Antibiotics are a medical miracle. They seem so routine now, but antibiotics are what make many of the things we take for granted possible. Even the simplest surgery could be fatal without them, since the risks of infection would be so high. Less than 100 years ago, catching pneumonia constituted Read more…
Medical science has known for some time now that non-medical interventions can sometimes alleviate medical conditions just as well as medical interventions. Exercise is a prime example of this. Regular physical exercise works better than medication when it comes to helping people maintain a healthy weight, in addition to reducing Read more…
First, Happy Valentine’s Day! In the U.S., this has become known as a romantic day for couples, with countless people going out to dinner and/or exchanging cards and gifts such as jewelry, chocolate, and flowers. The origins of Valentine’s Day date back to Saint Valentine in the third century. He Read more…
Diet is hugely important when it comes to overall health. Along with exercise, diet is one of the easiest things for us to control when it comes to trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are numerous different diets, and different foods that people eat to enjoy specific health benefits. Read more…
In the medical field, sometimes drugs that were developed to treat one condition may be used treat other conditions as well. In some cases, the drugs don’t even work for their original intended purpose. Famously, erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil citrate) was originally intended to help reduce blood pressure. Scientists Read more…