by Alfred Poor | April 16, 2019 | Medical
The 30 million people with diabetes in the U.S. have more information than ever to support the treatment of their illness, both collectively and individually. Some people have even successfully reversed the effects of Type 2 diabetes. But the task of tracking all...
by Alfred Poor | March 21, 2019 | Health
As we’ve often pointed out, one side-effect of the opioid crisis is that more and more people are turning to non-chemical solutions for health and medical problems. Many people are looking for ways to reduce their feelings of stress in their busy lives, but...
by Bruce Brown | March 13, 2019 | Health
Not all wearable health tech devices rely on complex — and costly — electronics. And yet the technology can address real problems that people have. For example, changes in barometric pressure can trigger headaches: from minor discomfort to full-blown...
by Bruce Brown | December 24, 2018 | Medical
The hospital “emergency room” may no longer exist, ceding its place in modern medical care to emergency departments (ED) that handle an increasing volume of visitors. In 2015 there were 136.9 million emergency department visits, 9% of which, or 12.3...
by Bruce Brown | December 11, 2018 | Health
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — including emphysema and chronic bronchitis — is a group of diseases related to breathing difficulties or restricted airflow. There is no cure for COPD, but the symptoms can improve with treatment....