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Are You at Risk for Colon Cancer?
By: Sharon Bell | 27/05/2008 | Cancer
If you’re over 40 and have rectal bleeding, don't assume it's just a case of hemorrhoids. In the presence of other symptoms - such as a change in bowel habits, abdominal cramps or pain, unexplained anemia or weight loss - you could be suffering from colon cancer.

Another Reason not to Drink
By: Sharon Bell | 20/02/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
Are you a heavy drinker? Do you love to drown yourself in beer and other hard liquor? If so, prepare to be hit by pancreatitis.

Cough Medicine Controversy
By: Sharon Bell | 04/03/2008 | Medicine
Many doctors have declared war on cough medicines, saying the latter are ineffective and are often used inappropriately. Worse, they are also one of the most abused drugs in the country.

What to Do During an Earthquake
By: Sharon Bell | 29/03/2008 | Health
In most major earthquakes, the worst is over after the first minute. So don't panic. Maintain presence of mind and be calm.

Too Much Bee Pollen Can Cause Problems Later
By: Sharon Bell | 11/04/2008 | Alternative Medicine
Can consuming too much bee pollen lead to problems later? Promoters say this natural substance is safe but the facts say otherwise. Read on and discover the truth in the last part of our series on pollen claims and facts.

Complications of Hepatitis a
By: Sharon Bell | 17/05/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
The good news is that most people who get hepatitis A recover completely in a matter of weeks. The disappearance of jaundice usually marks the beginning of recovery.

Diseases From Flies
By: Sharon Bell | 24/06/2008 | Wellness
The common housefly - Musca domestica - lives for only a few weeks. But in that short time, the adult female can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. In warm weather, those eggs hatch in eight to 10 hours, creating new flies that continue breeding.

The Roots of Homosexuality
By: Sharon Bell | 04/07/2008 | Sexuality
Homosexuality refers to shared intimacies between members of the same sex. The word comes from the Greek homo which means "identical."

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Understanding the Risk of a Robotic da Vinci Radical Prostatectomy
By: John Critz | 05/09/2008
There is an increasing demand for a minimally invasive radical prostatectomy as a prostate cancer treatment option. Laparoscopic surgeries such as the robotic da Vinci radical prostatectomy have recently come under scrutiny because of an increased need for correcting complications stemming from the surgery. This should cause every prospective patient...

Going Back to Work After Giving Birth
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
Once you return to work, you can continue to breast feed. If you live close to work or have an on site daycare, you may be able to breast feed during your breaks. If that isn't possible, you have 2 choices:

Why Babies Refuse to Breast Feed
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
Sometimes, a baby that is breast fed may suddenly decide to refuse breast feeding. The baby will pull away from the breast, then toss his head from side to side. This can happen at anytime, so there really is no way to predict it happening.

Some Reasons Why You Should Breast Feed
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
For many years, scientists have been playing out the ingredients that make breast milk the perfect food for babies. They've discovered to day over 200 close compounds to fight infection, help the immune system mature, aid in digestion, and support brain growth - nature made properties that science simply cannot

Having Insufficient Milk
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
Almost all women don't have a problem with producing enough milk to breast feed. The ideal way to make sure that your baby is getting enough milk is to be sure that he's well positioned, attached to the breast, and feed him as often as he gets hungry. Some mom's that are breast feeding will stop before they

Foods You Should Give Your Baby
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
Breast milk is actually the only food your baby will need until 4 months of age, although most babies do well on breast milk alone for 6 months or better. There is really no advantage to adding other foods or milks before 4 - 6 months, except under unusual circumstances.

What Cause Low Breast Milk
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
Almost all mothers who breast feed go through a period of questioning whether or not their supply of milk is adequate. Some mothers simply aren't able to produce enough milk to meet the needs of her baby. According to many experts, true insufficiencies of milk are very rare.

Choosing the Correct Breast Pump
By: Jody Siena | 03/09/2008
The milk production in the breasts, much like so many other things, work on the shear principal of supply and demand. The more breast milk your baby consumes, the more your body will need to make.

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Dealing With Scalp Psoriasis
By: Sharon Bell | 30/08/2008 | Skin Care
Your doctor says you have psoriasis – a disease characterized by red itchy patches on the skin. But the more you scratch, the worse it gets. What on Earth should you do?

Accupuncture for Psoriasis
By: Sharon Bell | 30/08/2008 | Skin Care
Is psoriasis inherited? Can this disfiguring skin disease be helped by acupuncture?

Computers and Your Health
By: Sharon Bell | 30/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
Can spending too much time in front of a computer lead to certain health problems? What are the risks involved?

Swimming Good for Asthmatics
By: Sharon Bell | 30/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
What sport is good for asthmatics? Experts say one of them is swimming that won’t trigger asthma attacks. Aside form being fun, swimming is good for your lungs.

Myths About Asthma
By: Sharon Bell | 30/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
While knowledge about asthma has increased through the years, there are still many myths about the disease. Let's examine the more popular ones.

Occupational Asthma
By: Sharon Bell | 29/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
Aside from aspirin, beta-blockers can trigger an asthma attack. This was revealed by Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center in “Modern Prevention: The New Medicine.”

Types of Asthma
By: Sharon Bell | 29/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
An asthma attack may be sudden and can be mild or severe. Episodes, which usually begin at night, can last for a few minutes or days.

Asthma Deaths on the Rise
By: Sharon Bell | 29/08/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
About 20 million – or one in four - Americans have asthma that causes 5,000 deaths each year. The disease strikes nine million children under 18 and is responsible for 44 percent of hospitalizations in that age group.