Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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What Is Ambien and Is It Safe? A HealthCentral Explainer

Insomnia can be a very frustrating condition, and it can have far-reaching negative effects on your quality of life. When changing your habits and lifestyle aren’t enough to help you, medications, such as Ambien (zolpidem) may be prescribed by your doctor. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ambien as a safe and... Read moreChevron

How to Protect Children from Developing Allergies: A HealthCentral Explainer

Studies in the past several years have shed light on why some children develop allergies, and much of it has to do with exposure to certain bacteria or allergens at a young age. Here is some of the more recent research on how you might be able to help your child avoid allergies as they get older.   Parents’ saliva on baby’s... Read moreChevron

The Truth About Antibiotics: Myth vs. Fact

As superbugs, or antibiotic-resistant bacteria, become a bigger problem, it’s important to evaluate our view of antibiotics and how we use them. Here are some antibiotic myths that need busting.   Myth: Combining antibiotics is the best way to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.   Fact: Combining antibiotics can cause... Read moreChevron

(Infographic) Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies are particularly bad this time of year. Find out how you can avoid the sneezing and itchy eyes of allergies in every season.   Infographic by Andi Simons        

How Sleep and Memory Connect: A HealthCentral Explainer

Sleep and memory are intimately connected, and scientists are just figuring out how they work together. Here is some of the latest research on how to boost memory with sleep and sound, and how sleep affects memory.   How can you boost your memory with sleep?   New research from Northwestern University has found that rehearsing a memory,... Read moreChevron