Although defined by Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary as “a disease communicable from animals to humans under natural conditions,” the term Zoonoses applies to another concept as well: diseases that animals have in common with us. Although there are quite a few sicknesses that animals can give humans, this is just a specific look at what health [...]
It seems that insurance is a four letter word in our country these days. Americans are trying to find ways they can afford health care costs and still maintain lower premiums individually and for their families. With the government proposing that all individuals must have health insurance, what will this mean for the typical family? [...]
Bath salts, the new hallucinogenic designer drug, have been making the headlines as more and more crazed users attack people in their path while high on the drug. According to Zane Horowitz, MD of the Oregon Poison Center, bath salts are made by street chemists and could be laced with any ingredient, although most people [...]
Here you go, another article about how you can lose weight. Only it is not. If you are reading this article then you are probably already looking for ways to lose weight. Unfortunately, it is something that millions of Americans are always struggling with. More than 30% of the entire U.S. population can now be [...]
Traditions that have been passed along the generations can be hard to break, even if they prove detrimental over time. Traditions are embedded in culture, and are often rooted in religion to a group of people. If an activity has been practiced for generations, the new generational group may unquestioningly follow it even if it [...]
American’s are a very busy society. We rush around working nonstop and rarely stop to enjoy the world around us. In our busy lives, it can be hard for us to find time to make well balanced, nutritious meals. On top of eating we also need to make time to eat properly, but who really [...]
Your child may be vying to go to the public pool during the hot summer days, as playing outside becomes uncomfortably hot. Public pools seem relatively safe, as your child will be under constant watch of a local lifeguard, surrounded by the company of neighbors. You may jump at the chance to get some much-needed [...]
Women have been taking birth control for years to prevent pregnancy, clear unwanted acne, and allay menstrual cramps. However, not all women realize some of the gruesome, potentially deadly side-effects to health that come with taking the pill and other forms of contraception. No birth control pill, shot, or intrauterine device is completely safe. Women’s [...]
Cardiovascular diseases account for the first and third leading causes of death in the United States, according to The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation. It’s no question cardiovascular diseases are becoming an increasing health concern due to unhealthy lifestyles, diets, stress, and lack of exercise. Heart problems tend to increase when combined with high cholesterol and high [...]
Diet and nutrition have always been a highly debatable topic among health institutions and medical studies. With so many fad diets promising quick weight loss, it’s important to investigate the claims and recommendations when making important personal health decisions. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults [...]