Quote for the Day The only medicine that does women more good than harm is dress.
- Jean Paul
Last Updated : Wed, 22 May 2013
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Tackling Toilet Paper Crisis in VenezuelaVenezuelans are experiencing a huge shortage of toilet paper, and stores seem to have run out of ... -
Having a Nighttime Critical Care Physician in the ICU Doesn't Improve Patient Outcomes: ResearchMany hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' ... -
Link Between Analgesics and Asthma Might Be Explained By Early Childhood Respiratory InfectionsThe link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use ... -
Research: Intestinal Bacteria Protect Against E. Coli O157:H7According to research, a cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a ... -
Gay Ministers Voted In By Church of ScotlandFollowing years of debate between the liberal and traditionalist sides of the church, the Church of Scotland voted to allow gay ... -
Hope for Emphysema Patients Comes in The Form Of Tiny, Implantable CoilAccording to a study conducted in Europe, a small, easily implantable device called the Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) may play a key role in the ... -
Unilever: Dove 'Sketches' Most-watched Online AdA three-minute study of women's self-perception that stars a forensic artist is the most-watched Internet commercial of all time and the bragging ...
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AntibioticsAntibiotics are among the most used and abused medications. This article explains some general features about ... -
Foods to Help You Lose WeightFad diet, tried them all but did not get the expected results? Here’s why. Developing healthier eating habits will not only help you lose weight, but ... -
Needlestick InjuriesA needlestick injury is a common occupational hazard that occurs when the skin has been pierced by a needle or a sharp ... -
AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries become hard and narrow, leading to restricted blood ... -
Crab Lice / Pubic Lice / PediculosisPubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny ectoparasites that are commonly seen in areas with coarse hair on the human body such as the pubis, armpit and ... -
Top 10 Weight Loss Myths and FactsIncomplete understanding of right eating pushes an individual to adopt wrong practices that sideline healthy weight loss ... -
Remedies to Treat Diabetes NaturallyAn Article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and ...
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Stroke Survivors Need Emotional SupportAbout 152,000 individuals in England are affected by stroke annually. The repercussions of stroke include both physical disability and emotional ... -
Red Hair Pigment May Increase Risk of Melanoma, Skin CancerRecent animal studies suggest that pigment responsible for red hair in fair-skinned people might play a role in triggering skin ... -
Science Behind the Placebo EffectThe placebo effect explains how truly miraculous the human mind is. Read on to find out how it actually ... -
Depression can be Treated by Deep Brain StimulationDepression is a serious medical concern that adversely affects one's behavior, attitude and sentiments. Recent researches reveal that Deep Brain ... -
Exposure to Toxic Waste can Ruin Health in KidsConstant exposure to chromium and lead can pose serious health problem for children in developing nations. Researchers have found that living near ... -
Media Reports on Health Hazards May Affect the Health of Some PeopleMedia reports on health hazards may trigger the symptoms even in the absence of the source, finds a recent ... -
How Much Vitamin D is Needed for Infants?Vitamin D is essential for the proper health of bones and the administration of right dose of the vitamin is equally important. Scientists say that a ...
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Lean Body Mass (Weight)Calculate the ideal lean body mass for your ... -
Anorexia or Bulimia Screening TestDo you binge-eat secretly most of the time? Or do you feel so guilty after eating that you badly want to self-induce vomiting and get the food out. ... -
Cholesterol in Animal FoodsAnimal based food contains a high level of cholesterol that is one of the major risk factors causing the heart diseases. Use the cholesterol level ... -
Sexual Symptoms (Undesirable) and Drugs CalculatorHave you just started a new medication and have felt that your sexual life has been affected, then use this utility to find out if the drug is the ... -
HbA1c or A1c Calculator for Blood GlucoseCalculate your average blood glucose level for the past three months and learn to control it better. Better control means a longer, and healthier ... -
Protein Catabolic RateFind out breakdown rate of proteins in patients suffering from kidney problem and for those undergoing ... -
Pregnancy Diabetes Calculator (WHO) or Gestational Diabetes CalculatorDiabetes in pregnancy can affect both the mother and the baby and this WHO pregnancy diabetes calculator alerts you about the possibility of having ...
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Quiz on Drug AbuseDrug abuse often starts with experimentation of a drug and results in problems at home, workplace and in relationships. Take this quiz to test your ... -
Quiz on How Safe Are Your Cosmetics?Most countries have the Drug and Cosmetics Acts, but unlike drugs, health studies or pre-market testing for cosmetics is not mandatory in any ... -
Quiz on PilesPiles or hemorrhoids are a common yet often ignored problem. This condition can be easily treated. Test your knowledge on piles by taking this ... -
Quiz on Lung CancerLung cancer and smoking are closely associated. Lung cancer risk increases with the intensity of smoking. For more details, take this ... -
Quiz on Artificial SweetenersWith better and safe non caloric sweeteners coming in the market day by day, it has now become possible for people to consume any sweet food ... -
Quiz on Travel HealthWith travel agencies mushrooming at all street corners and even air travel being light on the wallet these days, people have finally been nudged out ... -
Quiz on SkinHow much do you know about the human skin? Please take this quiz and find ...

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