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One-Fifth of U.S. Health Care Costs Attributed to Obesity | EHS Today

Healthyou — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:51:20 +0000

Obesity is a health risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cancer, strokes, heart disease, diabetes and respiratory disorders. Obesity can also affect the emotional health and wellbeing of the individual. Obesity seems to be a burden on health care systems; a new study reports that obese persons’ medical costs can be $2,741 higher than [...]

TheSpec – 6 blood-pressure goofs you can fix

Healthyou — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:01:42 +0000

There are common goofs that can throw off your blood pressure reading as much as 93% of the time. Here are six moves that will ensure the most accurate blood Pressure reading. TheSpec – 6 blood-pressure goofs you can fix.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Healthyou — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:27:15 +0000

Non-communicable diseases, called NCD’s have become a 21st century health challenge. Whereas diseases such as HIV, malaria,tuberculosis and the H1N1 virus have been given global attention, they have gone un-noticed. The World Health Organization (WHO)and the United Nation Secretary General called for urgent action to solve the NCD’s catastrophe. Watch this video. United nations Highlights [...]

Prostate Cancer Could Be Hereditary

Healthyou — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:08:35 +0000

Experts have long been looking for a link between inherited genes and prostate cancer. Until now, they couldn’t find results to confirm hereditary as a cause of the disease. In a recent research report; however, a rare inherited gene was linked to higher risk of developing the disease. The study involved 94 families , each [...]

Postpartum Depression May Arise From Partner Abuse

Healthyou — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:14:31 +0000

Researchers found that intimate partner violence is common among women reporting symptoms of post natal depression. They found that depression was associated with physical and emotional abuse in 40% of women and that emotional abuse is more common that physical. Participants for the study were 1,305 women pregnant for the first time and were between [...]

Making New Year Health Resolutions

Healthyou — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:11:46 +0000

Health resolutions are popular new year resolutions, and there could be a good reason. One good reason to do it is to reduce the number of deaths and illnesses due to non-communicable diseases(NCD’s) NCD’s are diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), diabetes and asthma. Where can one start so that these [...]

Treating Acne With Antibiotics- A Risk For Sore Throat

Healthyou — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:30:20 +0000

Researchers found that young patients taking antibiotics for acne are more prone to sore throats than those who don’t. Two recent studies linked these patient to frequent sore throats,they were compared to those who do not take the medication. In one study 266 students answered questions as to whether: 1-They had had a sore throat [...]

ADHD In Young Children Better With Parental Training

Healthyou — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:50:16 +0000

Young children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) do better with parental training, according to a recent report. Children younger than 6 years do not benefit from prescribed medication to control hyperactive behaviour . The report from the US Department of Health & Human Services found parents behaviour training is effective with no risk of [...]

Vitamin Supplements Linked To Higher Death Rates

Healthyou — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:30:32 +0000

Researchers say that the use of vitamin supplements by older women is not necessary. According to a recent study they have been linked to higher death rates. In the study involving 38,000 women in thier 50′s and 60′s, researchers found that the supplements appeared to increase mortality. The supplements in particular are: -Multivitamins -Magnesium -Zinc [...]

A Stroke? Recognize These Symptoms

Healthyou — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:13:28 +0000

Chances of surviving a brain attack are greater if the time between the onset and the start of treatment is minimal. Here are symptoms to recognize a stroke, knowing them could reduce the likelihood of the person being severely disabled. -Confusion and trouble speaking -Difficulty moving -Severe headache -Numbness of one side of the body [...]