If Quarantine Works for Horses-Why Won’t It Work for Avian Flu

The State of Florida, Department of Agriculture, this week lifted the quarantine on horses in South Florida. This was welcome news to the competitive horse breeding industry which has spawned many of the recent champions of horse racing. Equine herpes virus, a disease fatal in horses, was the cause for the quarantine and officials lifted the quarantine because this it had stopped the progression of the disease through the horse-racing community. But if quarantine is so effective in animal diseases, not just equine herpes but mad cow and other diseases, then why will it be ineffective when the avian flu pandemic strikes?

Truth About Sinus Headaches

Sinusitis is a pretty common ailment that afflicts millions of individuals worldwide. The reason for sinusitis is that the paranasal sinuses within our skulls are irritated either by bacteria or allergies that cause the sinus passages to swell and constrict. When this happens, a sinus headache ensues. The areas affected by a sinus headache can be found where the swollen sinuses are which happen to be in the face or check areas, between the eyebrows, and behind the eyes.

Diabetes Medication

Blood glucose control is managed by proper meal planning, weight loss and exercising. At times however, these actions are not adequate to bring blood glucose levels down to their normal range. Medication is in the form of oral pills and insulin shots.

Drug Advertisements on TV Find Tough Crowd in New Congress

DTC television prescription medication adds have hit an all-time high at 4.5 billion dollars last year. But a throw down is sure to come between the new house and senate, and drug companies.

Snoring - The Problem and How To Stop Snoring

Snoring, a condition as old as man himself and even a condition found outside of humans. Snoring is usually distressful to the snorer's sleep partner, and the snorer can look forward to being awaken rudely (by a various number of devices, from whistling, jabbing, shaking and so on), and being nervous thereafter. Snoring is not so simple a problem, and may be a sign that someone is very wrong with the snorer, and he or she needs medical attention.

Statin Drugs: Are They The Right Choice For You?

Statin drugs are used to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Millions of people take them. Are they safe? Are they the right choice for you?

What Mothers are Finding Out about Paxil

What Mothers are Finding Out about Paxil

Tamiflu Psychosis

Just when AARP magazine, and so many other well respected and widely read publications, are carrying articles about pandemic flu planning for personal homes, more bad news.

Observational Studies Produce Inconsistent Results

Authors of a new study published in the January 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association show that results can differ enormously depending on the type of statistical analysis each study uses.

Drugs for Everyone

Should we accept the notion that prescription drugs are a normal part of the aging process. Absolutely not. Some drugs have great benefit for some people but that doesn't mean that we all should take them just because we turn 55. There are plenty of options if you know where to look and what questions to ask.

FDA-Approved Stem Cell Clinical Trials Are Available Right Now!

The best kept medical secret in America! FDA-approved stem cell clinical trials are being conducted right now on human patients at major medical centers around the nation. Don't be mislead by the media. This is not about controversial embryonic stem cells.

Relieving Headache the Natural Way

Migraine headaches affect about 15 percent of the population. Although men can actually suffer from migraines, it is the women that are more affected. Experts believe that migraine is hereditary as researches have revealed more than 80 percent of people suffering from it have a family history of the problem.