Testosterone Treatments May Increase Risk of Heart Damage
A November 2013 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that men who use testosterone injections, patches or gels may be increasing their chances of heart attack or stroke. In the...
Kids with Pets Have Fewer Allergies While Adults with Pets Live Longer, Study Shows
New findings reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the old adage that a dog really is “man’s best friend.” There are many healthy benefits of pet ownership for people of...
Take to the Sky to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month
History Since the 1970s, protests have been held in response to sexual violence against women. These protests originated in England, led by women who were attacked as they walked the streets at night. These protests...
Zachary Reyna’s Case Raises Awareness of Great Need for Organ Donation
On August 24th, Zachary Reyna, often pictured in his All Star baseball uniform, passed away after battling an amoebic infection. For family, friends and others monitoring this case, his passing seemed irreconcilable with the...
Health Care Exchange Brings Opportunities and Challenges
On a recent California trip, President Obama urged Latinos and young people to enroll in the Health Care Exchange.
Study: 50 Hospitals Charge Uninsured 10 Times Cost of Care
The health insurance marketplace has become an increasingly costly place to find the coverage Americans need, resulting in many Americans forfeiting or losing their health insurance. As it turns out, life without it is...
BPA Found in Fetal Blood – Universal Exposure Exceeds Previous Estimates
Scientists in California recently documented evidence of fetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). All samples of umbilical cord blood tested in their study contained BPA in one form or another. Further, several of the...
Technology Offers New Tool for Healthcare Professionals
A team of developers at non-profit based RTI International has developed a new way to view census data. Their product consists of a map that shows different demographic patterns in an interactive format. The...
National Junk Food Day: ‘Celebrating’ the American Diet
Today is National Junk Food Day, and we know what you are thinking: Isn’t every day in America “National Junk Food Day?” To which we respond, “Well, sure, but not officially.” National Junk Food...
The Flu Report – Growing number of cases in the Southeast
As families start to prepare for upcoming Thanksgiving Day travel plans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report influenza numbers are starting to increase. Generally influenza levels rise after the Thanksgiving and winter...