Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are often used for self-medications. These medicines do not require prescriptions given by the doctors. These days, there are different types of OTC medicines, like medicines for cough and colds as well as those that are intended for losing weight. But is there really such a thing as the best diet [...]
Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.
One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese.
Here are some diseases that you are putting [...]
Wanting a slimmer and sexier body is no lofty ambition. Many people have succeeded in sculpting their physiques to make them look healthy and desirable. However, this end is not attained in just a snap or skipping one night’s dinner. For some people though, patience is not a virtue. They seem not to be [...]
Let’s face it millions of people have to much body fat and thanks to the internet there is a massive support for those people.Think about online forums do a simple google search for weight loss forums or weight loss support and you will find millions of results. And of course one of the most popular [...]
Summaries examine the recent presidential veto of legislation that would have reauthorized and expanded SCHIP and the House’s failed attempt to override the veto.
Experts examines the effects that increased poverty rates, decreasing personal income for all but the most affluent and widening income inequality have on the U.S. health care system.
Medical professionals across the nation are beginning to bone up on culturally competent health care, in particular with diabetes.
Senate Finance Committee introduced a bill that would reverse a CMS decision to limit Medicare coverage for use of anemia medications.
Political interest groups will use health care initiatives to attract voters in the presidential and congressional races.
Summaries examine presidential candidates Clinton’s and Thompson’s health care discussions.