There are two main weapons in the war on mosquitos and the diseases they can carry such as malaria, dengue, …
Nail Polish – Is it messing with your hormones? Or worse?
Lots of women enjoy a relaxing mani-pedi at the spa, or just brushing on some nail polish for special occasions. …
The Killer Powassan virus – and how to get ticks carrying it – off you fast
We all hate ticks. And getting them off can often cause pain and infection at the bite site. Squeezing with …
Tips to get the most out of your HSA dollars
(BPT) – Millions of Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans rely on health savings accounts to help them manage the …
There’s a new drug on the streets and it can kill you if you stand close to it.
From the U.S. First Responders Association comes this warning: Dear Medics, Police, and Firefighters. Please share this with your colleagues. …
Regular exercise may improve odds of surviving a heart attack
By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may not prevent all heart …
8 Ways to Optimize Your Sleep
(Family Features) While a healthy lifestyle requires a balanced diet and exercise, sleep is another pillar of overall wellness that …
How’s your poop? Check the chart!
The normalcy of your stools may be determined by comparing them to the Bristol Stool Form scale, or the BSF scale for …
Take Precautions to Be Safe this Holiday Season
(Family Features) Although good tidings and joy abound during the holiday season, this time of year can also pose a …
Is the era of antibiotic medications over? What does this mean for humanity?
In a report from the BBC, the world is on the verge of a “post-antibiotic era”, scientists have warned after …
I never heard of these programs, did you? Cardiac rehabilitation programs are great – if you do them.
Cardiac Rehab Improves Health, But Cost And Access Issues Complicate Success CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Mario Oikonomides credits a massive heart attack …
How to give yourself a 3-minute foot massage.
Hard day at work? Kids running you ragged? Overdid it on the machine? Got a spouse who’s always demanding a foot …
Zombie bacteria outbreak from animal that’s been dead for decades
An anthrax outbreak has overtaken the remote Yamalo-Nenets district of western Siberia killing 1,500 reindeer in a week and forcing the hospitalization …
Internal Affairs – How to check your poop is healthy
Your bowels consist of the small intestine and the large intestine (colon). Your small intestine absorbs foods and liquids. It …
Busting Myths About Mental Illness
When Annie Powell, 35, was in the midst of a 72-hour manic episode in February 2013, she felt like Superwoman: …
Colon Cancer Screening: Five Things To Know
It’s a predictable passage in life: Hit 50, get lots birthday cards with old-age jokes, a mailbox full of AARP …
Single dose cure for malaria coming down the pike
As we discussed last week, the political discontinuation of DDT hit America hard – but nowhere near as hard as the effect …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nail biting – A sign of something more worrying?
Dermatologists Share Tips to Stop Nail Biting Breaking a nail is one thing. Breaking a nail-biting habit is another, say …