You’ve got a burning feeling in your nose or throat, a runny nose, and you’re sneezing. In addition, you’re mildly tired and feeling slightly unwell, and you don’t have a fever.
Chances are you have the common cold. You’re not alone. It’s estimated that Americans will suffer one billion colds over the course of a year. Young children average six to twelve colds per year, while adolescents and adults average two to four colds in a given year. More than 200 different types of viruses can cause a cold, with rhinovirus being the leading one.
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Outsmarting a Nutrition Facts Label
by Louise July 24th, 2012 | Diet
The idea of a nutrition facts label seems like a very straightforward way to present information about the food one is eating or potentially buying. Holding up two products side by side, one can easily judge which one contains a higher percentage of the "bad stuff" (e.g. trans fat, sodium, or plain sugar) or the "good stuff" (e.g. fiber, vitamins, and minerals). On the whole, however, nutrition panels on products can be very misleading.
The first thing to note about nutrition panels is that what you see is not exactly what you get, because a little bit of rounding is always involved
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The first thing to note about nutrition panels is that what you see is not exactly what you get, because a little bit of rounding is always involved
Antigen-Antibody Reactions
by Editorial Team July 23rd, 2012 | Special Interest Section
The human body has been the most interesting research object for many scientists. Thousands of researchers spend their time in the laboratories in order to discover new genes, to develop new treatments or vaccinations or to understand the biological mechanisms better. It is therefore worth having a look behind the scenes. One field which has a lot of potential to lead to new successes in medicine and thus to a better life for every man and woman on the planet, is the molecular biology of the human immune system.
The laboratories
Laboratories often arouse many phantasies in the human
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The laboratories
Laboratories often arouse many phantasies in the human
Ultraviolet Rays: Protection Necessary
by Lori Sciame July 23rd, 2012 | Health Observance, Prevention
During the summer we are inundated with information on how to protect ourselves from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Â TV spokespersons tell us to slather on their particular brand of sunscreen, doctors warn against sunburns, and beauty experts remind us that too much sun causes wrinkles; however, do we really know much about these mysterious (and invisible) rays? Â If you've ever wondered how something so wonderful, the sun's warm beams, can be such a threat, then this post is for you!
In order to understand why protection is so important, first you need to know the definition of UV rays.
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In order to understand why protection is so important, first you need to know the definition of UV rays.
Vertigo
by Dean Heller MD July 20th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I have had dizziness for the past few months, and my doctor sent me to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor who told my I have a type of dizziness called vertigo. Is this common, and why does he think this is an ear problem?
Vertigo is not just dizziness, it is an abnormal sense of movement. Frequently, you can get what feels like you or the room is spinning. The ear is involved in your balance and movement, and it is frequently a cause of vertigo. When this occurs transiently, and comes and goes, it is usually fairly
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Vertigo is not just dizziness, it is an abnormal sense of movement. Frequently, you can get what feels like you or the room is spinning. The ear is involved in your balance and movement, and it is frequently a cause of vertigo. When this occurs transiently, and comes and goes, it is usually fairly