Right now everyone also concern the risk of radiation related health problems in Japan. Health effects of nuclear radiation can only occur if someone is exposed to radiation, thus the main protective action someone can take is to prevent exposure. Those closest to the radiation are at greatest risk of exposure and the greater the distance away, the lower the risk. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If kidney damage becomes too severe, one of kidneys lose their ability to function normally, this is called End Stage Kidney (Renal) Disease or Kidney Failure.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two known leading causes of End Stage Kidney disease, [Read the rest of this entry...]

Watching your serving sizes can help you keep the complications of diabetes in check. A dietitian can advise you on how many servings from each food group you should eat per day. But how much is a “serving size?” The amount of food that is counted as one serving is listed below. If you eat a larger portion, count it as more than one serving. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Influenza A(H1N1) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, On June 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of Influenza A(H1N1)flu was underway. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Chronic Kidney Disease means a condition that damages one of kidneys. It decreases kidneys ability to keep one healthy by doing their functions. Chronic Kidney Disease is a common, life-threatening illness that often goes undetected until very advanced. Chronic Kidney Disease may progress slowly over a long time. [Read the rest of this entry...]