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Infectious diseases like Ebola, West Nile virus and Zika make headlines every year. While none of these have reached pandemic levels of incidence, a global pandemic is still a risk …

The recent suicides of rock stars Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington have brought depression to the forefront of national conversation, and for good reason. Depression is becoming increasingly prevalent all …

No one wants to suffer a heart attack, but unfortunately, they have become commonplace among many populations. Researchers in Sweden have discovered that heart attacks occur far more regularly during …

Diarrhea is a common condition with many causes. While it is never comfortable, severe cases can lead to dehydration and even death. While diarrhea can result from infection or as …

We’ve talked before about the importance of being prepared in case of a disaster. That’s why you should always keep an emergency kit in your home (and another in your …

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, and the cost of prescription medications skyrockets, you may be wondering: Why does health care cost so much? The answer is absurdly simple: …

We all hope that the stuff won’t ever hit the fan, but we need to prepare just in case it does. It’s better to be prepared than to have a …

The old adage is that you should drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water every day, to stay healthy and hydrated. We’ve talked before about how this is not …

Sadly, there is no cure for arthritis, but there are a number of treatments that can help alleviate the pain and get you active again.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently cracked down on healthcare fraud by charging 412 defendants in fraudulent schemes that involved over $1.3 billion in false billings. It was one of …