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Antibiotic resistance is becoming a crisis in the United States, especially in hospitals. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.7 million patients acquire healthcare-associated infections, and many …

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects motor movements. The disease develops over a long period of time, with symptoms developing very slowly. It …

Researchers studying the genomes of more than a quarter million people have identified gene variations that apparently affect the risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and heart disease, two …

A recent study by the Duke Cancer Institute has discovered that one-third of cancer patients end up paying more money out of pocket for their cancer treatments than they expected, …

While most people think of California when they hear about earthquakes, the reality is that earthquakes can strike many areas of the country. From Alaska to South Carolina, active fault …

Recently-published research has indicated that certain occupations may elevate the risk of workers developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study analyzed several thousand people in Sweden and suggested that exposure to certain …

One of the keys to preparing for a disaster, especially one of longer duration, is having a good medical kit available. You can have all the food, water, and guns …

It’s estimated that every year, 735,000 people in the United States have a heart attack. That’s approximately one every 43 seconds.  What’s more, almost half of those people don’t realize …

It’s estimated that around 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia every year. It’s often brought about by high levels of stress, and can be detrimental to both your physical and …

 The older you get, the more likely you are to suffer from some form of chronic pain. Whether it be back pain, arthritis, headaches, something else, or even a combination …