Calcium: What You Should Know Why Is Calcium Important? Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for life, yet many Americans do not get the amount of calcium they need every day. Calcium is important to build stronger, denser bones…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5wpd_swqE[/youtube] Interview of Gary Buscombe, a sudden cardiac death survivor. Boy Scouts AED save life in meeting in Tulsa, OK He was attending a Boy Scouts Meeting, meeting collapsed, and his life was saved as a result of the…
The stages of colon and rectal cancer Staging and why it’s important. When you’re diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, your doctor needs to find out how advanced the disease is, or how far it has spread. This important part…
Sometimes it pays to be a "bad" patient. Being empowered with good information is a good thing. Remember these three golden rules of being a "bad" patient. 1. Ask lots of questions. If you don't understand something, ask for clarification,…
Gardnerella Vaginalis Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition, and studies have shown that approximately 29% of women in the US are affected It is anaerobic gram-variable rod which can cause bacterial vaginosis in some women as a result of a…
This infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue. Necrotizing refers to something that causes tissue death. Many different types of bacteria can cause this type of infection.…
Chef Survives Flesh Eating Bacteria By Michael Inbar TODAYshow.com contributor Chef Matt Murphy has the hands of a culinary artist in his kitchen at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans — but he’s also a rugged man who hasn’t shied…
Host Dr. Billy Goldberg talked with Dr. Stephen Rennard, M.D. of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, who took his wife’s family chicken soup recipe into his lab and discovered that it did slow cold symptoms. Grandma's Chicken Soup Recipe…
Elder Friend or Relative in a nursing home on Valentine's Day? Let someone know you care by delivering these easy-to-make homemade Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars. The companionship they'll attract is like giving your loved one a hug all day long.…
Tips on How to Care for your Elderly Parent Be inquisitive. Do not hesitate to ask questions. Do not be embarrassed that you do not know certain medical terms or definitions. Have the doctor explain to you in plain English…