Air Travel – Can it Cause Airline Passengers Medical Problems?

When flying on commercial airlines, most airline passengers develop some medical problems which are  usually minor.  However, sometimes these symptoms can develop into more serious medical conditions. The next paragraph lists some common symptoms. Typical in-flight symptoms you may experience are ear-popping, nasal congestion, dehydration, headache, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite (may be [...]

Brain Injury Researchers Study Simple Polymer Method

Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley A recent issue of The Journal of Biological Engineering highlighted the work of two scientists from Purdue University who have been studying the effects of a simple polymer on treating traumatic brain injured (TBI) patients. The scientists were using sterile water mixed with Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and injecting the [...]

Choosing a Massage Therapist in Singapore

Massage is a connotation that is usually attached with the treatment and practice of soft tissue manipulation with the use of the hands – physical manipulation that has many treatment potentials, even psychological and spiritual. The word actually comes from the meaning of to touch, feel and handle – or to anoint with oil. [...]

Travelling While Pregnant – Insider Tips on Having a Safe and Comfortable Flight

It is safe to fly while pregnant. The NHS advises that women who are having uncomplicated pregnancies can travel, but there is a heightened risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and you should check with your doctor before going. It is best not to fly before 12 weeks or after 28 weeks. After that, [...]

National Noodles With Peanut Sauce Month?

Did you know that March is National Women’s History Month? If you didn’t, you should; the month-long celebration is a federally sanctioned event, and each year the Library of Congress organizes a fabulous online exhibit designed to remind us of women’s critical contributions to American history. But did you know that March is also [...]

Serious Side Effects From Yaz

If you are taking either Yaz® or Yasmin® birth control pills, be aware that there could be some severe effects on your health. Those who have elevated blood potassium should not take these pills, because they can raise your blood potassium. A high potassium level in the body can cause: Heart attack Stroke Gallbladder [...]

Understanding Osteoporosis in Women

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is prevalent in women after their menopausal period. It is characterized by a reduction in bone density and leads to an increase in the risk of having bone fracture. In osteoporosis, the mineral content in the bones as well as the structure of the bone itself is greatly [...]

Effects of teenage obesity and what should be done to prevent it

Teenage obesity is a fast growing epidemic disease. It is treated as an epidemic disease because it is reflecting dramatic changes in the behavior patterns of the society. So, due to this social changes and fat food transition, this teenage obesity grows fast. Developed nations, urbanizations, modernization and globalizations are the forces driving this [...]

Is Obesity a health risks and how to get rid of it

Obesity is referred as the condition of excess fat content in the body. Obesity can occur to all age groups. Obesity occurs when the body consumes more calories than it burns. Body mass index is generally used by the medical practitioner to confirm the obesity level in the body. If the body mass index [...]

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a medical condition that is the result of the malfunctioning of the lymphatic system, characterized by the buildup of fluids in various parts of the body, especially the legs. Injury to the lymphatic system like a surgery for the removal of the lymph vessels or nodes is generally the cause for this [...]

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