Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer, expected to claim more than 142,000 lives this year alone. That is more than the lives lost due to breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Doctors and patient groups say it doesn’t have to stay this way.” Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in […]
If you are a veteran considering Medicare options, you have the opportunity to maximize your coverage by electing to have a Medicare Advantage plan along with your Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits. Fortunately, finding a Medicare Advantage plan that works in tandem with VA health care benefits is easier than you think, as you […]
Social, economic, and environmental factors play a key role in people’s health – where they live, learn work, and play. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of wealth, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels. Identifying these so-called “social determinants of health” helps doctors determine the root causes of their patient’s medical […]
Psychoanalysis, often stereotyped in arts and literature as patients reclining on couches and talking about their mothers is enjoying renewed scientific support. Studies have found that psychoanalytic therapies are evidence-based and lead to significant improvements in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. According to recent research, psychoanalytic therapies achieve lasting results by […]
Approximately 5.5 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia, and no cure or preventive measure currently exists. However, a new dietary supplement has shown an ability to improve cognitive function in adults with dementia, based on results of a year-long clinical trial. In the study, 34 adults with an average age of 80 were given […]
Quit smoking. Easy to say, but hard to do, as many smokers can confirm. Encouraging smokers to quit saves billions in health care costs, promotes longer, healthier lives, and restores lost productivity, according to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). Quitting smoking is a challenge, but today the widespread availability of many over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine […]
When you think of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, it would be hard not to think of aspirin: one of the most common, useful, safe, and effective OTC medicines in the world. But there has been a flurry of media coverage recently regarding aspirin, particularly concerning whether people should continue taking it for cardiovascular benefits. These news […]
Yeast infections are a source of discomfort for many women, but sometimes the symptoms of yeast infections are a sign of something more serious. Potentially severe vaginal infections with symptoms similar to those of a yeast infection include bacterial vaginosis, a condition caused by abnormal bacterial growth in the vagina; and trichomoniasis, a parasitic infection. […]
