Mango, Mangifera indica, is an evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae grown for its edible fruit. The mango tree is erect and branching with a thick trunk and broad, rounded canopy. The leaves of the tree are are shiny and dark green. They are either elliptical or lanceolate with long petioles and a leathery texture. The tree produces dense… Read More »
In a meta-analysis of 88 studies, we examined the association between soft drink consumption and nutrition and health outcomes. We found clear associations of soft drink intake with increased energy intake and body weight. Soft drink intake also was associated with lower intakes of milk, calcium, and other nutrients and with an increased risk of several medical problems… Read More »
The rule about taking medicines during pregnancy is simple: Always ask your doctor first. That includes questions about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. You should definitely not take some medicines. For others — the yellow flags — your doctor may need to weigh the risks and benefits to you and your baby. Here is a basic guide: Avoid: Aspirin – unless specifically… Read More »
Diagnosis During the physical exam, your doctor is likely to: Inspect your knee for swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth and visible bruising Check to see how far you can move your lower leg in different directions Push on or pull the joint to evaluate the integrity of the structures in your knee Imaging tests In some cases, your doctor… Read More »
Basil seeds aren’t just for growing basil plants you can also eat them. They look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods. For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by… Read More »
Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and kids feel a little uncomfortable. But kids need reliable information! Helping your kids understand their bodies will help them make good decisions about their health. When Should I Talk to My Kids About Periods? Talking about periods shouldn’t be one big talk at a particular age. Instead,… Read More »
Breasts Breasts can vary greatly from person to person. Size, shape, and color are traits that are inherited from genes. But through the course of a woman’s life, her breasts will also constantly change and develop. Breast tissue is made mostly of fat cells, glandular tissue, and ligaments that extend from the collarbone to the underarm and across the center of the chest. Glands called… Read More »
Your family pharmacists are authorized to perform certain tasks in order to improve front-line care. For instance, they can prescribe drugs to treat a number of minor health problems when the diagnosis and treatment have already been established. The pharmacist can prescribe a medication of equal or lower strength than the one originally given to you by your doctor. Please note… Read More »
Due to its sweet flavor, licorice is also popular as a sweetener in candies, and manufacturers sometimes use it to mask the flavor of medications. Some licorice candy does not contain any part of the licorice plant but uses anise oil as a flavoring instead because it tastes and smells similar to licorice.Licorice is available in many forms,… Read More »
With the announcement of an inquiry into the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, talk of poisons is back in the news.There are many articles with lists of the most poisonous substances, which are often gathered based on their acute toxicity as measured by something called LD50. But acute toxicity is only one factor that needs to be considered, and relying solely on LD50… Read More »