Social drinking and recreational drug use are such a pervasive part of our society. Alcohol and drugs can have an immediate and negative effect on blood glucose levels. So what is a diabetic to do?
Everyone has felt depressed at some point in their lives; whether you suffer from sporadic bouts of moodiness or full-blown depression the question is always - how do you pick yourself up when you're feeling down?
People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder may be aware that their obsessions and compulsions are senseless or unrealistic, but they cannot stop themselves. Howie Mandel recently released an account of his lifelong struggles with OCD
While it is true that many plastic surgeons are operating less, being beautiful is still within the budget for many men and women
The overall prognosis for lung cancer is poor especially when compared with other cancers. But, thanks to research, new treatments and procedures, improved drugs and techniques, more and more of us are 'survivors' of cancer
Eating disorders thrive on secrecy and very few people and celebrities come out and admit they have weight problems, food issues or disorders of any sort. Kate Moss inadvertently let her dieting philosophy slip, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"
Mammogram screening for women in their 40's may do more harm than good! However, the list of celebrities and people you know who have survived breast cancer is very long and none of the women would be here if they had followed the new guidelines
Africa is more heavily affected by HIV/AIDS than any other region. The social impact is most evident in Africa’s growing orphans. Alicia Keys co-founded “Keep a Child Alive” and has become one of the most powerful women in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Doctors will be financially penalized by Medicare if a certified EHR has not been implemented by 2015