Understanding Food Allergies – Myths and Facts Food allergies and food intolerances may seem similar, but they affect the body in very different ways. A food allergy involves the immune system reacting to certain proteins in foods, known as allergens. …
Approximately 12 percent of all children snore. In a recent study, 90 children who were previously referred to a clinic for assessment in their breathing problems during slumber were observed and tested. The children who were eventually diagnosed with dangerous…
The city that never sleeps is implementing a new bylaw to save lives, although not in the way that you would expect. The New York City Health Department is taking the initiative to promote healthy living – by organizing the…
That’s right; Online Pharmacies Canada has undergone a significant remodel over the past few weeks, with several new changes to help you navigate our website better. New Sections From the homepage it is as easy to navigate throughout the website as possible.In…
Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of people all over the world. Experts estimate that more than 285 million people live with diabetes today, and the number keeps growing. Every year, many people face serious health problems because…
Heartburn is a burning feeling that starts in the chest and may move up toward the throat. This happens when stomach acid and other fluids rise into the esophagus — the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The…
The human body is an amazing system with many detailed processes that work together to keep us alive and healthy. However, within this complexity, there are medical conditions that go beyond what we usually understand about health. Some of these…
Teenagers experience biological changes that affect their circadian rhythm, or internal body clock. During adolescence, the body naturally shifts to a later sleep schedule, making it more difficult to fall asleep early. This happens because the body produces melatonin later…
With 2010 fast approaching many of us have probably begun to make preparations to start our resolutions. Again the majority of us probably have our hearts set on losing some of the weight we packed on after all those holiday…
Recently, two well-known manufacturers, AstraZeneca’s MedImmune and Sanofi-Aventis, recalled some of their H1N1 vaccines. These recalls might sound worrying at first, but they were done to make sure the vaccines work as well as they should. There was no danger…
