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For the first time in over a half century, more people in the United States are dying at home than in hospitals – a remarkable turnabout in Americans’…
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About half of middle-aged Americans believe they’re “somewhat” or “very likely” to develop dementia, a University of Michigan survey suggests.And many try…
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There are many proven diets out there, and many diet fads that come and go. One of the most talked about - and many would say controversial - diet trends…
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We often worry about how much time our kids spend in front of a screen, and particularly the link between screen time and childhood obesity. But too much…
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Cancers affecting the body's largest organ, the skin, are by for the most common. So it's no wonder that a growing number of people are concerned about…
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High blood pressure and high cholesterol have long been two major risk factors for serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke. While there are…
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In 2017, the World Health Organization issued a dire warning over the rise of so-called “superbugs,” which are infections resistant to antibiotics that…
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In the face of an epidemic, getting the right treatment to those affected is essential. That’s the thinking behind the new set of guidelines recently…
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A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. And based on a recent survey by one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies, more than…
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Do you - or have you ever had lower back pain? If you haven't yet, you likely will at some point. In fact, it's estimated that 80% of the population will…
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Healthcare Informatics is defined as the intergration of healhcare sciences, computer science, information science and cognitive science to assist in the…
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Primary cared medial services can be provided not only by physicians, but increasingly by a range of nonphysician practioners.