Tweet   Migraines are very common. In 1999, there were 28 million migraine sufferers in the U.S. and numbers now are in the $30 millions. It counts for $24 Billion in direct and indirect costs. Most headache sufferers have 1-4 … Continue reading →

Tweet   There have been several epidemiological studies that have indicated a relationship between the incidence of cancer and obesity, as well as an increased risk of malignancies associated with obesity and excess body fat. More research is being conducted … Continue reading →

Tweet   HPV (human papilloma virus) testing has become somewhat standard of care when doing pap smears. The ACOG (american college of obstetrics/gynecology) guidelines have recommending to women the addition of an HPV test along with their pap smear. This … Continue reading →

TweetWe don’t think much about our sense of smell. But new research done with mice reveals that the loss of smell could give us clues to the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease. About 5.3 million people in the U.S. are living … Continue reading →

Tweet   Have you seen those booths at the mall advertising green tea and how it can help lose weight? Well, I wouldn’t rely totally on drinking green tea to lose those 20 pounds to fulfill your new year’s resolution, … Continue reading →

Tweet   You may want to think twice before getting another CT (computed tomography) scan if you’ve had one before. Several studies have suggested that many people have received unnecessary CT scans raising their risk of certain cancers. Don’t get … Continue reading →

Tweet   What is the cost of healthcare really paying for? Whatever it is, it’s sure not paying for a longer healthier life.   NGM Blog Central – The Cost of Care – National Geographic Magazine – NGM.com: “” Technorati … Continue reading →

Tweet   We all know the importance of eating well, and preferably organic to avoid chemicals and pesticides. By eating organic we reduce the risk of cancer, immune suppression, and other degenerative diseases. We also help the destruction of the … Continue reading →