• Upper Back Pain

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Upper back pains are not as common as lower back pains; they also do not have the host of causes that trigger lower back pain. But whenever they occur, they are equally painful in nature. Mainly two causes of upper back pain have been identified: muscular irritation in the myofascial ...

  • Pulled Muscles

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    A human body gets its shape and all possible flex movements due to the presence of muscles. The contraction of the muscles voluntarily helps in moving the legs or hands while walking, or to turn the neck when somebody calls from behind. The muscles are made up of elastic fibers ...

  • Muscles

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    The human body is a complex system. It consists of cells or small units that are organized to function together. Every body function is coordinated by the nerve cells in the brain, whether it is movement of the eyes or the heartbeat. In the body, Muscles are one of the ...

  • Muscle Spasms

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Muscles are made up of elastic fibers that not only give general shape to the body, but also contract to move its various parts. The body gets its frame and shape from the skeleton muscles. These are voluntary muscles. The contraction of these muscles is consciously determined by the living ...

  • Lower Back Pain

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    The back is made up of several different bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked upon each other to form a strong column that supports the upper portion of the body. Bones near neck are called cervical vertebrae, those adjacent to chest are called thoracic vertebrae, those around the lower back ...

  • Build Muscles

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    The human body consists of various systems performing a multitude of functions. Every action is determined and stimulated as per the nervous system. Similarly, the actions to move a limb or any other body part are conditioned by the muscular system. Muscle, known for its elasticity, contracts to help the ...

  • Back Pain

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Statistics reveal that up to 85% of all people have back pain at any given time in their lives. Nearly 2% of all American workers get compensated for back-pain-related disabilities. Back pain can occur for several reasons like injury to the muscles on account of their overuse or otherwise, strains, ...

  • Back Pain Relief

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Different types of back pains have different types of causes, and to gain some relief, the cause rather than the symptom should be addressed. People suffering from back pain are often suggested by friends and relatives to have complete bed rest, which is a misconception. Mere bed rest would not ...

  • Sinus Infections

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is an infection that affects the sinuses in the body. Sinuses are the hollow spaces or cavities near the bones in the skull around the nose. Sinusitis is the swelling of these sinuses because of some allergic or immune reaction that causes the sinuses ...

  • Sinus Infection Medication

    Updated: 2010-04-30 07:39:34
    Sinus infection or sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Sinuses are the hollow cavities in the bones around the nose. When these sinuses get inflamed because of some viral or fungal infection, it results in blockage of air or mucus inside, which causes lot of pain and discomfort, often known ...

  • Allergy to Nuts (Part 2)

    Updated: 2010-04-30 02:00:14
    2. How to deal with an allergy to nuts? There is no specific medicine to treat allergies to nuts. The improved treatment, without a doubt it’s as simple as avoiding eating all foods or products containing nuts. We must bear in mind that some people are so sensitive that not only should avoid eating them but also [...]

  • Is There a Viral Cause for Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension? [Aetiology]

    Updated: 2010-04-29 22:00:00
    Now on ScienceBlogs : How Dr . Isis Avoided Being Punched in the Nose Last 24 Hrs Life Science Physical Science Environment Humanities Education Politics Medicine Brain Behavior Technology Information Science Jobs Aetiology Discussing causes , origins , evolution , and implications of disease and other . phenomena Latest Posts Archives About RSS Contact Profile Tara C . Smith is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology . Her research involves a number of pathogens at the animal-human nexus . Additionally , she is the founder of Iowa Citizens for Science and also writes for The Panda's Thumb and previously for WIRED SCIENCE's Correlations Please note the views expressed on this site are Dr . Smith's alone and may not be representative of the groups mentioned above . a veritable expert on

  • Can your pet dog make you sick? Multiple Sclerosis and Canine Distemper Virus [Aetiology]

    Updated: 2010-04-29 06:05:00
    Now on ScienceBlogs : How Dr . Isis Avoided Being Punched in the Nose Last 24 Hrs Life Science Physical Science Environment Humanities Education Politics Medicine Brain Behavior Technology Information Science Jobs Aetiology Discussing causes , origins , evolution , and implications of disease and other . phenomena Latest Posts Archives About RSS Contact Profile Tara C . Smith is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology . Her research involves a number of pathogens at the animal-human nexus . Additionally , she is the founder of Iowa Citizens for Science and also writes for The Panda's Thumb and previously for WIRED SCIENCE's Correlations Please note the views expressed on this site are Dr . Smith's alone and may not be representative of the groups mentioned above . a veritable expert on

  • Pharmaceutical Giant Astrazeneca To Pay $520 Million

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:47
    AstraZeneca LP and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP will pay $520 million to resolve allegations that AstraZeneca illegally marketed the anti-psychotic drug Seroquel.

  • Laughter Affects Appetite Much Like a Workout Does

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:47
    Laughter and workouts have more in common than anyone thought.

  • How to Improve Risk Assessment for Heart Disease

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:47
    Adding coronary calcium score to traditional risk factors improves risk assessment for heart disease.

  • Study Confirms New Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:46
    Researchers have shown that ranibizumab (Lucentis) eye injections, often in combination with laser treatment, result in better vision than laser treatment alone for diabetes-associated swelling of the retina.

  • Smoking Genes Identified

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:46
    Researchers find that common gene variants affect how much a person smokes, how hard it is to quit, and risk of lung cancer from smoking.

  • Hematoma

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:46
    Information about hematoma types (subdural, epidural, subungual, etc.) symptoms, causes (trauma, aneurysm, medication) , and treatments on Rxlist.com

  • Vusion (Miconazole Nitrate, 15% Zinc Oxide, and 81.35% White Petrolatum) - updated on RxList

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:45
    Vusion (Miconazole Nitrate, 15% Zinc Oxide, and 81.35% White Petrolatum) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

  • Sustiva (Efavirenz) - updated on RxList

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:45
    Sustiva (Efavirenz) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

  • Many in U.S. Have at Least 1 Heart Risk Factor

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:45
    About half of the U.S. population has at least one of three major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

  • Suprane (Desflurane) - updated on RxList

    Updated: 2010-04-28 23:31:44
    Suprane (Desflurane) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

  • FDA Approves First-of-a-Kind Asthma Device

    Updated: 2010-04-28 05:07:00
    WASHINGTON -- The FDA approved a new device for the treatment of severe and persistent asthma, which uses radiofrequency energy to smooth and prevent constriction of airways in lieu of corticosteroids.

  • Breaking news: political parties state positions on free prescriptions

    Updated: 2010-04-28 02:00:00
    Andrew Neil today asked party health spokesmen on BBC2 whether they would implement free prescriptions for people with long term conditions in England.

  • Allergy to Nuts (Part 1)

    Updated: 2010-04-27 06:34:43
    Today allergy to nuts can be considered an important condition because it usually manifests at a young age and large numbers of cases lasts a lifetime. Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc can cause symptoms in people even without consuming them simply by skin contact or inhalation. 1. Did you know? They are named (nuts) due to suffering from [...]

  • Baba Ramdev -Yoga for Asthma

    Updated: 2010-04-24 17:44:46
    The increasing environmental pollution and the reckless lifestyle that the 21st century has imposed on us has compelled many to succumb to asthma, bronchitis and other breathing disorders. A complete ritual comprising of the essential pranayams, home remedies and massage of the vital pressure points is described in this video to combat all ‘kapha’ related [...]

  • Things to Remember About Asthma Medications

    Updated: 2010-04-23 09:22:47
    Asthma medicine is safe – Any type of medication can cause some side effects. But remember that asthma medicine, taken at the recommended doses and times, is safe for most people. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of your medicine. Ask about side effects, about using other medications at the same time, and [...]

  • Now schools are back it?s time to get them to act on asthma!

    Updated: 2010-04-23 02:00:00
    I have been impressed with the number of people getting in touch with us about asthma in schools since the Inquest reported its findings on the tragic death of Samuel Linton.

  • Marriage and Taxes

    Updated: 2010-04-22 04:53:45
    Getting married is the greatest day for 50 percent of couples. The other 50 percent get divorced. Perhaps the marriage tax penalty has something to do with it. Family Values – Hardly For all the chatter from politicians about family values, it is ironic that the tax code actually penalizes people for getting married. At its heart, [...]

  • Popular Beliefs about Nutrition and Obesity (Part 2)

    Updated: 2010-04-21 04:33:58
    Does eating quickly and hastily fattening? NO. Is the consumption of excess calories which results in an increase in body weight. What if it happens, is that people who eat quickly turn usually eat more food. Does salt fattening? NO. Salt being a mineral, is heated (no calories). However, its intake can cause fluid retention in people with [...]

  • Maine Coon Loving His Boy

    Updated: 2010-04-21 04:33:57
    Louie, our precious feline living soul, passed on 1/12/09. He was a svelt 30 pound Maine Coon; big NOT fat. He suffered from asthma and cardiomyopathy, part of what sometimes comes with being the giant male Maine Coon he was. He was only 8 years old. We miss him terribly. Give some stars to Louie [...]

  • Dennis Richard A2Z: Dr Humiston MD Interview # 1

    Updated: 2010-04-20 08:22:42
    Dennis Richard A2Z: Dr Humiston go through some frequently asked questions about candida and its cause and effects to or health Cravings for sugar, chocolate, milk, cheese, vinegar, pickles, alcohol, bread, nuts or fruit Headaches and migraine headaches Depression Fatigue Asthma and allergies Irritability and confusion Sleep problems — difficulty falling asleep, or waking up [...]

  • Preventing an Asthma Attack (Asthma #3)

    Updated: 2010-04-18 19:41:26
    Although asthma has no cure, a flare-up of the disease can often be prevented. If you’re asthmatic, learn what you can do to stop an attack before it starts.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com Related : Long Distance Service

  • Charles Bukowski – La vita di Borodin

    Updated: 2010-04-18 03:13:20
    testo di Charls Bukowski, prodotto da nuoviautori.org, regia Andrea Galli, musica Aleksandr Borodin, riarrangiamento musicale Andrea Galli, fotografia Andrej Tarkovski e Aleksandr Sokurov. — Translation— The life of Borodin the next time you listen to Borodin remember he was just a chemist who wrote music to relax; his house was jammed with people: students, artists, [...]

  • Popular Beliefs about Nutrition and Obesity (Part 1)

    Updated: 2010-04-18 03:13:15
    A brief description about each myth or misconception regarding nutrition is concerned, will help us understand the true reasons for the different processes of food and metabolism. Have clear ideas give us some knowledge, which will improve our decisions and therefore quality of life. At the same time, avoiding misleading advertisements that threaten our health and [...]

  • Wine, Beer May Trigger Asthma

    Updated: 2010-04-16 02:33:04
    Drinking wine may not be a good idea for those with asthma. Experts say some brands may trigger the disease. Adult asthmatics may not tolerate preservatives in wine and beer while children may be allergic to cow’s milk, eggs, wheat, and peanuts. This doesn’t mean you should starve though. Bear in mind that only 2 percent of [...]

  • Prescription charging issue ignored

    Updated: 2010-04-16 02:00:00
    The prospects are not looking good for free prescriptions in England, after none of the main parties included the proposal in their election manifestos, Gilmore, Ian

  • AAN: Fingolimod Appears Safe in MS with Asthma

    Updated: 2010-04-15 14:45:50
    TORONTO -- Multiple sclerosis patients who have been diagnosed with asthma appear to have few pulmonary issues when treated with the investigative agent fingolimod, researchers said here.

  • asthma in child

    Updated: 2010-04-15 14:23:10
    CDC – Asthma – Kids This site for children in grades 6 through 8 gives you information about air pollution. to help parents and children learn more about asthma triggers. www.cdc.gov/asthma/children.htm

  • Where to Get a Reliable Cure For Asthma

    Updated: 2010-04-15 02:08:34
    For their peace of mind, asthma sufferers look for a cure for asthma. Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma yet. If a sufferer wants to get rid of his or her symptoms, he or she will have to follow their doctor’s advice on treatment and management. The treatment prescribed by the doctor will address the [...]

  • FDA Announces End for CFC-Propelled Inhalers

    Updated: 2010-04-14 15:59:19
    WASHINGTON -- The FDA is taking several chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-propelled inhalers for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease off the market due to the danger the devices pose to the ozone layer.

  • Behavioral Therapy for ADHD

    Updated: 2010-04-12 03:13:25
    : Natural Standard Blog AHNA 30th Annual Conference Main Natural Standard Launches New Database April 07, 2010 Behavioral Therapy for ADHD New evidence suggests that a type of behavioral therapy that teaches time management and organizational skills , may be beneficial in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD In the study , 88 adults with ADHD were randomly assigned to undergo small group sessions of metacognitive therapy or supportive therapy once weekly for 12 weeks . Each session lasted two . hours The metacognitive therapy group was designed to help the patients think of new ways to accomplish daily tasks , such as improving time management and organizational skills . They were also assigned exercises to perform at home . The control group received general support ,

  • The Diet in The Treatment of Obesity (Part 2)

    Updated: 2010-04-12 03:13:21
    The most common causes of obesity are overeating first the food and energy, and to a lesser extent: metabolic endocrine disorders (Cushing’s disease, hypothyroidism, etc.) Certain psychological disorders (Bulimia nervosa), the iatrogenic (related to consumption of certain drugs like steroids, etc.), and in extreme obesity, genetic factors (current research). In all likelihood one of the tasks [...]

  • The Diet in The Treatment of Obesity (Part 1)

    Updated: 2010-04-12 03:13:20
    Obesity is a disease that can be defined as the increase in body weight over 15% of its value considered normal, due to increased body fat. There is a parameter that lets you easily define the existence of obesity, body mass index (BMI): BMI (kg/m2) = Actual Weight / Height x Height * Weight in Kg * Length in [...]

  • Election campaign underway

    Updated: 2010-04-10 02:00:00
    The prospects are not looking good for free prescriptions in England, after none of the main parties included the proposal in their election manifestos, Gilmore, Ian

  • Lung Problems Don't Stop Kids from 'Huffing'

    Updated: 2010-04-08 19:49:45
    About one of every 20 adolescents with a history of lung disease used an inhalant to get high -- commonly called huffing -- within the preceding 12 months, data from a government survey showed.

  • The NHS ? a key Election battleground?

    Updated: 2010-04-06 02:00:00
    So after weeks of phony war, the General Election campaign is now here. How much a part will health play in determining people?s votes?

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