Eight years ago, I was emailed by a whistle-blower at the big Indian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy who claimed that the company had falsified data on drugs destined to be purchased with U.S. tax dollars. Most of the problems were with HIV medication sold to Western donors for use in Africa. But the more I probed, […]

Doctors urged to consider whether painkillers could be causing their patients’ headaches Wednesday, September 19, 2012 London: People who regularly take medicines, such as aspirin, paracetamol and triptans could be causing themselves more pain than relief. New guidance issued on Wednesday from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) advises GPs (general practitioners) […]

Language: English What is passive aggressive personality disorder? People who have passive aggressive personality disorder (PAPD) seem to go along with what people want even though it upsets them. They tend to see others as nosy, demanding, and pushy. They do not express feelings directly, but instead find indirect ways to try to punish or […]

Head banging is when a child bangs his head against a solid object such as a wall or the side of a crib. It is most common at naptime, bedtime, or when the child wakes up at night. Head banging usually lasts 15 minutes or less, but may go on for over an hour. What […]

Some attitudes, behaviors, and physical milestones tend to occur at certain ages. It is perfectly natural for a teen to reach some milestones earlier and others later than the general trend. The following are general guidelines for the stages of normal development. Emotional Development Has a better sense of self. Emotions become more stable. Has […]

Children are going online at younger and younger ages. In fact, the fastest growing group of Internet users is now preschoolers. Schools, libraries, coffee shops, and most homes now have Internet access. This can be a useful tool in helping children with homework and helping them learn. Unfortunately, access to the Internet also increases the […]

What is reactive attachment disorder? Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is condition in which a child is unable to trust. This creates frightening and sometimes violent behaviors. Any child who lives through loss of their primary caretaker, separation, neglect, or multiple caregivers in the first 2 years of their life can suffer from RAD. What is […]

The way that a child sees him- or herself depends on messages from others, especially parents. A child is not born with a self image. A self image is learned through experiences beginning from birth. Self-esteem is how people think and feel about themselves. Children with high self-esteem tend to be more productive, adventuresome, and […]

A breath-holding spell is an episode in which the child stops breathing involuntarily and loses consciousness for a short period immediately after a frightening or emotionally upsetting event or after a painful experience. Breath-holding spells occur in 5% of otherwise healthy children. They usually begin in the first year of life and peak at age […]

During the first 2 years of a child’s life, most parents feel uncomfortable and inadequate in determining how sick their child is during a cold or other infection. Since the child can’t talk, he or she can’t help much with the diagnosis. How sick your child looks or acts is much more relevant than the […]

Language: English What is Asperger syndrome? Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder. Children who have it do not develop normally in several basic areas: They behave oddly at times and have trouble with social skills. They may not want to interact with others or may have trouble doing so. They may not be able […]

It’s an oft-repeated idea that blind people can compensate for their lack of sight with enhanced hearing or other abilities. The musical talents of Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, both blinded at an early age, are cited as examples of blindness conferring an advantage in other areas. Then there’s the superhero Daredevil, who is blind […]

· Many professionals in restaurants and eateries are using or consuming the entire lemon and nothing is wasted. How can you use the whole lemon without waste? Simple…place the lemon in the freezer section of your refrigerator. Once the lemon is frozen, get your grater, and shred the whole lemon (no need to peel it) […]

What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they may break easily. This disease most often causes fractures of the bones of the hip, spine, and wrist. How does it occur? Studies indicate that bones keep their strength by being used, supporting the body’s weight. Bone-forming cells […]

With supervision, your child may enjoy helping to choose and prepare the family meals. This will help teach him good food habits. Mealtime should be a pleasant time for the family. Keep healthy snacks on hand. Choose meals that have foods from all food groups: meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and cereals and grains. Most […]

Men have less testosterone, the male hormone, as they get older. This may cause problems with erections and less interest in sex. There’s a good chance you can keep having an active, enjoyable sexual life as you get older. However, you may find that: Erections during sleep and when you wake up happen less often. […]

You may begin strengthening the muscles of your hip and stretching the muscles of your foot right away. Prone hip extension: Lie on your stomach with your legs straight out behind you. Draw your belly button in towards your spine and tighten your abdominal muscles. Tighten the buttocks and thigh muscles of the leg on […]

shed in BioMed Central’s open access journal Biology of Sex Differences, men and women have different ways of using the visual centers of their brains. Experts suggest that while females are better at distinguishing colors, males are more sensitive to fine detail and rapidly moving stimuli. There are high concentrations of the male sex hormone […]

There are 3 main types of head injuries: Scalp injury: Most head injuries are a scalp injury. It is common for children to fall and hit their head at some point while growing up. This is especially common when a child is learning to walk. Falls often cause a bruise on the forehead. Sometimes black […]

Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the frequency and looseness of stools. Mild diarrhea is the passage of a few loose or mushy stools. Severe diarrhea is the passage of many watery stools. The best indicator of the severity of the diarrhea is its frequency. The main complication of diarrhea is dehydration from excessive loss […]