Roz Roscoe A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood
Individuals who suffer from lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, may be at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease. According to findings that were published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, the increase of anti-apolipoprotein (anti-Apo A-I), anti-high-density lipoprotein (anti-HDL) and anti-C-reactive protein (anti-CRP) in lupus patients may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, which
Recent scientific studies have discovered a simple compound that can help enhance, improve and even lengthen your lifewithout any negative side effects. Imagine living five 10 or 15 years longer than the average-age man or woman. Specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University state that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Its tough to fight enemies you cant see. Thats certainly true of the infections and germs that often infect and sicken thousands of people each year. A particularly nasty germthe MRSA infectionis proving to be a tough opponent. Doctors confirm a new form of this drug-resistant superbug has been detected in some
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre a woman over 50, youve either seen a friend experienceor have personally experienced the discomforts of HORMONE HELL! It might seem as though your body suddenly staged a mutinyand you wake up rounder, moodier, older and sicker every day! The FDA is offering a new solutionin the form of spray-on
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Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Youve probably noticed some changes to your body as you age. Your metabolism might not allow you to enjoy some of your favorite treatsthat is, not without leaving some extra padding on your belly and hips! Well, dont be discouraged! You CAN age gracefullyand preserve your health, too. In todays Monday Edition
Prostate cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are often untargeted and can entail serious health risks. However, a new treatment method may sidestep some of these health consequences by using gold molecules to destroy cancer cells. A description of the unique method appears in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, The list of health dangers from FDA-approved products just keeps growing The watchdog agency has issued warnings about allergic reactions to chemicals in lung inhalers. Theyre also urging you to be careful with denture cleansers, too. But on a positive note, the FDA succeeded in identifying the suspicious substance that sickenedand even
Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Associations online journal, Annals of Neurology. More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A