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Oily fish can help beat obesity
If you enjoy sardines on toast or a dinner of oily fish, keep tucking in - they’ll help to keep your weight down and maintain good health, a new study reveals. Fatty acids found in fish are known to slow ageing in the human brain but new research by an Australian team of scientists has now discovered that overweight people can also benefit from fish oils, as long as they do a little exercise.» Read more about Oily fish can help beat obesity
“Doctor Says:” Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
When it comes to drugs (we’re talking prescription and over-the-counter medicines), supplements and herbs, the term ‘better safe than sorry’ comes to mind. We’re not kidding. Last week it was reported that 1.5 million Americans a year are affected by medication errors.» Read more about “Doctor Says:” Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
“Doctor Says:” Fibromyalgia information
Where do you turn to for information about Fibromyalgia? Right. The Fibro Fact Page.» Read more about “Doctor Says:” Fibromyalgia information
Vegan diet may treat diabetes
People with type-2 diabetes might be able to lose more weight and deal better with the disease by following a low-fat, vegan diet - rather than commonly recommended low-carbohydrate diets - a study released Thursday found.» Read more about Vegan diet may treat diabetes
The asthma drugs ‘that are putting lives at risk’
Asthma sufferers could be risking their lives by using drugs that treat the most severe forms of the disease, doctors warned yesterday.» Read more about The asthma drugs ‘that are putting lives at risk’
Breast-feeding: Nutrition straight from the source
Breast-feeding decreases the incidence of colds, infections, asthma, leukemia, lymphoma, obesity and diabetes. Breast-feeding is good for mothers, too. It burns an extra 500 calories a day to help shed pregnancy pounds, and lowers rates of ovarian and breast cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis.» Read more about Breast-feeding: Nutrition straight from the source
1.5 million Americans a year affected by medication errors
At least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured or killed each year by avoidable errors in prescribing, dispensing and taking medications, the influential Institute of Medicine concludes in a major report released Thursday. Mistakes in giving drugs are so prevalent in hospitals that, on average, a patient will be subjected to a medication error each day he or she fills a hospital bed, the report says.» Read more about 1.5 million Americans a year affected by medication errors
Study: Sleeping with women makes men dull
Men beware — sleeping with your wife can damage your brain! The warning was issued by a team of Austrian scientists whose research suggested that when men spend the night with a partner, their sleep patterns are disturbed.» Read more about Study: Sleeping with women makes men dull
Migraine ‘aura’ linked to heart risk
People who get vision abnormalities before a migraine strikes are at double the risk of heart disease compared to people who do not get the debilitating headaches, a new study says.» Read more about Migraine ‘aura’ linked to heart risk
Alzheimer’s May Be Tied To High Blood Sugar
People with elevated blood sugar levels may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported yesterday at an international conference.» Read more about Alzheimer’s May Be Tied To High Blood Sugar
