Health and Wellness
Pollen Counts Reach an All-Time High, Specialists at Animal Dermatology Clinic Work with Veterinarians to Help Pets Suffering From Allergies
March 28th, 2012
Animal Dermatology Clinic, the largest group of board certified veterinary dermatology specialists nationwide, sees increases in allergic symptoms in pets as pollen counts skyrocket. With seven full-time hospitals and twenty-two satellite locations the twenty-one doctors that makeup Animal Dermatology Clinic provide a variety of diagnostics and medical therapies to help pets who suffer fr
Swedish Uses Colon Cancer Live Stream to Fight Disease
March 28th, 2012Physicians will respond on camera to questions during live streamed colonoscopy on March 28
Colorectal cancer doesn't broadcast its presence until it's too late. Swedish Health Services hopes to change that by getting the word out about safe and effective prevention options.
Antibiotic Overuse: Risks Outweigh Benefits, Says People's Chemist Shane Ellison
March 28th, 2012
The overuse of antibiotics is "slowly killing us," said Shane Ellison, author of Over-the-Counter Natural Cures.
Obesity Medicine Physicians Offer Sustainable Weight Loss Tips to Type 2 Diabetic Patients
March 27th, 2012
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) today released a set of weight-loss tips that are effective for improving and reversing type 2 diabetes.
Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss When Suffering from Type 2 Diabetes
Nurse Practitioners: The Key to Accessible and Cost-Effective Primary Health Care
March 27th, 2012
Angela Golden, president elect of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, issued the following statement concerning the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the role of nurse practitioners in the American health care system:
The Top 10 Reasons to Stimulate Brain Function and Have Fun Doing It!
March 27th, 2012
"The newly enhanced version 2 of Brain Swaggle, the quick thinking word game that requires strategy and offers 12 levels of play has just been released," said Gary Downing, founder of the game and company of the same name.
Drinking 100 Percent Fruit Juice is Associated With Improved Nutrient Intake
March 27th, 2012Those who drink 100 percent juice have a higher intake of key nutrients
Consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient adequacy among 2 to18 year olds, according to new research published in the current online issue of Public Health Nutrition, the Juice Products Association reports today.
Ziploc Reveals the Top 10 American Metro Areas Eating the Freshest Foods
March 26th, 2012
According to the Ziploc Fresh Eating Survey, while 81 percent of Americans are looking for more ways to incorporate fresh ingredients into mealtime, less than 50 percent actually eat fruits and vegetables on a daily basis—a clear disparity between American's outlook on eating fresh foods versus the reality of mealtime.
Treatment for Gum Disease Can Lower Medical Costs for People With Diabetes
March 26th, 2012United Concordia Dental offers innovative program in response to study findings
Medical costs are lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for gum disease, according to a study presented today to the American Association for Dental Research by Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat of the University of Pennsyl
Local Produce Preferred Over Organic
March 26th, 2012
It seems like just yesterday natural/organic was the hot ticket, but local is quickly becoming a consumer favorite as locally sourced products are becoming more popular at grocery stores and restaurants alike.
