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Aside from the frantic rush hour commute to work or the crazy dash for the school run, most of us consider driving a relaxing, leisurely experience. And it is, right up until the unthinkable happens. Spend long enough on the…
Summer is fast approaching and as the temperature rises so does our frustration and angst for keeping cool. While many of us wish for warmer days and opportunities to wear shorts and vests, it can often get too much during…
Let’s face it, it’s easier to keep fit during the warmer months. Over the winter when it’s cold and the days are short, many of us go into hibernation mode. When the spring and summer come back around, we’re naturally…
Sexual health is one of those things that most people don’t really like talking about. It’s something that people get defensive about and prefer not to talk about openly. That’s understandable because it’s a private thing. However, ignoring the topic…
If you’re in the business of healthcare, then you know that your patients are the most important part of your business. Yet they can also be some of trickiest to deal with. A lot of people need a little extra…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession. Homeopathic…
Thanks to the a team of researchers from Florida State University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health. They have found existing drug compounds that can both stop Zika from replicating in the body and from damaging the…
Your body is fascinating. Have you ever stopped to wonder how things are and how your body reacts to things is simply remarkable? Probably not. This is because we tend to take our bodies for granted. Both in the physical…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in topical consumer antiseptic rubs (including hand sanitizers) marketed over-the-counter (OTC). The FDA’s request…
A 49-year-old Pennsylvania woman has been found carrying a strain of E. coli that is resistant to Colistin, the antibiotic of last resort, which researchers say marks the first appearance of “Superbug” a drug-proof bacteria on U.S. soil. Scientists in…