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 […]
