I love reading about medical history and even minored in it when I was in nursing school.
Our current healthcare system may be a broken mess, but at least physicians and quasi-physicians aren’t still bloodletting and applying leeches (wait, haha yes we actually still use medical-grade leeches for a few things!).
Last week Cambridge University posted 500 fascinating excerpts from its “Casebook Project,” which is the transcription of over 80,000 … read on
On a cloudy summer day it’s easy to forget that the sun’s skin-damaging ultraviolet or UV rays aren’t blocked by the clouds. We still have to use sunscreen, wear hats and sunglasses, or stay out of the sun to protect ourselves.
UV rays not only cause sunburn, but also skin cancer and cataracts. And there aren’t enough beauty creams in the world to undo the premature aging effects … read on
If you are one of the 75% of Americans that uses prescription drugs, you know they cost a lot of money. Especially if you’re one of the 1 in 4 that can’t afford their medicine.
A few days ago the government announced that drug companies must include the price of their drugs in all television commercials if the drugs cost more than $35/month.
Which they will as Big Pharma … read on
Itchy bug bites and skin rashes are common complaints this time of year.
A lot of products at the drugstore claim to relieve itchiness, but which anti-itch cream (or ointment or gel or liquid) is best?
That depends on what you’re treating.
There are four main types of ingredients in anti-itch creams: corticosteroids, counter-irritants, antihistamines, and colloidal oatmeal.
These are often combined with soothing agents such as zinc or aloe, … read on
I love eggs, but I’m never quite sure if they’re really good for me or not.
Eggs seem to be one of those foods that go in and out of favor, depending on what the most recent research shows.
So I thought I’d spend a little time doing my own research and determine what are, if any, the health benefits of eggs.
First the … read on
It’s spring and sporting equipment is coming out of the closets!
That’s why April is designated Sports Eye Safety Month.
If you and/or your kids play a sport that involves fast-moving balls, frisbees or sticks, the American Academy of Ophthamology (AAO) wants you to take steps to prevent eye injuries.
The eye tissue is very delicate and easily injured, and prevention of eye injuries is key.
Even better, don’t use them at all unless your doctor tells you to.
You’ll save money, and you’ll probably be healthier.
I posted a few years ago that Healthy adults don’t need multivitamins. Earlier this month a new study was published that showed not only do we (healthy adults) not need supplemental vitamins and minerals, some may actually cause harm.
The study was funded by … read on
I just read an article explaining how climate change is giving us longer, more intense allergy seasons.
That’s good news for bees, but not for an allergy sufferer like me.
As I said in a previous post, I prefer to use a neti pot over taking medication. It works great for me, but I know a neti pot won’t be everyone’s first choice.
Over-the-counter allergy medications can be … read on
I’ve described myself as a poor sleeper for years, thanks to Restless Legs Syndrome.
Several nights a week, I’ll feel as if I haven’t slept at all. Then I’ll be cranky all day, and torn between looking forward to going to bed or dreading another night of tossing and turning.
Naturally, I’ve read a lot of sleep self-help books 🙂
Spring and allergy eyesI love the sunny days of early spring when the trees, flowers and grasses are in bloom…but then my allergies kick in.
I don’t mind the runny nose and sneezing so much. I can use my neti pot to keep the pollen out of my nose.
But I’ve had a harder time treating the allergy eyes—the itchy, red, watery, ugly eyes that are the by-product of … read on