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If You Get Cold Sores Often, You May Suffer From Memory Loss

Chris Allen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:18:15 +0000

A new study out now says there might be a connection with cold sores and loss of memory. All bacteria infections are contributing to the loss of memory and may be the bridge to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The study was done in New York over 8 years and found that if people [...]

Doctors Penalized For Not Using Electronic Health Records

Steve Tanko — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Your doctor might be penalized by the U.S. Government for doing his job. New health regulations are mandating that doctors and physicians migrate towards using electronic health records. But – for the most part – they have been slow to the transition, even though there is a $44,000 bonus for them for doing so. Overall, [...]

What Will Obamacare Cost? IRS Estimates $20,000 Minimum A Year For Average Family

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:15:17 +0000

(Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images) With the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act – or Obamacare – everyone will be mandated to buy health insurance or pay a tax to the Internal Revenue Service. How much will this mandatory insurance cost the average family? Washington leaders have skirted the dollar and cents issue [...]

Is It A Cold Or Is It The Flu? What's The Difference Between The Common Cold And The Influenza Virus?

Steve Tanko — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:58:46 +0000

People often confuse colds and the flu – and use the terms interchangeably. But, there is a difference. The common cold is caused by a variety of different viruses, all of which typically lead to coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, and a sore throat. The flu is caused by the influenza virus, and can include [...]

Why Are People Dying From The Flu?

Steve Tanko — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:19:41 +0000

With the current outbreak of influenza peaking – and the news reports of the deaths associated with the flu – a lot of people are wondering: why are people dying from the flu? After all, isn’t the flu similar to the common cold? The answer to this question is complicated. And first off – we [...]

Flu Vaccine Shortage Reported By Drug Manufacturers

Steve Tanko — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:29 +0000

As the nation braces for one of the worst outbreaks of influenza in several years, major drug manufacturers are reporting a shortage of the vaccine. Tamiflu and Fluzone – the two most-common vaccines on the market – are both being reported as being in short supply. Roche Holding AG told Reuters late on Wednesday that [...]

When To See A Doctor If You Think You Have The Flu

Steve Tanko — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:15:17 +0000

It’s important to be safe during the influenza season. Often, people are confused as to when they should contact a doctor – of if they need to. The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross passes along the following guidelines as to when someone should see a doctor, if they think that they are affected [...]

Dirty Needles Are Putting Thousands At Risk Nationwide

Rayman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:40:41 +0000

Recently we heard of hundreds of people receiving injections with tainted medications, now, health officials are facing a quiet threat that was supposed to die with the advent of the disposable syringe more than 50 years ago: dirty needles. We trust the medical professionals when they recommend shots to prevent disease, or to aid our distress with a medical problem we may be suffering from. For many, that faith and trust has been violated.

Drug Manufacturers Must Disclose Payola

Steve Tanko — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:54:04 +0000

It's become so much of a standard that it's just assumed: your doctor is at the receiving end of "leverage" from drug manufacturers to prescribe their medications. And whether they receive pens and Sticky Notes with the pill's brand name on them or they receive a cash payment, the end result is that someone from the drug manufacturer has "marketed" those medications to your doctor so that they would be "aware" of the drug and be able to prescribe it to you

'Walmart Of Weed' To Open In Arizona.

Rayman — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:09:37 +0000

Rayman is all about having the proper tools for job. It’s called the “Walmart of Weed.”This newest big-box store is devoted to selling marijuana-growing equipment. Its biggest outlet yet is to open Wednesday in Phoenix, where Arizona voters approved medical cannabis last fall. via ‘Walmart of Weed’ to open in Arizona, promote growing your own [...]

Man Takes First Steps in 20 Years With Robot ExoSkeleton

Tony Hart — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:00:42 +0000

Imagine losing the ability to walk. Imagine losing said ability for over 20 years.

Now, imagine the kind of elation you'd feel if an invention came along that made it possible for you to walk again.

That's exactly how the man in this video felt after using the ReWalk ExoSkeleton robot. Designed by Argo Medical Technologies Ltd., the robot is a lightweight brace device that attaches to your legs and restores a person's mobility functions.