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Henna Allergy Warning

As a part of her baby shower, a good friend of mine had her hands and feet painted with henna. The henna artist told us that it was traditional to paint the hands and feet of the expecting mother as a reminder that she shouldn’t be on her feet or working. She should be resting, and letting others take care of her. Henna is a lovely, natural, and temporary alternative to more permanent body decorations (like piercings and tattoos). But the American Academy of Dermatology has issued a warning about certain types of henna used in temporary tattoos. Natural (or … Continue reading →

For Women Only- Signs of a Heart Attack

Did your mother ever use the phrase “I am just sick and tired” on you when you were growing up? Mine did. She was sick and tired of my antics quite a bit. Sadly, this same phrase may also be the only signs a woman experiences when she is having a heart attack. Most sources that talk about warning signs for a heart attack base their symptoms on those of a male patient. Women are not the same as men. Yes, sometimes we really do need science to point out the obvious. Here are the hard facts of the matter. … Continue reading →

The Warning Signs of Diabetes

Diabetes can cause serious complications if it is undiscovered and left untreated. Although there are certain high risk groups, nobody can be sure they do not have it or will not develop diabetes at one point life. There are two types of diabetes, Diabetes I and II. Each one comes with its own treatment approach and its own symptoms. Below you will find the symptoms for diabetes I and II separated by type: Symptoms for Diabetes Type I Increased thirst. Increased hunger, especially after you already ate. Dry mouth. Frequent urination. Unexplained weight loss. Fatigue, weakness and feeling tired. Blurred … Continue reading →

Chicken Jerky Treats Cause Canine Illness

Resist the begging, for chicken treats at least I always hate reporting sad stories, but when it comes to alerting pet owners to dangerous food contamination or anything similar, the facts are too important to ignore. According to MSN Vitals, the Food and Drug Administration has released a warning about the danger of chicken jerky dog treats. At first I thought this was yet another pet food recall, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Instead, it appears that chicken jerky treats for dogs, no matter the brand, might cause serious canine illness. The warning was issued after the … Continue reading →

Coated Stents

Stents are the tubes inserted into arteries to help them stay open after angioplasty (surgery to remove clots). Right now, surgeons are using stents coated with drugs. Italian researchers are trying out a new type of coated stent with some success. These new stents are coated with a special compound that is designed to help prevent thrombosis (the formation of clots) and restenosis (the buildup of deposits that can clog blood vessels). The compound was developed by CeloNova Biosciences here in the United States and tested out by the University of Catania in Italy. The coating was designed to reduce … Continue reading →

Amusement Park Safety Tips

I love going to amusement parks, though I freely admit that I steer clear of the thrill rides. (Can you blame me after reading this story?) That being said many of us (year-round school students not included) are smack in the middle of summer vacation—the time of the year that theme parks see a record number of guests. If your family is planning to spend one of the last weeks of summer break on a theme park vacation you may want to keep these tips in mind: Be Vigilant. This is especially important if you are visiting an amusement park … Continue reading →

Momma’s on a Diet: On the Starting Blocks

Or should that be the do-over blocks I wonder? It’s not exactly the first time I’ve tried to lose this unsightly weight, or the second, or third. You get the picture? This time however there’s a very clear bigger picture to look at. Losing weight to become healthier would be great. Shifting pounds to have more energy would actually be awesome. Shrinking to be able wear smaller sized clothes would be kinder on my finances. But my main reason for losing weight is to get my medical team to look past the excess fat and start treating me like they … Continue reading →

Cancer Drug can Cause Heart Failure

Novartis announced that Gleevec, a cancer drug they produce, could cause diminished hear function in some patients. This is tremendously important for cancer patients who also suffer from heart disease, or an unrelated heart condition. The active drug imatinib mesylate is used in two types of cancer: chronic myeloid leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). Patients with heart disease or a heart condition who need this drug can still take it, if no other alternatives are suggested by the doctor, however they have to be closely monitored for heart failure. It is not wise to discontinue the drug without talking … Continue reading →