Introduction Botox is a brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are other brand names for botulinum, such as Xeomin. In large amounts, this toxin can cause botulism, which you probably associate with food poisoning. Despite the fact that one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis, scientists have discovered a way to...
Tobacco Addiction: Get Facts on Nicotine and Smoking
What Is Tobacco Addiction? When people are addicted, they have a compulsive need to seek out and use a substance, even when they understand the harm it can cause. Tobacco products — cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco — can all be addictive. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, and most people that do it want to quit....
Atkins Diet: Find Out About Foods on the Diet Plan
What Is the Atkins Diet? Steak with Bearnaise sauce, eggs and bacon, cheddar cheese omelets — don’t hold the yolks, Roquefort dressing, and silky smooth avocado cream soup made with real cream? These rich foods are allowed as part of the controversial diet described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, a phenomenal best seller, and several follow-up books, including the...
Best Life Diet: Expert Bob Greene Suggests Lifestyle Changes
What Is The Best Life Diet? Exercise physiologist Bob Greene’s The Best Life Diet is an easy-to-follow, no-gimmicks approach to a healthy diet and lifestyle. It’s a dietitian’s dream diet — and one that apparently changed talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s life. Winfrey describes in the foreword how, after years of struggling with diets, she found success with The Best...
Oral Health and Bone Disease: Get Facts About Them
Oral health and bone disease facts* *Oral health and bone disease facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone density; affected bones are more likely to fracture. Tooth loss can occur when the bone of the jaw becomes less dense. Osteoporosis in the jaw bone has been associated with osteoporosis in other...
Angelman Syndrome: Read About Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Angelman syndrome facts* *Angelman syndrome facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder with characteristic features that include severe speech impairment, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and ataxia (problems with movement and balance). Angelman syndrome is named after the physician Harry Angelman who first delineated the syndrome in 1965. Angelman syndrome affects an estimated 1 in...
Angelman Syndrome: Read About Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Angelman syndrome facts* *Angelman syndrome facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder with characteristic features that include severe speech impairment, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and ataxia (problems with movement and balance). Angelman syndrome is named after the physician Harry Angelman who first delineated the syndrome in 1965. Angelman syndrome affects an estimated 1 in...
Diabetes: Sex, Urinary, and Bladder Problems
Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts* *Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts Medically Edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Sexual and urologic complications of diabetes occur because of the damage diabetes can cause to blood vessels and nerves. Both women and men can develop sexual problems from diabetes. Sexual problems in men with diabetes include erectile dysfunction and...
Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss and Better Nutrition
Food & Recipes Browse through hundreds of delicious, low-calorie recipes! All of our healthy recipes can easily be incorporated into your diet plan. Choose from festive, healthy fondue recipes to simple party favorites like spinach dip! Each recipe includes detailed nutritional information, healthy ingredients and preparation tips. Enjoy healthy food that tastes great!
Sexual Problems in Women: Get Facts About Causes
What Causes Sexual Problems? Sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical or psychological problem. Physical causes: Many physical and/or medical conditions can cause sexual problems. These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, menopause, chronic diseases such as kidney disease or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the side effects of certain medications,...