Bad breath? 10 solutions

clipped from women.timesonline.co.uk FRESH PARSLEY MASTIC GUM ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTHWASHES “LIVE” YOGHURT BAKING SODA PEPPERMINT OIL FENNEL SEEDS HOLLAND AND BARRETT BREATH CHECK CAPSULES MAGNOLIA CHEWING GUM BOOTS EXPERT TONGUE CLEANER Professional help Gum problems are the main cause of bad breath, so get checked out by your dentist or hygienist Drink plenty of water Avoid having a dry mouth, as dead and dying bacteria and cells, which would normally be swept away by saliva, linger, stagnate and release pungent gases. And be aware that the more you chat, the worse you’ll smell. Talking makes your mouth dry, so drink plenty of water. Eat fruit Chewing fruit not only hydrates the mouth, but also efficiently dislodges the dead and dying cells and bacteria in the mouth that lead to bad breath. Medical problems Persistent bad breath may indicate an underlying condition such as diabetes or kidney problems. Always eat breakfast

Huge Weight Gain Reported By Patients On Perscription Drugs

clipped from news.independent.co.uk Thousands of people who take prescription medicines for everyday conditions are gaining large amounts of weight as an unexpected side effect, scientists have warned. Researchers, who found that some patients were putting on up to 22lbs in a year, say that the drugs may even be contributing to the nation's rocketing obesity epidemic. All of the patients they studied, on medication for conditions as diverse as diabetes, epilepsy, depression, high blood pressure and schizophrenia, showed evidence of weight increase. "Given the common and long-term use of many of these drugs," said the researchers, "it is likely that they play a significant contributory role in the increasing prevalence of obesity." "Non-compliance is reported as an issue with many of the drugs included in this review, and the weight gain associated with them may contribute to this."

Aspirin resistant proteins are identified

clipped from www.sciencedaily.com MADRID, June 26 (UPI) -- Spanish scientists have identified blood proteins that might create aspirin resistance that keeps thousands of people from reaping aspirin's benefits. Antonio Lopez-Farre, Carlos Macaya and colleagues at Clinico Hospital San Carlos in Madrid used a powerful technology called two-dimensional electrophoresis to study changes in different proteins present in two groups of patients with coronary artery disease, the underlying cause of most heart attacks. One group of patients was aspirin-sensitive and the other had aspirin resistance. The researchers found increased levels of three proteins involved in the binding of vitamin D in patients with aspirin resistance. They also demonstrated those proteins can inhibit aspirin's effects in preventing blood clots. The researchers said their findings might aid in the development of more effective therapies for aspirin-resistant patients.