Why Migraine Sufferers Have Lower Risk of Breast Cancer

Headache is a common phenomenon and millions of Americans suffer from it at some point in time. But migraines are different. Anyone who suffers from it would vouch for the disconcerting effects it has on the body and mind. The constant throbbing of the head (sometimes only in one side) and the associated pain, which may last from several hours to some days can be the nightmare of an…

Misdiagnosed Warning Signs of Brain Tumor

Senator Edward Kennedy’s brain tumor, known as glioma, is incurable. His doctors admit that at this point even surgery and follow up radiation won’t stop the spread of the cancer. (more…)

Beware of Second Hand Smoke!

Secondhand smoking, breathing in of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is also called passive smoking. It is when a person breathes in smoke given off into the environment by other people.

Secondhand smoke or ETS is a combination of side stream smoke coming straight from the burning tobacco and the mainstream smoke that is exhaled by the smoker. It comprises of over 4000 chemical constituents, a large proportion of which are…

Reports Warns of Dire Consequences on Asbestos Exposure

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) released a report, Oct. 29, detailing the dangers of toxic vermiculite from Libby, Montana that was processed at 28 sites nationwide, (more…)

Eating for a Healthier Tomorrow

There are all kinds of diets and food plans out there. Ask just about any women and she’ll tell you to name a diet and she have been on it. There’s a grape diet, a cabbage soup diet, which is fun for all concerned and an eat anything you like but stop at 4pm diet. We’re all heard…