Today thousands of diabetics are finding hope in continuous glucose monitoring. This new experimental gadget now available monitors a diabetic's blood sugar and informs them if it falls dangerously low. Researchers have been trying to discover this mechanism for years. Now coming on the market, in the United States these monitoring devices will be available by late summer.

Although currently the monitors do not equal the accuracy of blood tests, researchers are hoping that...

Psyllium husk is a white powdery substance taken as part of a daily colon cleansing program. It is obtained from the Psyllium plant, more specifically, the coating around the seed of the plant itself. Though these seeds can be used for other purposes, it is more commonly associated with colon cleansing regimens. It is functionally similar to fiber due to its make up of complex carbohydrate components.

The Psyllium husks are placed inside capsules. These are then used as...

By edema excessive fluid gather in body parts or greater areas of the body, making the areas swollen. Edema is most often a problem in the legs, but can occur anywhere in the body.

There are several types of edema, and many cases are also a mixture of more than one type. By lymphedema the drainage from the tissues through the lymph vessels are impaired or excessive fluid goes through the blood capillary walls into the spaces between the cells in a tissue. Edema can also occur...

This is a look at a small but fascinating study investigating a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.Brains in Alzheimer's disease are damaged by long term inflammation of the brain. The progressive deterioration in memory and ability to perform tasks that must have a functioning memory take their gradual toll on these patients and their families. Several million Americans are expected to be develop Alzheimer's disease in the coming decades. Effective treatments are currently poor and...

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A drug that is structurally very similar to already known drugs, with only minor differences. The term "me-too" carries a negative connotation. However, me-too products may create competition and drive prices down1.

The majority of the new products the industry puts out, are “me-too” drugs, which are almost identical to current treatments but “no better than drugs already on the market to treat the same condition.”...

Do you suffer from the severe pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids? You may be interested in looking for natural treatments to ease your pain. There are many natural treatments for hemorrhoids out there. One of them might be just what you need to get rid of your hemorrhoids. When you learn what treatments are available, you can start to get rid of your pain and irritation.

The best treatment that is available for those suffering from hemorrhoids is a change in diet....

Since the invention of the microscope, we have realized that in the air that we breed, on the sheets that covers our beds, on the food that we eat, on our skin and evenly inside our bodies lives tiny little creatures, measuring a few micrones, called bacteria. The majority of the bacteria species that surround us are friendly, living in mutualism with human beings. Other (a small number of bacteria species) are pathogenes, living as parasites on/in other living creatures (including...

Today, a number of women are searching for alternative natural methods for enhancing their breast sizes because of the unaffordable cost and the risks connected with breast enhancement surgery. In addition, they have fear about the hardening breasts, fake, leakage, cartoon like appearance and the possible long-term side effects.

The powerful effects of herbs in enhancing breasts are known for centuries and women used to depend on herbs like Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek, Dong Quai,...

As anyone knows who has ever had sciatic nerve pain, it is extremely painful. Move in the wrong way and you will experience intense pain. Numbness and tingling may occur at any time. This makes it extremely hard to go about your daily activities or do productive work to support yourself and your family.

As soon as possible, you need to begin stretching and strengthening your muscles for sciatic pain relief and help prevent further problems.

Before beginning any...

These are excruciating: cracked lips or chapped lips. You can get an extreme lip sore that defies traditional treatment called angular cheilitis if you are not cautious about them. If the cracks are left untreated, fungal and bacterial infection come in, making the condition worse and defiant of treatment.

When chewing and talking movements irritate the fissures at the corners of the mouth, the ugly sores become excruciating. The deep cracks filled with scabs bleed upon...