Facts on Enterovirus 68 Following Death of Rhode Island Child
There has been a lot of talk, and no small amount of confusion and misinformation, surrounding the respiratory illness known as Enterovirus 68. And concern has now grown exponentially due to the tragic...
View ArticleStay Healthy This Fall Cold Season
Fall is here for real as many parts of the country can attest with the cold temps they’ve already been experiencing. And just like every other year that chill in the air can also mean a chill in a...
View ArticleMany Lice Treatments No Longer Effective
Having the kids back in school and in such close proximity with one another all day means they’re at risk for all sorts of bugs. Those bugs may include illnesses such as colds and flu, or all too often...
View ArticleDon’t Get Scared Away From Flu Vaccine
There are a lot of heated emotions on both sides of the vaccine/anti vaccine movements and whenever emotions start to rise, facts can begin to get lost. The world is in a state of fear over deadly...
View ArticleTips for getting through food poisoning
If you’ve ever struggled through a bout of food poisoning you know all too well that this illness, while usually relatively brief, can be excruciating while you’re in the midst of it. Many people are...
View ArticleHaving a Pet Can Make You Healthier
If you’re a dog or cat lover you might find it a bit hard to believe that certain people think that having a pet will make their lives worse. Now, if you’re severely allergic to one of these animals,...
View ArticleButter in Coffee – Newest Diet Trend
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in America, there are millions of people who simply cannot even start the day without a shot of caffeine from their favorite beans. But there are certain...
View ArticlePeople Perform Better Shortly After Receiving Compliments
Apparently, people perform better at tasks after receiving a compliment. The National Institute for Physiological Sciences, with Professor Norihiro Sadato leading the team, concluded that a person...
View ArticleAre E-Cigarettes Harmful?
Apparently, electronic cigarettes harm the lungs. Many people believe these alternatives to tobacco smoking are safer and healthier, but recent research shows that this just isn’t true. E-Cigarette...
View ArticleBig Changes in Psychiatry’s ‘Bible’ of Disorders
A major revision to the diagnostic “bible” — which defines what is and what is not a mental illness — has the final approval of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The approval means the final...
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