For many people, measles is a thing of the past, something that was essentially taken care of many years ago. To be sure, in modern time measles diagnoses are few and far between. Unfortunately, some people still contract this disease. ...
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Taking a Hard Look at Acupuncture
Most people have heard of acupuncture, and probably have some idea of what the procedure involves. Of course, the idea of having needles stuck into the body doesn’t appeal to everyone. Likewise, while acupuncture has its share of supporters, there ...
Read More »The Purpose and Benefits of MRIs
On July 11th, 2013, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter played in his first baseball game since fracturing his left ankle in October 2012. Unfortunately for Yankees fans, the future Hall-of-Famer didn’t make it through a single game before injuring ...
Read More »Altering the Future: A Look at Life-Changing Surgeries
It’s safe to say that few people look forward to undergoing surgical procedures. Many surgeries take several hours to perform, and require months of tedious rehabilitation afterwards. Though surgical appointments are often a dreaded experience, they are usually necessary to ...
Read More »Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Brief Overview
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is rooted in the belief that the human body can be healed and treated based on the laws of nature. This ancient set of medical practices contends that rather than treating the symptoms of a patient’s ...
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