Health :: Best Health Articles in August 2005
Following are the best health articles in August 2005, arranged as per viewed frequency:
Food
Food Allergies :: Cure for food allergies
An allergy is the name given to any abnormal reaction a person has to something otherwise harmless that is eaten, inhaled, or touched. A real allergy is a problem involving the immune system, generally brought on by a substance known as IgE (antibody). Milk, dust, and cats often trigger allergic reactions in some people. The more common signs of an allergic reaction include hives, (itchy raised, red spots), a runny or stuffy nose, and/or red hot cheeks.
Homeopathic Medicine :: Aethusa cynapium – Fool’s Parsley
Especially for children during dentition in hot summer weather; children who cannot bear milk. Great weakness: children cannot stand; unable to hold up the head (abrot); prostration with sleepiness.
COPD :: A meaty, salty, starchy diet may impact chronic lung disease
A new study finds that eating mostly meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers found that individuals whose diets are rich in meat, refined starches and sodium are 1.43 times more likely to report new onset of persistent coughs with phlegm than those who consume a diet high in fruit and soy.
Heart Disease :: Protein and unsaturated fat may enhance heart health benefits
The types of food eaten in an effort to cut down on saturated fat may make a difference in reducing heart disease risk, according to a study of people with either high blood pressure or prehypertension. The study was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health.
Health :: Antioxidant glutathione – GSH revolutionize the treatment of disease
Glutathione (GSH), a protein that is essential to cell metabolism, also plays a strong role as an antioxidant and defender against infection and environmental toxins.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Weight Loss Might Precede Alzheimer’s Disease
In a study funded by the National Institute on Aging, Dr. David Bennett of Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center, and team, tracked 820 elderly Roman Catholic priests, nuns and brothers for up to 10 years.
Leukemia :: Arranon for Rare Leukemia and Lymphoma
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Arranon (nelarabine) for marketing in the United States. This is a new drug to treat adults and children with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL), whose disease has not responded to or has relapsed following at least two chemotherapy regimens. Arranon is the first drug to treat this limited population of patients.
HIV :: Lamivudine – for use in pediatric patients with HIV
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the tentative approval of the drug product Lamivudine (la mi’ vyoo deen) Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. of Hyderabad , India . Lamivudine Oral Solution is the first generic version of the already approved Epivir Oral Solution, 10 mg/mL, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. This child-friendly-product is indicated for use in pediatric patients with HIV from three months to 16 years, and will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Asthma :: Childhood Asthma – Homoeopathic Cure
In today’s time many children even infants are suffering from Childhood Asthma, and are put on Inhalers & Nebulizers . It is increasing at alarming rate whereas a proper care with appropriate Homoeopathic Treatment can Cure many youngsters and enable them breath normally without the aid of Puffs, Pumps and Nebulizers. Specially in Diwali days it aggravates because of Smoke and Air Pollution caused by Fire Crackers.