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Eating Disorders Can Be Tracked Down in One's Hair

By analyzing levels of nitrogen and carbon proteins in one's hair strands scientists may tell if the person suffers from anorexia nervosa or bulimia
by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
 

Low-Cal Beverages - The Key to Weight Loss in Teens?

Adolescents do not have to give up anything in their regular diets, they simply need to replace sugary beverages with non or low-caloric ones
by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
 

British Women Unaware of High 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels Risks

Moreover, those who are conscious of LDL cholesterol levels menace consider them as 'important' as wrinkles on the aging skin
by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
Be Careful about Those Gum Diseases! If Left Untreated, They Can Lead to Diabetes or Heart Attack

Be Careful about Those Gum Diseases! If Left Untreated, They Can Lead to Diabetes or Heart Attack

by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
Bacteria in the gums are very harmful for one's general health and may result in scary health problems such as heart attack or stroke
 

Eat Whole Grains and Rich in Magnesium Food to Prevent Diabetes Risk

Black women who eat more wholegrain servings daily have a 30% less chance of developing type-2 diabetes
by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
 

Electrical Brain Stimulation Very Efficient in Reviving Abilities in Semiconscious Patients

Deep-Brain Stimulation technique improves communication, movement, eating and functioning abilities in barely conscious patients with severe brain injuries
by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
 

Big-Headed Infants Smarter?

Research shows that infants who have large head circumferences when younger than 1 year of age have a higher intellectual capacity
by Alexandra Lupu, October 16th, 2006
 

The 'Strenuous Physical Activity = Healthier Life' Myth to Be Destroyed?

Whether the answer is 'Yes' or 'No', moderate and regular physical activity remains the golden rule for a healthy life and general wellbeing state
by Alexandra Lupu, October 15th, 2006
 

Thirty Minutes Daily with the Tram Bring About Hearing Loss

In some areas of the underground platform noise exceed 106 decibels level, which is harmful for one's hearing
by Alexandra Lupu, October 14th, 2006
New Enzyme-Based Treatment to Cure Alzheimer's Disease

New Enzyme-Based Treatment to Cure Alzheimer's Disease

by Alexandra Lupu, October 14th, 2006
The insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) breaks down amyloid-beta plaque forming on brain cells
 

Doctors Should Use Mobile Phones, Not Pagers

Rules which banned the use of cellular phones in hospitals are outdated and should be reconsidered
by Alexandra Lupu, October 14th, 2006
 

Lung Cancer Runs in the Family, Scientists State

Individuals whose close relatives are lung cancer patients have a double-fold chance to develop symptoms of the same condition sooner or later
by Alexandra Lupu, October 13th, 2006
 

Breast Reconstruction Not Recommended for Women with Very High BMIs

Considerably obese women should lose weight before having their breast(s) reconstructed, because this would save them from further health disorders and complications
by Alexandra Lupu, October 13th, 2006
 

Too Much Fish May Be Harmful for Pregnant Women

Women carrying a baby should eat moderate amounts of fish, because too much fish intake increases levels of mercury in their bodies, which may be harmful for infants' health
by Alexandra Lupu, October 13th, 2006
 

Female Farmers Highly Exposed to Breast Cancer Risks

Girls who live or work on farms are permanently exposed to toxic agents, which leads to an increase in their risk of developing breast cancer symptoms
by Alexandra Lupu, October 13th, 2006
Unborn Babies of Male Painters Exposed to Birth Risks

Unborn Babies of Male Painters Exposed to Birth Risks

by Alexandra Lupu, October 13th, 2006
Long-term male painters are exposed to harmful chemicals in organic solvents they work with and highly increase their future babies' risk of birth defects and disorders
 

Men Can Also Develop Breast Cancer

Most men ignore breast cancer risks because they think that only women can develop the threatening condition
by Alexandra Lupu, October 12th, 2006
 
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