by Alfred Poor | November 11, 2015 | General News, Medical
Arthritis is a broad category of joint diseases that tend to be painful and progressive, leading to disability. One variety, osteoarthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that affects older people, especially in fingers, knees, hips, and other joints that have been...
by Alfred Poor | November 10, 2015 | General News, Medical
Between 6 and 12 million children suffer from head lice infestations every year in the U.S. alone. They spread through direct contact (lice and their eggs die within a day or two if they fall on the ground), so it’s common for them to affect children in...
by Alfred Poor | November 9, 2015 | General News, Medical
Diabetes affects more than 387 million people worldwide: nearly one out of ten adults 18 or older. Without proper maintenance of blood sugar levels, patients can develop secondary complications leading to blindness, circulation problems resulting in amputation, and...
by Alfred Poor | November 6, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
“Asleep at the wheel” is a dangerous situation for the driver, passengers, and occupants of other vehicles on the road or even bystanders. A heart attack or other cardiovascular emergency can also result in sudden incapacitation that can have deadly...
by Alfred Poor | November 5, 2015 | General News, Health
Elite professional athletes receive handsome salaries, and represent the major portion of a team’s assets. As a result, their organizations are willing to spend money to make sure that they are healthy and performing at their peak. As a result, pro sports has...
