Antidepressants Found to Harm Children with Autism

According to a new study by Cochrane researchers, the commonly practiced therapy of prescribing antidepressants to people with autism spectrum disorders is no longer recommended. Even though some evidence suggests that there are a number of benefits to adults with autism, there is no proof of any benefits in children, who often suffer serious and [...]

Health Benefits of Vitamin D

We all know that we need plenty of vitamin C and calcium, but what about vitamin D? Scientists have recently discovered over 2,000 genes that are regulated by vitamin D. It may just be the biggest vitamin superhero of all. Vitamin D affects everything from insulin production to the immune system, so without enough vitamin [...]

Women and High Blood Pressure

Three out of four women know they have high blood pressure, but only one in three works to control their blood pressure. Women, like everyone else, should take steps to control their blood pressure, since not controlling it can have serious consequences. High blood pressure can increase the risk of getting heart disease, kidney disease, [...]

Meditating to Relieve Stress

Though many think meditation is a state of mind they can’t reach, anyone can meditate, and research has proven a number of its positive health effects. Not only does meditation relax you and give you energy and perspective, but health researchers are now taking it seriously as a stress-reliever and a method to improve overall [...]

Surprising Headache Causers

Headaches can be a rare occurrence or extremely painful and daily nightmares. Anything that raises your stress level is likely to cause a headache, including a strict boss or an approaching deadline. But there are also surprising factors that can lead to a headache, like warm weather or strong smells. In a recent study, researchers [...]

Yaz Health Consequences

Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella, are popular pregnancy prevention drugs that have recently been linked to serious injuries. Recent reports suggest that these prescription medications could be putting millions of young women at risk of serious side effects, including stroke, heart attack, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and even death. A study published in [...]

Avandia and Cardiac Health

Avandia, also known as Rosiglitazone and marketed as Avandia, Avandiamet, and Avandaryl, is now under close scrutiny by the FDA due to reports of increased risk of heart attack and heart failure when on the drug. Avandia, which is used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, has been on the [...]

Avandia’s Link to Heart Failure

Avandia, or rosiglitazone maleate, is a prescription medication for type 2 diabetes. While it can help control blood sugar levels when taken along with diet and exercise, new research shows Avandia could cause or worsen heart failure. The FDA continues to review safety data, some of which shows that Avandia could increase the number of [...]

Know the Triggers of Your Migraines

To put it bluntly, migraines suck! They interfere with your life and prevent you from doing the things that you want to do. But the truth is that there is probably something that you are doing or putting into your body that causes the migraines. Try eliminating some of these common triggers from your lifestyle [...]