If your child or teenager needs a pain reliever you may not want to reach for this pain relief because it may do more harm than good by more than doubling their chance for asthma
NEW YORK — A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen — better known as Tylenol in the U.S. [...]
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Blood pressure drugs known as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) increase the risk of cancer, new research has found. The drugs increased the risk of cancer by 11 per cent overall, but by as much as 25 per cent for lung cancer. ARBs achieve annual worldwide sales of $25bn, and doctors write out around 82 [...]
Introducing Shaklee® Nonprofit Fundraising Distributorships
Billion dollar state budget shortfalls. Fundraising struggles. Donor fatigue. It all adds up to a challenging economic environment, particularly for non-profit organizations looking to raise funds.
Today more and more organizations (somewhere around 1.2 million, according to the Internal Revenue Service) are competing for funding dollars, [...]
Mitochondrial DNA Damage as a Potential Mechanism for Age-related Macular Degeneration New study shows that the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration may be connected to ongoing damage to mitochondia in the retinal cells. Editor’s Note: Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouse of the cell” because they produce ATP (energy) from sugar and other organic molecules. [...]
Tags: artificial food additives in hyperactive children's diet, eliminating food coloring, removing flavors and preservatives forhyperactive chilcren
Each year between 3 and 10% of school aged children hare diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as hyperactivity.
Most of these children are currently being treated with drugs.
And these drugs have side effects – ranging from relatively minor (loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia and mood swings) to major (suicidal thoughts, psychotic behavior [...]
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in particular, may increase bone mineral content and produce healthier, stronger bones, according to a new study involving rats.
Omega-3 fatty acids, most notably EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA, have been linked to a wide range of health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, good development [...]
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