Cold and Flu Precautions
As the cold and flu season begins our best form of prevention is the frequent washing of your hands. Most germs are spread through skin contact. Touching of surfaces such as computers, desks, chairs and hand-shaking can help in the spread of disease. Once these germs or bacteria get on your skin it can easily transition to other areas of…
Concussion
Any head injury or blow to the head must be taken seriously. Recently, actress Natasha Ricardson died after receiving, which seemed to be a minor blow to the head. Concussions are a bruising of the brain and can have several degrees of seriousness. Some can be as simple as the victim experiencing some mild confusion. Others that are…
Can Dogs Smell Cancer?
There are four families of dogs that have shown the ability to detect certain cancers in people by smelling their breath or feces. Two of the German Shepard breeds, the Australian Shepard and Labrador Retreiver. Dogs were trained to identify certain scents of organic compounds linked to the presence of cancers in the human body. …
What Color are Your Babies Eyes?
Without even looking at your baby I can guess the color of their eyes, they are blue. Most babies are born with blue eyes. You inherit the color of your eyes from your parents. Melanin is a protein that produces the brown pigmentation for your hair, skin and eyes. This coloring protein has not been…
Weight Loss Helps Reduce Migraines
A recent study suggest that weight loss can reduce or eliminate migraine headaches. In two studies presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, obese patients who went through gastric bypass surgery not only lost weight but reduced or eliminated the incidents of migraine headaches. In one study, of the 51 people suffering…
Can Your Breath Detect Breast Cancer?
Someday in the near future it just might. Currently doctors use several breath odors in diagnosing certain diseases. A strong fruity odor from your breath may indicate untreated diabetes or other irregular odors can signify either liver or lung disease. The process of expelling breaths from your lungs is one way the body uses to excrete waste. Gases are filtered out…
Drowning Prevention for Children
As summer approaches and the days get warmer, more people are finding fun and relaxation through water activities. This increases the risks of water related injuries and deaths. In 2005, there were over 4,000 drownings in the United States, averaging more than 10 deaths each day. Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children…