I am frequently sick with symptoms in my nose and face. My doctor says I may have sinusitis. How do I know when it is not just a cold or a case of the flu?
The symptoms of sinusitis include: nasal discharge, facial pain, headache ,fatigue, and bad breath. The treatment is different than that of the cold or flu and includes a nasal steroid. If you are concerned about any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor.
Expert: News Canada
To learn more about sinusitis, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Five of the Healthiest Foods
by Mackenzie M. September 29th, 2011 | Nutrition
Rather than, or in addition to, taking a daily vitamin supplement, there are many foods from around the world that will provide the same health benefits, combined with great taste. With all of the scientific research going on about which foods are the best for us, certain “super foods†have been highlighted.
Speaking on behalf of my own experience, incorporating these food products into your daily diet will not only make you feel more energetic, but they will provide you with all of your daily vitamins and minerals, and more. Here is a list of five of these “super foods.â€
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Speaking on behalf of my own experience, incorporating these food products into your daily diet will not only make you feel more energetic, but they will provide you with all of your daily vitamins and minerals, and more. Here is a list of five of these “super foods.â€
Cold/Flu Medications and Young Children
by Lori Sciame September 26th, 2011 | Medication
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that children under 4 should not be given over-the-counter cough medicines.
As stated on the WebMD site, “the cold medicines in question include four different categories of drugs:
• Cough suppressants (dextromethorphan or DM)
• Cough expectorants (guaifenesin)
• Decongestants (pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine)
• Antihistamines (such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine maleate, diphenhydramine [Benadryl] and others)
You might not recognize these drugs by name. But they are the active ingredients in many brands of kids’ cold and cough medicines.†These types of medicines are dangerous, as they may cause extreme drowsiness, and there have been cases of parents
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As stated on the WebMD site, “the cold medicines in question include four different categories of drugs:
• Cough suppressants (dextromethorphan or DM)
• Cough expectorants (guaifenesin)
• Decongestants (pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine)
• Antihistamines (such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine maleate, diphenhydramine [Benadryl] and others)
You might not recognize these drugs by name. But they are the active ingredients in many brands of kids’ cold and cough medicines.†These types of medicines are dangerous, as they may cause extreme drowsiness, and there have been cases of parents
Gestational Diabetes
by Dean Heller MD September 23rd, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My OB doctor says I have developed diabetes of pregnancy. Is that common, and why did I get it?
Diabetes developed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes, and it is common. It occurs in about 5% of all pregnancies. You are at risk for gestational diabetes if diabetes runs in your family, if you become pregnant after the age of 30, or if you are overweight. All women should be screened for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
Expert: Mercy Family Health Partners
To learn more about gestational diabetes, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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Diabetes developed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes, and it is common. It occurs in about 5% of all pregnancies. You are at risk for gestational diabetes if diabetes runs in your family, if you become pregnant after the age of 30, or if you are overweight. All women should be screened for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
Expert: Mercy Family Health Partners
To learn more about gestational diabetes, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Why Eat More Dark Leafy Greens
by Louise September 22nd, 2011 | Diet
As a college student who doesn't have a dining plan, and who instead shares a kitchen with six other students, I don't feel like I have the time to construct perfectly nutritious meals every day. Do I live on ramen noodles? No. I do make sure to get to the grocery store every week to buy fresh produce and other general groceries, but fresh vegetables are expensive! Sometimes I worry that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins that I need. Last year, I got sick a few times; I think this could have been avoided if I had
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