How to face the flu and common cold
Precisely what is the dreaded “Flu”? It’s an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B. While most people who get the flu recover in a…
Category: Health & Fitness
Donate blood in January
Just 10 percent of the eligible blood donors actually donate blood. The most common reason? They just didn’t think about doing it. That’s why January has…
The potential dangers of being underweight
While obesity in America demands much of the focus in the medical community, around 4.5 million people were dangerously underweight as recently as 2014,…
Kidney problems must be monitored, treated
Diabetics, and those with other chronic diseases, are usually acutely aware of their kidney health. But kidney damage can also occur from heart attack,…
Nick that holiday weight gain with the no-cook Leftover Diet
The weight creep starts in October with Halloween candies. Then continues through Thanksgiving with Aunt Edna’s special cake. And comes to a blinding…
Kids and colds: It’s inevitable
Parents won’t be surprised to hear that kids get a cold five to seven times a year. The annoying thing is that nothing can really be done about it….
New tool could save eyesight of millions of diabetics
If discovered early, diabetic eye disease can be treated before it leads to blindness. Now Google is developing an Artificial Intelligence diagnostic tool…
Think thin: imagery and weight loss
People lose fives times more weight when they imagine themselves thin, according to a September 2018 study reported in Science. The technique called…
Types of diabetes
Three main types of diabetes affect 30 million people in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and 1 in 4 don’t know they have it. Type 1:…
Diabetes risk factors
Age: After age 45. Weight: Fat increases the body’s resistance to insulin. Diet: Sugary food and drinks, white bread, and low fiber foods overload the…