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Allergic Reaction and Treatments

  Treating allergic reactions Allergies are a common cause of illness and can occur at any stage in someone's life. Numerous different things cause allergies from pollen to food to medication, meaning it is not…

Learn more about diastole and systole in your blood pressure

The terms diastole and systole refer to when the heart muscles relax and contract. The balance between diastole and systole determines a person's blood pressure. The heart is a pump that supplies all tissues and…

Best seven safest and effective natural antibiotics

Certain natural substances have antibacterial properties, but which are safe to use, and when should a person use them? Prescription antibiotics, such as penicillin, have helped people to recover from otherwise fatal diseases and conditions…

Do you bleed when you blow your nose?

Do you bleed when you blow your nose? Epistaxis, or a nosebleed, is generally caused by a broken blood vessel in the nose or sinuses. Bleeding from the nose, especially when blowing it, is very…

Preventing of Type 1 diabetes.

Does the gut hold the key to prevention? Targeting specific microbiota in the gut could be one way to protect against type 1 diabetes, a new study concludes. Researchers from the University of Queensland in…

Study shows a partner’s touch relieves pain.

Lovers' heartbeats and respiration patterns tend to synchronize when the partners are simply in each other's presence. But what does the role of touch play in this synchronization, and what happens when one of the…

How and when to take a pregnancy test

Pregnancy tests help women to determine if they are pregnant. These tests work by picking up on markers in urine or blood that indicate pregnancy. Knowing which type of pregnancy test is most suitable, and…

Early-life asthma may contribute to childhood obesity

Asthma affects millions of children in the United States, and so does obesity. A new study may have found a link between the two, as early-life asthma may contribute to the development of childhood obesity.…

Arthritis and physical activity

Just 45 minutes of exercise a week can benefit older adults with arthritis Engaging in physical activity can reduce pain and help to maintain mobility and independence for older adults with arthritis, but current exercise…

How reducing alcohol intake can benefit health

As 2017 arrived, many of us are thinking about the healthy lifestyle changes we want to make for the coming year. Do you plan to exercise more? Lose weight? Quit smoking? How about cutting down…

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