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Published: August 18, 2008
When you get an ache or a pain, what do you reach for in your medicine cabinet? Aspirin? Ibuprofen? Acetaminophen? Well, one of those options has been linked to a rare condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS, and is being blamed for the cause of a California girl’s blindness. Keep reading for more information on this rare condition and the pain-reliever that may cause it.
Published: August 21, 2008
How many diets do you think you’ve been on in your lifetime? One? Five? Twenty? Shedding unwanted weight is never easy, and many people turn to popular diets or weight-loss methods to try to reach their goal. But not every diet works for every person. So, which diet is the right one for you? Let’s examine one possibility in the Atkins Diet . . .
Published: September 04, 2008
With all the diet plans and weight-loss methods out there today, it’s hard to know which one is right for you. Seriously, how many diets have you tried in your lifetime? Could you count them on one hand? I know I couldn’t! From pills and programs to fads and trends, it seems the options are endless . . . but which ones work? Let’s take a look at one diet plan that’s gaining popularity: the 5-Factor Diet.
Published: August 18, 2008
As you get older, you may worry about a decline in your vision. Perhaps you’ve even started buying reading glasses at the drugstore to help make out that small newspaper print. But could there be a more serious cause for your loss of vision – other than just age? Almost ten million Americans suffer eventual blindness due to Macular Degeneration. Fortunately, a new study indicates that the flavonoid quercetin may help protect against this debilitating condition. Let’s take a closer look at the results of this study . . .
Published: September 11, 2008
There are hundreds of diets out on the market, but three of the most popular—the Mediterranean diet, the low-fat diet, and the low-carb diet - were put to the test in a large scale, long-term study to see which one was more effective. Keep reading to find out which one won!
Published: September 08, 2008
If you live in a warm, damp climate, spend a lot of time hanging out in pools or saunas, or exercise a lot, then you may have experienced a bout with toenail fungus (onychomycosis). And you wouldn’t be alone! One in four Americans over the age of 40 can expect to have had nail fungus during their lifetime. Nail fungus can be hard to treat, but a combination of traditional medicine and herbal remedies may be your best bet. Let’s review some natural remedies for nail fungus . . .
Published: September 01, 2008
Have you ever had shingles? No, no . . . not the things you put on your rooftop! Maybe you’ve heard of shingles, but don’t really know what the condition is, or know the signs and symptoms. Well, we’re here to help! Keep reading for everything you need to know (and more) about shingles.
Published: August 28, 2008
Have you had laser eye surgery, or know someone who has? Hopefully your experience with the surgery was a good one and that you’re seeing better than ever. Unfortunately not all laser eye patients are that lucky. And now the FDA is taking note. One by one, people who have suffered poor outcomes after having undergone Lasik eye surgery spoke openly of their ordeals to federal health officials this past April. Let’s take a closer look at the truth about LASIK surgery . . .
Published: August 25, 2008
Are your eyes frequently irritated? Do they constantly burn and feel as though you’ve got something in them, but you can’t seem to get it out? If this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from dry eye, a condition in which the eyes don't have enough tears to properly coat them and keep them comfortable. So what causes dry eye? And is there a cure? Keep reading for answers to those questions – and more!
Published: August 25, 2008
Have you ever heard of molluscum contagiosum? Wait – what? What in the world is molluscum contagiosum? That’s the exact question I asked when I came across this very scientific-sounding condition! But I soon found out, and I’m here with the lowdown on everything you need to know about this skin affliction.
