New evidence linking the use of acetaminophen to development of asthma and eczema suggests that even monthly use of the drug in adolescents may more than double risk of asthma in adolescents, compared to those who used none at all. Yearly use was associated with a 50% increase in the risk of

Middle school students who perform more vigorous physical activity than their more sedentary peers tend to do better in school, according to a new study done by researchers from Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University . The research is published in the August issue of Medicine

Fibromyalgia is a common cause of widespread pain, characterized by physical findings of local tenderness in many specific but widely dispersed sites. Most patients with fibromyalgia remain symptomatic for several years, with no known cure yet identified.   To this end, the current

Uterine fibroids are hard benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus, particularly in women between the ages of 35 and 45. They can protrude into the uterine cavity, be located within the wall of the uterus or protrude into the abdominal cavity. Often fibroids cause little or no symptoms;

Wonderful Sunshine!
WHAT? I SHOULD SPEND MORE TIME IN THE SUN?


Certainly health information can be confusing. I hear patients saying: “I hear one day something is bad for me and then the next day it is good.” There are legitimate reasons for this, and sunshine is a fine