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Travel Precautions
Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by insects that harbor parasitic, viral, or bacterial organisms. Common diseases include yellow fever and malaria, but there are many others in every country in the world.
The risk for malaria and other mosquito-born infections is highest when mosquitoes feed, between dusk and dawn.
Insect Repellents
DEET. Most insect repellents contain the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), which remains the gold standard of currently avai...
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Expert & Community Posts
Post IV Therapy Update
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert...Headache Society Conference with Teri. My opening spinal pressure was 284, high by any... Read more »
05/14/07 #3 - Menstrual Migraines, perimenopause, neck pain?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...help this neck pain? My husband tries looking for pressure points; I take herbal relaxers and... Read more »
05/14/07 #3 - Menstrual Migraines, perimenopause, neck pain?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...help this neck pain? My husband tries looking for pressure points; I take herbal relaxers and... Read more »
Getting Your Headache Diagnosis Straight
By National Headache Foundation , Health Expert-from Suzanne Simons, NHF Executive Director The term "headache" is often overused. "Headache"... Read more »
10 Money-Saving Tips for Pain Relief
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...foam on top of your existing mattress) can ease the pressure points enough for a comfortable... Read more »
Health Guide
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...mental stress on the heart.In one 2002 study, high doses of vitamin C reduced stress levels and blood pressure. The doses given were higher than the recommended upper limit of 2,000 mg per day.... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsAcupuncture and AcupressureSome women have reported relief from pelvic pain after acupuncture or acupressure (a needleless approach). Of particular interest is reflexology, a variant... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Treatment
...normally present in the vagina. Bathing regularly is sufficient.Alternative RemediesAcupuncture and Acupressure. Some studies, including a small well-conducted trial, have reported relief from... Read more »Gout: Diagnosis
...NSAIDs can cause certain health problems, such as:Ulcers and gastrointestinal bleedingIncreased blood pressure -- people with hypertension, severe vascular disease, kidney, or liver problems and... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Treatment
...zolmitriptan (Zomig). A 2006 study of zolmitriptan nasal spray indicated it was effective for cluster headache relief with few side effects.Side Effects. Many of the newer triptans may have fewer... Read more »Images
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BP Test: Home vs. Doc?s Office
December 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A high blood pressure reading at the doctor's office may not be as predictive of heart risks as a high blood pressure reading... Read summary »
Cold Weather Bad for Blood Pressure
January 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chilly weather may give you more than just the shivers. New research suggests it may be responsible for increased blood... Read summary »
Hypertension Traced to Childhood
June 20, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers believe high blood pressure can be traced back to a person's childhood. Analyses of blood pressure tracking studies... Read summary »
High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Middle Age
September 07, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? High blood pressure is linked to memory problems in people over 45, according to a new study. The study found that people with... Read summary »
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