Lack of Sleep Hormone Linked to Diabetes Risk

Low levels of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep, more than doubles the risk of diabetes in women, a study has found. Researchers made the connection after analysing data on 740 women with and without the disease. Melatonin, a popular remedy for jet lag, is best known for its role in helping to control the body’s sleep-wake cycle. But it also has many other biological functions, including some linked to the blood sugar hormone insulin. None of the women taking part in the study had diabetes at the start. Over a 12-year period, researchers identified 370 who developed Type-2 diabetes and compared them with a matched 370 who...

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Simple Tips for AIDS Patients

Modern treatments with combinations of antiretroviral drugs have dramatically enhanced the survival prospects of people with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and have enabled those with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) to remain symptom-free for prolonged periods. AIDS is a disease in which the body's immune system breaks down, so patients are no longer efficient at fighting disease.Signs of the onset of AIDS  Weight loss and general debility.  There may also be swollen glands in the groin, neck and armpits; cold sores and other skin disorders. Thrush As the disease progresses patients may suffer from pneumonia, malnutrition...

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How To Do Newborn Physical Examination?

A complete physical examination is an important part of newborn care within the first 12 hours of life. Each body system is carefully examined for signs of health and normal function. The physician also looks for any signs of illness or birth defects. Physical examination of a newborn often includes assessment or examination of the following: A. Vital Signs (normal readings): Axillary temperature - 96°F to 99°F or 35.6°C to 37.2°C  Pulse - 120 - 160 bpm, normally irregular  Respiration - 30 - 60 per minute, irregular, abdominal  Blood Pressure - 60 - 90mmHg (systolic) , 40 - 90 mmHg (diastolic)  B. Measurements: Length...

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