Read on to know about the health news of this week which includes Meat Bacteria, Brain Cancer Device, Flu virus, and Honey in Healing.

Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria in Meat

The recent nationwide study conducted by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has found drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus in nearly half of meat and poultry samples from U.S. grocery stores at surprisingly high rates. Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria associated with wide range of human diseases from mild skin infections to life-threatening diseases, such as heart infection, pneumonia, and sepsis. As per the study, more than half of the bacteria were found resistant to at least three classes of antibiotics. Read the rest of this entry »

Wisdom tooth pain is among the worst pain which lasts for 15 days or more. Wisdom tooth pain is very bothersome and traumatic that occurs in the region of gumline and inner cheek area. Wisdom tooth pain is recognized as pericoronitis and it is related with youngsters. As treatment options, pain medication and surgical methods are recommended by surgeons and dentist but home remedies can also provide effective relief. Read on to know home remedies for wisdom tooth pain relief.

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Iron is essential to build red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. Iron also takes part in a significant function such as brain development, growth, as well as in fighting infections. A genuine problem for children is Iron deficiency that can inhibit brain development, enduringly inferior IQ of a child, and also cause anemia, which weakens strength of the children. Children may become faint, tired, uninterested in play, pale, and may complain of headaches and often have small appetites, if they do not consume sufficient iron containing foods.

The body stores the level of iron that can fall and anemia may occur, if people do not eat sufficient iron from food. So to stay healthy, it is best to consume a diet supplying sufficient iron. If a variety of foods containing iron is consumed daily, then blood iron levels are improved. 11 milligrams of iron a day is required for babies between 6 and 12 months old, and 7 mg of iron is required for toddlers age 1 to 3. Many foods boast iron naturally, and many cereals of children are fortified with iron. Children can get help to avoid anemia from a lack of iron with the use of vitamins and iron rich baby foods.

Iron Rich Food for Kids

Red meat:

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Health news of this week is hormone therapy, alzheimer’s genes, breast cancer and health benefits of shopping. So to know all the news in detail refer the following article.

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The human body is persistently exposed to the radiation from surrounding natural as well as man-made sources. As recently in Japan, the huge amount of radiation has released from the reactors after earthquake and tsunami. Everyone has been informed about the risks attached with this radiation release. Everybody knows the harmful effects of widespread radiation but only few people are aware towards the hidden radiation risks from common medical imaging tests.

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Refer the article to know this week’s health news such as calorie counts on menu, dye in foods, contaminated IV and arthritis & skin cancer.

FDA wants to post calorie counts on restaurant menus

On 1st April, the Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules about calorie counts. According to new rules, the chain restaurants with 20 or more places, bakeries, convenience stores, grocery stores, vending machines and coffee chains have to post the amount of calories in each item on menus and menu boards. This rule does not include bowling alleys, movie theaters, airplanes and other business as selling food is not their main business. As per new rules, the restaurant must post the calorie counts clearly and noticeably in big font size and in same color that menu item is printed. Read the rest of this entry »

Face wrinkles are unwanted change that occurs due to aging. But now-a-days even young people are also having wrinkles. Wrinkles on the face affect the confidence and personality of individuals as they make them to look older. Wrinkles are often seen around mouth, eyes and nose areas on face. Wrinkles are caused by excessive exposure to the sun & pollution, stress, lack of sleep, lack of moisture and unhealthy practices. Every people want to get rid of wrinkles so it is very important to take care of skin. Refer the article to know how to remove face wrinkles.

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New Drug Approved for Melanoma

On 25th March, The Food and Drug Administration had approved a new drug to treat the patients with late-stage melanoma which is the foremost cause of death from skin disease. The name of the drug is Yervoy (ipilimumab). In United States about 68,130 new cases of melanoma were identified in 2010 and around 8,700 people died from the disease. Melanoma is considered one of the deadliest types of skin cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Medarex have developed this new drug. A monoclonal antibody, Yervoy works by blocking a molecule named cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4). CTLA-4 delay or turn off the immune system of the body in fighting off cancerous cells. Read the rest of this entry »

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Early Baldness Links to Prostate Cancer

The link between early baldness and prostate cancer is unclear but as per study, the men who begin to lose hair at the age of twenty are twice liable to develop prostate cancer later. At-risk individuals may get benefit from preventative anti-cancer treatment or early screening. Finasteride, an anti-baldness tablet can be given to them to prevent hair loss and prostate cancer. If men are going bald at the age of 30 or 40 then there is no risk of prostate cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Laser Hair Removal treatment is a skin treatment to remove hair that has been used effectively on people since its approval by the FDA. In this treatment, laser rays are used to vaporize hair and damage hair follicle for the prevention of new growth of hair. Ever since it was approved for use, many improvements have been carried out in the laser light sources to make it more effectual for use and remove possible side effects and complications of laser hair removal. When it comes to hair texture and skin sensitivity, every individual is different so it is good to know all the information.

There are many methods for hair removal for example: shaving, waxing and tweezing. Laser hair removal is also one method to remove hair possibly on a permanent basis. The cost of laser hair removal varies according to the size of the area that is being treated and some other factors. The lower the treatment cost if the surface area being treated is smaller. In the United States, the average cost of laser hair removal treatment is $429 as per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Read the rest of this entry »