Study: Overcoming Allergies Possible
Author : Associated Press    -   Subject : Health

Elizabeth White's first encounter with peanuts _ a nibble of a peanut butter cracker at age 14 months _ left the toddler gasping for breath. Within minutes, her airways were swelling shut. A mere fifth of a peanut was enough to trigger an aller.....more.....

 Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Author : Sarah Mills    -   Subject : Health

As the holidays approach, a feeling of dread creeps in. Not only is money getting tighter, but your pants are, too. It's the same old story. Colder weather keeps you stuck indoors, while the yummy holiday cooking fattens you up. Not this year. Not me.....more.....

 Heart Disease in Women
Author : Medical Author: Carolyn J. Crandall, MD, FACP    -   Subject : Health

What is the Risk of heart attacks in women? Coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart attacks are erroneously believed to occur primarily in men. Although it is true that the prevalence of CAD among women is lower before menopause, the risk of CAD r.....more.....

 Buying Medicine and Medical Products Online
Author : N/A    -   Subject : Health

Tips and Warnings for Consumers! With hundreds of drug-dispensing Websites in business, how can consumers tell which sites are legitimate ones, especially when it is very easy to set up a site that is very professional looking and promises deep di.....more.....

 Could Your Cell Phone Give You a Tumor?
Author : AP Writer    -   Subject : Health

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A Swedish study suggests that people who use a cell phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone. In an interview Thurs.....more.....

 How to Ward Off the Flu This Winter
Author : Sarah Parker    -   Subject : Health

The wisdom mothers have been dispensing for ages -- wash your hands, eat your vegetables, go to bed earlier -- turns out to be great advice for avoiding the flu. Doctors and nutritionists say careful hygiene, a balanced diet and plenty of rest an.....more.....

 Beware the Snow Shovel If You Have Heart Woes
Author : Healthfinder.com    -   Subject : Health

If you have heart disease, and maybe even if you don't, do yourself a favor and have a snowplow clear your driveway when the snow starts to pile up. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people who are out in cold weather should avoid.....more.....

 When should I get my flu shot?
Author : Medicare.gov    -   Subject : Health

Because flu activity can start as early as December, the best time to get a shot is during September, October and November. But getting the shot after November can still provide protection. A new shot is needed each year. The flu shot can be given at.....more.....

 Will I get Medicare at age 65 if I'm not yet eligible for Social Security?
Author : Medicare.gov    -   Subject : Health

Although the retirement age is rising, 65 remains as the starting date for Medicare eligibility. You will be eligible to apply for Medicare if you have paid into Social Security for at least 10 years or you are eligible to receive Social Security ben.....more.....

 What types of services are covered under Medicare?
Author : Medicare.gov    -   Subject : Health

Listed below is general information on what is covered under Medicare Parts A and B. We have also included links to publications which contain detailed information on specific types of care (for example, prevention services and hospice care). You may.....more.....

 What are the Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2004?
Author : Medicare.gov    -   Subject : Health

The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2004: Medicare Premiums for 2004: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium Most people do not pay a monthly Part A premium because th.....more.....

 Allergy-Free Gardening
Author : Thomas Leo Ogren    -   Subject : Health

What we plant in our own yards often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those near us. A pollen-producing male tree in our own yard will easily expose us to ten times more pollen than would a similar tree growing just down the bl.....more.....

 How does the recent Medicare reform legislation impact my Medicare coverage?
Author : Medicare.gov    -   Subject : Health

Presuming President Bush signs the Bill recently passed by Congress: Starting this spring, people with Medicare will be able to join a drug discount card that Medicare has approved. This card will immediately provide savings on your prescrip.....more.....

 Myths About Menopause
Author : n/a    -   Subject : Health

Menopause, which signals the end of a woman's childbearing years, is a normal stage in women's lives. Women report a range of experiences, depending on their individual circumstances. Many women experience little discomfort; a few actually require me.....more.....

 Walking For Health
Author : n/a    -   Subject : Health

Walking. It's easy, it's cheap, it gets you where you want to go. And it's good for your health! Yet many of us - often without even thinking about it - take the car, the escalator, or the moving walkway rather than use our own two legs and feet f.....more.....

 Go Wild!
Author : By Eugenia Bone    -   Subject : Health

Foraging for your meals does more than connect you with nature. It makes the food taste better. "You're going to eat them?" It was the third time I'd been asked that question. I was on the beach on eastern Long Island in the early fall, an hour.....more.....

 Scared to Health
Author : As told to Diana Mignatti American Health    -   Subject : Health

Sandra Palmer, 41, Writer, Takoma Park, MD As the doctors took my blood pressure, gave me a nitroglycerin tablet and hooked me up to an EKG machine, I made a deal with myself: If I get through this, I promise to change. I thought I was having a he.....more.....

 Medical Dictionary
Author : Staff    -   Subject : Health

A Abscessed tooth A painful, serious infection that develops in the tissue around a tooth. When the pulp of the tooth dies, mouth bacteria start to overgrow and spread from the root of the tooth to the tissue under the tooth, creating a pus-filled.....more.....

 Breast Cancer Prevention Plan
Author : RD.com    -   Subject : Health

Not all breast cancer risk factors can be avoided, but some are modifiable. For example, although you can't change the genes that you inherited from your parents, you can alter your eating habits. Here are preventive measures to consider: Diet .....more.....

 Foods That Fight Disease
Author : Chris Hinz    -   Subject : Health

The food you eat does more than provide energy. It can have a dramatic effect on your body's ability to fight off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and weak bones. With remarkable consistency, recent research has found.....more.....

 37 Ways to Peace of Mind
Author : Michael Castleman    -   Subject : Health

Stress is a fact of life, but being stressed out is not. We don't always have control over what happens to us, says Allen Elkin, Ph.D., director of the Stress Management Counseling Center in New York City, and yet, that doesn't mean we have to react .....more.....

 Anthrax: What You Need to Know
Author : Christine Many    -   Subject : Health

With the reporting of several deaths, penetration to a White House mailroom facility, and an evoling preventive health care strategy, fears of anthrax contamination continue to spread. Here's what you need to know. What is anthrax? Is it con.....more.....

 Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
Author : RD.com    -   Subject : Health

A Basic Formula for Optimal Health One of the principal benefits that vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients provide is to safeguard health on a long-term basis -- by helping to protect the human body against chronic, debilitating diseases that.....more.....

 All About Apples
Author : Staff Writer    -   Subject : Health

Apples Lower blood cholesterol levels Treat constipation and diarrhea Help control diabetes Strengthen immune system May lower risk of heart disease May help prevent cancer We all know apples are supposed to be good for your health, .....more.....

 Kill Stress -- Before It Kills You
Author : Kyle Roderick    -   Subject : Health

The personal and professional transitions of midlife often bring on mind/body stress that can negatively affect health in the short and long term. by Kyle Roderick "A certain amount of stress helps increase your motivation to do better on the.....more.....

 Feed Your Senses to Fight Fatigue
Author : Kyle Roderick    -   Subject : Health

Feeling fried from too much work, family demands or cyberstress? Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee or calorie-laden treats, revitalize by nourishing your senses. For example, if you work in an office, keep some cologne at your desk to .....more.....

 Smart Heart Action Kit
Author : Dr. Timothy Johnson    -   Subject : Health

Prevention Could you use an additional 10 years? Reduce your risks of heart disease and stroke and you could add as much as a decade to your life, says the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. While you have little control over risks associ.....more.....