Fasting is the voluntary abstention from food for a period, which can range from 12 hours to 90 days or more. Most therapeutic fasts are, however, usually for between three to seven days. Liquid ...
Instead of directly blocking angiotensin II, ACE inhibitors slow the activity of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which catalyses the formation of angiotensin II from angiotensin I in the blood. As there are other pathways for the formation of...
The Hepatitis B vaccine has been linked with the kidney disease glomerulonephritis. The Lancet (23 January 1993) reports the case of a 21 year old man who developed the condition after a third boo ...
Which fish oil?
* Common symptoms of type 1 diabetes include:
frequent urination
white spots (glucose-filled urine) on underwear
frequent bladder infections
Talking about heart disease, it seems that you're much more likely to develop it if you also have chronic kidney disease. In fact kidney health and functioning could be a useful indicator for future heart disease. Researchers made the association...
The most commonly performed medical procedure for pet cats is annual immunization. For many years this has been a standard practice and recommendation. Over the last few years, new information has come to light that has caused us to question the...