http://www.informedhealthonline.org/ We allow other web sites the royalty free use of RSS feeds, reserving the right to recall this non-exclusive licence at any time. Our RSS feeds contain the titles of our latest articles and a short description of the content. Each article has a link to the corresponding resource on our web site. You can use the following links to access our RSS feeds: de Antioxidant supplements generally do not help prevent cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Too high doses of the antioxidants vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin E may even increase the risk of dying sooner. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/prevention-do-some-vitamins-and-dietary-supplements-do-more-harm-than.432.en.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:45:58 +0200 Older people can reduce their risk of osteoporosis by taking calcium supplements every day. It is not clear whether extra vitamin D helps to strengthen people's bones if they do not have a vitamin D deficiency. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/osteoporosis-can-calcium-and-vitamin-d-prevent-it.422.en.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:20:00 +0200 Relaxation training can help people get a bit more sleep. Training to change sleeping habits could help people sleep a little better, but it is not known what treatment or combination of treatments works best. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/insomnia-can-relaxation-therapies-or-training-to-change-sleep-habits.410.en.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0200 Small children have less deep sleep than teenagers and adults. Older people sleep more lightly too; as we get older we have less deep dreaming sleep. Alcohol and medication can have a big impact on sleep. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/sleep-how-does-sleep-change-from-childhood-to-old-age-and-what-can.409.en.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:08:26 +0200 Tailored physical exercise programmes and energy conservation techniques can reduce fatigue in people who have multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/fatigue-in-autoimmune-diseases-which-non-drug-treatments-can-help.407.en.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0200 Antidepressants may not work in the way they are expected to for older people who have had strokes. The drugs might cause adverse effects such as increasing the risk of falls, so care is needed with their use. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/after-a-stroke-what-are-the-options-for-managing-depression.394.en.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:31:00 +0200 Low doses of ginger supplements before surgery cannot prevent nausea and vomiting afterwards. Doses of at least 1g might be able to help some people, but more research is needed to be sure. Ginger is not likely to cause major adverse effects. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/after-surgery-can-ginger-help-prevent-nausea-and-vomiting-after-an.386.en.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:57:00 +0200 Some hypericum products may relieve mild to moderate depression, but have not been proven to make an impact on severe depression. Adverse effects are usually mild, but hypericum can interact with other drugs. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/depression-does-hypericum-st-john-s-wort-help.385.en.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:45:00 +0200 Calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) may be able to relieve mood swings, breast soreness and other symptoms some women regularly experience in the days leading up to their periods. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/premenstrual-syndrome-can-dietary-supplements-help-relieve-the.384.en.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:39:16 +0200 Repeated injections of tiny amounts of the specific substance that cause a person's allergic reactions can reduce hay fever symptoms. This specific immunotherapy or "desensitisation" needs to be continued for several years. There is a small chance of a dangerous reaction to the injection that would need immediate medical treatment. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/allergies-can-specific-immunotherapy-injections-reduce-hay-fever-and.379.en.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Of out of several antihistamines for allergy symptoms, loratadine might have some advantages for people with allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Cetirizine might cause more sleepiness than some of the other drugs, but this is not certain. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/allergies-what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-various.378.en.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:57:00 +0200 Infant formulas containing prebiotics might be able to prevent the development of eczema in babies who are at high risk of allergies, but they have not been tested enough to be sure. So far, none of the breast milk substitutes has been shown to provide better protection than breastfeeding. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/babies-with-high-risk-of-allergy-could-prebiotics-in-infant-formulas.362.en.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:00 +0200 Occupational therapy can help people who have had a stroke be more independent. Everyday activities like getting up and using the bathroom become easier. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/after-a-stroke-how-helpful-is-occupational-therapy-for-people-having.316.en.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:04:00 +0100 No one specific style of physiotherapy has been shown to be better than others. However, a mix of physiotherapy treatments that target specific problems like helping people learn to walk again can increase people's independence after a stroke. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/stroke-is-there-one-type-of-physiotherapy-that-helps-people-regain.314.en.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:35:00 +0100 It is not clear whether echinacea extracts can prevent colds. Taking some echinacea products when a cold starts might help to reduce the cold's length and severity. Because the available products are very different to one another, more research is needed to be sure. Adverse effects are rare. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/common-colds-does-echinacea-work.300.en.html Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:21:00 +0100 Corticosteroids injected directly into the wrist can temporarily relieve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. This local injection has a longer effect than taking corticosteroid tablets or injecting corticosteroids into a blood vessel or muscle. A second injection might not add benefit. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-do-corticosteroid-injections-work.287.en.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:32:00 +0100 Many people become depressed after having a heart attack, and depression can make heart problems worse. Relieving depression can improve the quality of life in people who are depressed after a heart attack. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/depression-after-heart-attack-is-there-a-link-between-depression-and.226.en.html Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:24:00 +0200 Quit smoking support programmes can help pregnant women quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy might not be more effective than other programmes. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/quitting-smoking-what-works-in-pregnancy.219.en.html Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:29:00 +0200 People who want to quit smoking can increase their chances of short-term success if they use the antidepressant bupropion. But adverse effects are common, so the use of antidepressants needs to be carefully considered. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/quitting-smoking-can-an-anti-depressant-improve-the-success-rate.221.en.html Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:28:00 +0200 Nicotine replacement products increase the chances that a heavy smoker will be able to quit smoking, but more than one attempt will usually be needed. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/quitting-smoking-how-much-do-nicotine-patches-and-gum-help.220.en.html Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:28:00 +0200