A new study challenges the common belief that children who attend daycare separate early in life have lower rates of asthma and allergies later. The research, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, finds that young children in daycare get sick more often and experience more respiratory problems, but that any
Scientists believe kids who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have an elevated blood pressure, regardless of whether they are obese or not. Researchers from Iowa State University and the Spanish National Research Council in Madrid examined the link between sedentary behavior such as watching TV, playing video games, painting or sitting
Young adults who are considered obese may be more likely to suffer from psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology. Psoriatic arthritis is a joint condition that affects the fingers or toes and leads to stiffness and pain. Individuals who develop psoriasis, a skin-related disease, could have a higher risk of
Hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather have caused major flooding in the United States and other parts of the world. Water damage can also cause surfaces to moldwhich can pose a threat to your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say mold developing indoors may cause you to experience a stuffy nose
It often costs more to catch wild salmon than to raise them on farms. Some people believe farm-raised fish deliver fewer nutrients when consumed, but recent research has shown that salmon fed almost exclusively on vegetables still contain healthy amounts of vitamins and minerals. A study conducted at Norway’s National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood
Colonoscopies may prove beneficial for men with prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the annual American College of Gastroenterology Meeting. This is because patients who suffer from this disease are at an increased risk of adenomas, or polyps that tend to develop rapidly and can lead to prostate cancer. During a recent study, researchers
We tend to think of poor air quality as affecting our lungs, but what about our other organs? Air pollution could be one of the factors responsible for cases of adult onset appendicitis, according to new research. A study at the University of Calgary used regression analysis to compare changes in levels of ozone, nitrogen
Millions of people suffer from foot aches, and the affliction is perhaps more aggravated at the end of winter when our feet have spent months in tight-fitting shoes. However, alternative therapies such as yoga may help relieve the pain. In that vein, Beech Sandal Company has created new sandals which it claims deliver the necessary
Woo, I havent laughed that hard in a long time I needed that. The last time you said words like thatyou probably DID need a good laugh, and you should be sure to let it out more often! You might be surprised to know that a healthy dose of laughter is often just what you
Many Americans are already aware that taking daily vitamin supplements can help the body process food and replace old cells with new ones. However, researchers in the United Kingdom have announced that consuming adequate levels of vitamin D may reduce the likelihood of a developing a certain form of multiple sclerosis (MS). A study published