Once medication has reached the expiry date, is it still safe to use or should you dispose of it immediately? A study done by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA has found that 90% of both prescription and over the counter drugs are perfectly good to use, even
Bruises usually follow after a painful bump or other type of injury. When you start noticing bruises without consciously remembering any injury, there may be certain medical conditions at play. If you experience unexplained bruises, it may be best to see a doctor. Aging – Your skin gets thinner as
Children often have to hear that eating carrots will improve their eyesight, or that sitting too close to the TV or reading in dim light will damage their vision. As grown-ups we often hear that looking at a computer screen for long periods of time is the main reason why
Poisoning usually occurs suddenly and unexpectedly from a wide variety of sources. For the average person poisoning usually results from substances such as medicine and drugs; chemicals; pesticides; household products; plants; and animals (including insects and reptiles). What would be the best course of action for example in the event
During the winter months, often once in bed at night, one is overcome with bouts of coughing! That persistent cough may be very irritating, but in actual fact it plays a vital role in the body’s defense against infection and inflammation in the lungs, by expelling mucus, microbes and foreign
Recent reports in the local and international press indicated that there is no scientific evidence that flossing your teeth prevents the forming of plaque or prevents tooth decay. The underlying message is one of why bother flossing it there are no proven benefits. Acting on a tip from his son’s
The mechanics of prostate cancer: There are no clear warning signs of early prostate cancer, besides possibly restrictive or obstructive urine flow. When symptoms do appear, they are indicative of an already enlarged prostate, which may be caused by being inflamed due to urinary tract infection, or a condition in
The signs and symptoms of colon problems may be caused by non-cancerous conditions, such as infection, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, or inflammatory bowel disease. If you notice any of these symptoms, go see your doctor so the cause can be found and treated. Lifestyle factors that have the greatest effect
Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease, which appears as an inflammatory, proliferative disease of the skin. In the US alone there are over 7 million sufferers. One of the body’s immune white blood cells, called a T cell, by mistake attacks normal, healthy skin cells (keratinocytes), while triggering other immune
Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease – very complex and not just a condition affecting people who lack willpower or are weak of character. Researchers at the University of Stellenbosch and at UCT, have recently shown through brain imaging of the living brain (those of drug users during and
