Preventative Measures

Each year, millions of people around the world avail of vaccines against infections that seasonally emerge. The flu vaccine, for example, is commonly administered each year as a preventative treatment against the development of influenza. The administration of the flu vaccine is based on the principle that the deactivated flu virus in the vaccine will ...click here to read more

We all like to think that Grandma knows best, but the reality is that some of her home remedies just don’t work. While well intentioned, in certain cases home remedies do us more harm than good. One age-old home remedy for constipation is castor oil. Derived from the castor bean plant, it has always been ...click here to read more

For years, we have simply considered tooth loss as an issue involving a deficiency in calcium and the progression of aging. The consumption of food items rich in calcium such as milk and dairy products were thus considered as preventative measures against tooth deterioration and frequent visits to the dentist. However, recent studies have shown ...click here to read more

It might not necessarily a traditional way to predict your health, but there research is now showing that in terms of preventative and treatment options, it could have some serious validity. The state and color of your tongue is now being said that it could give you a pretty good indicator of what’s going on ...click here to read more

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer amongst American women and although the death rate for it is dropping, breast cancer still remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death for women in America. Given the fact that 34 percent of Americans are obese and that 1 in 8 women will eventually suffer ...click here to read more

This is an article that is certain to have people gazing at their hands. A recent study has shown that there is a link between finger length potential for cancer. It’s a study that could have people scratching their heads. The study, that was published in the British Journal of Cancer study found men whose ...click here to read more

Many times people are embarrassed to mention little details about themselves to their doctors that they think could reflect negatively on them. When it comes to your health, no detail is too small or too embarrassing. Reveal all to your doctor; keeping secrets doesn’t benefit you or your health care at all. As a Preventative ...click here to read more

In the last few decades, there has been a growing concern for the quality of indoor air that circulates in homes. Respiratory health problems have been reported to be associated with the quality of the materials used in the construction of homes, including allergic reactions to paint and other building materials. The amount of time ...click here to read more

There are numerous diseases that can run in your family. When a disease runs in the family it essentially means that more than one person in the family has the same condition. While this can be caused by gene mutations, in some cases ailments can take place in families due to environmental factors. The good ...click here to read more

The annoying buzzing on your patio may make you want to head inside, but you shouldn’t let mosquitos ruin your summer! There are some natural mosquito remedies as well as preventative methods that you can use to help repel those nasty mosquitos. Treatment and Natural Mosquito Remedies There are a number of natural options that ...click here to read more

We live in a fast-paced world and often times that means people slip into some unhealthy habits, such as eating fast food, not getting enough sleep or not paying attention to dental hygiene. Now a report in the American Journal of Medicine indicates that following healthy habits can prevent disease. Five different studies support the ...click here to read more

Despite the ominous nature of cancer, scientists have been unable to develop any sort of preventative measure to effectively block cancer development and thereby eliminate cancer risk. Despite some gaps in our understanding of cancer, scientists have pinpointed a variety of factors that increase cancer risk and some of the most well known include: smoking, ...click here to read more

In 1989, Dr. David Strachan proposed the hygiene hypothesis as the mechanism responsible for the development of the body’s immune system. According to Strachan, when an individual is exposed to viral and bacterial infections early in life, such as that during infancy, the chances of developing allergies during adulthood would be smaller. The hygiene hypothesis ...click here to read more

For decades doctors have known that oral health can have a big impact on your general health. How you take care of your teeth and gums could determine whether or not the rest of your body will be in good shape. As the public becomes more aware of this connection, doctors and dentists face a ...click here to read more