Illness, Injury & Treatments

Magazine articles on illnesses, injuries, currently available treatments, drugs, and homeopathy.

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American Family Physician May 15, 2005	Treating My Child's Asthma An informative hand-out aimed at the primary care-giver of an asthmatic child.
Prepared Foods May 1, 2005	Raisin Your Health Research shows that there is a whole class of powerful, protective antioxidants, called phytochemicals, being discovered in fruits and vegetables, which may lower the risks of certain aging diseases by minimizing oxidative stress. Eating raisins provides a good source of these compounds and can benefit children and adults.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005 Catherine Arnst	If It Works for Breast Cancer... Studies are under way to see if promising strategies used against breast cancer can be used to fight other killers, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005 Carol Marie Cropper	Counter Intelligence Nonprescription drugs can often be just as strong as prescription drugs; in fact, many of them used to be just that. So, to use over-the-counter drugs safely, educate yourself about dosage, possible interactions, and even ingredients.
Science News May 14, 2005 Janet Raloff	To Fight Cataracts, It's Fish Yea, Mayo Nay A pair of new studies links mayonnaise, as well as certain vegetable oils, to an elevated risk of age-related cataracts. One of those studies, however, also suggests that oily fish, the type with dark flesh, hold cataracts at bay.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005 John Carey	Supplements: Buyer Beware They're largely unregulated, some don't work, and others can do harm.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005	The Straight Dope on Herbs An interview with Dr. Stephen Bent who has been investigating saw palmetto and other natural supplements. So far, the results mostly have been disappointing.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005	Don't Get Bugged This Summer An infectious-disease pro tells how to protect yourself from harmful bites.
Scientific American May 9, 2005 Luis Miguel Ariza	Defensive Eating Food vaccines show promise, now forget about them. Consumers fear that modified fruits and vegetables could end up in grocery stores, and the medical community has concerns with the dosage.
Science News May 7, 2005 Janet Raloff	Bread and Chocolate, No Longer D-Minimus One midwestern company is responding to growing concerns about chronic, widespread vitamin D deficiency by pioneering the robust fortification of new foods.
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