All Entries in the "health news" Category
Legal or Illegal Marijuana – what is better?
Marijuana is illegal in the United States since the 1930’s when William Randolph decided to testify against the usage of this drug considering it to be very dangerous for the society in general. At that time, it became official that smoking marijuana was illegal, however, this did not stop people from smoking marijuana and the trend is very strong to this day.
Acupuncture helps in Depression during Pregnancy
Pregnancy plays an important role in a woman’s life and it is often considered as one of their most memorable and happiest life event since they are bringing forth and welcoming a new member of the family. The pregnancy experience provides a feeling of complete bliss and total happiness especially for women who made their womanhood more fulfilling in their part. However, being in a happy mood does not happen all the time during pregnancy. Most of the time, pregnancy is a state wherein a mother experience enormous amount of stress due to the fact that they deal with many emotional and physical changes. Unfortunately, due to these numerous changes a woman may develop depression during pregnancy and this is not a favorable disposition for pregnant women. Depression in pregnancy is very dangerous and may compromise the mother and baby’s health. Although there are several antidepressant drugs which a pregnant woman can utilize; it is still evident how studies showed some serious side effects in newborns upon taking these medications during pregnancy. Now a recent study may have the answer to this potential problem through acupuncture which they believed may be used as an effective way to reduce depression during pregnancy.
Fish oil has anti-psychotic properties
For several years, fish oil has been known to posses several health benefits offered to humankind. The beneficial component responsible behind the health wonders of fish oil is omega-3 fatty acids or otherwise known as the “healthy” fat which is usually found in foods such may include salmon and walnuts. Certain researchers have reported various health promotion properties of the omega-3 and it focused on how it lowers down the rate of heart disease as it increases good cholesterol and decreases the bad cholesterol.
Botox treatments may reduce migraine headaches
Middle aged women, especially those who have visible wrinkles on their ocular areas go to cosmetic physician for botox treatments but a recent preliminary study suggests that botox may also serve its purpose beyond its cosmetic abilities. Botox treatments or otherwise known as Botulinum toxin type A are commonly known for its cosmetic purpose to temporary erase wrinkles, however recent study showed that it may also help prevent certain type of severe migraine headaches.
Association of lead exposure to ADHD symptoms
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders among children. In fact 3 to 5% of children worldwide have symptoms commencing before the age of seven years old. ADHD is commonly defined as a neurobehavioral development disorder commonly occurring among children with 30 to 50 % of those diagnosed during childhood has enduring symptoms even through adulthood.
Theory behind severe dengue virus infection and antibodies – confirmed
Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), otherwise known as breakbone fever is an acute febrile illness which is transmitted to humans by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti species of mosquito. This disease is considered life-threatening especially when the infection leads into its severest form, the dengue hemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome that causes blood vessels to leak leading to shock.
New Vaccine May Provide TB Prevention for People with HIV
TB otherwise known as tuberculosis is one of the leading cause of deaths especially among those infected with HIV. In 2008, it is estimated that 500,000 who died of tuberculosis were HIV infected individuals. Tuberculosis infection among HIV positive people is unfavorable and most likely to cause increased sickness as compared to those not infected with HIV. This is because HIV is weakening the immune system which likely causes latent tuberculosis developing into a more active TB infection.
Life threatening nutritional problems in Haiti after the quake – A devastating health situation
Even after the recent earthquake last January 12, 2010, the country of Haiti has yet been facing another health crisis. Another medical emergency emerged in forms of spreading diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections, and malnutrition which resulted on several deaths. With millions of people crowded in several camps used as their temporary shelter, people are exposed to germs and any identified contagious diseases possible. Even health officials are concerned of possible outbreak and epidemics and in attempt to prevent spreading of diseases, 530,000 children were vaccinated against measles, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough.
