Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Too Many Antibiotics Prescriptions For Kids, USA
American children are being prescribed antibiotics too frequently, often for viral respiratory infections for which they provide no benefits, researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics. The authors add that the use of broad spectrum antibiotics has been on the rise for several years, adding extra avoidable costs to medical care, as well as encouraging antibiotic resistance. Over 10 million ineffective and unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions are written for children by doctors in the USA each year, the authors wrote...
Dads' Depression May Raise Kids' Risk of Emotional Problems
Children of depressed dads are more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems when compared with kids whose dads are not depressed, according to a new study.
Tips to Reduce the Side Effects of ADHD Medications
Simple steps such as changing dinnertime and healthy snacking can help reduce the side effects of ADHD medications.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Dr Oz: Wheat Germ Recipes: Wheat Germ Popcorn, Smoothie & More
Dr Oz: Wheat Germ Recipes for Weight Loss Doctor Oz said that Wheat Germ revs up weight loss in such a big way. It?s powerful because the vitamin B it contains helps balance your metabolism. Foods high in fiber also help control cravings. Wheat germ is inexpensive and comes in oil or powder form. You [...]
Prophylactic Medicine European Ban Might Undermine Animal Welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) voices its deep concern regarding the European Parliament resolution to call on the Commission to legislate against the prophylactic (preventive) use of antibiotics (antimicrobials) in livestock farming. The move, passed by MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) on October 27, 2011, is part of a larger motion that draws attention to the antimicrobial resistance problem, and calls for European-wide measures to reduce the increase in resistance...
Female Lung Cancer Rates Rise While They Drop For Males
According to Cancer Council Australia, new research shows increased lung cancer rates in Australian women, adding urgency to further de-glamorize tobacco smoking. The research should plead an urgent call for the federal Parliament's passage of plain packaging for tobacco bills...
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