The Scary Truth About Hospital Stays
Up to 400,000 people are killed each year due to preventable medical errors. A new study recently released by the Journal of Patient Safety indicates that between 210,000 and 400,000 hospital patients each year suffer some type of preventable harm that contributes to their death. This new study estimates preventable medical errors are the […]
Join The Fight: Stand Up To Lung Cancer
At 28 years old, I was naively unaware as I sat in my doctor’s office. She wanted to discuss the results of my recent CT scan, ordered after a chest X-ray, which had come after several months of coughing, wheezing and shoulder pain. Perhaps, looking back, I should have been more worried. But as a […]
Have Fun Getting Healthy
Are you tired of hearing the pleas to get out there and exercise for your health? Yeah, I know. While I happen to be one of those people who actually likes going to a gym, I know so many people who say that’s boring, tedious, mind-numbing work. Lest you take me for a total hero, […]
When You Need Medical Help Fast
In medical emergencies, it can be crucial to seek help quickly. As an RN, I’ve seen instances where getting immediate care can make all the difference. For some injuries and illnesses, there is a short window of time during which medical treatment should be administered. Once that window closes, the chances of successful treatment shrinks. […]
Coconut oil ‘as unhealthy as beef fat and butter’
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some claim the fat in it may be better for us than other […]
International Day of Yoga 21 June
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Yoga is a 5,000-year-old physical, mental and spiritual practice Having its origin in India, Which Aims to transform both body and mind. On December 11 in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. The declaration came after the call for the adoption of […]
Yoga and Meditation Can Change Your Genes, Study Says
Yoga and meditation may do more than just help you feel relaxed in the moment. A new scientific review suggests that these and other mindfulness exercises can actually reverse stress-related changes in genes linked to poor health and depression. In the new paper, published in Frontiers in Immunology, British researchers analyzed the findings from 18 […]
Antibiotic Definition And Classification
The antibiotic term was used for the first time in early 40’s of the last century. During decades, the antibiotic definition has been changed many times. Today, «antibiotic» definition differs from definition that was used in biology and microbiology over 70 years ago. One of the shortest «antibiotic» definitions can be found in Wikipedia. In […]
How do Antibiotics Work
When antibiotics are used in a proper dose, they cure infectious diseases effectively and save lives. If man uses antibiotics improperly, then they just slow down the treatment of a disease, negatively affecting his health. To choose and buy effective antibiotics, you need to know the answer to some questions: How do antibiotics work? What […]
Hpv Vaccine Pros and Cons
The science on vaccines is clear: They save millions of lives and protect our children from the pain and damage that measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tuberculosis and more can cause. So when my son’s doctor suggested he get the HPV vaccination, why did I hesitate? HPV is different than the other aforementioned diseases because it’s […]
Birth Control For Men
The Most Common Methods of Birth Control for Men Most men consider care to prevent pregnancy feminine duty. And yet, to take active part in the defense of their partners from unintended pregnancy, men can and should. Here are some examples of all currently existing methods of male contraception. Let’s consider the most common and […]