Definition Antioxidants are molecules that prevent oxygen molecules from interacting with other molecules in a process called oxidation. In the body, antioxidants combine with potentially damaging molecules called free radicals to prevent the free radicals from causing damage to cell membranes, DNA, and proteins in the cell. Common antioxidants important to human health are vitamins… Continue reading
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Computer in help for diagnostic diabet-related eyes deseases
People with diabetes have an increased risk of blindness, yet nearly half of the approximately 23 million Americans with diabetes do not get an annual eye exam to detect possible problems. But it appears that cost-effective computerized systems to detect early eye problems related to diabetes can help meet the screening need, University of Iowa… Continue reading
All for cesarian section
Every pregnant woman hopes for a short labor and delivery with no complications — manageable contractions, some pushing, then a beautiful baby — but it doesn’t always work out that way. These days, almost 30% of all babies in the United States are delivered via cesarean section (C-section). In fact, there’s a lot of debate… Continue reading
How to prevent and control fleas in dogs
The ordinary cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis)is the leading cause of itching and scratching in dogs and cats. Fleas survive by jumping onto a host animal, cutting open their skin, and feeding on the blood. In many dogs, the bites cause only a mild itch, but a heavy infestation in a puppy or small dog can… Continue reading
3-hour diet
Definition The 3-Hour diet is based on the concept that weight loss is best achieved by eating small amounts frequently, in this case, every three hour. Origins The 3-Hour diet was originated by Jorge Cruise in the mid-2000s, Cruise was an overweight child who went on to lose weight, shape up, and become a self-proclaimed… Continue reading
Green tea against eye deseases
New research from Hong Kong suggests that green tea may protect against eye diseases such as glaucoma because the researchers found green tea antioxidants called catechins present in various tissue structures in the eyes of laboratory rats after they had ingested green tea. The researchers, based at Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, and the Prince… Continue reading
What about abuse in teen and child ages
What Is Abuse? Amy’s finger was so swollen that she couldn’t get her ring off. She didn’t think her finger was broken because she could still bend it. It had been a week since her dad shoved her into the wall, but her finger still hurt a lot. Amy hated the way her dad called… Continue reading
Asthma and smoking in teenagers
You may have family photo albums full of people smoking at every type of event, from birthday parties to company picnics. That’s because smoking was once accepted pretty much everywhere — even in doctor’s offices. But that changed as we learned more about the health problems it causes. If you have asthma, smoking is especially… Continue reading