It can sometimes be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff when discussing medicine. What constitutes a good heart rate and blood pressure? How about sugar and cholesterol levels? How useful is the Body Mass Index? What vitamins and ...
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Why a Genetic Flaw May Lower Heart Disease Risk
Generally speaking, studies about genetic flaws usually focus on the potential consequences of such abnormalities. But imagine if a malfunctioning gene actually had a highly positive impact on your health? As strange as such a scenario might seem, a team ...
Read More »Gauging the Risks Electromagnetic Radiation
While you may not be familiar with the term “electromagnetic radiation,” you can rest assured that you probably encounter it many times throughout the day ‒ this type of energy can be found in both your home and office, and ...
Read More »Overcoming Social Anxiety
Do you occasionally feel shy or nervous in social environments? Research suggests that you are not alone: A 2011 study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that over 12 percent of “somewhat or very” shy teens met ...
Read More »The Benefits and Disadvantages of Robotic Surgery
The practice of surgery has certainly progressed over the last several decades. In fact, today many patients undergo operations with robotic technology. At first glance, it might seem as if such tools would make surgery more efficient and effective. But ...
Read More »Working the Late Shift: Measuring the Impact of Sleep on Surgeons
It’s safe to say that surgeons have a very demanding job. In addition to performing intricate and and delicate procedures on a regular basis, many of these doctors also have to work grueling schedules. You would probably think that all ...
Read More »Measles Outbreaks and Infant Vaccinations
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. ...
Read More »Keeping Tabs on the Flu
While flu season is a fact of life, the severity of a given flu season can vary significantly. Consider that at the end of 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 849 flu cases from September 30th ...
Read More »Taking the Wrong Medicine for Flu
Antibiotics have been hailed by many as a sort of wonderdrug, as they have successfully been used to fend off many types of harmful bacteria. These medicines can’t do everything, however, and are not a viable treatment method against viruses. ...
Read More »Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?
Sore throats are a common ailment in the United States, and they often indicate that a person has suffered a strep throat infection. Fortunately, testing for sore throat is a quick and rather painless process. To make certain that the ...
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