Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease are gastrointestinal conditions that affect babies, children and adolescents.
Children's health
13 Aug 2007
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) is the peak patient body representing people with inflammatory bowel disease with a commitment to finding a cure while providing…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Mum’s Own Weight May Determine Baby’s Size, Overall Health
Video games and snack food have taken the brunt of the blame for the rising childhood obesity epidemic. But while active lifestyles and healthy diets are key to long-term good health, the risks of a child becoming overweight and suffering from obesity-related conditions later in life may be determined long…
Children's health
09 Aug 2007
An Introduction to Obesity Treatments
Methods for weight loss include reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, behaviour therapy as well as pharmacological (drug) and surgical treatments for obesity.
Men's Health
09 Aug 2007
Anticholinesterase Inhibitors
Anticholinesterases: Information on Anticholinesterases. Anticholinesterases are a class of drugs that decrease breakdown of acetylcholine and can be used in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Bowel
06 Aug 2007
Increase of Allergies in Western Society
Since the 1960s there has been a progressive increase in the incidence of allergic disease in Western countries. Even though the processes involved with allergic…
Children's health
03 Aug 2007
A Marker for Cardiovascular Disease May Also Indicate Severity of Cognitive Disability among Children with OSA
C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that is often used to detect cardiovascular disease, may also indicate cognitive impairment in children with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a new study of children ages 5 to 7. “Children with OSA have increased levels of hsCRP [high-sensitivity C-reactive protein] and also…
Children's health
03 Aug 2007
Exposure to Cats Increases Bronchial Responsiveness in People Without Specific Cat Allergy
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that increased exposure to cat allergen is associated with greater bronchial responsiveness (BR) in people with certain common allergies, even if they are not specifically allergic to cats. This suggests that reduced exposure to cats may be beneficial for allergic individuals, regardless of…
Children's Health
01 Aug 2007
Lifestyle Changes for Obesity and Weight Loss
Lifestyle modification, with a reduction of energy intake and an increase in physical activity, is essential in all treatment strategies for obesity and weight loss.
