Prolia (medically known as Denosumab) has been given the permission by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to treat post menopausal women who suffer from osteoporosis and are at high risk for bone fracture. Prolia is administered just about once every six months to enhance bone strength and mass, and to prevent bone damage, [...]
Published on: 9th May, 2010
Scientists have discovered thirteen genes linked to osteoporosis that will optimistically lead them to ways to put a stop to this bone-weakening disease. The genes for osteoporosis that are discovered are linked to both bone density and the risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is a major health problem worldwide. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation,34 million [...]
Published on: 9th May, 2010
Teriparatide is the first and the only FDA approved drug for Osteoporosis treatment, that leads to new bone formation.Teriparatide (Forteo) is a recombinant form of parathyroid hormone, used for treating most forms of osteoporosis It is manufactured and marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Teriparatide is administered by injection once a day in the thigh [...]
Published on: 1st April, 2010
Chagas disease is a deadly parasitic disease. Research information and study before 2005 or 2006 establishes that Chagas’ is mainly a concern of the inhabitants of the countries of Central America and South America and Mexico. In the past few years, however, has been a major migration of the population belonging to endemic countries to [...]
Published on: 24th November, 2009
When it comes to homeopathy, some of us tend to have a few doubts about this form of alternative treatment. Is homeopathy better or allopathy? Does Homeopathy really work? Here are some of the Homeopathy FAQS that can clear your doubts about this alternative form of treatment: How does homeopathy differ from Ayurveda or herbal [...]
Published on: 21st November, 2009
Every second person thinks that her skin is sensitive. The reality is that only a few people in the world actually have sensitive skin, and our skin is harder than we think. Your skin is sensitive if: The skin turns red easily Gets reactive to insect bites Looks blotchy and red most of the time [...]
Published on: 12th August, 2009
Swine Flu is a number one health concern not just in India but the world over. The HI1N1 flu or Swine Flu was first detected in US in April 2009. The worst affected areas initially were Canada and Mexico before swine flu cases began to emerge in other areas of the world. In a short [...]
Published on: 20th June, 2009
Most adolescene are having problems with acne. But, what is acne? and what are the causes and natural remedies for acne? Acne is a broad term covering pimples, blackheads, blemishes and whiteheads. Even though acne is a well known problem amongst teenagers, it can strike at any age. According to the emeritus professor of Dermatology [...]
Published on: 29th April, 2009
Let us read about Swine Flu, Swine Flu symptoms and treatment to see what cause of action we need to take the proliferation of the disease. Let us also clear some myths about Swine flu.
Published on: 24th April, 2009
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disorder, characterized by rapid ageing, from childhood. In other words, it is normal human ageing, but happening at thrice the speed in children. Progeria is also called Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome. Almost all the children afflicted with progeria have a mutation or biological chance on the gene that encodes Lamin A, [...]
Published on: 20th April, 2009
Are you one of those hundreds of thousands of people who use medication to control Asthma? Do you know that these medications will cause side effects in future ? And Do you know that you can cure Asthma without no side effects at all using some natural remedies ? This article will explain some of [...]
Published on: 20th April, 2009
A scientific study from Europe has recently revealed that fruits and vegetables can cause colon cancer in smokers. Colon cancer is a type of cancer in which there increased unwanted growth of the cells lining the inner areas of colon or rectum. It is very essential for all individuals to eat fruits and vegetables to [...]