Q. What are eating disorders? A. Eating disorders are very unhealthy ways of eating that can lead to serious illness and death. Each year, millions of people in the United States suffer from eating disorders. Three of...
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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Did you know there are at least four great reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables? It is easy to do. Almost all are low in calories and fat. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals and provide fiber. They may...
Experimental Drug Delays Breast Cancer
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer (AP) ATLANTA Women with advanced breast cancer soon may have another treatment option: A novel experimental drug delayed the growth of tumors nearly twice as long as standard...
Influenza
Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract. The virus generally spreads from person-to-person when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
Major Domains of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Complementary and alternative healthcare and medical practices (CAM) are those healthcare and medical practices that are not currently an integral part of conventional medicine1. The list of practices that are...
Osteoporosis
Q. What is osteoporosis? A. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. People with osteoporosis have bones that become weak and can break easily. Osteoporosis affects mostly older women, but older men can get it too. It...
Pyramid of Dietary Supplements
Annette Dickinson, Ph.D. Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Council for Responsible Nutrition,Washington, DC USA Scientific studies have proven that good diets and generous nutrient intakes can help...
How to Approach Alternative Therapies
The NIH Office of Alternative Medicine recommends the following before getting involved in any alternative therapy: Obtain objective information about the therapy. Besides talking with the person promoting the approach...
Headaches and Migraines
What is Headache? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Headache? When a person has a headache, several areas of the head can hurt, including a network of...
Q. What check-ups and tests do i need and how often should I get them?
Test Frequency Blood pressure measurements every 1-2 years Breast Exams monthly SELF exams; annual physician Mammography after age 40, every 1-2 years; check with your doctor for your personal risk needs Cholesterol...
