Friday, May 10, 2024
Doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field have best intentions when providing care for their patients. However, they’re human as well. Mistakes can be made. The body is a complex organism. When you're introduced to a prescription you may not know how your body will react since there are […]
The human body is subject to constant evolution, as it adapts to both positive and negative aspects of its surrounding environment. Take the impact of the obesity academic in the Western world, for example, which is causing teenagers in the U.S. and UK to develop health conditions that were previously […]
When I finally decided to make the switch to contacts three years ago, I thought that I’d be done with the annoyances of not being able to find my glasses and not being able to see in the morning. Plus, I was just starting a new job and thought that […]
Fall means invasive rodents like rats and mice will be looking for a warm place to nest. Your pantry, attic, and walls are all inviting homes to these pests, and once they enter your home, they will quickly create an infestation. Keeping these rodents out of your home should be […]
Being health conscious today means aiming to maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and enjoy regular exercise. It also involves taking care of your sexual health by practicing safe sex at all times. This is because not to do so means running the risk of catching sexually transmitted […]
Caring for your dog is important to the pet’s health, and a good owner will want to prevent them from coming down with serious diseases like Lyme Disease, rabies, and hepatitis, all of which can be prevented with vaccinations. Veterinarians are now looking into additional vaccinations that can prevent flu-like […]
Most people who live in the northern hemisphere dread the onset of winter. The cold weather, the short days and the dreaded flu all contribute to a feeling of gentle gloom. The Blues Some people also are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)-this is due to shorter natural daylight during […]
Think the Affordable Care Act is the biggest change to happen to health care since the polio vaccine? Just wait. Health care is going to change dramatically in the next 10 years, in ways that are going to significantly benefit everyone. Here are seven ways we predict health care will […]
An increasing number of women are choosing to give birth at home, with or without the assistance of trained medical personnel. Women considering their options should make sure they thoroughly research the benefits and negatives associated with both home birth and hospital birth. Understanding Homebirth As comedian Jim Gaffigan so […]
Premature or preterm birth is a common phenomenon in the UK, and it refers to any uncompleted pregnancy term that lasts for less than 37 weeks. It is usually a consequence of preterm labour, which can strike without warning or as a result of various behavioural and genetic factors. Regardless […]
Skin tags usually come as a surprise. They seem to appear out of nowhere on vulnerable parts of the body such as the neck or underarm where they go unnoticed until a pinched or become uncomfortable beneath clothing. Those on the eyelid are more noticeable, and also at times for […]
It may not seem obvious to connect healthy teeth to healthy skin, but both your skin and your mouth provide an insight into your overall health. Dentists often say that the mouth is a window to the body and the same could be said of the skin, as generally speaking, […]