Probiotics are live bacteria in yogurt, other dairy products and pills. And while probiotics have been shown effective in managing certain gastrointestinal conditions, they do not have the same power...

A 45-minute catnap helps lower blood pressure, American researchers reported last week. They said a daytime snooze could improve heart health, particularly if you’re not getting as much sleep as...

Periods of power walking mixed with strolling at a more leisurely pace may be a more effective way for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar levels, rather than...

Antimicrobial agents are increasingly being incorporated into a wide variety of products for use in the home. Principles for the judicious use of antibiotics for common pediatric infections have been published...

Zinc (Zn) is one of the twelve transition metals in the periodic table. Zinc is an essential trace element because it is not synthesized in the body and therefore is...

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are medicines with analgesic (pain reliever), antipyretic (something that reduces a fever), and in increased doses anti-inflammatory effects. Non-steroids means that they are not...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in general monitor what drugs and food are safe for human and animal consumption. They also monitor cosmetics and medical devices. If a drug...

Gardasil also known as Silgard, is a vaccine manufactured by the company Merck & Co. to prevent certain cancers such as cervical cancer, vaginal, vulvar and penile cancer caused by...

There are many addictions in this world. Some have it in the form of alcohol, others in substances. Some others in food. Food addiction has become a widespread challenge. Food...

Birth control pills is comprised of certain hormones that helps women avoid getting knocked up. These hormones functions by: making the mucus in the cervix thick to give the sperms a...