Posts tagged: body mass index

Embolisms Risk Factor

Extended for being immobile during the long-haul air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots, report medical researchers in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Long-haul air travel may develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the formation of a blood clot within one of the large, deep veins of the pelvis or lower limbs. As the blood [...]

Sunday November 29th, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Softdrinks and Sleeping Pills May Increase Heartburn Risk

In an new conducted study suggests that intake of soft drinks (sodas) and/or sleeping pill before going to sleep may develop uncomfortable heartburn. Consumption of carbonated soft drinks a was discovered to increase risk to night-time heartburn by 31% most likely attributed to soft drinks which has high level of acidity.
Regular intake of prescribed pills such as Ativan, Halcion, Valium and Xanax contain the compound benzodiazepine may lead to a 65% increase in night-time heartburn risk.

Saturday November 21st, 2009 in , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »