Who Needs a Travel Vaccination? If You’re Visiting Brazil, You Do! Stop by a Travel Clinic to Learn
Who Needs a Travel Vaccination? If You’re Visiting Brazil, You Do! Stop by a Travel Clinic to Learn
Different countries present different health risks that travelers need to prepare for. People going to Southeast Asia, for example, are at risk for diseases and illnesses that one won’t find in say, …
Breast Cancer Update 2010
Breast Cancer Update 2010
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women. The first symptom of this cancer for many women is a lump in their breast. However it must be pointed out that many women have breast lumps which are benign (non cancerous) so it is important to …
Flu Vaccination Update – A H1N1, Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu Non-Technical Update
Flu Vaccination Update – A H1N1, Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu Non-Technical Update
Flu season is fast approaching and as of this writing, the new flu vaccines have just become available and the first batches delivered to health care facilities around the United States. This year we are facing some unique …
Your Mum Was Right – Wash Those Hands!
Your Mum Was Right – Wash Those Hands!
Many of us only wash our hands after using the restroom. While this is a good habit, you should make it a point to wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Every now and then, stop what you are doing and go …
Nature Wanted Us to Be Healthy, Not to Be Fat
Nature Wanted Us to Be Healthy, Not to Be Fat
If you look at the ingredient list of the food you buy at the store you will notice it is packed with chemicals and preservatives, and all that just encourage your body to store fat. What is more interesting is …
High Blood Pressure Healthy Diet and Medication
High Blood Pressure Healthy Diet and Medication
People facing the high blood pressure problem must give due attention to their diet as it is a fact that healthy diet has a strong effect on blood pressure and the heart. When a person starts taking healthy diet in his/her routine life, …
What is a Healthy Diet?
What is a Healthy Diet?
We all know that we should probably make healthier choices when it comes to food but do we really understand what it means to consume a healthy diet? Starving yourself to try and lose weight is certainly not the answer and neither are the diet …
How to Detect and Prevent Cervical Cancer
How to Detect and Prevent Cervical Cancer
Thanks to widespread screening, the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased significantly. Pre-cancer lesions can be detected and removed before they become malignant. In 2010, approximately 12,200 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. An estimated 4,210 …
Why Boast MMR As Single Vaccinations?
Why Boast MMR As Single Vaccinations?
The MMR vaccine is an injection that prevents you from catching the following three diseases. Measles can cause ear infections, pneumonia, fits and inflammation of the brain. Sometimes it may prove fatal to life. Mumps can cause meningitis, which can cause deafness. It may …
Recommended Immunizations For Spain Travel
Recommended Immunizations For Spain Travel
Most of the countries around the world do not require any vaccinations for visitors but the vaccinations are always advisable. People who travel around the world should have an idea about the basic vaccinations and different county’s vaccination requirements. Having an idea about the common …