Rarely does one see young people going through health screenings, which are expensive and time consuming. Although it may seem like a waste of time, such tests can actually be helpful. This also applies to cholesterol screening. According to a research released in an issue of the Annals of Family Medicine, despite having less than half of them are screened for high cholesterol. Coronary artery disease, better known as coronary heart disease, is an upsurge of plaque, fatty material and calcium in one’s arteries. It stops the regular flow of oxygen and blood to the heart, leaving the person...

The Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden in Kansas is part of a research plan at the university that aims to grow and harvest native plant life in search of medicinal compounds suitable for remedies, food, cosmetics, etc. Senior scientist Kelly Kindscher of the Kansas Biological Survey said that the world is in dire need of herbal antioxidants, preservatives or food. “If we can find some antioxidants from native plants, we can develop them into a commercial product that would be great for the Kansas economy,” he added. The Plant Research Garden is part of a program that is sponsored by...

Researchers from Austria tested 100 people suffering from tinnitus and 100 who were not suffering from it, and then compared this with mobile phone usage. They found out that the disease was about 70% likely to be in people who used their cell phone for about 10 minutes each day. The study was published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal. However, according to the British Tinnitus Association, such a claim remains unproven. Despite drugs, intense noise and head trauma being common factors that trigger the risk of the ear disease, in several cases, the causes are...

Even with the advancement of medical technology, there remain a growing number of people who become skeptical of its capabilities and turn to natural remedies, homeopathic medicines and over-the-counter medications. Considering the tight economy the world is facing, it is no wonder that people are going for the cheapest way to get treated. Flexcin is one of those natural medicines that people prefer to take. In Denver, it doubled its sales since the beginning of 2010. Some believe that people are self-diagnosing instead of going to the doctor for a checkup. According to Cari Friesleben, a...

Experts have already cautioned parents of the risk of using domestic spoons in giving their kids medicines as it could result to overdose. The experts examined 49 tablespoons and 71 teaspoons gathered from 25 homes in Attica, Greece. The study showed that the capacity of the teaspoons were from 2.5mL to 7.3mL, with an average volume of 4.4mL. The tablespoons used had a capacity of 6.7mL to 13.4mL, with an average volume of 10.4mL and median 10.3mL. According to Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences Director Professor Matthew E. Falagas, there was a huge difference between the spoons’...

It was almost 50 years ago when antibiotics started to change the world of modern medicine. This almost forgotten drug was once described as close to being a cure-all. Doctors were prescribing their patients with the drug to remedy various medical problems. It was not until the discovery of chloramphenicol that they ceased prescribing it, as it contained very dangerous side effects. Now, there is effort seen in reviving the use of the medicine, as well as other related drugs, despite their dangers. This is due to scientists’ speculations that they might be the ones that suppress lethal...

Wellness Works PA is an organization that aims to provide a complementary alternative medical assistance that combines Western and Eastern traditions, disciplines, as well as therapies. Headed by osteopathic physician Dr. Rebecca Nice and massage therapist Julie Spahn, the latter considers the facility a one-stop shop for healthcare needs. Both are aiming to build a full-team method for each of their client’s welfare. In addition to the family practice assistances Nice provides, Wellness Works likewise has nine practitioners offering art therapy, tai chi and meditation, nutrition...

Researchers tested a new vaccine patch on mice and results showed that it could provide a more effective immune response than the old fashioned way of immunization. The patch could likewise allow individuals to perform the vaccination on their own. Basically, each vaccine patch, which was developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University researchers, contains several of 100 microscopic needles that measure 0.65mm. The needles were made to make a way into the skin’s outer layers and dissolve into them once applied. To test it out, the researches filled the needles with...

According to a new study, some anti-hypertension medications, including those produced by popular brands like Novartis AG, Merck & Co and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, are linked to heightened cancer risk. The study, which the Lancet Oncology medical journal published online, warned that there is not enough data that can gauge the exact cancer risk. The researchers did state that further investigations should be done for this issue is alarming. Researchers looked at blood pressure drugs called angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), which are recommended for patients with heart disease, high...

Autism, also called autistic disorder or infantile autism, is known to attack some children before they reach three years of age and is characterized by repetitive behavior and difficulty in speech and social interaction. It is also one of the most common illnesses. Now, a new research, which will be featured in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, said the symptoms of autistic disorder cannot be identified in infants before they reach six months. However, signs can be recognized by the time they turn one. The research holds that...