Archive for February 23rd, 2012

13 Things You Should Know About The Stomach Flu

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Ugh, what could be worse than a stomach bug? The vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and more.  Despite the fact that it’s so common — there are at least 20 million stomach-flu cases in the U.S each year — many people don’t know much about it.  For one, it’s not really the flu!  Here are 13 [...]

Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

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Chilean Avocado Could Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Suggests

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The Chilean avocado may have a role in the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new study suggests.  The research, published in the Journal of Microbial Chemotherapy shows that a substance in the Chilean avocado is able to hone in on a resistance mechanism of Staphylococcus aureus (called yellow staphylococcus in the study and known commonly [...]

Are Gluten-Free Products a Waste for Those Without Celiac Disease?

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Eating gluten-free has become a hot nutrition trend, but many of those who spend extra to buy gluten-free products may be wasting their money, according to an opinion paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

6 Reasons We Ignore The Doctor’s Advice (And Why We Shouldn’t)

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Exercise more, eat less, don’t smoke, stay out of the sun — we’re inundated with dozens of messages like these on a daily basis. But, do we listen? According to a recent study by healthcare-based software company TeleVox, one in five women say they are “struggling” to be healthy, largely due to the fact that [...]

How To Find The Best Doctors

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

When it comes to finding a doctor, chances are you spend a lot more time worrying about your partner, your kids or your parents than yourself. After all, you’re strong enough to soldier through the occasional cold, right?  If this sounds like you, you’re not alone: In a recent survey, nearly a third of Americans [...]