What to do if you think your child has the flu
Once influenza season is underway, it’s natural that if you hear your child start coughing, you wonder: could this be the flu or another virus? And if you think it
Category: Health
How healthy is sugar alcohol?
If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — you might be tempted by products
Could men with advanced prostate cancer avoid chemotherapy?
When we think about radiation therapy, we typically picture treatments directed at tumors by a machine located outside the body. Now imagine a different scenario — one in which radioactive
New guidelines aim to screen millions more for lung cancer
Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other malignancy. The latest American Cancer Society (ACS) updated guidelines aim to reduce deaths by considerably expanding the pool of people who seek
Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions
Early in the new year, promises to reboot your health typically focus on diet, exercise, and weight loss. And by now you may have begun making changes — or at
Shining light on night blindness
Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung beetle. But humans? Not so much. Over time,
Icy fingers and toes: Poor circulation or Raynaud’s phenomenon?
If your fingers or toes ever turn pale (or even ghostly white) and go numb when exposed to cold, you might assume you just have poor circulation. That’s what I
What Is the Difference Between Leadership and Management?
As you contemplate the trajectory of your career and the education needed to get there, two words will emerge: management and leadership. Solid skills in both areas are vital to the success of
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Outlook: The Demand for NPs Continues to Climb
Nurse practitioners are experiencing higher-than-average job growth and are one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation. In the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent report on the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the nation,
Foods to Avoid When Taking Lamotrigine: A Detailed Guide for Safe Consumption
Key Highlights: Introduction Are you taking lamotrigine as part of your treatment for epilepsy or bipolar disorder? If so, you may be wondering about the interaction between this medication and