Category Archives: Health

Bufferin, Excedrin, NoDoz, Gas-X Recalled Nationwide

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Greg Asseff

We have all most likely heard of manufacturers that have released, or distributed, a product, or series of products, and then followed up with a recall of that product at a later date. The reasons for the recalls can vary from precautionary to having the ability to cause harm or, in some cases, even death, so it is good to heed the recall and do as instructed.

Typical industries that recalls tend to be initiated by include the automotive industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry, and child related industries, to name a few.

In a specific example, Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, announced that it is issuing a voluntary Gas X recall along with three additional products sold in the U.S. Bottled versions of these four products may contain chipped, broken or stray tablets of other products manufactured by Novartis.

So, if you’ve recently purchased a container of one of the following medications, Excedrin, Bufferin, Gas-X or NoDoz, it is important that you take the time to carefully check the expiration date on the manufacturing label before consuming another tablet.

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Women are More Susceptible to Infection During Ovulation, Study Shows

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Greg Asseff

It’s been a long held belief within some sections of the medical industry that woman may be at an increased risk of contracting an infection during their menstrual cycle. A recent study conducted in Spain is adding some clarity to that notion, and explaining exactly how and why woman more are susceptible to contracting an infection during ovulation.

Essentially, the study concluded that the heightened levels of estrogen that accompany the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle reduce the overall effectiveness of the immune system. It is believed that during this portion of the menstrual cycle, in which the ovaries produce the leukocyte to be fertilized and allow pregnancy, the female body displays a slight decrease in immune system strength, most likely to increase the chances of the sperm’s ability to fertilize the egg.

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Cancer Death Rates are On the Decline, Study Shows

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Greg Asseff

When most individuals here the word “cancer” whispered from their medical professional it sends chills up their spine and generates a plethora of emotional feelings – and with good reason. Currently, cancer is the number two leading cause of death in the United States, just slightly behind heart disease.

However, while cancer is still potentially a highly deadly disease that can take many forms and has no reliable cure, the findings of a recent study indicates that humans are beginning to win the war on cancer, both in terms of cancer death rates and in the rate of cancer incidences.

The findings come courtesy of a publication provided by the American Cancer Society, making the data as official and as accurate as you’ll find.

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Skip Crazy Diets, Natural Detox is Best

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Greg Asseff

The popular detox diets often touted by celebrities and so-called “health gurus” run the gamut from extremely restrictive to downright zany. For instance, you may come across a detox diet that instructs you to consume only cranberry juice, or some combination of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper, all while eating absolutely no solid whole foods for several consecutive days.

Sound healthy? Of course not. Our bodies need consistent nutritional replenishment in the form of whole foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, proteins and complex carbohydrates, and a super-restrictive “detox diet” will do little more than strip your body of the nutrients it needs, potentially interfering with your metabolism in the process. Instead, a natural detox diet may be more appropriate.

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HPV Vaccine is No Replacement for Safe Sex, Experts Say

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Greg Asseff

Controversy involving the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) vaccine has been steadily making news headlines over the past several months. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that, in several cases, had lead to cervical cancer.

While some individuals have argued that the HPV vaccine should be distributed equally to both boys and girls alike, others argue that the preferred approach should be to focus the vaccination efforts solely on a single sex.

All medical experts and physicians agree, however, that the HPV vaccine is not a replacement for safe sex. Unfortunately, a recent study shows that many young women and girls are not aware of this fact, putting them at greater risk of contracting a variety of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) other than HPV.