Flu can be deadly
Each year in the United States, flu causes an estimated 54,000 to 430,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 to 49,000 deaths, with infection rates highest among children, according to the U.S. Centers for D...
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Energy Drink Dangers: Rethink that next sip
Energy drinks can be dangerous. It is important that one understands what is actually in the products because the labels typically don’t tell you. Energy drinks are known as a possible cause of...
Axiron testosterone gel : Men’s secret weapon.
The potential benefits from Axiron testosterone gel therapy is appealing — increment in muscle mass, sharpened memory and concentration, increment in libido, and improve your energy level. As you g...
Fight Breast Cancer: 4 foods to reduce risk
Women checking in for appointments at the Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York this past month have been offered much more than their usual office vis...
Watermelon’s Health Benefits: 3 Essential Tips
Some people avoid watermelon because they say it has high levels of sugar. However, according to recent research, there appears to be a wide range of watermelon’s health benefits. A fully ripen...
Not sweating enough? You might have Anhidrosis Disorder
Anhidrosis is a sweating dysfunction. It is an abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat. When a person has this disorder their body is unable to sweat normally which can be very dangerous. If the b...
Unnecessary surgeries
Due to our health care system here in America, patients need to be informed and hesitant when it comes to pricey, complicated and potentially life-altering medical procedures. That matter was recentl...
New healthcare options
Health insurance options are about to change for many Americans. Starting Oct. 1, you can purchase health coverage through the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange program. Coverage options ...
The CDC Warns Against Overuse of Antibiotics
Antibiotics are great for helping your body fight off bacterial infections but can be dangerous if taken needlessly or for the wrong reason. The CDC released a 2013 Threat Report warning the public ...
Obese teens who lose weight at risk for eating disorders
When obese teens lose weight, close family and friends view this as a positive improvement to their health. New research shows that overweight teens who lose weight are at risk for developing anorexi...