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Our February, 2008 Archives
Tooth Decay in Younger Kids Is Getting Worse
Soda, cookies, candy - there are a lot of treats to tempt kids. A recent study shows the number of cavities in baby teeth is up considerably - the worst it’s been in 40 years. A pediatric dentist explains what’s behind this troubling trend.
Does Donating A Kidney Impact A Donor’s Heart?
The number of people who are stepping forward to donate a kidney has shot up over 60% in the last 10 years. Thanks to those living donors, transplant patients can lead relatively healthy lives. But what about the health of the donors themselves?
9 Months Of Pregnancy In 20 Seconds
Watch this series of photos taken by a husband every other day throughout his wife’s pregnancy. The effect it has after being put together in a 20 second video is truly mesmerizing!
Children and Depression
According to research recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, between 1990 and 2001, the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with depression doubled and the use of antidepressants increased from 44% to 59%.
Is yogurt healthy?
Although it seems like good advice, eating a yogurt-a-day is not wise. Yogurt, even the non-fat variety, is a source of animal protein that has been linked to cancer development and its progression. While it is true that the vitamin B12 content of yogurt surpasses that of most plant-based foods, it is not wise to eat yogurt everyday. Eating organic foods can help to supply needed amounts of this vital nutrient that are destroyed by pesticides, fungicides, and other conventional growing practices.
Drop in Folate levels indicative of impending dementia?
Elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels have been correlated with risk of dementia and/or Alzheimers. The higher the Hcy levels, the lower the folate levels in the blood. Folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function and enhances the plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which is theorized to augment the folic acid therapy used to treat the deficiency and the cognitive decline.
Deaf Patients Hear Sounds With Unique Device
Children laughing, a barking dog, a screaming siren — sounds most of us take for granted. For people who are deaf, they are noises they only wish they could hear. Now, a “bionic ear” device is helping their world come alive.
Stroke Patients Aided by New Machines
Doctors use new machines to restore movement for stroke patients.
