Podiatry as a medical specialty has advanced greatly over the last fifty years. However, in certain areas, recognition and understanding of that advance by the general public and even the medical community has not followed. No longer a trade that simply treats toenails, corns, and calluses, podiatry has become the branch of medicine with the…
Never underestimate the benefits of a good education. Thomas Jefferson would have hit the nail right on the head if instead of putting, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence, he instead penned the words, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Health and Education.” Education, health and happiness are inextricably…
We all have many options, when it comes to maintaining the finest aspects of our personal health. There is no simple answer, but, often, how we proceed, makes a lot of difference, when it comes to whether, we proceed, with the utmost degree of wellness, and personal health/ happiness! Having served, at one time, as…
We often hear jingles of radio and television urging parents to immunize their children against childhood killer diseases. Unfortunately, most parents hardly pay attention to the entreaties. Perhaps, most parents are unaware of the immense benefits of immunization especially to children. Immunization makes people immune to disease by injecting tiny, harmless organism into a person.…
Rectal bleeding Rectal bleeding can occur for various reasons. Whatever the cause is, it is always good to meet your doctor if you notice blood or any changes in the color of the stool. You should not depend on self-diagnosis, particularly if the symptom persists for long. This can help avoid the barriers for a…
In every laboratory around the world, there is a dire need for refrigeration. Nearly every reagent needed in chemistry analysis requires refrigeration, and some must be kept at a precise temperature to remain stable. Laboratory refrigerators are needed for this purpose, as a regular household refrigerator may not have the stable temperatures needed by the…
Molecular medicine is a broad concept and it incorporates the study of molecular structures, identifying genetic errors for the cause of a disease, use medical nanotechnology to correct them. The fundamental concept of molecular medicine is the distribution of medicine to the body cells and it is similar to the assimilation of oxygen by a…
Almonds are one of the most popular nuts, with numerous health benefits. Almonds or Prunus dulcis, was primarily native to the Mediterranean region, Middle-East, Turkey and South-East Asian countries. The fruit of this tree is often consumed raw, toasted, or in the form of almond milk. This nut has numerous health benefits. Research has shown…
Know Your Status Right Now! HIV is a worldwide epidemic. New global HIV estimates, released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), underscore the continued severity of the HIV pandemic. At the end of 2007, an estimated 33.2 million adults and children were living with HIV. The…
Assets are tools you own that have the capacity to generate income for you. It is about getting residual income while working, looking for job, going to school or doing business. Plasma television, video machine, computer system, radio, cars, phones, cutleries, washing machine, etc, are some items you bought to add value to your life…