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What Products are there to help me Quit Smoking?
Published on 17 Sep, 2006 at 10:33 in Healthy Lifestyle, Quit Smoking | Viewed 2,771 views times | No Comments
Smoking is a major cause of many diseases. Some of those include: Cancer of lung, larynx, mouth, and esophagus Coronary heart disease; strokes; chronic bronchitis Low bone density; hip fractures GERD and Peptic Ulcers People who smoke may not understand or they may choose to ignore all of the risks listed on the labels of
What are the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids?
Published on 8 Sep, 2006 at 22:17 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 3,175 views times | 4 Comments
Over the past decade, Omega-3 fatty acids have gained widespread attention in both medical community as well as in lay press for their health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the two types of polyunsaturated fats. The other type is omega-6 fatty acids. The main dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids are soybean and
Can Ginger Treat Common Cold?
Published on 7 Sep, 2006 at 15:56 in Evidence Reviews | Viewed 5,030 views times | No Comments
Bottom Line: There is unclear evidence stating that Ginger would treat symptoms of common cold, but there is little evidence to suggest that Ginger juice may have antihistaminergic and anticholinergic effects that may help during common cold. Review:
Does having a prior BCG vaccine affect positive PPD test (screening test for Tuberculosis)?
Published on 4 Sep, 2006 at 10:17 in Evidence Reviews | Viewed 11,149 views times | 5 Comments
Bottom Line: Prior BCG vaccination have variable effect on PPD results. It varies with age at vaccination, number of years since the BCG vaccination, number of times vaccinated, and number of PPD performed. When evaluating Positive PPD among immigrants, disregard the history of BCG vaccination. Review: BCG vaccination is given in the areas where tuberculosis
