Why we’re all sick and tired of being lied to
There are many reasons why so many Americans are sick and frustrated.From the climate to the food supply, they are not happy about being lied about.But according to a new study, some of those reasons can be traced to the misinformation we’re exposed to in everyday life.A new study by the University of Minnesota and […]
Sleep medicine, ringworm medicine: A study finds benefits for people with sleep problems
Sleep medicine has been touted as an effective treatment for sleep disorders and its effectiveness has been shown to increase the number of nights that people have to sleep.Now, researchers have conducted a study that finds sleep medicine can help people with mild to moderate ringworm, a parasitic infection.Researchers from New York University School of […]
How to become a family medicine doctor
What’s the difference between a family doctor and a podiatrist?A family doctor can’t diagnose or treat all medical conditions, and they’re not available in every state, but they are available in many states.They can provide general medical care, like routine checkups, x-rays and tests, as well as specialized care, such as specialized ear, nose and […]
How to get health care for your family
The family medicine doctor, or family physician, is the doctor who specializes in family medicine.It’s the doctor in charge of getting your child vaccinated, the vaccinations, the testing, the treatment of a child who’s had a stroke or is suffering from some other medical problem.It can also be the primary caregiver for the elderly, or […]
The 10 things you need to know about the vaccine for H1N1 — Part 2
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released its final guidelines on H1NS17, a highly contagious, seasonal flu that was recently confirmed to be responsible for a wave of hospitalizations in several states and a record number of deaths.The new guidance, which was released Thursday, is meant to be used as a roadmap for the […]
How to make a career in prescription allergy medicine with the help of NFL players
The NFL has been the leader in the field of prescription allergy medications and has seen its share of superstars.From Allergy Awareness Week, the league announced it has released the “Prescription Drug Use and Use Disorders” data from the 2013-14 season, which includes the players’ usage of allergy medications.According to the data, the number of […]
How to watch the Stanley Cup Final with the NHL’s Mirror
It’s almost time to watch a Stanley Cup final!The NHL’s mirror is officially ready for use in the playoffs. And it’s not a hockey mirror. It’s a laser pointer, and it works! The Mirror of Love, the NHLs latest addition to the league, is being launched with a launch event in Toronto on Sunday, May 17th, at 11:00 […]
How the Zika virus spread from person to person
With the outbreak spreading rapidly, officials are trying to find the root of the problem and make sure people aren’t exposed to infected mosquitoes.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning pregnant women and people who have recently traveled to the region to avoid traveling in the area.“There is a higher risk for transmission, […]
‘The End of All Hope’: The Worst Thing that Could Happen to the World
The best hope for the planet may be a combination of human ingenuity and the will of the people.It may be the best hope we have for the world at large, says American futurist Ray Kurzweil.The inventor of the singularity, Kurzwell has long warned of the dangers of a world that is overwhelmed by the number […]
Dad of medicine who developed poison ivy treatment died aged 89
A dad of medicine has died aged 90 after developing a fatal disease that killed his daughter.Key points:A coronavirus pandemic has killed about 2.3 million people worldwide in 2015.Dr James Atherton, from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, died of pneumonia at his home in Adelaide on SaturdayDr Atherson developed a serious condition that required a liver […]