When You Need Medical Help Fast
In medical emergencies, it can be crucial to seek help quickly. As an RN, I’ve seen instances where getting immediate care can make all the difference. For some injuries and illnesses, there is a short window of time during which medical treatment should be administered. Once that window closes, the chances of successful treatment shrinks. […]
Coconut oil ‘as unhealthy as beef fat and butter’
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some claim the fat in it may be better for us than other […]
Yoga and Meditation Can Change Your Genes, Study Says
Yoga and meditation may do more than just help you feel relaxed in the moment. A new scientific review suggests that these and other mindfulness exercises can actually reverse stress-related changes in genes linked to poor health and depression. In the new paper, published in Frontiers in Immunology, British researchers analyzed the findings from 18 […]
Antibiotic Definition And Classification
The antibiotic term was used for the first time in early 40’s of the last century. During decades, the antibiotic definition has been changed many times. Today, «antibiotic» definition differs from definition that was used in biology and microbiology over 70 years ago. One of the shortest «antibiotic» definitions can be found in Wikipedia. In […]
How do Antibiotics Work
When antibiotics are used in a proper dose, they cure infectious diseases effectively and save lives. If man uses antibiotics improperly, then they just slow down the treatment of a disease, negatively affecting his health. To choose and buy effective antibiotics, you need to know the answer to some questions: How do antibiotics work? What […]
Hpv Vaccine Pros and Cons
The science on vaccines is clear: They save millions of lives and protect our children from the pain and damage that measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tuberculosis and more can cause. So when my son’s doctor suggested he get the HPV vaccination, why did I hesitate? HPV is different than the other aforementioned diseases because it’s […]
Birth Control For Men
The Most Common Methods of Birth Control for Men Most men consider care to prevent pregnancy feminine duty. And yet, to take active part in the defense of their partners from unintended pregnancy, men can and should. Here are some examples of all currently existing methods of male contraception. Let’s consider the most common and […]
The Health Benefits Of Bike Riding
When Carolyn Stafford’s leg started hurting her, medical tests couldn’t find a cause for the pain. Her doctor suggested that stress might be creating the problem. At the time, Stafford was working a pressure-filled job in computer support. “I was constantly trying to solve people’s problems,” she says. “I had a lot of stress coming […]
Allergic Reaction To Antibiotics
If you are allergic to antibiotics, you get signs and symptoms like a rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. A severe allergic reaction is known as anaphylaxis, and usually occurs within an hour of taking an antibiotic. A severe allergic reaction is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention. You may need to […]
Antibiotic Definition
Before using antibacterial agents, many people would like to know antibiotic definition, its pharmacological properties and the way it affects the work of main systems in the body. The simplest and common antibiotic definition is – «Antibacterial medications are substances, used to kill bacteria». Antibiotic definition may vary according to the point of view. There […]