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 …
The grown-ups’ guide to a stinking cold
Must we go to a doctor to clear up a case of the cold? I reckon no one in their …
5 surprising superfoods for baby boomers
An estimated 77 million baby boomers represent the largest generation of Americans born in U.S. history. Many are embracing their …
Everything you have been told about cholesterol is flat out wrong
I am a huge fan of Zoë Harcombe, the revolutionary diet guru from the UK. If you have not come …
Don’t take too much acetaminophen this flu season – That stuff can kill you
With cold and flu season around the corner, consumers will soon begin to purchase medicines such as cough syrup, throat …
Could this funny Peruvian plant be a natural alternative to HRT?
Most women experience the onset of the menopause at an average age of about 50, but it can start anytime …
The internet of everything. Introducing the world’s first SMART menstrual cup
Many women prefer the cup method to absorption. And for years the rubber version has been the standard method of …
Why haven’t you heard of this carcinogen in your food?
You probably haven’t heard of it but there’s a potential carcinogen created in your food when you cook it at too great …
Even more spying from workplace wellness programs
Workplace Wellness Programs Put Employee Privacy At Risk Houston workers who checked the fine print said they weren’t sure whether …
Is your company wellness program actually spying on you?
If your company hasn’t launched a wellness program, this might be the year. Benefits enrollment have increased in 2016, and …
It’s Football season – First Aid for sports injuries
First aid for sprains, fractures and more We’re deep into football season so we thought we’d look at injuries often sustained …
Seven Things to Remember When Picking a Health Insurance Plan
Health insurance plans are extremely complex, and come in many shapes and sizes. Determining which insurance plan is right for you is …
Have you considered concierge medicine?
The primary care system in America has disillusioned legions of doctors who have become inundated in paperwork or burdened by …