Xanax
by MPK June 2nd, 2006 | Medication, Mental Health
Xanax (pronounced ZAN-axe) is the common brand name for Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. Xanax (usually taken in oral tablet form) has a calming effect, with potential side effects of drowsiness, clumsiness, fatigue, and headache. Xanax can also have more severe side effects, such as blurred vision, slurred speech, and changes in normal behavior. Xanax is habituating, and users develop a tolerance. Physical and psychological dependence after several months of Xanax treatment is common. As a result, long-term Xanax treatment cannot be abruptly terminated, but must instead be slowly reduced in dosage over a course of weeks
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Mesothelioma
by MPK May 9th, 2006 | Cancer
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with prolonged exposure to asbestos, which affects the pleura, a sac which surrounds the lungs, the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or the pericardium, a sac which surrounds the heart. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the
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Food Poisoning
by Editorial Team May 2nd, 2006 | Illness
Food poisoning is one of the most common widespread illnesses of human history, and it can be caused by various factors that are plainly out of our control. Others are within our control, like proper hand washing and using sanitized utensils during food preparation. Some of these factors are introduced to the food chain during manufacturing or cultivation, while others happen during packing and preservation and many more during its retail handling. Food service workers and anybody that handles food should always wash there hands, especially when handling different types of food at once and always as a form of
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Insect Bite Remedies
by Editorial Team April 30th, 2006 | First Aid
Want to improve your family health? This article is for you!
Most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not only make your summer more enjoyable, it will help prevent you and your family from getting annoying and sometimes dangerous bug bites and diseases. Follow these tips for a bug free summer:
1. Stay clear of perfumes, highly scented lotions, soaps and shampoos.
2. Cover your skin as completely as possible. This may be difficult when at the beach, but when possible wear long sleeves, pants and socks.
3. Stick to neutral
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Most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not only make your summer more enjoyable, it will help prevent you and your family from getting annoying and sometimes dangerous bug bites and diseases. Follow these tips for a bug free summer:
1. Stay clear of perfumes, highly scented lotions, soaps and shampoos.
2. Cover your skin as completely as possible. This may be difficult when at the beach, but when possible wear long sleeves, pants and socks.
3. Stick to neutral
Alzheimer’s
by Editorial Team March 1st, 2006 | Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease is usually characterized by a number of apparent changes in a person. As the disease progresses, people loose the ability to remember how to do tasks, how to speak, and even how to move. Scientifically, Alzheimer's is neuronal degeneration, a buildup of amyloid-beta formations and neurofibrillary "tangles" in the brain. Risk factors include: genetics, inflammation, low levels of antioxidants, high levels of stress, diabetes, hypertension and high levels of cholesterol. Medical researchers agree that the brain needs a high and constant level of nutrients. Large studies show that the heart-healthy Mediterranean style diet may prevent Alzheimer's by reducing
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