New research reveals that the measles virus, if infected, can cause long term problems with the immune system. Even after you recover, the immune system is left weaker than before for several years … Read More...
Which Blood Pressure Reading Is More Important?
We know that our blood pressure (BP) can reveal a lot about our cardiovascular risk factor for heart disease. About 50 years ago, the diastolic, or lower number, was … Read More...
Grip Strength Can Predict Cardiovascular Mortality
The current definition of a healthy body mass index (BMI) has been under some scrutiny after a new research study found that the BMI we consider "normal" may … Read More...
Measles Outbreaks-Not Just in the U.S.
The CDC (centers for disease control) has now issued notices to warn people who are traveling to Europe about the risk for measles exposure. Measles outbreaks are … Read More...
Women’s Health
Birth Control Pills and Bone Health
Combined hormonal oral contraceptives (CHC) have been around since the 1960's. Concerns about the estrogen component in … Read More...
Contraceptive Choices While Breast Feeding
Breast feeding has documented benefits for both mother and baby (NEJM JW Women's Health Jul 9 2014; [e-pub] and Am J … Read More...
Health & Wellness
Can Tea Be Considered A Prebiotic?
So have that cup of tea. It can be green or black because they both have huge benefits in terms of health. One of teas … Read More...
Depression is a physical illness which could be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, scientists suggest
“You can’t separate the mind from the body,” said Prof Sir Robert Lechler, President of the Academy of Medical … Read More...