Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that results from damage to parts of the brain. Aphasia is a loss of the ability to talk and/or comprehend language, due to injury to brain areas specialized for these functions. An estimated one million Americans of all ages have aphasia. It is estimated that approximately 80,000 individuals acquire [...]

A new study from Italy finds that drinking of up-to one drink a day, may slow the onset of dementia in people older than 60.
The study looked at “impact of alcohol consumption on the incidence of mild cognitive impairment and its progression to dementia.”, according to researchers Dr. Vincenzo Solfrizzi and Dr. Francesco Panza, from [...]

The recent serious FDA warnings on possible serious heart risks for the diabetes drug Avandia, a widely prescribed drug that generated billions in revenue yearly, are only the latest in a serious of warnings about the dangers of the drug that raise more questions about the ability and quality of FDA safety monitoring. The question [...]

Next time you sit down with that nice cup of chocolate, you may be doing your teeth a favor - ignoring the sugar, of course. New research that will be music to chocolate lovers taste buds, finds that an extract of cocoa powder that occurs naturally in chocolates, teas, and other products might be a [...]

Human breast milk is the natural and best food for infants. This is especially true for infants facing a life-start of poverty, disease and lack of health care access. Human milk contains the ideal balance of nutrients, enzymes, and anti-infective and immune supportive agents for babies.
Breastmilk is made specifically for the nutritional needs of [...]

Increases in breast and ovarian cancers in the U.S. has been an unresolved mystery for many years. Now, part of the solution appears to have been found in drug-based medicines widespread use of prescription drugs for hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
The two most commonly prescribed forms of hormone-replacement therapy in the United States, Premarin and [...]

After a study on the heart risks of the diabetes drug Avandia by an early critic of VIOX, the FDA issued it’s most serious warning and is considering a review to potentially withdraw the drug from the market. Avandia, which has sales of about $3 billion, was approved by the FDA in 1999 for treatment [...]

With the new Michael Moore film “SICKO” near release, a new report by the widely respected Commonwealth Fund adds fuel to the health care quality fire. Folks in the U.S. have the poorest health, while U.S. health care is the most expensive, and ranks last compared with five other nations on six key quality measures [...]

The positive impact of probiotic bacteria are well known to favorably alter the intestinal microflora balance which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and promotes good digestion. This in turn can act to boost immune function, and increase resistance to infection.
Two results of two new studies released by the biotechnology company Alimentary Health demonstrate the [...]

Dear P,
Thank you for the question. A well prescribe homeopathic remedy is your most effective cure for an upper respiratory infection. In the absence of a homeopath to take your case I would suggest using a combination of herbs, vitamins and flushing the sinuses to clear your symptoms.
There are many over the counter herbal combination [...]