I remember when my wife was pregnant both times we were told by the doctor that she should increase her intake, actually supplement, with Folic Acid. Well there is a study from Australia that seem to show the link between Folic Acid and a reduction in Asthma issues in kids. But taken later in … [Read more...] about Folic Acid Will Reduce Asthma Risk
Health Issues
Mercury in Vaccines
I keep hearing about the mercury in vaccines and how this may be a health issue or not. At one point people with autistic kids were blaming the mercury in the vaccines for causing autism as well as other health issues but now I believe that this same group is now targeting the vast number of … [Read more...] about Mercury in Vaccines
Fast Food Calories Do Not Affect Choices
Remember how requiring fast-food chain restaurants to post calorie counts for food items on their menu boards was supposed to help people make better food choices? If the results of the first study to measure the impact of that initiative are any indication, we might want to rethink the … [Read more...] about Fast Food Calories Do Not Affect Choices
How is the flu transmitted?
The flu is an airborne virus. This means you can catch the flu just by breathing infected air. However, there is no reason to be alarmed, because the virus does not survive for long in the air. Instead, it needs to rest on surfaces such as your hand, food, door handles, and other objects. The … [Read more...] about How is the flu transmitted?
Is the H1N1 vaccine safe?
Vaccines are often heralded has a panacea, a promise of healing before disease even strikes. However, this is not true for flu vaccines, especially for the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine, which was met with a wealthy (not healthy) dose of criticism. The reason why flu vaccines don't always work is … [Read more...] about Is the H1N1 vaccine safe?
