Insect bites are puncture wounds caused by insects. Insects that bite include: midges mosquitoes fleas bedbugs ticks When an insect bites, it releases saliva that can cause: inflammation (redness and swelling) blisters irritation The symptoms of insect bites can vary depending on the type of insect and the sensitivity of […]
A new study suggests sugar makes kids into monsters, but you can break the spell. Kids eating sweets every day may be headed for problems that go beyond extra visits to the dentist, according to a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers, from Cardiff University in […]
Most people know their stress culprits. Issues involving money, balancing work and family, and life’s breakneck speed are all key factors that keep us on edge. How much? According to the 2009 Stress in America survey, published by the American Psychological Association, 24 percent of more than 1,500 adults polled […]
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is episodes of depression that occur at a certain time of the year, usually during winter. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The disorder may begin during the teen years or in early adulthood. Like other forms of depression, it occurs more often in women than in […]
What makes men happy? If you thought it was all about grilling and beer, well, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. An informal poll by www.health.msn.com of a diverse group — chefs and bottlewashers, stock brokers and musicians, bachelors and grand dads — yielded the following list of 14 fulfilling routines and pastimes that help make […]
Early diagnosis and appropriate management of arthritis, including self-management activities, can help people with arthritis decrease pain, improve function, stay productive, and lower health care costs. Key self-management activities include the following: Learn Arthritis Management Strategies Learning techniques to reduce pain and limitations can be beneficial to people with arthritis. […]
Are you prepared if there is an emergency in your community? The National Safety Council, American Heart Association and American Red Cross have teamed up to sponsor National Safety Month. These organizations want you to focus on four important safety topics this June: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Distracted Driving 3. […]
In a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers came to a surprising conclusion: hospitalizations for poisoning by prescription medication has increased by 65 percent from 1999 to 2006. The rates of unintentional poisoning– from prescription opioids, sedatives and tranquilizers in the U.S. […]
1. Myth: Cut a snakebite “The safest thing to do for snakebite is just splint the limb and go to the hospital,” says Christopher P. Holstege, M.D., an emergency medicine doctor and toxicology expert. “Cutting the bite wound could sever tendons, nerves or arteries or increase the risk of infection, […]
We’ll help you separate the facts from the fiction. MYTH – It’s OK to skip breakfast Your body probably won’t have had nourishment for 12 hours, so definitely not. Even just a simple breakfast of cereal or toast can provide lots of vitamins and minerals. Miss breakfast, and you might […]
