Month: July 2013

A Doctor’s Viewpoint on the Common UTI

Although a hushed subject, urinary tract infections are too common for people to avoid talking about them. The amount of people, men or women (yes, men can get them too) is large

Written by on July 30, 2013

Pediatric Melanoma Cases on the Rise

Melanoma is a dangerous skin condition that is beginning to affect many young children. The American Cancer Society has estimated that there will be approximately

Written by on July 29, 2013

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Hudson River!

Drug resistant bacteria hasn’t been seen in the Hudson River since 2002, but now, it seems as though now they’ve been found again. Although the “Clean Water Act” of 1972 has significantly improved

Written by on July 24, 2013

Happier People Live Longer – Seriously!

From the University of Southampton in the UK, a new study has been executed showing the relation between personality in youth and the general wellbeing, and how the physical and psychological health relates

Written by on July 22, 2013

Surgeon Caught Performing Bogus Surgeries

In March of 2010, Constance Nenni thought she was undergoing surgery to repair her left knee from arthritic damage. She was put under anesthesia, cut open, and upon waking up thought the procedure

Written by on July 19, 2013

Drinking Water May Improve Mental Health

From aiding in weight loss to helping keep your skin looking perfect, there are several ways that drinking water can benefit your body. Especially when it comes to your mental health

Written by on July 18, 2013

Let’s Keep Your Brain Young!

With age, comes worrying and different things for each specific gender. For women, it could be the wrinkles and weight, for men it could be the natural idea of not being young

Written by on July 18, 2013

Hypertension: Not Just For Adults Anymore

America has a hard time trying to hide the country’s hypertension and heart problems. But, according to new studies, the rate seems to sadly be increasing. Rising 27% during a thirteen year period

Written by on July 18, 2013