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What is Psoriasis?

Article Dermatology Disease Psoriasis Skin Conditions Skin Lesions Treatments

Psoriasis is much more than just a skin condition. It is actually a life-long disease of the immune system that, in addition to causing skin lesions, is associated with a number of other health issues including arthritis, depression, and an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Psoriasis affects around 7.5 million Americans, with most […]


What can I do to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Article Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 Fat Healthy Living low physical activity Obesity Risk

Of the 24 million Americans with diabetes currently, fewer than 10% are Type 1 diabetics. The great majority have Type 2 diabetes, the form that typically develops in adulthood and does not require taking insulin. Type 1 diabetes, previously known as “insulin-dependent” diabetes, is an autoimmune disease in which genetics plays an important role in […]


How are growth plate injuries treated?

Article Bones & Joints Pediatrics Bones Fractures Growth Plate Injuries Health Pain

Growth plates are narrow sections at either end of children’s long bones where growth in length occurs. Examples of bones in the developing skeleton with growth plates include the femur (thigh bone), the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna and radius of the forearm, and the tibia and fibula in the lower leg. The growth […]


Is it really bad to overeat during the holiday season?

Article Nutrition Food Health Risks Healthy Eating Holidays Overeating

For many people, the holiday season is the happiest time of the year. But power shopping, visiting relatives and over-eating can also take its toll on the body. During this time of year, food seems to be everywhere. One explanation for how this got started is that in days of old, meals on a day-to-day […]


Is there any truth to medical myths about the holiday season?

Article Pregnancy Children Hyperactive Eating Healthy Healthy Diet Medical Myths Sugar

Medicine is not an exact science, but one that repeatedly shoots at a moving target in an attempt to eventually hit the bull’s-eye. During this process, widely held medical “truths”, on further review, may turn out to be inaccurate. Maintaining a certain level of skepticism and continuing to question even the most commonly held “facts” […]


Is dark chocolate healthy?

Article Cardiovascular Health Nutrition Chocolate Dark Chocolate Eating Healthy Food Health Benefits

In the past, chocolate has been considered an indulgence without benefits beyond pleasing our taste buds. Recent evidence, however, has shown that there may be significant health benefits to eating chocolate. The key to receiving these health benefits appears to be the type and amount of chocolate being consumed. What is the origin of chocolate? […]


What are ways to stay active during the winter?

Article Healthy Life Athletes Health Exercise Healthy Exercise Tips Healthy Routine Holidays

Wintertime does not have to bring your exercise routine to a grinding halt. Getting outside to exercise gives you a chance to breath fresh air and helps burn those excess calories consumed during the holidays. Working out in cold or inclement conditions, however, does require attention to issues that don’t come into play during warmer […]


Why are certain cancers so hard to diagnose?

Article Cancer Women´s Health Cancer Cancer diagnose Healthy Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Medical science has made tremendous strides in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  Screening tests including mammograms for breast cancer, Pap smears for cervical cancer, and colonoscopies for colon cancer have allowed these cancers to be detected at an earlier stage when treatment is generally more effective. Treatment of several types of cancer including breast, […]


Are there any home remedies for plantar warts?

Article Alternative Medicine Dermatology Healthy Life Health Healthy Habits Home remedies Plantar Warts Virus

Plantar warts occur on the sole of the foot and look very similar to calluses.  Sometimes they grow into wider clusters called mosaic warts. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the body through tiny cuts and breaks in the skin. Plantar warts often develop beneath pressure points such as the heels […]


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