The ragweed is a plant belonging to the genus Ambrosia, a flowering plant from North America that is now invasive in many areas of the world. Ragweed plants occur in several different types and grow in a variety of regions. However, all of them produce the fine powdery pollen which causes hay fever. There are 22 [...]
—Even high-income countries are found lacking and score only in the average range of preparedness A new Global Health Security Index released today, the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries, suggests that not a single country in the world is fully prepared to handle an epidemic or [...]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking blood pressure medications at bedtime rather than in the morning nearly halves the risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, a large, new study finds. Researchers in Spain followed more than 19,000 adults with high blood pressure. They found that people who took all their blood pressure meds at night had lower [...]
Just a DASH Will Do One of the tools your doctor may use to dial back your blood pressure is DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It’s not a diet but a way of eating. You cut back on salt, load up on fruits and veggies, and round out your meals with whole grains, [...]
FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Excess weight is hard on the heart, but new research shows it may also harm your lungs. The study found that higher amounts of fat collect in the airways of overweight and obese people, which may help explain why they’re more likely to have wheezing and asthma. In the study, the investigators analyzed lung samples donated [...]
Approximately 3,600 infants die every year in the U.S. from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the sudden death of an infant under the age of 12-months-old that remains unexplained after the performance of an autopsy and investigation. Experts are still unsure of the exact cause, but research shows that certain preventative measures can reduce the risk of [...]
Definition Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor. Events that may lead to PTSD include, but are not limited to, violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence. Exposure to events like these is common. About one half [...]
A vegetarian entree that’s simple, savory and delicious! Looking for a warming dish to counter autumn’s cooler temperatures? Look no further than our latest recipe. Simple, savory and delicious, our Lentils with Roasted Curry Tomatoes will light up your taste buds and stick to your ribs —without weighing you down. Image by Andrew Martin from [...]
Higher air pollution in the UK trigger hundreds more heart attacks, strokes and acute asthma attacks each year, research suggests. A team at King’s College London looked at data from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford and Southampton. They calculated days with above average pollution levels would see an extra 124 cardiac arrests [...]
Learn the truth about the flu shot and why you should definitely get one this season. (September 13, 2019) As the seasons begin to change, respiratory infections are on the rise, and it’s time to get your annual flu shot. Influenza, or the flu, is a serious and highly contagious illness. Each year, between 9.4 million and 49 [...]
