Medical cost madness – Recent rising prices and dropping usage

In the past, the argument for rising medical costs was that parents were taking their children to the emergency room and doctor’s office too often for …

FDA to regulate e-cigs

It's only been recently that e-cigs or vaping has come into the limelight. In fact, they have been around since the 1960's. A patent for an electronic …

Alzheimer’s Disease – history and promising treatments

Alzheimer's Disease is a type of mental dementia causing severe problems with a patient’s long and short-term memory, rational thought and everyday beh…

Bouncing between plans with Obamacare is costly

Insurance is confusing, and the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, hasn't made things any easier. Choosing a health insurance plan i…

Nabumetone & arthritis: good news in pain relief

Millions of people around the world suffer from some form of arthritis. From stiff joints, weak muscles and painful extremities, arthritis is a leading…

How your anxiety may be affecting your kids

Let's be honest, raising kids is not a walk in the park. There are school schedules to keep track of, food to be made, laundry to be cleaned, and to to…

How does Januvia help patients with type II diabetes?

If you are a Type II diabetes patient who has trouble controlling their blood sugar, Januvia is an option worth trying. Instead of insulin and other in…

Let’s get primitive: pros and cons of the Paleo diet

Surely by now you've heard of "Paleo". (And no, it's not that famous Brazilian soccer player). Paleo is the new diet craze sweeping the nation (and you…