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Progress in understanding how aging contributes to the development of Alzheimer Disease
When trying to determine the possible solutions to treat vexing diseases, it is critical to have an understanding of the underlying mechanisms or pathophysiology of the disease process. This study can range from the visual inspection of damaged organs to the molecular and cellular level. Scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the…
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Do hand sanitizers increase bacterial resistance and health problems?
Many people use antibacterial soaps in their bathrooms and kitchens, they carry hand sanitizing gels and wipes when they’re away from home, and their grocery stores have even gotten into the act, offering wipes for the cart handles. There are concerns that the use of these products could lead to increased bacterial resistance and health…
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The Injury Prevention Program
A recent study by researchers in emergency medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found parents use baby gates and bath thermometers less than 25 percent of the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that primary care physicians discuss The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP™) with parents during the four to six month check-up.…
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Neutralizing allergens before they enter the body
Researchers at Manchester’s Faculty of Life Sciences, in conjunction with St George’s, University of London, are developing drugs designed to stop allergens from entering the body, which will render them harmless and stop the suffering. The head of the research team is Professor David Garrod and he says the research takes a completely new approach…
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AIDS update
Globally, the the AIDs epidemic is creating tremendous human suffering and for many, a death that could have been prevented or significantly delayed. Prevention programs in existence for a time have begun to show positive results in countries that are having difficulty controlling the spread of the disease. However as some of these programs become…
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Foods That Fight Cancer: Preventing Cancer Through Diet
There are many claims being made about the positive health benefits of vitamins, minerals and other supplements. However, current research is showing that less publicly-recognized phytochemnicals in the foods we eat can play a significant role in cancer prevention and overall health; literally a non-toxic version of chemotherapy. Our current Western diets seem to have…
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Facial Reconstructive Surgery: The State of the Art
Plastic surgery is an area that fascinates many. Although many people associate it with cosmetic procedures like face lifts and nose jobs, it is in the area of reconstructive and restorative surgery where innovation, technology and artistic skills can change a person’s life for the better. Dr. Helmut Ragnitz, Ottawa facial plastic surgeon [display_podcast]
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The scream that terrifies
The word colic is enough to jar parents’ memories of sleepless nights and hours of frustration and angst trying to soothe their newborn. This particular newborn stage has no definitive treatment, hence there are myriad home remedies and suggestions to treat it.
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