March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
The Breast, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Connection
Last week marked the end of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We heard a lot of talk about a connection between breast, ovarian and uterine...
November 6, 2013 / 2 min read
What is a Hospitalist?
A hospitalist is essentially a primary care physician for patients admitted to the hospital. Hospitalists monitor and tend to their patients’ daily medical needs. The...
November 6, 2013 / 2 min read
Volunteering for Good Health
Looking for a supplemental dose of good health? You can earn extra mental and physical health benefits by volunteering. That’s the verdict from various academic,...
November 1, 2013 / 2 min read
5 Worst Home Remedies
Some widely-accepted home remedies, for example, can actually harm children. Rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, is used by many parents to sooth their feverish children....
October 30, 2013 / 4 min read
The Genetics of Obesity
The quest to find the "fat gene" is in the early stages, despite advances in scientific research. What's much more certain is that habits, such...
October 25, 2013 / 3 min read
From Glee to Reality: Teens, Prescription Drugs...
The topic of teenage drug abuse dramatically upstaged other plot lines on Glee, a popular television show about a high school singing club. Addiction took...
October 24, 2013 / 3 min read
Who Benefits from a ‘Polypill’? Research Points...
While scientists work to develop a single pill that will reduce the overall risk of heart attacks and heart disease, research led by senior investigator...
October 23, 2013 / 3 min read
What Does Survivorship Mean?
One out of two men and one out of three women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer sometime in their lifetime, according to the...
October 22, 2013 / 2 min read
1 in 3: Could You Be Prediabetic?
At least one in three individuals could have blood glucose levels higher than normal and are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes...
October 18, 2013 / 4 min read
Uncovering the Truth Behind Breast Cancer Myths
During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we need to demystify breast cancer and eliminate some long-standing myths. Breast cancer is not a myth ─ it...
October 15, 2013 / 3 min read
