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Issue 42.17 Asthma (from the GREEK word “panting”) is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Usually its diagnosis is based […] Issue 37.17 Diabetes is a largely misunderstood disease even among those who have been diagnosed. A better understanding can help us prevent and control this disease. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. This form of diabetes starts with our body’s improper use of insulin and progresses until we are unable to […] Issue 18.17 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 31.16 It is said that the greatest gift is one that is given “anonymously”. Millions of people who volunteer to participate in clinical trials, or “studies” each year give this unique gift. The individuals are rightly considered, by some, heroes in the medical community. Their gift of participation helps advance our health. Volunteers help […] Issue 13.16 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 43.15 Shingles is skin rash that is usually localized and very painful. This rash is linked to the “varicella” zoster virus which is the aftermath of the chickenpox virus and may lie dormant in your body long after you have recovered from chickenpox. This virus tucks away in the nerve cells of your body […] Issue 33.15 Have you ever wondered how a prescription drug, non-prescription or devices makes it to the market? Well, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through many, many years of research they have come up with a well-orchestrated process for the makers of drugs to follow. Drug companies develop many new drugs in a […] Issue 28.15 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 23.15 Asthma (from the GREEK word “panting”) is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Usually its diagnosis is based […] Issue 18.15 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] |
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