Among blood-sucking insects, the bed bug has not been accused of being a vector of disease – transmitting disease to human hosts. Why is that so?
Marijuana Up in Smoke: the Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain?
In the cult movie, Reefer Madness, we witness teenagers lured to smoke marijuana – the teens then ultimately become paranoid and delusional as a result. Is this an accurate portrayal of the effects of marijuana – and are there any mitigating benefits of this drug? Marijuana & Science: Positives and Negatives Contrary to popular opinion, […]
Potassium Bromate: Food Additive and Carcinogen?
Potassium Bromate – a wheat flour additive that is linked to cancer – still exists in some baked goods. Why is this chemical a problem?
Ketamine: A Potential Ray of Light For Those With Serious Depression
Hospital stays for depression can be lengthy. Ketamine, a new way to treat depression, could shorten triage time for depression.
From Folk Medicine to Science: TCM in the 21st Century
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is becoming more familiar, and acceptable, to the Western Medicine culture of evidence-based and research-based treatment.
Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Your Heart
Hormone replacement therapy – it can be necessary for good health, but a new study shows that long-term HRT can actually be harmful for your heart.
Ebola Outbreak: How Safe Do U.S. Healthcare Professionals Feel?
Ebola in the U.S. – health professionals have numerous concerns over safety and protocol for care in our hospitals. Are our nurses and doctors safe?
U.S. Aid Reduced Ebola Deaths in Liberia by 50%
Aid and assistance from the United States has reduced deaths in the Liberian outbreak by 50% – has the tide turned in the fight against ebola?
Ebola, Enterovirus D-68, and Flu, Oh My! Can You Tell The Difference?
Are you feeling under the weather? So many scary viruses going around – how do you know whether it’s just the flu or that enterovirus, or even ebola?
Ebola victims could total 1,000,000 within 12-18 weeks
The International aid effort, if increased, will limit ebola. If aid does not come, the chance of up to a million ebola victims within 18 weeks looms large.