What Doctors Don't Tell YouNicotine patches are ineffective in the long term as an aid to stop smoking, concludes a new study. Originally intended to assess the safety of the patches in heart patients, the study found that ...
The risk of cataracts appears to diminish among those who regularly eat spinach and those who have taken vitamin C supplements for more than 10 years. ...
Osteoporosis, which means ‘porous bones’, describes any condition that reduces bone mass. Symptoms include leg and foot cramps; height loss; lower-back pain; hip, wrist and spine fractures;
An amazing four out of five adults will experience significant low-back pain at some time during their life. The most common reason, say experts, is work-related back injuries, but activities at home and at play can also result in back pain.
Wear a truss. Such a supportive garment will push an inguinal hernia back into its proper position. This is a viable option if the hernia is reducible, and should remain in place
Smokers who rely on nicotine patches or chewing gum to help them kick the habit may continue to run an increased risk of heart disease. ...
American researchers have confirmed earlier findings of how inhaling cigarette smoke can aggravate a child's asthma. ...
If doctors have their way, the dire health warnings on the side of cigarette packs might have to be changed. ...
BAD SCIENCE So many studies, so many flaws A full one-third of American scientists have been found guilty of serious misconduct while undertaking medical research over the last three years. Their misdeeds have included the falsification of data...
* Monitor the ears for signs of acute infection. As well as effusion, the sufferer will have fever, pain, irritability and poor appetite, among others. The ear will be very red and hot, with a bulging eardrum;
