The body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. Too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children and fragile misshapen bones in adults. Vitamin D helps to control the amount of calcium and phosphate in the bodies and the vitamin is needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. The […]
Woman's allergic reaction to hair dye causes severe swelling in face, head
Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 18 Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 18 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com A woman in Australia who decided to dye her hair for the first time in 15 years after noticing a few grays paid a painful price for not running a patch […]
How much sunshine causes melanoma? It’s in your genes
Australian researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have shown that 22 different genes help to determine how much sun exposure a person needs to receive before developing melanoma. For people at high genetic risk, sun exposure in childhood is a strong contributing factor while people at low genetic risk develop melanoma only after a […]
Type 2 diabetes warning: Do you often feel like this? You could be at risk
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition and a worldwide epidemic. The condition means a persons pancreas doesn’t work properly or can’t make enough insulin. Poor insulin production causes blood sugar levels to keep rising and left untreated, serious health complications may occur such as heart attack or stroke. READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Eating […]
Heart disease: Sleeping this many hours a day could increase risk of the deadly condition
Sleeping less than six hours a day could increase the risk of cancer and early death in people with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, according to a new study. Researchers say that normal sleep may be protective for middle-aged adults with the conditions. The study, published in the Journal of […]
Stomach bloating: Feeling bloated after eating could be a sign of a serious condition
Stomach bloating is a condition where the belly feels full and tight and is often caused by having too much excess gas in the belly. When a person’s bowel movements are compromised it often results in bloating. This makes the stomach appear larger than it normally it does. Bloating isn’t normally something to worry about, […]
How to fight hidden causes of inflammation
(HealthDay)—Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with a chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed to damaging inflammation without having a specific medical condition. Inflammation prevents the body from adequately reacting to stressors and puts the aging process on an unwanted fast track, increasing the likelihood of […]
This Life-Threatening Type of Psoriasis Causes Pus-Filled Bumps
Typically, psoriasis—a chronic, inflammatory skin condition—shows up as red patches that have a silver, scaly appearance. Pustular psoriasis is a little different, and can actually be quite serious. Pustular psoriasis is characterized by white pustules (or blisters of pus) surrounded by red skin, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). But—and this is important—pustular psoriasis is […]
Heart attack: New study reveals surprising link to reducing the risk
Heart attack happens when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to a part of a person’s heart muscle. It requires immediate medical attention to avert potentially life-threatening complications. It is well understood that certain lifestyle decisions can hike a person’s risk of a heart attack, such as sustained high blood pressure and being […]
Stomach bloating: Having this mood disorder could make symptoms worse – what is it?
Bloating can be a miserable and an annoying experience when it occurs. The painful feeling can have a detrimental effect on one’s life. Often it is due to the wrong kinds of food or eating too quickly. However sometimes it is due to the way a person manages their stress and anxiety in their lives. […]