Cancer treatments have improved a lot over the years, making it easier for patients to fight this tough disease. Today’s treatments focus on helping the body’s natural defenses, like the immune system, fight cancer while causing less harm to healthy…
It’s a wide known fact – prescription medication in the United States is expensive. So costly that in comparison to other wealthy nations around the world such as Germany or Japan, the gap between prices for a similar drug can…
Smoking hurts the body in many ways. It can lead to serious health problems like cancer, heart disease, and trouble breathing. These problems can make life shorter. Even with these risks, many people still smoke. Some begin at a young…
Each day, Fred gets up, nukes the coffee from the night before, grabs his cell phone and heads out the door. He answers numerous work calls on this cell phone throughout the day. When he gets home, he jumps in…
Mucus, also called phlegm, helps keep the airways moist and protected. This slippery substance is made by the body to trap dust, allergens, and germs, stopping them from reaching the lungs. Most of the time, mucus stays thin and barely…
Tylenol is a common pain reliever and fever reducer that many people use to feel better. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, works with the nervous system to block pain signals in the brain. Unlike NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen…
Mucus forms a protective layer inside the nose, throat, and lungs, helping the respiratory system stay clean and healthy. This slippery substance traps tiny particles like dust, allergens, and bacteria before they can travel deep into the lungs. By catching…
Voice Aerobics™Mary Spremulli is making her voice heard loud and clear. Her Voice Aerobics™ system is putting a literal amplifier into the voice boxes of a variety of individuals using an easy, cheap, and effective technique: good old fashioned exercise.…
Acid reflux is a health problem that happens when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. When acid goes the wrong way, it can cause a burning feeling…
Many people use diets to lose extra weight and feel healthier. But not all diets affect the body in the same way. For example, low-carbohydrate diets have become popular because they can help people lose weight quickly. However, studies show…
