As we discussed last week, the political discontinuation of DDT hit America hard – but nowhere near as hard as the effect …
Balloon Sinuplasty for chronically blocked sinuses
I hadn’t heard of Balloon Sinuplasty until this week but it seems lots of people need it. Symptoms of chronic sinus …
E-cigarettes helped me quit smoking, saved my life
By Robert Romano E-cigarettes are a relatively inexpensive smoke cessation product — and they probably saved my life. Thanks to …
One nasty and one nice remedy for that horrible cough
The worst part of a common cold is the persistent cough. The coughs that come with colds are extremely tough …
Probiotics — do they work? And how about prebiotics?
They’re everywhere. Probiotics. But did you know most of them aren’t going to fix anything? The word probiotic means literally …
Need somewhere safe for elderly relatives to walk – try the mall
Flora Yang is small, spry and not afraid to tell you her age: “90-something.” She walks twice a week at …
Staying healthy abroad: the vaccinations you’ll need
Before going abroad, you’ll want to make sure you have the required vaccinations and inoculations. The shots that you’ll need …
Could this spinal cord implant allow paralyzed individuals to walk again?
Oh wow! I found something I agree with the president about! Science is cool and this breakthrough is amazing. Tonight …
No angioplasty. Say goodbye to the stent!
This is an amazing new angioplasty technique to remove blockages in your arteries. No more stents claims the manufacturers! This …
Vitamin D found to heal damaged hearts
Vitamin D supplements may help people with diseased hearts, a study suggests. According to the BBC, a trial on 163 …
Why we need to understand farts
While researching the IBS story I found this from a BBC article: “What comes out of the backside only tells …
Suffer from IBS. You need FODMAP.
The Low FODMAP diet was developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia. The Monash team, led by Peter Gibson, …
Emergency First Aid: How to deliver a baby
It happens more often that you’d think – babies are born all over the place. And in emergency situations, it’s …
Doctors look down on herbal remedies. Why?
This is from the March 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. As usual, the establishment medical …
Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by herpes virus, warn dementia experts
Drugs trials have failed and it’s time to face up to the fact Alzheimer’s is probably caused by viruses and …
Urgent care or Emergency Room?
How to pick where to go for medical attention When unexpected health mishaps arise, many peoples first reaction is to …
TEXAS: Zika virus now spreading through sex. DoD relocating pregnant personnel.
We have been reporting on the spread the Zika virus as it barrels down on North America. While most transmission …
UPDATE: The devastating Zika virus
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, …
Birth defect Zika virus “spreading extensively.”
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan convened an emergency meeting to discuss the Zika virus which she said was “spreading …
The Drinkable Book – Cleaning unpotable water with silver particles
“According to its developers, a simple book with twenty pages has the ability to provide enough clean water for a …
What do you ACTUALLY know about melatonin?
I have problems sleeping, so like many Americans I have turned to non-narcotic options that are available over the counter …
3 things you should know before taking cold and flu medicine
Between headaches, stuffy noses, cough and the occasional fever, chances are you’ll at some point reach for over-the-counter medicines (OTC) …
Americans are all sweetness and lite!
You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not …
Women: Medical steps you can take to stay healthy at 50+
Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
Men: How to stay healthy at 50+Medical steps you can take to stay healthy at 50+
Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
Deadly ‘kissing bug’ spreads to states outside Texas
Key facts About 6 million to 7 million people are estimated to be infected worldwide, mostly in Latin America. Vector-borne …
The health benefits of drinking
If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a drink or three now and again. But don’t feel too bad …
The No. 1 thing you must do to stay healthy and active as you age
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said too few older Americans participate in strength …
Strangely weird but fascinating video of how your toothbrush wears out
Watch exactly how and why your toothbrush wears out. Using an array of microscopes, the guys at Applied Science show how toothpaste, an …
Emergency First Aid: How to deliver a baby
Making a grand entrance – How to deliver a baby! It happens more often that you’d think – babies are …