicts Anxiety Levels & Eating Disorders
A recent study has highlighted a relationship between Facebook and potential eating disorders. Published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, the study asked a group of college students...
View ArticleRaw Deal? Study Finds Raw Milk Not Helpful for Lactose Intolerant
Got Milk? Whether or not it’s raw, prepare for cramping and worse if you’re lactose intolerant. Drinking unpasteurized or ‘raw’ milk has seen a re-emergence with proponents claiming numerous benefits,...
View ArticleEducation Critical in North American Child Battle Obesity
In the North American war on obesity, the score is currently: America 1, Canada 0, Mexico, 0. A federal US Study has found that obesity in children between 2-5 has plummeted 43% in the last ten years....
View ArticleBlood Pressure Differences Predict Cardiovascular Trouble
Next time you’re checking your blood pressure, measure twice. Researchers find that inconsistent blood pressure in different parts of your body is a reliable indicator of stroke and heart disease. New...
View ArticleDo you Need to Supplement Vitamin D?
Supplements are a simple way to get your daily dose of important vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D is usually included in most multivitamins, but its actual efficacy is matter of scientific debate....
View ArticleResearch Calls Tamiflu Effectiveness Into Question
It’s important to have as much information as possible to properly weigh the risks and benefits of medication. Sometimes it’s difficult to get all that data, as has been the case with Tamiflu. A recent...
View ArticleDespite Risks, Codeine Prescribed to Kids in ERs
Some medications that can help adults can be dangerous to the small, developing bodies of children. A new study found that one such medication may be used more than recommended in kids. This new study...
View ArticleChildren’s Vaccines: 20 Years of Battling Mumps, Measles & More
Measles and polio may be thought of as relics from another time, but it wasn’t too long ago that they were major issues for US children. One vaccination program may be largely responsible for the...
View ArticleADHD: When The Doctor Is Wrong
For most of us, the doctor is as close to an infallible Voice Of Authority as we get. We’ve been trained since we were children to take the word of the man with the stethoscope and rubber gloves as...
View ArticleWake-Up Strokes: The Silent Killer
Strokes that happen while sleeping are the hardest to diagnose. These are called Wake-Up Strokes (WUS for short) and are often more severe than strokes that occur when someone is awake. Dr. Luciano...
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