We have all had itchy skin from time to time, whether it is from poison ivy, eczema, or dry skin.  It is always nice to have a good home remedy available that really works.  An oatmeal bath is a great alternative to anti-itch medications.  People have actually been using oatmeal to sooth irritated skin for…...

Stroke is the 5th most common cause of death in the US, and a leading cause of disability.  A stroke occurs when an artery that carries blood to the brain either becomes blocked by a clot, or ruptures.  When this happens, the part of the brain that is supplied by this artery cannot get the…...

Any inflammatory condition of the liver is called hepatitis and there are many possible causes.  Hepatitis can be caused by infection, auto-immune disease, or a variety of toxic substances.  The CDC estimates that there are around 60,000 new cases of acute infectious hepatitis in the US each year, and an estimated 4.3 to 5.7 million…...

I'm continuing my series on hepatitis by focusing this week on hepatitis A, which is a virus that causes a highly contagious liver infection.  This is an acute form of hepatitis, although symptoms can last up to 6 months in some cases.  Most people who become infected with hepatitis A will recover completely with no…...

We'll continue the series on hepatitis this week by focusing on hepatitis B.  Hepatitis B is another viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.  The symptoms of hepatitis B are the same as those we previously discussed in the Health Tip on hepatitis two weeks ago. Unlike hepatitis A, the hepatitis B virus can…...

Let's continue the series on hepatitis this week with a discussion of hepatitis C.  Hepatitis C is another viral infection that leads to inflammation of the liver.  The symptoms of hepatitis C are the same as those discussed in my previous Health Tip on hepatitis.  Hepatitis C can cause an acute or chronic infection.  Chronic…...

Last article, we talked about organ donation, focusing primarily on deceased donors.  Most organ and tissue donations do occur after the donor has died. However, some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive.  This week, I wanted to talk more about the living donation process. Organ donations from living donors accounts…...

Organ donation is the process of providing an organ, part of an organ, or multiple organs to transplant into one or more people. Organ donors can be living or deceased. This is such an important program, for so many people, that I thought this would be a good topic for our discussion this week. Today…...