Statin drugs lower respiratory death risk
People who use statin drugs are less likely to die of influenza and chronic bronchitis, according to a study that shows yet another unexpected benefit of the cholesterol-lowering medications.
Their s ...
Reduce the risk of crib death
Crib death is the sudden unexpected death of an apparently well baby aged from birth to two years. You might hear it called sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Food poisoning and dehydration
This weekend I got food poisoning and was down all Saturday and Sunday. It felt like I had the flu - my body was sore and I was very weak from losing all my nutrients. The pharmacist suggested taki ...
Near death experience on a raft
It was 10 years ago. I was rafting in Montana. We flipped over and that was it. 15 minutes of seriously rough waters. You really just had to let go and let the water take you. The worst part was t ...
When to Suspect Lyme
The most useful diagnostic reference: the “Bible” of Lyme medical literature.
by John Bleiweiss, MD.
The When To Suspect Lyme Disease essay:
This essay, written by John D. Bleiweiss, ...
Snoring Is More than an Annoyance; It Can Be Deadly
While snoring may interfere with sleep of both the snorer and his/her bed-mate, it is more than just annoying. Snoring can indicate a dangerous condition called sleep apnea, or the impairment of brea ...
5 ways to Beat a Craving
It’s three o’clock and you’re dying to hit the vending machines. What should you do?
· Chew sugar free gum- sometimes you just want to chew on something
· Try nu ...
The Scoop on Diet Supplements
Diet supplements have been around for ages and come in every form--pills, shakes, juices, powders, and countless others. Do they help reduce weight? Some definitely do. Pills containing stimulants ...
Honeybee die-off threatens food supply
Unless someone or something stops it soon, the mysterious killer that is wiping out many of the nation's honeybees could have a devastating effect on America's dinner plate, perhaps even reducing us t ...
