Although there has been a general fall in the use of benzodiazepines, clonazepam has bucked that trend. The reason for this is unclear, but it could be the drug’s potency. It is not without reason that on the street it is sometimes referred to as “super Valium”.
Evidence suggests that exposure to the microbes in dirt might actually help children develop stronger immune systems – and may even decrease their risk of developing allergies and autoimmune diseases.
House dust mite allergy symptoms often build up over months, or even years before people seek help. But an accurate diagnosis means you can not only access the right treatment – it’s also vital for minimising exposure.
More bird flu cases – Whooping cough on the rise – McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak – New pandemic plan – Patient harm from hospital misdiagnosis
Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been doing it for a while, the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) website has expert-backed advice to help make things more manageable. Here is just a sample of what you’ll find.
All cases were poultry workers exposed to infected birds, no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.
The decision is complicated. Medicare has an enormous variety of coverage options, with large and varying implications for people’s health and finances, both as beneficiaries and taxpayers. And the decision is consequential – some choices lock beneficiaries out of traditional Medicare.
Light may have driven our ancestors to walk upright on two legs. Light helps explain the evolution of our skin colour, why some of us have curly hair, and even the size of our eyes.
Living with a cat can have a profound – and sometimes surprising – effect on our physical and mental health. Still, living with cats is not without risks.
E-coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s quart pounders – Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida – Abortions increase –
The scans showed cerebrospinal fluid flowing into the brain through distinct channels—along the perivascular spaces, the fluid-filled spaces that run alongside blood vessels in the brain. These findings match earlier imaging results seen in mice
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Eleven-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion cyclist, Sir Chris Hoy has just revealed he has terminal prostate cancer aged just 48 years old. It’s easy to assume that prostate cancer is a disease…
The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has become popular in the past decade, highlighting the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Prolonged sitting has been associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In response, standing desks emerged as a trendy solution, offering a way to reduce sitting time without drastically changing daily routines. But was there solid evidence to support the benefits of standing desks?
Heart attack, stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease are the leading cause of death for all people, regardless of sex or gender.