As time goes by and millions of more people turn to antidepressant drugs to ‘escape’ the anxiety, stress and depression that modern life can sometimes cause, alarming horror stories about antidepressant use are piling up. The SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor was introduced as a ‘miracle’ drug that would greatly reduce the side effects [...]

What is sad about people who are suffering from diabetes is that many of them remain undiagnosed mainly because of lack of knowledge on the disease and lack of resources to even visit a doctor and know their real condition. In fact, more often than not, “diabetics” or the people who are suffering from diabetes [...]

(ARA) – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While heart-related illnesses are widespread, the good news is that your lifestyle choices can have a significantly positive effect on your overall heart health.
“You can easily improve overall heart health with a few, simple lifestyle [...]

(ARA) – Making your home more energy-efficient and airtight doesn’t seem to have a downside, does it? Modern home building and remodeling practices can help reduce your energy bill and your home’s carbon footprint. But there can be a hidden drawback to all this: poor indoor air quality.
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that [...]

Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the bronchial tree, an important organ of respiratory track in the human body. Since the organ is related to the respiratory track, any adverse condition affecting the organ will affect the breathing too and therefore, in bronchitis, there will be difficulty in breathing. The condition occurs when the inner-wall [...]

Cold sores treatments are typically divided in to two broad stages. These can either be OTC (over-the-counter) drugs or creams, medications and home remedies for cold sores. Home remedies include the application of tea bags on the affected areas. Tea contains tannic acid that is antiviral in nature. It ensures that the herpes virus is [...]

Matt and Karen Douglas had only been married for a few years when Matt started exhibiting early symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD). His symptoms started with small, uncontrolled movements, such as his hands twitching when he didn’t want them to; but the movements soon worsened and became so severe that Matt was unable to drive [...]

Acid reflux is a problem of the digestive system, estimated to affect one-third of the adult US population at least on an occasional basis. The diseas goes by several other names, including Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and Gastric reflux disease.
Why does acid reflux happen? The stomach naturally produces acids during digestion [...]

Reflux is acid in the stomach that comes back up into the esophagus. This is very painful and exposure to continual stomach acids will damage the esophagus. If you do suffer from acid reflux, it does not have to be permanently. The main symptom of acid reflux is frequent heartburn, which burns in the lower [...]

As the body ages, fat begins to find its way to places not so much of our choosing. If you’ve been battling problem fat areas on your hips, stomach or even back, the good news is that yes, it is possible to make those problem spots go away.
Here are three basic steps to saying goodbye [...]

If it seems like your ears ring constantly, it’s probably not your imagination or the economy . . . and you’re not alone. You may have tinnitus, an inner ear ailment that affects 25 million to 50 million Americans — with about 12 million people experiencing such severe symptoms.

If you couldn’t hear well, would you wait five to nine years or longer to address the problem? Many people do just that. The average age of first-time hearing aid users is 67, yet the Better Hearing Institute reports that nearly half of all people with hearing loss are younger than 55. Why the delay in seeking help?

President Nixon roamed the White House halls at night and spoke to the portraits on the walls; President Clinton slept less than five hours each night and phoned old friends at 3 a.m.; President Bush Sr. relied on powerful sleep aids to sleep at night.

Cardiac arrest, accidents and injuries will strike millions of American workers this year, according to government statistics.

(ARA) – After a routine blood test in 2001, Helen Anbinder, now 67, of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., heard the dreaded words: You have cancer. The diagnosis was chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a serious blood cancer that affects more than 90,000 people in the United States.
One of her first calls was to The Leukemia & Lymphoma [...]

Nearly 19 million Americans currently live with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux disease, and suffer from painful and uncomfortable symptoms such as frequent and persistent heartburn.

Downsizing. Difficult. Depression. Dread. These are a lot of “D” words. But “D” words seem appropriate — even reflective — of the grade many of us might give our financial and mental states right now.

Every year, more than 95 million Americans suffer from at least one digestive health issue. Many of these issues may be brought on by increased stress and poor diet choices.

(ARA) – If you or your friends had metal braces growing up, you might remember that they were sometimes difficult to deal with – from restrictions on what foods you could enjoy, to the challenges of keeping teeth clean and the feeling that your braces were the most noticeable thing about you.
While braces are more [...]

Getting the flu can have serious consequences, especially for children. Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza (“the flu”) and its complications. Richard Kanowitz knows this all too well — he and his wife Alissa lost their 4-year-old daughter, Amanda, to the flu four years ago.

(ARA) – Everyone knows the dangers of asbestos. What was once commonplace in factories and the construction industry has caused a slew of health problems to those who have been exposed. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by this exposure, and it’s not just people who worked directly with asbestos who now need to [...]

Viagra, a medicine prescribed for erectile dysfunction, has been in discussion on a lot of forums regarding its safety in individuals suffering from heart diseases. Studies have been conducted to determine the effects of Viagra (sildanefil) on heart. Heart is a very complex structure that continuously pumps blood throughout the lifespan.
If there is volume overload [...]

Acid reflux is a problem of the digestive system, estimated to affect one-third of the adult US population at least on an occasional basis. The diseas goes by several other names, including Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and Gastric reflux disease.
Why does acid reflux happen? The stomach naturally produces acids during digestion [...]