Therapies & Treatments Articles

Some people say that a little of what you fancy does you good. But does that apply to poisons? There is evidence that at low doses substances considered toxic may actually produce beneficial, rather than harmful, effects.

Pain in muscles and joints is caused by many different reasons. It can occur as a result of sudden injury like a sprained tendon, or a long standing illness such as arthritis. Deciding which topical pain relievers to use can be a vital step in recovery.

The venom of cone snails is full of potent chemicals capable of interacting with nervous system in a very precise fashion. This makes it a potential source of new drugs for various conditions affecting nervous system, such as epilepsy and depression.

Texas governor and US presidential candidate Perry touts independence, risk-taking, and laissez-faire approaches to governing his state and the United States. Reports recently surfaced that he is taking the same approach to managing his personal health

In 2000 creation of genetically modified white rabbit "Alba" captured headlines around the world. Today Dr. Poeschla announced that his research team had used genetic technology to create a green-glowing cat to assist in the eradication of feline HIV.

According to a new research, taking Fluoxetine (Prozac) and Paroxetine (Paxil) during pregnancy can lead to congenital defects. Though the incidence of defects caused is small, but it is still there.

Are you taking oral antibiotics for acne and breakouts? If so, you may be one pill away from a serious sore throat. Researchers have found that use of antibiotics might change the balance of throat bacteria, allowing infection-causing germs to multiply.

Most of the people tend to assume that the drugs approved by the FDA are completely safe, though this may not necessarily be true in all cases. They think that it is the duty of the FDA to test a drug for its safety and efficacy.