Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning is an issue that many folks think was dealt with almost thirty years ago. After all, didn’t we finally come to our senses and get the lead out of house paint and gasoline? Yes we did, but unfortunately, like a lot of environmental issues, it’s just not that easy. Lead is a substance […]

A diagnosis of leukemia can strike fear into the heart, especially if it is in conjunction with a child. There are so many different varieties of leukemia, that it can all be a bit confusing. Like with any form of cancer, it is important to know and understand the specifics of your particular situation so […]

The liver is one of the hardest working organs of the body. It is a true workhorse, and is designed to be on the job twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our bodies being the amazing creations that they are, the liver can continue to function well for many years even if we […]

Lung cancer is a frightening condition that is unfortunately all too common in our society. But the best way to deal with a disease like lung cancer is to learn everything we can about it. Most lung cancer is preventable, and that is good news. But if you or a loved one is diagnosed with […]

Have you ever used the term “I feel like I got hit by a Mack truck?” Imagine having numerous days like this, when you feel you can’t even get out of bed. You begin to wonder what in the world is wrong? Then, mysteriously, the symptoms vanish seemingly overnight. You’re fine for a while, but […]

What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an illness that is transmitted to humans by the bite of ticks that have been infected with a bacterial microorganism called Borrelia Burgdorferi (Bb). The symptoms of Lyme disease are often similar to those of arthritis. The disease is named after the small town of Lyme, Connecticut. In […]

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that afflicts the lymphatic system and directly affects one of the most critical units of the body:  The Immune System. The very system that is designed to protect our bodies is itself invaded by malignancy with the occurrence of lymphoma. The number of cases is on the rise, and […]

It must be a frightening thing to realize that you are losing your vision. I, for one, tend to take normal vision for granted. How would I react if I started getting blurry vision or was unable to see parts of words as I read, or began to see people’s faces as grotesquely distorted? Well, […]

Most men, until recently, were not aware that there are medical reasons behind what many call the “mid-life crisis.”  But the truth of the matter is that we are all, men and women, very hormonal creatures that can be equally affected by changes in the levels of these critical substances in our bodies. If you […]

As tragic and disheartening as it can be, malnutrition is a fascinating topic. It can make folks appear emaciated, or it can cause weight gain. It can occur due to a lack of food, or it can be the result of too much food. It happens around the world, and around the corner. It takes […]