Measles is a highly communicable disease caused by a virus. It affects mostly children. It is easily and very rapidly transmitted through air or direct contact. (more…)
There is, at present. A 30% iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years, and 57 percent among infants. IDA is caused by low iron and vitamin C in diet.
Symptoms include paleness of skin, inner lower lip, palm, nail beds and the inner mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids. (more…)
If you leak urine when you cough or sneeze- or you can’t make it to the rest room before it’s too late-you’re suffering from incontinence.
THE USUAL SUSPECTS For Limberick, the culprit was cola; she downed lots of it The amount of liquid you can drink trigger incontinence, and caffeine can worsen the condition, says Geoffrey Cundiff, M.D., chairman of obstetrics and Gynecology at John Hopkins Bayview Medicine Center.
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THE USUAL SUSPECT Breath mints can usually lead to bad breath because most contain sugar (which odor-causing bacteria feed on). Plus, sugar can promote tooth decay, which may also sour your breath. (more…)
Feeding a baby with only breast milk for the first four months may protect him from developing asthma and other allergies, according to a recent Australian study. (more…)
Having a diet rich in calcium is important. Consume dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Chinese cabbage flower leaves, kale and spinach, soy based foods such as soy milk and bean curds, and sweet potatoes and green beans. (more…)
Of course the easiest way to get Vitamin D is through exposure to sunlight. But do not overdo this.
Vitamin D can be synthesized in the skin through direct exposure to sunlight.
The amount of vitamin D produced in the skin ovaries, depending on total exposure to UV light. Time of day, intensity of skin pigmentation, and the use of sunscreen have a direct impact on how much vitamin D the body is able to produce internally, and for many, including some vitamin D-rich foods in the diet is a prudent precaution. For those who have little or no direct exposure to sunlight such as those who are housebound, or who cover most of their face and body for religious or cosmetic reasons, dietary sources of vitamin D are especially crucial.
Osteoporosis patients can also take supplements. Calcium supplements and low doses of vitamin D have been shown to reduce hip fracture in older women. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
Can osteoporosis be prevented? As with all disease, early prevention is best. Bone mass is greatest in our 20s, and then starts to decline slowly. Through weight bearing exercise and a proper diet, we can minimize our risk of having a brittle bones.
Along with the genes that determine how you look comes a different genetic legacy your health. In recent years, it’s becoming increasing important to know your family’s health history.
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