Allergy :: Symptoms of food allergy in children
Food allergy in children commonly results in irritating, uncomfortable symptoms that occur after eating a food or food additive.
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Allergies :: Allergy proof your home – fighting indoor allergies
You’ve heard about “spring cleaning,” but what about a “fall cleaning?” As days get shorter and temperatures continue to fall over most of the United States, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is recommending that perennial, or year-round allergy sufferers, take some precautions before retreating inside during the colder months.
Allergies :: Food Allergies, Food Intolerance and Additives
Since there were no uniform definitions established for the various terms used in connection with food allergies, the Committee on Adverse Reactions to Foods, of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, suggested the following:
Health :: Cooking utensils and their affect on nutrition
The utensils that are used to cook food often do more than just “hold” the food. Molecules of substances can leach from the utensil to the food that is being cooked in that utensil. Three of the substances that have been connected with utensils include aluminum, lead, and iron. Both lead and aluminum have been associated with illness.
Seizures :: Information on seizure, convulsions
A seizure is a sudden change in behavior due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain. There are a wide variety of possible symptoms of seizures, depending on what parts of the brain are affected. Many types of seizures cause loss of consciousness with twitching or shaking of the body. However, some seizures consist of staring spells that can easily go unnoticed. Occasionally, seizures can cause temporary abnormal sensations or visual disturbances.
Menopause :: Alternative therapies for managing menopausal symptoms
Deciding whether to use hormone therapy (HT) after menopause is a difficult decision many women face as they age. Research has shown that HT is very effective for relieving menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, there are also known health risks and uncertainties about long-term use. Recent research has demonstrated that long-term use of estrogen–either alone or in combination with progestin–results in more risks than benefits.
Heart Disease :: Improve the safety of implantable cardiac devices
In its ongoing commitment to improve the safety monitoring of implantable cardiac devices and provide earlier notice to doctors and patients of potential problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its retrospective review of malfunctions of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers occurring from 1990-2002. The findings were presented at the Heart Rhythm Society “Policy Conference on Pacemaker and ICD Performance,” in Washington, DC.
Allergies :: Breast milk alternative may prevent food allergies
Using hydrolyzed casein or whey formulas when breast milk is inadequately produced may help prevent at-risk infants from developing allergies, according to a review of studies on the topic.
Dietary Supplement :: Safety of dietary supplements
A research study questioned the popularity, effectiveness, and safety of dietary supplements in general.
Dietary Supplement :: What is a dietary supplement
In the United States, a dietary supplement is defined under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 as – A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet.