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Parenting Guide To Crohn's Disease In Children

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Any type of chronic disorder may be especially difficult for a child to cope with. Likewise, being a parent to such a child may leave you feeling helpless and cheated. Unfortunately, the presence of Crohn?s Disease will not be any easier to bear or deal with, as it has particularly unpleasant side effects.

Crohn?s Disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease which occurs when the immune system overreacts to an agent of the digestive system, sends excessive white blood cells to the are... (Read All)

Winter Coughs - Not A Good Wheeze!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It's not just horseback riders that cough and wheeze at this time of year. Respiratory problems are common in horses as well. Loss of performance may be the first sign that something is wrong. Mildly affected animals may cough occasionally when eating or when starting work. As the condition gets worse they may cough almost continuously.

Why is coughing such a problem in the winter? We need look no further than the changes in management that accompany the colder weather. Horses spend more... (Read All)

What Is Candida?

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Candida is yeast, considered a normal part of our bowel flora, generally found in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract. Its purpose is to fight off harmful bacteria that it encounters in the body.

Its presence in the body, then, is not problematic and is balanced by a well-functioning immune system and friendly bacteria. If the immune system ceases to function properly, or the level of friendly bacteria in the body becomes too low ? as can happen when too many antibiotic... (Read All)

Cholesterol and Lowering HDL

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Good health has always been a subject of great concern for everyone. We always talk about exercise, living a healthy lifestyle and eating healthy. But it was not always like this. Decades ago, the concept of health was quite different from how we perceive it right now. Yes, the value of exercise was still very much mentioned but the concept of âhealthy eatingâ was vastly different. As late as the 1960s, the tenets that surround healthy eating was quite different from what it is now. Just loo... (Read All)

Is Fibromyalgia A Disease, A Collection Of Symptoms Or Is It All In Your Head?

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

For weeks you have been aching from head to foot. You have no energy, you can?t concentrate and you can?t remember the last time you got a good night?s sleep. You have been to the doctor a few times already and all he can tell you is what you DON?T have. You have read about fibromyalgia and even talked to others that have been diagnosed with the disease. Yet, so far, no one can tell you whether you have it or not?

Sound familiar?

Well welcome to the world of fibromyalgia diagnost... (Read All)

AIDS/HIV INFORMATION

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome it causes a destruction of the immune system. It is the most advanced stage of the HIV virus (HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the presence of a positive HIV antibody test and one or more of the illnesses known as opportunistic infections. The HIV virus, type 1 or 2 is widely known to be the cause of AIDS. HIV breaks down and attacks your T cells so yo... (Read All)

What To Do If Your Child Has Chicken Pox

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Chicken pox is a common affliction that affects people of all ages but is most commonly seen in children. The symptoms of chicken pox are red bumps on the body that turn into blisters and that increase in quantity over several days. The bumps may look like insect bites or a rash and is often difficult to diagnose the first few days. Often, it is accompanied by a fever. Watch the bumps to see if they turn into blisters and if more bumps emerge over a few days. If so, it is likely chicken pox. Read All)

Preparing Your Finances For A Bird Flu Pandemic

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you have been paying attention to the news lately you may of heard of the threat of bird flu and a world pandemic. What would this mean and how would it affect your financial holdings. The World Bank, which has estimated that a bird flu pandemic lasting a year could, cost the global economy up to $800 billion dollars. The economic toll on the world economy will be catastrophic. That is a forecast no investor wants to hear. Even a ?mild? pandemic could wreck havoc with your investments.
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How Dirty Dishes And Stale Bread Saved The World

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks?

That's what I recently asked myself. Myths and legends are often based on ancient truths. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folklore cures might also be based on some past grain of truth. Here's what I found.

He Was No Martha Stewart

In fact, Alexander Fleming had no housekeeping skills whatsoever. During the early 1900s, Petri dishes, beakers, and test tubes were piled around his lab like dirty dishes in a bachel... (Read All)

Symptoms Of Kidney Problems You Should Know

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Symptoms of kidney problems generally develop over a period of years. As you know, the kidneys perform many vital functions that help maintain overall health. But if the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, the kidneys will not clean the blood properly and symptoms of kidney problems will develop. With impaired kidney function, the body retains more water and salt than it should, leading to weight gain.

Early kidney disease has no kidney problem symptoms, however, it can become kidn... (Read All)

Food Poisoning--An Overview

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

What is Food Poisoning?

Food poisoning results when you eat food contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. Your symptoms may range from upset stomach to diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps and dehydration. Most such infections go undiagnosed and unreported.

But the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year about 76 million people in the United States become ill from pathogens in food, and about 5,000 of... (Read All)

Narcolepsy treatments

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Most commonly, Narcolepsy presents itself as an illness called EDS â Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. This is the persistent feeling being tired, lacking real energy and wanting to sleep. The sufferer has to make concerted efforts to remain awake, but even if he or she is able to do so, it is often only to achieve a semi-wakeful state that onlookers often describe as âtrance likeâ or as if the individual is âon auto pilotâ. At unfortunate moments, the feeling can be so strong that it appe... (Read All)

How Is Sickle Cell Anemia Treated?

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Sickle cell anemia is a lifelong, chronic disease that affects over 72,000 people in the United States. In most cases, there are not continual symptoms but periodic painful attacks. It can also weaken the immune system and cause other complications such as strokes. People with sickle cell anemia also typically have a shortened life span. There is no cure for this disease but treatment options are available.

It is essential to seek a consultation with a medical profession if symptoms of t... (Read All)

What Is Malaria & What Can Be Done If I Contract It?

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Malaria is an infectious blood disease caused by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito that injects parasites into the bloodstream. This disease is reported to afflict 350-500 million people each year and causes over one million deaths. Malaria causes a high fever, joint pain, shivering, vomiting and anemia. If left untreated, it can result in severe medical complications or even death. Unfortunately, there are no vaccines against malaria though they are being researched and developed for te... (Read All)

How Is Tuberculosis Treated?

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Tuberculosis Treatment

Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is an infection that affects the lungs and may also affect bones, joints, the circulatory system and central nervous system. This disease can be highly contagious if left untreated. In 1993, the World Health Organization declared TB to be a world health emergency because of the frequency of infection and the ease in which it spreads. It is estimated that nine billion new cases are reported each year.

As with any dis... (Read All)

Aicardi Syndrome

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It is a disorder that is categorized by the partial or complete malfunction of the corpus callosum, a brain structure linking two hemispheres inside it. Aicardi syndrome often causes childhood seizure (intantile spasms), eye abnormality or lesions of the retina, and metal retardation. Aicardi Syndrome is also linked to microcephaly, a brain defect; microgyria, where bumps inside the brain tend to be narrow; or porecenphalic cysts, a brain condition causing fluids to fill the gaps in the brain. F... (Read All)

What Is ADD & What Natural Remedies Can Help Alleviate Symptoms

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a growing problem facing children today. ADD is a type of hyperactivity disorder most commonly found in children, but it can also be present in adults. It is currently the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children and is believed to afflict more than two million children. Ritalin and similar stimulating drugs are often used to treat this illness. However, studies indicate use of these drugs may have long-term effects on the brain long after its ... (Read All)

Coeliac Disease

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Coeliac Disease is something which affects many people but which is not widely understood or discussed. It is a medical condition which affects the gut and digestive system of the sufferer and which people can be genetically pre-disposed to.

The disease often runs in families, due to the genetic predisposition of the condition. However, it can be brought on through environmental factors at any point in one?s life. Coeliac Disease is most prevalent in British people, with 1 in 100 diagnos... (Read All)

Avian Flu - Worldwide Pandemic, Or Strictly For The Birds?

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Avian, or bird, flu threatens to develop into a global pandemic that will sweep the world â according to some experts.

Others claim that there's comparatively little risk, and that an epidemic, if it does happen, will probably not occur before next winter at the earliest, and may not be as widespread or as severe as was first thought.

If, like many others, you're confused and anxious about bird flu, here are some basic facts you need to know.

1) There are several forms of... (Read All)

What is Alzheimer's disease?

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Alzheimer's disease is probably one of the commonest causes of Dementia. It is a degenerative disease of the brain that effectively starts in the cerebral cortex. It is mostly characterised by the gradual and progressive decline in a person's mental abilities. It affects both sexes generally those who are over the age of 60, yet Alzheimer's has been known to occur in people as early as age 40.

The earliest symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are simple forgetfulness. This is mostly disreg... (Read All)

What Is The Avian Flu - Also Known As The Bird Flu?

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Avian flu is a virus carried by birds and spread through their feces and other secretions. Those most at risk are people who come into contact with infected birds. Of the people who have been infected, many are from families that keep chickens around the home.

There have been no signs of the Bird Flu in the United States as yet, and the virus is not easily transmitted from birds to humans. However, once confined to Asia, the Bird Flu has now been identified in other countries. Those ... (Read All)

Bird Flu: H5N1 Influenza Status Briefing Natural Protection

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Bird Flu has a defined area of infection and has found a host that has kept it alive for millenniums. Pigs are in the mutation chain as the virus transitions to people. The next bird flu step could be an overnite pandemic or a wimpering gasp of disappearance.

The virus H5N1, has a few similarities with the Spanish flu of 1918 that resulted in one of the largest pandemics in the last 200 years. Both of these contagious outbreaks cause high fever, lower respiratory tract failure sympto... (Read All)

Knowing Sinusitis And How To Deal With It

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Sinusitis to our knowledge is very common for most people. Even though being such a common problem it tends to cause too much trouble. There are three types of sinusitis which affects our life Acute, Subacute and Chronic. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus membrane which can either be infectious or non-infectious.

Sinusitis means that sinuses get affected due to infection of sinuses. This inflammation affects the sinuses which block the air passage causing pain around your eyes an... (Read All)

Bird Flu Explained

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Bird Flu or more correctly, avian flu, is much in the news and causing a lot of anxiety. Many people are worried that they may get it, and the papers are full of horror scenarios.

There are over 100 strains of avian flu, but most of them do not infect humans. The current strain H5N1 can infect humans, but not easily. The number of cases of avian flu in humans in the current outbreak is very small, and almost all have come about by direct contact with infected or dead birds ? something th... (Read All)

Herbs For Colds And Flu

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Colds can be caused by any one of hundreds of different viruses that can only survive in the body's cells and are usually passed from one person to another in droplets of moisture spread by coughs and sneezes. The viruses are constantly changing as they spread, so just because someone has caught a cold that going around once, any immunity to that particular virus will be of little use if there is repeated infection. This is because the virus will have mutated into another form. The herbal approa... (Read All)

Thrush: Cause And Cure

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Candida Albicans is one of the many organism living in the human body. These organisms live in about 80 percent of the human population. Thrush can be present in different parts of the human body including the colon, vagina, stomach, throat, mouth and rectum. Candida Albicans does not pose any health problems under normal conditions but an overgrowth of the said bacteria can cause a condition called Thrush or candidiasis.

Thrush is not a serious problem but if left untreated it can cause... (Read All)

Avian Bird Flu Information

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

To combat a possible avian bird flu epidemic, the following should be considered and done:

1. The single most important thing than can be done for an epidemic, such as avian bird flu, is to have well-prepared local health care systems. People should be prepared in ways that are sustainable and will remain useful even if the epidemic does not occur.

2. Preparation of social norms and emergency procedures that would limit or delay the spread of the avian flu epidemic. Regular hand ... (Read All)

Utah Offers Vaccine Of Serenity For Bird Flu

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Recently, Utah's epidemiologist, Dr. Robert Rolfs, injected his entire state with a heavy dose of complacency and told them not to worry about bird flu.

He said, "Avian influenza means bird influenza. It's a problem for birds right now in other parts of the world, and it is a problem for birds there." He was persuading KSL-TV reporter Shelley Osterloh that there was nothing to worry about in Utah. In fact, he told her "Utah has other health threats we should be concerned about." You can ... (Read All)

Health Dangers Of Asbestos

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Mesothelioma and asbestosis are the long term result of prior exposure to asbestos. You have undoubtedly heard of asbestos, and are probably aware of its dangers. But many people are not aware as to exactly what it is and where it can still be found in the environment in which we live.

Asbestos is a type of mineral fiber that used to be utilized in many products for the purpose of making them more resistant to the extremes of heat and cold. For many years asbestos was used widely by the ... (Read All)

Your Immune System: How It Works And How You Can Support It

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Do you know what your immune system is? The parts your immune system is made up of? How it works? Those are the things that we'll explore in this article.

What Is Your Immune System?

Your immune system is your body's defense system. Whenever any kind of pathogen, such as a virus, bacteria, or such, enters your body, it is the immune system's job to find, destroy, and remove the pathogen. In short, the immune system is designed to keep you free from disease.

How your Immun... (Read All)

Last articles from illnesses category on Health Top News

Parenting Guide To Crohn&#39;s Disease In Children

Winter Coughs - Not A Good Wheeze!

What Is Candida?

Cholesterol and Lowering HDL

Is Fibromyalgia A Disease, A Collection Of Symptoms Or Is It All In Your Head?

AIDS/HIV INFORMATION

What To Do If Your Child Has Chicken Pox

Preparing Your Finances For A Bird Flu Pandemic

How Dirty Dishes And Stale Bread Saved The World

Symptoms Of Kidney Problems You Should Know

Food Poisoning--An Overview

Narcolepsy treatments

How Is Sickle Cell Anemia Treated?

What Is Malaria &amp; What Can Be Done If I Contract It?

How Is Tuberculosis Treated?

Aicardi Syndrome

What Is ADD &amp; What Natural Remedies Can Help Alleviate Symptoms

Coeliac Disease

Avian Flu - Worldwide Pandemic, Or Strictly For The Birds?

What is Alzheimer&#39;s disease?

What Is The Avian Flu - Also Known As The Bird Flu?

Bird Flu: H5N1 Influenza Status Briefing Natural Protection

Knowing Sinusitis And How To Deal With It

Bird Flu Explained

Herbs For Colds And Flu

Thrush: Cause And Cure

Avian Bird Flu Information

Utah Offers Vaccine Of Serenity For Bird Flu

Health Dangers Of Asbestos

Your Immune System: How It Works And How You Can Support It

Parenting Guide To Crohn's Disease In Children

What Is Malaria & What Can Be Done If I Contract It?

What Is ADD & What Natural Remedies Can Help Alleviate Symptoms

What is Alzheimer's disease?