Category: Health Care & Medical

Veterans of the military and associated services have to contend with a whole host of disabilities and injuries — and all of them require some level of disability compensation. In order to sift through such a huge number of disabilities, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs uses a certain formula to assign a specific […]

It is both ironic and unavoidable that the very place that people come to get treated for their illnesses is also the place that harbors the largest variety of pathogens and parasites. More than the patients themselves, who are isolated in comparatively protected environments, it’s a cause for worry if you happen to be a […]

There are many types of brain tumours, and they come in different shapes and sizes. The good news is that not all of them are cancerous, and they can be benign. Some of the brain tumours start in the brain, but others begin in other parts of the body and then move to the brain, […]

While research still does not know why some people are more predisposed to baldness than others, science has identified the hormone DHT as the main culprit of androgenic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia affects both men and women. In men it is called male pattern hair baldness and in women it is called female pattern hair loss. […]

It can be tough to admit that you can’t care for an aging loved one any longer. Yet the right caregiver— one who’s a perfect fit —can help your loved one get out more and enjoy life, ease their guilt at being a burden to family, and practically fit right in with the family. If […]

The HPV vaccine protects against cervical cancer. This cancer is prevalent in women, but men play a part in passing the HPV virus to their female partners. Cervical cancer has a high death rate among women once the cancer appears in the cervix.  Most cervical cancers are caused by one type of HPV virus. However, […]

If you’re trained and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you can count yourself among a small minority of Americans who are prepared to take action in a cardiac emergency. Although fewer than 1 in 5 Americans has undergone CPR training, more than half of Americans claim to understand the fundamentals of the practice. As it […]

Dr. Saul Ruvalcaba, MD.  For those of TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) disposition allow me to save you some scrolling by offering a summary here. This post is in reference to the HuffPost piece entitled “Salivary Testing for Hormone Levels: Good Idea or Not?” and can be broken down into the following points.  1. This […]

Anyone who has struggled with their weight knows just how much of a lifelong battle it can be. There are more than 93 million Americans fighting obesity and more than ever before are turning to sleeve gastrectomy surgery as their weight loss answer. Keep reading to learn more about sleeve gastrectomy and whether it could […]

If you aren’t sure about the available senior living options, it can be scary to think about putting your loved one in a facility. Homes for senior citizens aren’t what they used to be—there are more options and more watchful eyes. With many housing options for seniors, we are sure you’ll be able to find […]