Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by …

Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by …
There are two main weapons in the war on mosquitos and the diseases they can carry such as malaria, dengue, …
Lots of women enjoy a relaxing mani-pedi at the spa, or just brushing on some nail polish for special occasions. …
We all hate ticks. And getting them off can often cause pain and infection at the bite site. Squeezing with …
(BPT) – Millions of Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans rely on health savings accounts to help them manage the …
From the U.S. First Responders Association comes this warning: Dear Medics, Police, and Firefighters. Please share this with your colleagues. …
By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may not prevent all heart …
(Family Features) While a healthy lifestyle requires a balanced diet and exercise, sleep is another pillar of overall wellness that …
The normalcy of your stools may be determined by comparing them to the Bristol Stool Form scale, or the BSF scale for …
(Family Features) Although good tidings and joy abound during the holiday season, this time of year can also pose a …
In a report from the BBC, the world is on the verge of a “post-antibiotic era”, scientists have warned after …
Cardiac Rehab Improves Health, But Cost And Access Issues Complicate Success CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Mario Oikonomides credits a massive heart attack …
Hard day at work? Kids running you ragged? Overdid it on the machine? Got a spouse who’s always demanding a foot …
An anthrax outbreak has overtaken the remote Yamalo-Nenets district of western Siberia killing 1,500 reindeer in a week and forcing the hospitalization …
Your bowels consist of the small intestine and the large intestine (colon). Your small intestine absorbs foods and liquids. It …
When Annie Powell, 35, was in the midst of a 72-hour manic episode in February 2013, she felt like Superwoman: …
It’s a predictable passage in life: Hit 50, get lots birthday cards with old-age jokes, a mailbox full of AARP …
As we discussed last week, the political discontinuation of DDT hit America hard – but nowhere near as hard as the effect …
By Robert Romano E-cigarettes are a relatively inexpensive smoke cessation product — and they probably saved my life. Thanks to …
Before going abroad, you’ll want to make sure you have the required vaccinations and inoculations. The shots that you’ll need …
The Low FODMAP diet was developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia. The Monash team, led by Peter Gibson, …
We have been reporting on the spread the Zika virus as it barrels down on North America. While most transmission …
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, …
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan convened an emergency meeting to discuss the Zika virus which she said was “spreading …
Between headaches, stuffy noses, cough and the occasional fever, chances are you’ll at some point reach for over-the-counter medicines (OTC) …
Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
Key facts About 6 million to 7 million people are estimated to be infected worldwide, mostly in Latin America. Vector-borne …
With cold and flu season around the corner, consumers will soon begin to purchase medicines such as cough syrup, throat …
The primary care system in America has disillusioned legions of doctors who have become inundated in paperwork or burdened by …