June 1-7, 2010 - Original Health Articles

You've probably heard the saying, "The nose knows." This is especially true when it comes to a diagnostic tool called the electric nose, which researchers now believe can effectively identify asthma patients by smell. Intrigued? Read on to find out how this innovative machine works and what it might do for you.

Over the last decade, there has been an increasing popularity of tattoos. While tattoos might seem like a unique way to express yourself, you might want to consider whether the health risks are really worth it. First off, it's important to know that a tattoo is a puncture wound, made deep in your skin, that's filled with ink.

Chances are that you spend more of your waking hours in the kitchen than any other room of your house. It's a place to eat, socialize, watch the news, or even check your email. When a kitchen becomes a minefield of temptations that sabotage your best intentions to eat healthy and keep your blood sugars where they belong, it may be time to rethink not just what you put into your kitchen, but where you put the various foods.

When it comes to your heart health, understanding your blood cholesterol levels can be lifesaving. Cholesterol levels play an important role in determining your risk for getting coronary heart disease. When too much cholesterol is present in the blood, plaque may form in the arteries reducing blood flow to the heart.

When it comes to smoking--and quitting--men and women are different. Understanding the distinctions between them can give you a leg up when you're ready to face the difficult task of quitting. The Differences Men tend to smoke from habit or to enhance positive sensations, while women often smoke as a buffer against negative feelings.

In the ideal world, the medications you take would treat your pressing health problems effectively without causing any ill effects. But unfortunately, medication reactions are a common problem for many people today. What this means for you is that some treatment could make you feel worse instead of better; so it's important to take only medicines you know you can safely tolerate.

Your child is tired, achy, and complains of a sore throat. You think she's coming down with a cold, or maybe the flu. Chances are you're right, but there's also a chance she could have a condition called mononucleosis (also known as "mono"). What is Mononucleosis? You may know mononucleosis as  the "kissing disease.

With summer just around the corner, you'll be sporting sleeveless styles and shorts in no time. Follow this 5-step plan to ensure that your skin looks and feels ready to be on show. Exfoliate Cold, dry air has likely left your skin looking dull from a build-up of dead skin cells.

An estimated 10 million Americans suffer daily with the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, according to National Fibromyalgia Association. While some fibro sufferers seem to get plenty of sleep, they awake up feeling tired and groggy. The reason, experts suggest, is that these fibro sufferers rarely reach the deep restorative stage of sleep.

If you're a woman with diabetes and would love to be a mom some day, here's good news: diabetic women can give birth to a beautiful, healthy baby.Careful planning, however, is crucial. High blood sugar in a mother can harm a developing fetus, and since most of the vital organs, like the brain, heart and spine, are formed in the first month after conception, before a woman even knows she is pregnant, it's important to get levels under control before even trying to conceive.

Many people today believe they're allergic to yeast. This fact can pose a real challenge, since yeast is a common ingredient contained in an array of popular foods and drinks. To help those who fall into this category to safely navigate daily living, some alternative practitioners offer various treatment options.

What if you had the early warning signs of a life-threatening disease, and someone told you that if you made some lifestyle changes, the disease would go away? Would you be willing to make some sacrifices in order to stay healthy? We all would like to believe that our answer is "yes"; however, when it comes to keeping diabetes at bay, it's really hard for us to do what it takes.

In the shadow of the illnesses that have plagued celebrity rocker Brett Michaels and former child star Gary Coleman it is important to know that sudden health issues can happen to anyone.  It is reported that Brett Michaels and Gary Coleman both suffered brain hemorrhages.