Monday Edition Archive
| The Monday Edition | November 10, 2008 |
Arthritis Flare-Ups Could Permanently Damage Your Joints!
Peyton Posey
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can cause uncomfortable aches and pains in your joints. But be aware that what you might consider random flare-ups could result in permanent damage to your knees, hips, hands and feet!
New information found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Journal of Rheumatology and several leading textbooks on rheumatoid [...]
| The Monday Edition |
Fast Fact
Did you know that sunflower seeds and almonds can help protect you from the aging effects often related to sun exposure? These nutritious nuts are loaded with vitamin E—serving as protection to the skin’s top layers—and powerful antioxidants that fight free-radicals to keep your cells strong. Strong cells help hold moisture and keep your skin [...]
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| The Monday Edition |
Health E-Hint: Safety Tips for Cleaning and Preventing Mold
Hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather have caused major flooding in the United States and other parts of the world. Water damage can also cause surfaces to mold—which can pose a threat to your health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say mold developing indoors may cause you to experience a stuffy nose… eye [...]
| The Monday Edition | November 3, 2008 |
New NIH Trials Test Treatments for Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
Layne Lowery
Are hormone changes taking your body on a wild ride? If so, you’ll be glad to know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to establish a multi-site research network to study promising treatments for common menopause symptoms—including hot flashes and night sweats!
According to an agency statement, the initiative led by the National [...]
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FDA Halts Production of Ointments and Eye Wash Containing Papain
Roz Roscoe
A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood pressure!
According [...]
