Keeping tabs on the sheer volume of medical drugs and devices on the market is nearly impossible – the FDA approved a record 105 novel medical devices and 59 new drugs in 2018 alone. At the same, hospitals and physicians face ever-growing pressure to cut costs while improving quality. Many physicians make patient treatment decisions… Read More »
According to a new research funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this month in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology that, if you trim out only 300 calories a day — the equivalent of six Oreo cookies you could gain benefit over diabetes and heart disease risk. Although the participants managed to achieve… Read More »
SUNDAY, June 23, 2019 — Many men need to do a better job of looking after their health, and it only takes a few simple steps, experts say. “It’s common for men to avoid going to the doctor until there’s a serious health concern,” said Dr. James Heckman, a primary care physician at Beth Israel… Read More »
People going through the menopausal transition may gain weight. Those who wish to lose this weight may have more difficulty than usual, and keeping the weight off can be challenging. Weight gain occurs before and during menopause partly because of a drop in estrogen levels. Low-quality sleep and regular, age-related reductions in metabolism and muscle… Read More »
Many vulnerable patients are buying manuka honey for its famed anti-microbial, bug-fighting properties when, in fact their honey is fake. Here’s how to tell if your manuka honey has any real health benefits – or not It’s the undisputed king of honeys. Loved by sports stars, film stars and TV celebrities alike, but not all… Read More »