Show Me the Sjogren's Syndrome

Venus Williams, one of the most exciting female athletes in recent history, was forced to pull out of the 2011 U.S. Tennis Open due to her recent diagnosis with its accompanying symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome.

Her statement voiced her usual positive, appreciative attitude: "I enjoyed playing my first match here and wish I could continue, but right now I am unable to.” She added,“I am thankful I finally have a diagnosis and am now focused on getting better and returning to the court soon." Keep in mind Venus was the U.S. Open champion in 2000 and 2001, so her decision to pull out...

Vitamin C Stars in Asthma

According to a recent study, younger children with mild asthma who come from homes that aren't moldy or damp receive the most airway benefits from vitamin C.

Eliminate molds and dampness in your home if your child has asthma.

Al-Biltagi, M.D. from the Tanta University in Egypt and Harri Hemila, M.D., from the University of Helsinki, Finland report that this study lends strong evidence that vitamin C is important for asthmatic children. They also recommend further study to pinpoint exactly which demographics will benefit the most from vitamin C supplementation.

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Statin Not a One Trick Pony

Ever since the lovable Dorothy Hamill skated into a commercial promoting atorvastatin (Lipitor) in the early 2000s, the drug has been known for its remarkable abilities to lower cholesterol.

Wise Old Owls

The old adage about getting wiser with age just might be true. Older people have more wisdom than their younger counterparts, which levels the field when it comes to mental performance.

Snoozing Your Way to Hypertension

Getting poor quality sleep may have more impact than yawning and sleepiness at work the next day. It could also increase the risk of developing high blood pressure in older men.

Look to the Left, to the Right, and Left Again

It's that time again for our precious bundles of joy to start school. Kids are probably just as excited as parents, but don't forget to teach kids about safety when crossing streets.

Under-nutrition Linked to Heart Disease

Women who don't receive adequate food and nutrition as they are growing up, particularly during the adolescent years, may be more likely to develop coronary artery disease later in life.

Chemotherapy Affects Fertility for Years

Having cancer and undergoing chemotherapy as a young woman is traumatic enough. Researchers are now learning that chemotherapy can have a major impact on a woman's reproductive health - even years later.

My BMI is Bigger Than Yours

Obesity rates have skyrocketed and according to new research this isn't even the worst of it. If people continue to neglect or avoid the problem many more people will suffer.

Run Away Blues

Do you see those depression commercials on TV and think ' that's me but those medications don't work?' Well, you may be in luck because some people are taking a new medication - exercise.

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