Does Too Much Fiber Equal Trouble? A well-balanced diet means eating a lot of vegetables and fiber (duh!). And eating a lot of fibrous foods can—let’s be frank—make you a bit… gassy (another big duh!). Not only can it be pretty uncomfortable, but it can become a bit of a…
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We all worry about how long we’re going to live, and doctors tell us that one important indicator is our BMI (body-mass index). But there’s another measurement that’s just as important, and which takes seconds to do. Researchers have discovered that our waist circumference is just as vital as our…
Most prescription drugs should be taken with extreme caution – but there are eight drugs that even doctors won’t use, even though they continue prescribing them to you. The ‘deadly 8’, as listed by doctors in a poll, are: Advair, the asthma drug. It contains the long-acting beta-agonist salmeterol, and…
When your child gets a nosebleed Nosebleeds are common in young children, and are usually not a cause for concern. Here are suggestions on what to do if your child has a nosebleed, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation and HealthDay. Take action: Keep yourself and your child calm, and mention…
The US man who was born a woman before undergoing gender realignment surgery has given birth to a baby girl, US media reported Thursday. Thomas Beatie, who is legally male but decided to keep his female sex organs during chest reconstruction surgery and testosterone therapy, attracted worldwide attention in April…
I’ve always been a big fan of any news, tip or advice related to health. Each time I receive a newsletter in my mailbox, I immediately feel like sharing a thing or two with everyone I know. I suddenly realized I could actually do this through a health blog –…