As if having asthmatic attacks was not difficult enough, a new study shows that people with asthma have increased risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts. Research done at the Johns Hokpins University School of Public Health examined more than 5,000 people: They found that about 12 percent had a history of asthma. Estimates of lifetime prevalence for suicidal thoughts and attempts without and with asthma were 8.7 percent, 4.2 percent and 12 percent, respectively, and occurred more frequently in women than in men. Cigarette smoking and concurrent mental health conditions may independently account for ...

Have you ever experienced trying to smile only to be cut short because your lips hurt? Well, I’ve been suffering from extremely chapped lips lately – why exactly, I don’t know. What I do know is that it is irritating and sometimes painful. I’ve tried everything from Chapstik to Nivea Lip Moisturizer seem to do the trick. I am currently using petroleum jelly but my lips go back to being chapped after a while. This led me to do some research on this matter – let me ...

Anyone in the world today would be prone to acne formation usually in their face owing to the fact that the skin moisture plays a pivotal role in their sudden formation. Pollution around the world today are another factor, hence the need for proper hygiene of the body like occasionally washing of the face is a necessity in this time and age. Pimples can also occur depending on the hereditary traits that a person would have. Some would simply pop up at any moment and this is something that has become typical for ...

For a person that pushes himself hard to be able to do all the things that need to be done, it will always come to a point where he would be looking for rest and naps to be able to temporarily recharge his energy. Some people grab any opportunity, even short naps to revitalize their tired bodies. One thing noticeable is that even in short naps, a person would tend to snore, something that would be irritating to people who would be around at that time. Snoring is natural for ...

Some people may wake up in the morning and start sneezing, coughing or may sound drowsy. These unusual habits are often referred to as morning sicknesses, stemming from inherent traits or surroundings that may be polluted at times. This is why the cleanliness of surroundings has been given much premium since the after effects will surely turn out after some time and not immediately. Morning sickness would usually be such reactions that would occur when a person would wake up after a good night�s sleep. This habit is considered to go ...

If there is one epidemic that has been added to the list of diseases that can cause havoc towards the lives of people, the Bird Flu is perhaps something that will create a panic. Ever since it was discovered and found to be dangerous some time in 2003. As the name connotes, this virus came from China, stemming from the poultry business and has brought the epidemic towards classifying flu as a possible starting point. To date, the diagnosis of coughs and colds has led physicians to go as far as ...

Eight out of ten thyroid patients are actually women. But there is also an alarming number of men affected with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. If we base this on figures and not percentages, of 15 million afflicted with thyroidism, 3 million or so come from the men. It is not certain why many thyroid conditions happen in women than in men. Medical practitioners believe that the hormonal changes women�s body go through during puberty, pregnancy and throughout menopause, may be the result of these. In other words, a woman may genetically inherit this predisposition. Of thyroid cancer ...

With today�s weird changes in weather, the human body is bound to encounter changes as well in the form of different sicknesses brought about by the sudden changes in climate and temperature. While such occurrences are uncontrollable, the best a person can do is to do the necessary precautions as prescribed medicine intake and natural means of fighting of diseases such as the flu and asthma. The simplest way is to ensure that the body is full of fluids. This is why most people would be advised to always drink water as often as possible to replace the fluids ...

Aloe has long been touted as one of Nature�s best for treating different kinds of conditions. From making hair thicker and more beautiful to cleansing our bodies, Aloe�s effects have been testified to by many people. For the benefit of those who are not very familiar with Aloe, it is a green plant with spiky leaves. Different parts of the plant have different uses. When used for medicinal or health purposes, Aloe comes in different forms. The most common forms of Aloe is the gel (obtained from stripping away the outer covering), the juice ...

Of all the allergies, asthma is perhaps the most common and most inconvenient. It comes in many forms and treatments vary for each type. As such, it is important that you know exactly what kind of asthma you have before you undergo any kind of treatment. Of course, the wisest course would be to consult your doctor. Yet here are some things that you can consider even before you pay your doctor a visit. This information will also be helpful in determining exactly what kind of asthma you have. In the broadest ...