The sense of hearing is a complex process of picking up sound and attaching meaning to it. The human ear does this by using all three of its parts – the…
What is colon cancer? Colorectal cancer (also referred to as colon cancer) is cancer that develops in the colon (large intestine) or the rectum. Colorectal cancer usually develops slowly over…
Understanding what the flu feels like is important to receive an early diagnosis. However, knowing how to stay well is even more critical. Both topics are reviewed in greater detail…
Treating obesity is not only good for your physical health but your financial health as well. Two years ago, the results of the first in-depth study on the individual cost…
Many people suffer from symptoms of heartburn and most associate the term with an upset stomach or burning sensation in the chest or throat. Often these symptoms occur as a…
Two government agencies are warning parents and other caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioning products as two recent deaths underscore concerns about suffocation. The Food and Drug Administration…
Meningococcal meningitis is a form of bacterial meningitis that occurs with increased incidence in college freshmen living in dormitories. Humans are the only natural reservoir of the bacteria that causes…
Once a year, between April 23 and 29, people around the country are encouraged to turn off their televisions, iPads, computers and any other electronic devices that eat away our…
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, more commonly known as MRSA, has become a common bacteria found in all communities and is no longer limited to just health care settings or chronic…
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the seasonal flu can get a seasonal influenza vaccine. People who should get the seasonal vaccine each year are: Children age…