http://health.pharmacy-bg.com .... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:29:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Women with depression may also be at increased risk of having a stroke, US researchers suggest. The research, in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, said doctors should be aware people with depression may neglect their general health. UK stroke experts said depression alone was unlikely to increase stroke risk. Indicator The women, ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/depressed-women-have-increased-risk-of-stroke/ Women who start smoking increase their risk of a by more than men who take up the habit, according to a review of more than 30 years of research. A study of 2.4 million people, published in the Lancet, showed a 25% difference in increased risk. The reasons are unclear, say ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/smoking-increases-heart-risk-more-in-women-than-men/ The number of smokers turning to the NHS for help to kick the habit has trebled in the last decade, data shows. But despite nearly 788,000 using the services in England this year, less than half succeed, figures from the NHS Information Centre reveal. And many of those who do quit - ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/more-smokers-in-england-are-trying-to-quit/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="255" caption="Little Insects, Big Allergic Reactions"][/caption] June 16, 2011 -- Insect stings are little more than painful nuisances for most people. But for others, the venom from insects can cause severe allergic reactions and even death. That's according to a joint task force of the American College of ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/little-insects-big-allergic-reactions/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="280" caption="Patient Disparities Seen in Lung Cancer Drug Trials"][/caption] WEDNESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Women, older people and minorities are under-represented in lung cancer drug trials in the United States, according to a new study. Researchers say that this could have a significant impact on the efficacy and ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/patient-disparities-seen-in-lung-cancer-drug-trials/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="354" caption="Woman is free of rice diet after 12 years of allergies"][/caption] A former caterer who survived on meals of rice after developing acute food allergies 12 years ago said her diet was finally changing for the better. Micaela Stafford, from Normanton-on-Soar in Leicestershire, said the ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/woman-is-free-of-rice-diet-after-12-years-of-allergies/ (HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots can provide much-needed relief from watery eyes, runny nose and other allergy symptoms. But the shots aren't for everyone. The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology says they're not appropriate for food allergies. Before deciding to begin allergy shots, the academy says you should ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/will-allergy-shots-work-for-me/ As compared to the general population, people suffering from epilepsy are more than 20 times more likely to die suddenly from unexplained causes. No specific intervention has been able to clearly demonstrate its benefits in preventing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Some recommendations from a Seminar to prevent ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/paper-puts-forward-recommendations-to-prevent-sudden-unexpected-death-in-epilepsy/ Allergy facts Allergy involves an exaggerated response of the immune system. The immune system is the body's organized defense mechanism against foreign invaders, particularly infections. Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction. IgE is the allergy antibody. Allergies can develop at any age. Your risk of developing allergies ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/allergyallergies/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Allergic Cascade"][/caption] The immune system is very specific and goal oriented. Although you may be allergic to a number of substances, allergic reactions are directed at specific allergens. For example, you may be allergic to Bermuda grass, but not oysters. At times, however, two or more foreign ... http://health.pharmacy-bg.com/allergic-cascade/