According to Dr. Kathy Gatford from the University of Alberta in Canada, 30 to 40 percent of the population of the world are estimated to suffer from diseases that are caused by allergies – such as eczema, hay fever, asthma, food allergies, and anaphylaxis. For this reason, researchers are looking into the causes of allergic…
Having credit card debt can be damaging to your credit score and your financial future. However, what doesn’t get a lot of attention is the effects that credit card debt can have on your health. There are many effects that having this debt month to month can have, and here are four such examples of…
The career possibilities for the pharmaceutical industry are broad and many of the jobs that are available in the industry don’t get much press. Certainly, most people who are interested in securing jobs in this field know about positions like pharmacist or sales rep, though there are many, many more jobs than that. It’s common…
Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Per the CDC, approximately 610,000 people in the U.S. die every year from heart disease. Around 735,000 Americans also suffer from a heart attack annually. If you’ve already been diagnosed with a heart disease yourself or you’re concerned that…
Paying off debts can be a very frustrating experience, especially when it comes to determining how to go about paying it off. One such topic of debate is whether or not credit cards should be taken out in order to pay off bills, especially medical bills. Medical debts can come from emergencies, injuries or even…
Lower back pain can be an inconvenience, and at its worst, it can even be debilitating, causing interference with everyday life. Lower back pain is considered one of the most common ailments when it comes to chronic pain. Aside from headaches and arthritis, lower back pain takes one of the top spots as a major…
Most people just adore the spring and summer months. The warm sunshine, birds chirping and the scent of blooming flowers is a welcome change from the dark, dreary months of winter. However, for some people, the change of seasons marks the beginning of what is four to five months of misery. Approximately 20 million suffer…
If you will soon be undergoing oral surgery, you will need to prepare accordingly so you can undergo the surgery without any problems. This will also ensure that your post-operative care goes smoothly. Oral surgery is commonly performed with a general or local anesthetic, so you should also be prepared to share these tips with…
Orthopedists often treat bones, joints, and muscles. While your primary care physician can help you with most aches and pains, there are certain conditions and issues that should be diagnosed and treated by an orthopedic specialist. Some doctors diagnose the problem, while others perform orthopedic surgery for a wide variety of problems, such as knee…
There are all kinds of developments going on with drug usage, many of which tell us a lot about how our society is being affected by their presence and what we can expect in the near future. These are some trends in the usage of opioids and other substances that Dr. J. Fred Stoner believes…