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Published: September 07, 2009
As if the laundry list of negative health effects from drinking cola and other sodas wasn’t long enough, now research has found a new detriment: hypokalemia. Hypokalemia is a condition in which a drop in blood potassium levels results in problems with vital muscle functions and can lead to symptoms ranging from mild weakness to severe paralysis. Keep reading to find out more about this potentially dangerous condition.
Published: February 21, 2008
Spare tire. Muffin top. Potbelly. Middle age spread. Shall I go on? We’ve all heard these terms to describe that area of the mid-section where extra belly fat resides. But many people don’t know just how dangerous stomach fat can be.
Published: November 12, 2009
Dr. Mehmet Oz is arguably one of the most well-known doctors in the United States. He is the Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and a popular talk-show host. Dr. Oz has become a household name in the USA. And while Dr. Oz advocates many of the practices of conventional medicine, he has a differing opinion of the recently-developed swine flu vaccine. Keep reading to find out why you and your loved ones should think twice before getting this vaccine.
Published: August 20, 2009
Want to know the quickest way to scare someone? Take them to your local super market. No, I am not talking about the rising prices on food, although that is enough to make most individuals’ blood pressure rise! I am talking about all the contaminated food products that have surfaced in the past century, most recently the peanut and pistachio debacle. If you’ve ever wondered what some of the most notorious food scares have been over the past hundred or more years, we’ve got the low-down.
Published: November 30, 2009
If you have battled depression, or are close to someone that has, you would love to know the key to curing it forever. Well, you may have one option when it comes to addressing this debilitating condition. New research is now being done that indicates that there are foods that can actually help fight depression. Which foods, you ask? Keep reading to find out.
Published: September 14, 2009
If you’re like many people today, you’re always looking for an easy way to shed those few extra pounds you’re carrying around. Well, there may just be an easy, safe way to do so . . . without too much effort or cost! Believe it or not, the new weight-loss craze involves drinking vegetable juice. In fact, a new study indicates that drinking one glass of a low sodium juice made from vegetables can increase weight loss.
Published: June 03, 2009
Male Impotence is a serious and emotionally damaging affliction that affects 1 in 5 American men.
Published: May 28, 2009
Purple pee is caused by a heavy growth of
Providencia rettgeri, a bacteria that produces ammonia. Check out the case study Al-Jubouri and Vardhan J Clin Patholby below:
Published: November 30, 2009
One of the most deadly cancers in the United States is colon cancer. The Center for Disease Control has recently reported that in 2005 141,400 Americans received a diagnosis of colon cancer. The CDC also reported that 53,000 of those patients died the same year. It is believed that colon cancer can be completely prevented with various lifestyle adaptations. One of those crucial adaptations is increased amount of vitamin D.
Published: February 03, 2009
Protect your skin with these home remedies for dark age spots.