Fatigue News

Many survivors of the severe acute respiratory syndrome pandemic of 2003 suffer from persistent mental health problems and chronic fatigue years later, new research from Hong Kong shows.

A number of plant foods, such as apples, tea, onions contain substances called flavonoids, which can prevent germs from taking hold. One of the most powerful flavonoids is a compound called quercetin. Found in large amounts in onions and kale, quercetin has been shown to damage genetic material inside viruses, preventing them from multiplying. Having several servings a day of flavonoid-rich foods will help keep germs in check, giving your immune system a fighting chance.

What's the connection between the center of the ball of the left foot and the heart? Apparently nothing, according to systematic reviews of reflexology, or zone therapy, the practice of massaging the feet and sometimes hands or ears to cure disease.

Drug developer Simcere Pharmaceutical Group said Wednesday it suspended production at its Jiangsu Yanshen Biological Technology Stock Co.

After much research, we know that chemicals carry messages to and from brain cells .

The LifeCoach team: Dr Dan Rutherford, health, Sara Stanner, diet, Tony Gallagher, fitness, Roger Mugford, pets HEALTH Q I am 45, fit and active.

The disease generally affects individuals between 10 and 30 years of age. It appears especially frequent amongst teenagers.

is a specific disorder in which symptoms of fatigue are present for at least 6 months. Recent analysis suggests that Epstein-Barr virus is probably not responsible for this.

The cognitive dysfunction of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is a major problem that can impact our lives as much as pain or fatigue.

When Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) acquired two experimental testosterone products earlier this year, CEO David P. Holveck predicted that safety issues might delay approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Synthetic versions of the quintessential male hormone are prescribed to thousands of patients in the U.S. to treat fatigue, sagging libido, and other signs of testosterone deficiency. But when they're applied as topical gels, they have an unpleasant propensity to rub off on other people—moving, say, from a father to a child and temporarily causing symptoms of puberty, increased aggression, and other annoyances. In addition, the FDA is concerned about the growing use of testosterone by anti-aging clinics seeking to restore youthfulness to baby boomers, and by the abuse of such drugs in sports.

If you feel like you're suffering a personal energy shortage, join the club: "Fatigue is the most common complaint women bring to their doctors," says New York City internist Erika Schwartz, M.D., who specializes in treating fatigue.

It found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling highly stressed.

A more recent study found relief from symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome with consumption of dark chocolate.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments are now mainstream and used by more than a third of all Americans. This is one in an occasional Associated Press series on their use and potential risks.

The disease generally affects individuals between 10 and 30 years of age. It appears especially frequent amongst teenagers.

Here with a selection of secret kitchen cures to treat and prevent everyday health problems.

Blackstrap Molasses

- Used to treat fatigue.

- Why it works: For women suffering from run-of-the-mill fatigue, blackstrap molasses works well because it's a good source of minerals such as iron and calcium, which fortify the blood.

- To use: Dissolve 1 to 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses in 1/2 cup of warm milk (almond, rice, or soy). Drink daily.

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Abstract PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To identify the number, type, and combination of symptoms experienced by patients with lung cancer.

The long, fruitless search for the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome has taken a curious turn.

It has been 10 years since boot camp classes made their debut on the fitness scene.

A SmartCap has been designed that reads brainwaves and stops drivers falling asleep at the wheel.

Ever wonder if you are getting the most benefit from your workout program? Here are some important guidelines: Put quantity over quality.