If you asked anyone what the treatment was for ADHD, they would likely be quick to rattle off the name of some stimulant drug. Nearly 70% of legal stimulants are made and used in the United States, and this is in part due to the fact that big prescription drug companies not only advertise these […]
Category: Health
New Research Shows How Stress May Be Related to Weight Gain for Women
In a recent study conducted by the Ohio State University and published in the health journal Biological Psychiatry, stressful events may be largely to blame for weight gain among women. The study showed that experiencing one or more stressful events within 24 hours of eating a high-fat meal actually causes the body to metabolize the fatty […]
Medical Institution Decreases Pediatric UTIs by Offering More Training
According to new research in Pediatrics, catheter-related urinary tract infections (UTIs) have significantly decreased in the past few years. Dr. Katherine Finn Davis, who works for the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, found that UTIs associated with catheters have decreased between June 2009 and June 2012 at a local children’s hospital in the Philadelphia area. It is […]
Protect Yourself Against the 2014-2015 Flu Season With Your Annual Shot
Although getting your flu vaccination is probably the last thing you’re thinking about in August, recent news sources have reported that flu vaccines are now available and are being offered in preparation for the fast-approaching winter months. Experts say that prevention is key when it comes to fighting the flu, and it’s never too early to […]
Treating Gum Disease to Treat Other Chronic Health Issues
Around 75% of American adults believe that good teeth attract the opposite sex, but what happens when you have gum disease? Gum disease has been found to be linked to various other health issues, which can’t be good for scoring that hot date. This oral health condition begins when the sticky, filmy, bacteria-infected layer known […]
Indian Doctors Remove 232 Teeth From Boy’s Mouth
Ashik Gavai went to the doctor because of a swollen, puffy cheek, and came out with a world record. Several months ago, Gavai began experiencing pain and swelling in his jaw area. Eventually his parents realized Gavai would need to visit a doctor, and brought the 17-year-old to the state-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai, India. […]
Younger Generation of Workers Suffer from Injuries Associated with Poor Ergonomics
A younger generation of workers are suffering from work related injuries, and it isn’t your granddad’s brand of back pain. According to the Deccan Chronicle, people aged 20 to 30 are experiencing work related pains and injuries, which largely stem from poor office ergonomics. Some of these include things like wrist, hand, and finger strain, back pain, […]
New Research Shows That Stress Wreaks Havoc on White Blood Cell Count
Does stress impact the body’s immune system? According to a new study published in Nature Medicine, there is a definite relationship between stressful lives, and weakened immune systems. The study was conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and was focused on monitoring the changes in white blood cell count among 29 medical […]
A New Study Shows Texture Could Make a Difference in How Much People Eat
Most people do not necessarily consider how the texture of food plays into how much they eat, but perhaps they should, according to a new study from the Journal of Consumer Research. In five different laboratory studies, participants were asked about their perceptions of caloric content in foods that were soft, smooth, hard, or rough. […]
New Research on Periodontitis May Lead to Effective Treatment
During Periodontitis–a particularly nasty gum disease–the gums start to pull away from teeth, allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Thusly, it effectively damages soft tissues and ruins teeth supporting bone structures. Periodontitis can also increase a patient’s risk of stroke, heart attack, and other health problems. Worst of all, it affects nearly 50% of all […]