Drinking apple juice with lots of pulp is better for health than clear juice where the pulp is removed, say experts. Fruit contains polyphenols - antioxidants that help absorb chemicals known to damage cells in the body - and are thought to help lower the risk of some cancers as well as heart disease. [...]
In recent times we have got to know the benefits of red wine on one’s overall health. Numerous studies have firmly established that a glass or two of red wine is good for the heart. Besides other benefits of red wine, it is also known that red wine is good for the teeth as [...]
A sty is an abscess on or inside the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes. Usually a small, red bump, it’s caused by an infection, and may recur if not properly treated.
A warm compress may help speed up drainage of the sty, says the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign McKinley Health Center. You [...]
A study has shown that doctors should stop prescribing antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis, because most cases are actually viral infections. In fact, patients should drinks lots of fluids instead.
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the main airways to the lungs that is characterized by an irritating cough. The disease occurs in about five [...]
A top U.N. doctor is repeating the message to healthcare professionals, a message that is usually heard from mothers around the world: clean your hands. U.N. World Health Organization Acting Director-General Anders Nordstrom said Friday at any given moment about 1.4 million people worldwide are ill because of infections acquired in hospitals.
Yet one [...]
Soy yogurt, especially with fruit in it, may help control both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. Although people with diabetes are usually discouraged from eating sweet snacks, soy yogurt and some dairy yogurts rich in fruit seem to help regulate enzymes that affect blood sugar levels, the researchers [...]
People with sensitive skin need to be careful when choosing products applied to the skin.
Here are some guidelines on what to buy, courtesy of the American Academy of Dermatology
Check the preservatives listed in the ingredients list. The least irritating preservatives for people with sensitive skin are ones that contain parabens.
Stay away from products [...]
Eating chocolate may be healthy, but it seems that the only kind that will benefit your heart, is if it’s the dark kind, a new study has found. The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Joe Vinson, a chemistry professor at the University of Scranton.
The researchers conducted a series of [...]
Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attacks and stroke in some women, and even prevent further problems if you already have cardiovascular disease. Whether you should or shouldn’t take a daily aspirin depends on a number of factors, including your age and your risk factors for heart disease and stroke, such as [...]
Many people experience motion sickness while traveling in cars, planes, trains or boats. Symptoms of motion sickness include dizziness, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Anxiety can make these symptoms feel worse.
If you’re traveling and start to feel sick, the Medical College of Wisconsin suggests looking out a window.
If you’re riding in a train and facing [...]
