Healthy articles

Wouldn't it be nice if your doctor always gave you an appointment when you wanted to be seen, no waiting, no need for preapproval from your insurance company? it costs a little extra, but that's exactly what you can get with a concierge doctor.

None of the Tourette's syndrome treatments has been reliably effective. Fortunately, two dentists named Anthony Sims and Brendan Stack seem to have uncovered both the origins and an effective non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical treatment for the disease.

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found that earlier menopause and low estrogen levels in women may be linked to the high PFCs found in their blood.

Middle-aged men who take antidepressants, scientists presenting a paper at the scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology in New Orleans tell us, are at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Many men are deciding to forgo prostate cancer treatment nowadays, especially if they are in the old age group. This is because in elderly people, the side effects of treatment may overweight its benefits.

Conventional medical treatment for controlling hepatitis C is extremely expensive, about $190,000 for the average patient, and not especially reliable. Even worse, side effects abound. A new drug, however, may give hepatitis C patients better quality life

Gel nails are practical, strong, durable and pretty. They are not without risk, however. Have you considered the possible long-term effects of regular gel manicures?

Bats were identified as a source of many recently emerged deadly viral infections. The growth of human population and destruction of natural habitat leads to more common contacts between humans and bats thus increasing the chances of disease transfer.

Even people who begin exercising as late as 45 to 60 years can experience the benefits of an increased heart mass, provided they exercise regularly for at least 4 to 5 times per week.

A recent study has concluded that consuming lots of omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of developing age related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people more than 60 years of age.