A “microwave” is a wave of electromagnetic radiation. These waves are shorter than radio waves, and, besides their use in microwaves ovens, are used in radar and transmitting data. In a microwave oven, these waves pass through the food, which is heated via dielectric heating. This basically...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Sure, we don’t want to get sick and need a doctor. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t see your doctor regularly. Along with that apple, you should be including routine physical examinations as a part of your overall health care. Doctors are not...

Thyroid disorders are probably more common than anyone knows. It may be a silent epidemic that is the underlying cause of many commonly experienced symptoms generally thought of as the result of living in stressful modern times. Symptoms of thyroid disorder include unexplained weight loss or weight...

Is your pressure at the boiling point? We don’t mean because the kids have stuffed toilet paper in the toilet or made mud pies in your microwave. No, we’re talking about a condition that you may not be aware of, but could do a lot of damage to your body. There is a correlation between high...

What are the signs of diabetes that you should look out for? Did you know, that diabetic nerve pain is actually one of the signs of diabetes that many people ignore at first? Diabetic nerve pain is actually called peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition that affects your ability to feel pain. Around...

Heading over the river and through the woods this holiday season? (Or over the highways and through the nation’s skies, more like.) With H1N1 influenza widespread and flu season in full swing, take extra precaution and be mindful of your own germs and those of others who might be sneezing and coughing...

By 2050, 11 to 16 million people will likely have Alzheimer’s. The disease can occur as young as age 35, and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs that indicate a person should see their doctor:...

In October of 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed one week in November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Week. One year later he proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. At that time, he did not know that he would join the millions of Americans who are currently diagnosed...

University of Florida researchers are reporting that an extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory. However, it’s not clear if the papaya extract will have the same effect on cancer in people, however. According to Dr. Nam Dang, the papaya extract appears to affect...

Many adults with diabetes are dependent on insulin or may be taking pills for other conditions that have been caused by their diabetic condition. But, you don’t have to give up on getting healthy just because you are diabetic. Exercise increases your overall health and can improve your diabetes. If...

Dialysis patients with very low body fat are much more likely to die than other people on dialysis, even those with the highest levels of body fat, a new study has found. Researchers measured body fat percentage in 671 dialysis patients in California. In the next five years, the death rate for people...

About 50 to 60 percent of women are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once during their lifetime. Many experience multiple recurrences. Cranberry juice, a popular home remedy for urinary tract infection, is often taken along with low-dose antibiotics as a preventive measure. Because...

You don’t have to be a victim to panic attacks, you can prevent them. While medication and therapy are both helpful for anyone that suffers from panic attacks, self-care is also important. Learning how to manage the risk factors will help you feel in control and build confidence as you realize...

Exercise is good for everyone. When you get moving on a regular schedule with some sort of exercise program, you not only feel better, you reduce your risk of diabetes. There are many risk factors for ?adult onset diabetes,? but the good news is that most of them are linked to lifestyle choices. This...

A natural chemical in bananas may help protect women against sexual transmission of HIV, U.S. researchers report. In laboratory tests, they found that a lectin called BanLec was as potent as two current HIV drugs. Lectins — sugar-binding proteins found in plants — can identify and attach to foreign...