Hospitals are intended to help heal and treat patients but more mistakes are happening due to overworked and stressed medical professionals, according to Understanding Patient Safety by Robert Wachter, M.D. In order to protect you and your family from experiencing botched operations, unnecessary procedures or incorrect drug treatments that can leave you open to infection,
Women who suffer from diabetes may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium as a new study suggests that some medication for the disease may leave older females at a greater risk for bone fractures. Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., have found that women who take
A new study suggests that those taking Celebrex® for arthritis may be increasing their risk for a heart attack or stroke. According to researchers from the University of Michigan, adults who take an aspirin to prevent heart complications in addition to Celebrex® for joint pain are counteracting their medications. “The greatest risk is having people
Red, yellow and green are the most common colors youll see when shopping for tomatoes. But researchers at the John Innes Center in Great Britain have developed a breed of purple tomatoes using genes from the snapdragon flower. The good news isthese odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins! These antioxidants are found
Its been medically proven by specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine could be the elixir to extend your life. Another compound found in the skin of red grapes and berries works synergistically with resveratrol to enhance and boost the health benefits of the
Many diseases are more prevalent than others, but in todays world of processed foods dangerous toxins airborne contaminants and prescription medication dangers which diseases carry the greatest risk for you and your family? According to Health.com, there are many fears that can be put to rest simply by reviewing the facts. You have about a
Your liver is under attack every daybombarded by environmental toxins and pollutants in your air, food and water that didnt even exist a generation ago. Add in prescription drug usage, over-the-counter medications, junk food, harmful food additives and excessive alcoholand you can end up with a clogged and sluggish liver that may ultimately impact your
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Did you know that more than 100 million Americans have high blood cholesterol levels, excess homocysteine or other risk factors for heart disease? Cholesterol-lowering drugs are a cash cow for doctors and drug makersas evidenced by Forbes Magazine sales estimates topping $26 billion each year! In todays Monday Edition of Health News
Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests. Although such as vitamin D and calcium can help increase the strength of bones, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism indicates that therapies used to make HIV patients live longer can be detrimental
In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Im going to tell you about a devastating health problem that affects many people and why some scientists think one nutrient may provide a surprisingly simple cure. Plus youll discover more simple, safe and effective solutions you can put to usestarting today! Are you ready? Lets go!