The Consumers Guide to Understanding the Drugs & Supplements
To the uninformed consumer, a “natural” supplement may seem like a better option than pharmaceutical drugs they think may be too expensive …
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How the Internet of Things is Shaping the Future of Medicine
The fusion of technology and healthcare is moving at warp speed, and companies have produced many groundbreaking medical devices. Here we’ll …
Continue ReadingListeria, Salmonella and Other Bacteria: Limiting Your Risk to Exposure to Bacteria That Can Cause Foodborne Illness
Reports of food recalls for bacterial contamination are becoming more and more common. The news seemingly reports a new recall every few months. Where …
Continue ReadingSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than Just the Winter Blues
Ever have one of those days? It’s the middle of the winter. The sky is overcast with a blanket of grey clouds. Sun? What is that? You get out of bed, …
Continue ReadingImportance of a Good Night's Sleep: Are You Getting Enough Rest?
Sleep. Once thought of as an annoying, do-nothing, waste of time, scientists now understand that sleep provides the body with important time for …
Continue ReadingFat & Healthy: Is it Possible?
Whether you are considered overweight or obese is determined by your BMI. This tool is not always completely accurate, but generally speaking, even …
Continue ReadingThe Hidden Dangers of Medical Trials: Know the Risks
Would you consider participating in a medical trial to make money? Many people make some quick cash for enduring medical trials, some with potentially …
Continue ReadingShould Trans Fat be Banned? A Brief History of the Infamous Ingredient
Trans fat in our food has an interesting history, which was widely unknown until the recent attention their negative health effects have received. The …
Continue ReadingUntreated Mental Health Issues: Are We Facing an Epidemic?
The connection between the mind and the body is indisputable. Both employers and employees note that mental health issues spill over into daily life …
Continue ReadingVitamin D Levels & Your Health: Osteoporosis & Other Concerns with Vitamin D Deficiencies
Vitamin D deficiencies are so common that many doctors routinely test for it when performing exams. But how big of a concern is it?
Continue ReadingThe Overuse of Antibiotics: Consequences of Misuse
Reports state that patients are often prescribed antibiotics for conditions that do not warrant their use. The more that antibiotics are overused or …
Continue ReadingIs the End of the Aids Epidemic in Sight? Things to Consider
It will come as good news to many that UNAids predicts an end to the Aids epidemic by 2030. There is still a long way to go, however.
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