Teens whose mothers drank alcohol regularly throughout the first trimester of pregnancy have a threefold increased risk of developing severe behavior problems, a new study warns. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Medical Center analyzed data collected from 592 children and their mothers. The mothers were…
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First Drug to Extend Survival in Late-Stage Skin Cancer Source: WebMD Health News March 25, 2011 — The FDA has approved Bristol-Myers’ Yervoy for the treatment of late-stage, metastatic melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. Yervoy (ipilimumab) is the first drug ever shown to help late-stage melanoma patients live longer. However,…
Well, even if you didn’t, you do now! Good thing, I’d say – because it is a timely heads-up for most of us who eat way too much salt for our own good. Too much salt puts you at risk for high blood pressure (which is bad) as it is…
Over the last decade, yoga has begun to become the preferred form of working out for many people. It is an ancient practice that, unlike the typical gym, treadmill or weight lifting routine, gives you all round fitness that includes strengthening, breathing control, stretching, and balance. This makes it the…
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for? Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure your blood flow and blood pressure by bouncing high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) off circulating red blood cells. A regular ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images, but can’t show blood flow.…
Even a small health problem can really get us down – and perhaps the worst of them is a problem with digestion. Ok – a headache can also seem like the end of life – but let’s talk about digestive health today.A healthy colon promotes better health. There is a…
If you use aspirin, you might be interested in this news: “People taking low doses of aspirin to protect their heart may be at risk for stomach bleeding, and those taking both aspirin and other common drugs may have an even higher bleeding risk, according to a new study. The…