What Your Virtual Doctor Can't Do for You
It used to be that the doctor would make a house call when you got sick. Then we all had to start going to doctor's offices. Now we can have a medical examination by Skype, but there are things a virtual doctor can't do that a 3-D doctor can.
Do You Really Need a Multivitamin?
Vitamins are vital, and there is no doubt that if for some reason (poor diet or certain hereditary conditions) you are deficient in one or more vitamins or mineral, you should be taking a supplement. But the benefits of multivitamins aren't limitless.
Are Your Shoes Damaging Your Health? Benefits Of Being Barefooted
Are shoes a barrier that protect us from the elements, or a prison that constrains our feet? Most of us take shoes for granted so much that we'd never even consider this question, yet ditching shoes at least part of the time could offer great benefits.
Carers: Look After Yourself
If you're a carer, much of your life is dedicated to another person. It's rewarding, but it can be exhausting too. Here, we look at how carers can look after themselves, so your quality of life isn't diminished while you do so much for others'.
Hidden Illnesses That Take up to 30 Years to Diagnose
Sometimes, it can be tough to get a diagnosis. Here, we look at seven hidden illnesses and find out why they can take up to 30 years to diagnose.
Preauthorization Hell: What Your Doctor Has to Go Through to Get Your Insurance to Pay
In the United States, nearly all medical procedures other than a visit with a primary care doctor require preauthorization by the the insurance company, or else the patient has to pay their cost in full. Here's what your doctor has to go to get it.
Have You Got What It Takes To Be A Birth Doula?
Have you been thinking about becoming a birth doula, supporting women through labor and birth? Being a doula is a unique job that can be enormously fulfilling, but it's not for everyone.
Nation-Wide Sweep Targets $900 Million Medicare And Medicaid Fraud
In the largest healthcare fraud case ever, 301 individuals collective charges with defrauding the nation of around $900 million were charged on Wednesday.
Strength Training Exercises Cut Down Mortality Risk In The Elderly
A recent, unique study has shown that older adults who take part in strength training exercises two times a week, had a decreased mortality rate.
High-Fat Diets Cause Daytime Sleepiness
A recent study has shown that men who eat food which is high in fat are more likely to experience sleepiness during the day, have sleep-related issues at night and also tend to suffer from sleep apnoea.