Excess alcohol intake mostly causes blurry memories, sound discernment slips & dawn-after feeling that can be really unpleasant. The intermediates & products of alcohol metabolism can make one nauseous, weary, headaches and an overall sense of sluggishness. Moreover, alcohols are diuretics (more frequent urination) thus greater amount of fluids excreted out of the body than what’s taken in which can dehydrate the person. As a result the metabolites of alcohols remain for protracted spans of time in the body thus worsening the hangover & effects lasting for greater periods of time. Several hangover cures abound - though which ones are truly effective? Here’s a guide to separating meat from gristle - precisely which cures to skip & those which must be tried. Rev up Water Consumption  [...]

The sole pain management approach for any battlefield injuries incurred by combatants was morphine administration. Colonel C. Buckenmaier from WRAMC reminisces how eight years back when deployment of soldiers were done in Iraq, morphine was deployed by them as was the case in earlier battles. However, armed forces doctors have come to the realization that morphine as a standalone approach could not be able to resolve all pain issues. During the AAPM meet, Buckenmaier spoke about how they have begun understanding that the decisions they were making from an anesthetizing perspective might be having far-flung effects on the morbidities & mortalities of the patients. However there’s a major hurdle to change the pain management approach in the armed services: the manner in which fighters &  [...]

Computations conducted by scientists from the Univ. of Cal., S. Francisco & UC, Berkeley approximate that the cancer risk linked to a form of security scanning device used in airports is less on the basis of radiation levels that they emitted, till the time their correct operation & proper functioning is being followed. Dr. R. Smith-Bindman along with P. Mehta who were part of the study explained that the dosages are less – very low and people must avoid being worried about the radiation levels emitted from such scans. The degree of radiation taken up during one scan, the scientists state, is nearly analogous to that an avg. individual would be absorbing in 3-9 min. intervals while on-ground – merely being animate. Our bodies innately absorb radiation constantly from our own Planet  [...]

Famed actress, seventy-nine-year old Elizabeth Taylor succumbed to congestive heart failure on 23rd March 2011, with her kids by her side as she breathed her last. She was hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, LA for close to six weeks prior to her demise. Michael Wilding, Elizabeth’s son avidly spoke about how his mom was an exceptional lady living her life to the hilt – passionately, humorously & lovingly. Her notable contribution to films, her successful business career & her unceasing encouragement & backing in fighting HIV/ AIDS – would always be cherished – her bequest would never wane and Elizabeth’s spirit would eternally be with us – her love living everlastingly in our hearts & souls. The talented star was identified with congestive heart failure  [...]

Officials in Japan have instructed anybody residing within twenty kilometres of the Fukushima nuclear power plant to exit the region. A huge blast took place in one of the structures & some radiation seepage has been identified. In case officials from Japan work rapidly, they would be capable of minimizing the effect on human health. Instant Health Impact When Exposed to Radiation Being exposed to moderately existent amounts could lead to radiation sickness that causes wide-ranging symptoms – feeling nauseous & puking mostly commencing in some hours of being exposed, ensued by headache, fever & diarrhoea. Following the preliminary series of symptoms, there might be a short time phase when there’s no noticeable sickness, however in the upcoming weeks time novel, far-grave symptoms  [...]

As tumultuous celebrity Charlie Sheen’s comments & behaviours continue to be widely joked about & triggering sharp reactions globally, other stars & even some health experts do strongly feel that all these histrionics are deeply rooted in health issues – possibly bipolar disorder – a grave mental ailment. Also substance abuse is a prevalent side-effect of bipolar. Sheen however is quick to disagree with the allegations about him being bipolar & instead proclaiming himself to be ‘bi-winning’ – a winner both-ways. His recent larking about & continual media tours has set tongues wagging & on observing & listening to Sheen it does make many seriously doubt that there are some grave mental health issues brewing. And there is a strong chance that the actor  [...]

Alzheimer’s disease is a malicious disease stripping off an individual identity till they are no longer capable of remembering their near and dear ones or even feeding themselves. However, usually, Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t strike till one is aged. But, for a number of people, the disease could take siege earlier – commencing its malevolent assault in their later part of thirties. Presently, a group of early-onset Alzheimer victims residing in the Columbian mounts can proffer sanguinity to kin globally. Generation-by-generation, Antioquia kin have been bearing the cruel brunt of Alzheimer’s disease, being witnesses to close ones deteriorating to bereavement. Though now they may just be able to make a counterattack. Early-onset AD is an atypical type of the condition, though lesions  [...]