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When does drinking begin to increase the risk of liver disease? The answer surprised some researchers who followed thousands of men from late adolescence to middle age.
Four years ago, Dr. Dustyn Williams began posting FREE online videos of himself teaching medicine the way he thought it should have been taught in medical school at Tulane. (He believed med school “sucked” and spent hours creating the videos while working full-time as a practicing physician.) With viewer numbers growing steadily, his friend epidemiologist Jamie Fitch saw an opportunity to do even more. The result was OnlineMedEd, now grossing $5 million annually in its third year and expanding into other verticals.
An information campaign describing the correct use of electronic devices is being launched as WHO prepares to consider "video game disorder" as a new disease.
Epstein Barr Virus is seen by medical science as a common herpetic virus with no cure. Most varieties of Epstein Barr Virus go under the radar of the immune system until they strengthen and are ready to strike. In some cases, when certain varieties of Epstein Barr Virus do strike and attack as Aplastic Anemia -- it can be fatal.
Jennifer Jones looks incredulously around her. She does understand what is going on; she seems to be in a trance. Lying on a bed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by machines that keep her balanced and with wires going in and out of her body, she will experience something new. And she is nervous. For the first time, she can breathe on her own after a lung transplant surgery.
If your smoke detector is not installed correctly in your home, then what's the point? That's a question we should ask ourselves with this reminder to change your smoke detector's battery, check its operation, and ensure it is placed in the correct location for a safer home.
A new drug has been developed to treat alcoholism that counters brain deficits that are caused by alcohol. This research from the University of Queensland could revolutionize the treatment of alcohol addiction.
Our tongue is one of the strongest muscles in our body, and it can provide many important clues about the state of our health according to traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Our tongues are linked intimately to the systems, organs, and ailments within our body so say ahhhh!
Almost everyone loves the versatility of an egg, yet may dietitians don't come clean about how eggs can really affect the body, particularly when it comes to chronic viral and bacterial issues.
New study hints at an intriguing possibility about who gets dog bit the most and why.
Stress has been called a silent killer for good reason. Stress is a faceless, deadly nemesis that crouches in the shadows ready to spring at the first sign of weakness. Stress is a predator that stalks vulnerable victims, and chronic stress can kill for many reasons. Perhaps the most frightening aspect of stress is that this predator preys on your lifespan.
Music has been called the universal language. Music has been called color in sound. Music has been called the expression of what cannot be said; in essence, the voice of the soul. Music is all of these things, but modern day science is revealing that music is so much more than expression. Music has so many health benefits that have the scientifically proven ability to change your life forever. No, music isn’t magic, but it is more powerful than you know.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s famous quote: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” is proving to be true beyond the Great Depression to the modern world today. The New England Journal of Medicine released a study in April of 2012 called “Suicide and Cardiovascular Death After a Cancer Diagnosis”. The study’s results were a saddening testimony to the fact that fear can be fatal.
Deficiencies are responsible for most symptoms we experience as we age. Knowing your deficiencies are diet-related may give you some hope of reversing them, so you can enjoy your food again.
With more and more people being diagnosed with diverticulitis every year, the focus is on the diverticulitis diet and how to avoid flare-ups. Here are some simple, soothing and natural ways to cope.
The first line of defense to stopping knee pain in the obese is to lose weight. While weight loss may provide some relief, how you lose the weight plays a major role in whether or not knee cartilage further disintegrates.
GRAChIE, Georgia's Regional Academic Community Health Information Exchange joined Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC) as a member. Not everyone understands health information exchanges (HIEs) and we at eMaxHealth want to share with our readers what they are and what benefits they have for the patients and providers.
Anyone with a disability has likely suffered through questions that are - so to speak - truly insufferable. Some people are upfront about their disability and willing to share; while others may not have any visible signs. One should never assume. Here is a list of seven stupid and inappropriate things that people with disabilities have been asked.
TJ Max is showcasing and promoting vegan leather handbags and the Vegan community is welcoming it.
According to cancer.net, Liver Cancer is the 10th most common cancer and the 5th most common cause of cancer death among men. It is also the 8th most common cause of cancer death among women. Mainstream treatments vary from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. But what if there were natural remedies, scientifically proven, to kill liver cancer cells? Well, there are, and to find out more about 3 vegan remedies that can kill liver cancer cells, read on.
Historically, aloe vera has been used for a myriad of purposes, among them, treatment of wounds, loss of hair, and as a laxative. Known as the “plant of immortality,” aloe was presented as a funeral gift to the pharaohs in Egypt, but you'll find this phenomenal vegan food has many great uses for healing, health and in your home.
More and more children and adults suffer from allergies than ever before. This is mostly caused by diet. By making some temporary dietary changes and incorporating more sweet potatoes into the diet, allergy sufferers can better pinpoint exactly what makes their body so hyper-reactive to the world around them safely and naturally..
You are what you eat is quite a true statement and science has already established that certain things we consume such as: caffeine, alcohol and sugar may trigger anxiety and nervousness. So, in the same way, consuming foods that calm your nerves and ease anxiety will reduce nervousness and anxious feelings.
What you eat or leave out of your diet greatly impacts your state of health and your nervous system. While the raw vegan diet in itself is very calming to the nervous system, part-time or not-so-raw vegans can focus on three foods to benefit their nervous system and feel calm and healthy.
Earwax buildup can be bothersome and in many cases can cause hearing loss. Q-tips are a common although, not recommended, method to remove earwax buildup. While more research has to be done on earwax, research has hinted at the role that diet plays in it's make up.
Now more than ever our food is laced with hidden MSG. Vegans are often so concerned with staying away from animal products that they unknowingly take in this neurotoxin in both its natural and chemical forms, and this is injurious to their health.
Not only is rebounding fun, it stimulates and clears the lymphatic system, boosts the immune system and is a joyful way for kids to burn off some excess energy with a health benefit. As a bonus, rebounding may also get your kids away from screen time for a while.
Low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets are leaving people, more deficient and unhealthy than ever, according to several studies. New moms are particularly cautioned to eat more of the foods that work with the body and not against it.
Caffeine rich drinks have been in hot waters lately, because of the death of an american teenager who consumed too many caffeine rich beverages and ended up having a heart attack, leading to his premature death. What not many people know, is that you can boost your energy levels naturally and avoid energy drinks or caffeine rich beverages. Here is how.
Male fish are displaying feminine qualities and even producing eggs. What can we learn about these transgender fish?