Infectious Disease
Vitamin C Lowers Risk Of Stroke by 43%
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a common anti-oxidant molecule found in citrus fruits such as oranges and limes. Many people worldwide take Vitamin C supplements to help ward off colds and other respiratory infections. Vitamin C and “mega dosing” was made famous in the 1970s by 2 time Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Linus Pauling. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )MRSA Superbug Screens Urged For Hospitals
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus is a bacteria that is ubiquitous in communities throughout the USA. In addition to schools, gyms and stores, it is also in hospitals. Testing everyone who enters the hospital may not be practical. As a matter of fact, patients with MRSA may be in the majority.
———–
MRSA screens urged for [...]
Hand Gels May Not Kill Bacteria?
It should be noted that handgels should not be used to kill MRSA skin infections. These are highly resistant superbugs.
–
Hand gels alone may not curb infections
By TIMBERLY ROSS
Doctors and nurses on the go often skip soap and water in favor of an alcohol-based hand gel, thinking the quick-acting goo will kill bacteria on their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Have you had your pap smear?
Pap smears are recommended for all women starting at age 21 or 3 years after onset of sexual activity. Unless your doctor says so, pap smears should be done on a yearly basis.
—
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better time than now for women to catch up on the latest information about cervical [...]
Head cold, cough, sore throat, body aches and it hurts all over
Doctors Banned From Handing Out Antibiotics for Colds and Sore Throats-
————————–
Head cold, cough, body aches and it hurts all over- does this sound familiar? There is defintely a virus going around and it seems everybody is suffering from it. Today alone I saw about 25 patients with pretty much the same thing, with mild variations.
Stuffy [...]
« Previous Entries Next Entries »
