Mindy Allen RPH

Recommended Articles

• How to Combat Atopic Dermatitis

  Atopic dermatitis, sometimes referred to as eczema, is a common and frustrating skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry skin, and rashes. It is a kind of allergy that affects the body’s first line of defense against infectious agents. It is more commonly seen in children; they normally...

• Does My Child have Whooping Cough?

  What is pertussis?Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious airborne disease of the respiratory system and can occur in children, adolescents, and adults of any age, unless they are vaccinated. The frequency of the occurrence in the U.S. are very promising, as annually there are 5,000 to...

• How Is Gastroenteritis Diagnosed?

  Gastroenteritis should be diagnosed by a doctor on the basis of prevalent symptoms and the patient’s medical history. Rotavirus infections can also be diagnosed through laboratory tests on blood, stool, and breath samples. Additional tests can be done to identify any other underlying conditions...

• Exposure to DDT Increases the Risk of Testicular Cancer

  Men exposed to the remnants of DDT, a once popular pesticide, have an increased risk of testicular cancer, according to a study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study shows that men who have high levels of DDT by-product, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), have a 1.7...

• How Is Schizophrenia Diagnosed?

  The typical cases of schizophrenia are easy to diagnose. The difficult to diagnose are those belonging to an ill-defined group that includes the so-called latent cases, borderline, character disorder, quasi-psychotic psychopaths, severe personality difficulties, and so on. The diagnosis made in...

• Foods that Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

  The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 fatty acids come in various forms, but the most prominent ones are found in EPA and DHA forms. They can assist in a variety of ways and have plenty of health packed benefits. There have been numerous studies that have found Omega-3 fatty acid intake...