Doctors should stop prescribing antibiotics for the common cold, review advises
Antibiotics should not be prescribed to patients with the common cold because there is scant evidence they stop other infections, and the benefits do not outweigh the risks, according to a new systematic review of current evidence. "Antibiotics appear to have no benefit in the treatment of acute upper respiratory tract infections," conclude Dr. Bruce Arroll and Dr. Timothy Kenealy of the U...Marketers advised to engage "search economy"
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MADISON, Wis. Educating and advising potential angel investors, or cherubs, on how to act and think like fully grown seraphs was the goal of a seminar at the Tuesday in Milwaukee. The primer, titled Private Equity and Angel Investing Boot Camp, exposed au...Exclusive breast-feeding advised for six months in infants recommends World Health Organization
A resolution put forward by Brazil, at the annual assembly of the world health organization is to be accepted advising exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months in all infants. The resolution was passed at the committee stage on Wednesday after 2 hours of debate where many national delegates and members of charitable organizations argued vehemently for breast-feeding. Nestle, a...Skin specialist advise on cellulite
Cellulite is the name commonly given to the dimpled, 'orange peel' skin on the thighs, buttocks, knees and lower abdomen. Massage, diet, exercise and creams may all have a beneficial effect on the appearance of cellulite - but there's no cure for the condition.// It's the body's natural way of storing fat in women and occurs even in very thin women. According to Dr Michael Goldman, a derm...Plan for Death, Health Center Advises People
People plan various phases of their life like education, marriage, job prospects and retirement, but health officials say that they do not plan for the most important thing - death. Dr. Anne Simpson, //the director of Ethics Institute for the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center wants people to finally think about this aspect as well. "We're all going to die. But we do not...Women Advised Not To Be Perturbed Over Smear Test Results
According to the researchers at the Aberdeen University it was found that women are worried about their slightly abnormal smear test results//. They experience unnecessarily high levels of anxiety. About 3,500 women were reviewed who had previously taken up the cervical smear test. Cervical cancer is on the rise in UK. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. It can affect women...Pregnant women advised against canned tuna due to mercury poisoning!
In order to safeguard the health of pregnant women canned tuna to be avoided in diet. The reason being mercury levels in it! The actions and steps are being //taken after Government tests investigated canned tuna and in found as much mercury as white tuna. Highlighting the effects on health FDA says that high levels of mercury in the bloodstream may harm developing nervous...FDA Advises Manufacturers to Test Glycerin for Possible Contamination
Glycerin Contaminated with Diethylene Glycol(DEG) Remains a Potential Health Hazard to Consumers ROCKVILLE, Md., May 4, 2007-The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) is warning pharmaceutical manufacturers,suppliers, drug repackers, and health professionals who compoundmedications to be especially vigilant in assuring that glycerin, asweetener commonly...