As and when we, humans achieve new capacities in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence, we try to apply the same for the betterment of the living. Until recently, most of the government healthcare programs and health insurance, primarily used to focus on helping patients in managing their conditions and lowering the cost [...]
For years, dieticians and scientists around the world have been researching a plethora of factors that might decrease the risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s and ensure that the brain stays healthy, and the one thing that almost all of these researchers agree on is a Mediterranean style diet, which reduces the risk of cognitive problems [...]
The most prevalent form of liver disease in the United States of America is the Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is caused by the unhealthy deposition of fat in one’s liver. Major complications can be averted if it is detected and treated in the early stages but the problem is that getting a proper diagnosis [...]
Approximately half of the adult population today prefers to use low-calorie sweeteners on an average of once daily. However, the presence of these sweeteners is not always obvious in the food and beverages that we consume, as companies usually advertise products with terms like “sugar-free”, “light” or “low –calorie”, when they contain sugar substitutes. Despite [...]
As we all know, the battle against Covid-19 is still on, and the possibility for a vaccination soon looks like a far-sighted wish. In such a situation, the doctors and medical practitioners have been advising the practice of increasing one’s immunity naturally, in order to prepare the body against such contagious infections. So, by the [...]
Constipation is often defined as infrequent bowel movements, with many people having less than three bowel movements per week. It's also described as a feeling of incomplete evacuation, or as if you still have more stool to pass through. Just about everyone has constipation at some point in life, and often it's not severe, but [...]
Occupational Medicine focuses on the effect of employment on safety and well-being at work in an effort to prevent disease, disability or permanent damage by encouraging each working person to be a safe, healthy and productive member of the workforce. In the event of injury or illness, the Section of Occupational Medicine may provide care [...]
The winter season may be busy and exciting. With so many activities like family dinners, holiday parties, and gift-giving preparation and planning, we have several distractions to prevent us from concentrating on our health and taking care of ourselves as we would normally do. However, as soon as the holiday season is over, many people [...]
Many patients turn to their doctor for weight loss assistance. While weight loss prescriptions do help suppress your appetite and boost energy, it is important to discuss sustainable lifestyle factors with your doctor. Using weight loss drugs, such as phentermine, as a tool allows you to lose more weight and boost energy naturally with these [...]
5 Things You Should Know About Workers' Compensation Lawfully, employers must ensure the safety of the workspace. Since unfortunate accidents do happen, you have to ensure employees receive the needed medical care after suffering an unfortunate job-related injury or illness. It is important to know the requirements and options for securing workers’ compensation [...]
