Author Archives: Crystal Hernandez

Prostate cancer treatment may affect kidney

August 20, 2013 no comments

According to a recent study prostate cancer hormone treatment dramatically increases a mans risk for kidney failure. The use of androgen deprivation therapy was linked to a 250 percent increase in a ...

Could your weakness be caused by Low Potassium ?

August 15, 2013 no comments

Potassium is an electrolyte needed in the body for proper nerve and muscle function.  Potassium is responsible for proper muscle function. Without a proper potassium level,  our body can shut down.  ...

How to avoid the silent killer

August 13, 2013 no comments

High blood pressure is the or one of the leading medical conditions that affect millions of people world wide.

Fitness bands, the new it item.

August 5, 2013 no comments

There are a lot of new and exciting activity trackers in the form of  fitness  bands .   Two of  the products that have been drawing a lot of attention are the FitBit Flex and the Jawbone Up.  What&#...

Diabetes testing strips recalled

August 1, 2013 no comments

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a certain brand of diabetes blood sugar testing strips has been recalled by its creator Nova Diabetes Care. These diabetes testing strips may be gi...

Chronic Pain Management

July 31, 2013 no comments

Chronic pain is something that is sometimes really hard to comprehend by others that are not experiencing it.  It is important that it be managed appropriately and effectively by health care provider...

Taller women linked to cancer

July 29, 2013 no comments

New research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found a surprising connection between a woman’s height and cancer risk among postmenopausal women;  taller...

Toppling TVs on children

July 24, 2013 no comments

ER’s are seeing more and more TV related injuries on children due to TV’s toppling over, which has more than doubled in the past few years. According to a study, an estimated 17,000 child...

Epilepsy drugs in pregnancy

July 23, 2013 no comments

A new Norwegian study has found that  children of women who take drugs to treat epilepsy during pregnancy may be at increased risk for physical and mental developmental delays early in life. The rese...

Watching TV may help with child behavior

July 22, 2013 no comments

According to a study, children who watch more educational programs instead of violent TV shows, tend to be more compassionate and less aggressive.