Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Frozen berries that come from New Zealand – all brands and varieties – pose a risk of spreading hepatitis A. Four people have fallen ill after consuming either frozen strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or boysenberries, which are now all being investigated by the Ministry of Primary Industries. Currently there is no recall for berries from New ...click here to read more

Hypothermia and frostbite are two winter health risks that seniors should be mindful of. Hypothermia occurs when the body’s internal temperature drops abnormally low. Normal body temperature is 98.6 °F (37 °C) and hypothermia is classified with a body temperature below 95 °F (35 °C). Seniors are more susceptible to hypothermia because they have a ...click here to read more

Nasal polyps can result from chronic inflammation due to asthma, infection and allergies. Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous, painless growths that line the inside of the nose. They hang from the inside of the nose like teardrops and can be a result of chronic inflammation due to asthma, infection or allergies. Small polyps can be ...click here to read more

Women with breast cancer who have a recorded diagnosis of depression have a 45 percent higher risk from all causes of death. The findings may help target those women who are at higher risks for depression. The recent study analyzed hospital records from 77,137 female breast cancer patients. From the total, 422 of the women ...click here to read more

A recent survey found that 90 percent of respondents overlook the key to successful weight loss. With the New Year approaching, weight loss resolutions are a top priority and yet many fail to actually follow through. Estimates reveal only eight percent of those who make weight loss a New Year’s resolution are successful. Furthermore, even ...click here to read more

The risk of winter allergies can be lowered by preventing the allergens that cause asthma and rhinitis. Although the springtime is more commonly known to produce allergens, the winter can also generate allergens. During the wintertime we spend many more hours indoors, which can produce allergens. Common winter allergens are dust and mold, and even ...click here to read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is tied to a higher risk of eating disorders. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that commonly affects children and can stay with a person right into adulthood. The disorder is characterized by an inability to focus or pay attention, difficulty controlling behavior and hyperactivity. There are three types ...click here to read more

Testosterone replacement can benefit men with type 2 diabetes by increasing their insulin sensitivity. The findings come from the University of Buffalo and are based on a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of testosterone treatment in type 2 diabetic men, which compared insulin sensitivity before and after the treatment. Senior author, Paresh Dandona, M.D., said, “This is ...click here to read more