Britain’s most senior medical adviser has warned MPs that the rise in drug-resistant diseases could trigger a national emergency comparable to a catastrophic terrorist attack, pandemic flu or major coastal flooding. Dame Sally Davies, the chief medical officer, said the threat from infections that are resistant to frontline antibiotics was so serious that the issue […]
Each and every year people strive to make a difference in their lives with a New Year’s resolution or two. Quit smoking Eat Healthy Join the Gym Actually Go to the Gym etc, etc, etc? It’s all well and fine to plan these healthy aspects to life, but following through is a whole other monster! […]
Dr. Tom Scherer Pain relievers of the addictive class of drugs commonly known as “narcotics”, such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, provide no advantage over non-narcotics for relieving chronic back pain, and additionally carry a high risk of addiction. A team of 7 physicians and medical researchers analyzed data from 38 previously published studies that looked […]
Dr. David Koivuranta Feet are abused. Day in and day out we demand incredible things from our five-toed friends. We walk, we run, we cycle, we stand, we jump and we kick. We also cram them into finely pointed dress shoes, precariously balance them on platform shoes, and punish them in our work boots. Poor […]
Dr. Darrel Crain Elderly chiropractic patients report better overall health, have fewer chronic conditions, spend fewer days in nursing homes and hospitals, are more mobile in their communities, and are more likely to report strenuous levels of exercise than non-chiropractic patients. These are the conclusions of a study funded by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education […]
