April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
Watch Now: The Opioid Epidemic in America
“While Americans make up less than 5 percent of the world’s population, we consume 80 percent of the global opioid supply, and the consequences are...
May 17, 2016 / 3 min read
Sitting, Heart Disease: 7 Ways to Get...
Sitting for long blocks of time can increase your risk of developing different illnesses, including heart and vascular diseases, research shows. But staying fit can...
May 16, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Experts Raise Red Flags Over Zika...
The combination of the Zika virus and the upcoming Olympic Games is a “perfect storm” for a global health crisis, according to recent alerts from ...
May 13, 2016 / 3 min read
On Pins and Needles: Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy can be a serious degenerative condition that acts as a signpost for other illnesses.
May 12, 2016 / 4 min read
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Arthritis
There is no sure way to prevent arthritis. Some causes of the disease, such as increasing age, family history and gender (arthritis is more common...
May 11, 2016 / 3 min read
Managing Endometriosis: Options for Relief
“Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed because the symptoms can mirror other disorders that cause pelvic pain,” said John Diaz, M.D., a gynecologic surgeon...
May 10, 2016 / 4 min read
6 Ways to Reduce Your Stroke Risks
Stroke: It’s the less outspoken cousin of the heart attack. Many fear the latter, but the former is the fifth leading cause of death in...
May 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: FDA to Ban Sale of e-Cigarettes...
The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a long-anticipated rule for regulating e-cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and other tobacco products. The rule includes banning the sale...
May 6, 2016 / 4 min read
Contamination Concerns Prompt Recall of 42 Frozen...
Contamination fears have sparked a massive recall of several brands of frozen fruits and vegetables. CRF Frozen Foods — based in Pasco, Washington — has...
May 5, 2016 / 2 min read
One-Third of Antibiotic Prescriptions Are ‘Unnecessary,’ CDC...
Most of these unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory conditions caused by viruses – including common colds, and viral sinus and ear infections – which do...
May 4, 2016 / 2 min read
