Submitted by: Steve Klein
Osteoporosis is a condition that is very common in women over the age of 50 which makes bones brittle and thin. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that nearly 44 million people in the United States either have osteoporosis or are at risk of contracting this disease. However, measures can be [...]
Posted by: Steve Klein
Did you know that many pharmaceutical companies provide free continuing medical education (CME) classes which doctors are required to take in order to maintain their medical license? Not only does this create a perception of bias, I believe that is a reality. Physicians will prescribe a drug more often from [...]
Robots are Coming to a Hospital Near You!
Human physicians are still in charge of the operating rooms but many of them are using robots as tools to perform surgical procedures. No…the robot doesn’t “scrub in” and operate on patients. Your physician is in control and capable of performing less invasive surgery by keeping incisions [...]
Medical debt is accumulating at a rapid rate and many Americans are struggling mightily to pay their medical bills. This is confirmed by a recent study performed by a private foundation that supports independent research on health care called the Commonwealth Fund.
Health care costs are increasing much quicker than incomes, gas prices have soared, food [...]
According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), herbs and spices are good for our health! In addition to flavoring food, herbs and spices have been used historically as preservatives and now it is believed they can also preserve our health.
What is the difference between an herb and a spice? An herb comes from the [...]