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How many chemicals, drugs or food substances can you think of that have been scientifically tied to at least 45 different medical ailments, symptoms and diseases? This is especially troubling when you consider that we are talking about a beverage found in 99% of public eating establishments; it is even more troubling when you consider how many people on earth consume this stuff, usually without knowledge...
8/21/2021 8:00:00 AM
There's a hot debate brewing not just in the U.S. but all over the world about something called genetically modified organisms or GMOs. Unfortunately, some people have decided to either stay away from the issue altogether or take the much safer, less-controversial approach of defending it, in line with government and big corporation agendas--"safer," that is, than questioning or opposing what some...
3/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTION A good number of people have unjustified fears or anxieties regarding dental care. Some of that fear springs from misconceptions and myths; others spring from bad experiences they have accidentally bumped into in the past. The good news is that a number of important facts—some of which may not be known to you--can help allay some of those fears and sources of anxiety. TEN REASSURING FACTS...
12/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
Introduction Although its use remains somewhat controversial, the selection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a means by which to help injuries heal faster and more effectively has gained much popularity. Instead of (or in addition to) treating physical injuries with physical therapy, medications and surgery, some people have opted to use PRP. Most notably in relation to its usage by famous athletes...
11/27/2019 8:00:00 AM
IntroductionWhile new technology is generally a good thing, we sometimes forget that with the benefits derived therefrom may also come challenges, risks and potentially harmful repercussions. For every new form of technology, therefore, it’s important that we conduct carefully-coordinated risks and benefits analyses. This is especially true for new devices for the healthcare arena. One such device...
11/11/2019 8:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter, do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening kits sound like a good idea for a number of reasons, including convenience, a lower cost than going to a dentist, and relative ease of use. That’s the good news. But, like everything in this world that sounds too-good-to-be-true, you also need to pay attention to the “bad news.” These over-the-counter, teeth-enhancement kits are, first...
10/23/2019 7:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTION An inguinal hernia takes place when tissue or part of an organ (e.g., the intestines, the stomach, etc.) abnormally pushes through a weakened part of a muscle/wall, thus now protruding into another hitherto inaccessible area, such as the inguinal canal (in inguinal hernias) or outside the human body (in umbilical hernias). The bulge or mass that goes though such impromptu, unnatural opening...
9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTION Rehabilitation Medicine--also known as physical medicine & rehabilitation (PH&R) or physiatry—is a relatively new branch of medical care that emphasizes preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating conditions and diseases that generally impart permanent or temporary functional impairment. This branch is unique in medicine in the sense that it focuses on the functionality of a patient...
9/26/2019 7:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTIONCyberbullying is a relatively new type of crime—or is it? Actually, bullying has always been around. The Internet, computers and mobile electronic devices, however, have simply given bullying new platforms and tools for expression. The anonymity the Internet provides, furthermore, has made bullying easier and less risky—at least in the eyes of many offenders.Intimidating, harassing, stalking,...
9/23/2019 7:00:00 AM
INTRODUCTION Several health agencies (including the CDC, the NIH, the American Heart Association, etc.) monitor trends and developments relating to cardiovascular disease (CVD). One might expect that, statistically speaking, circumstances remain relatively the same from year to year but that is simply not so. Cardiovascular disease, for example, may have once been thought of as a “man’s disease” but...
9/18/2019 7:00:00 AM
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