New Information released at the American Heart Association International Conference showed that one out of three stroke survivors in the United States has undiagnosed pre-diabetes. “Black stroke survivors are more than twice as likely as whites to...
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New Middle Ear Infection Guidelines Issued
The American Academy of Pediatric Medicine has released new guidelines for the treatment of Acute Otis Media (ear aches). The switch is prescribing fewer antibiotics for treatment. Acute Otis media would be diagnosed in patients with moderate to...
Mediterranean Diet Shows Promise for Preventing Heart Attack and Stroke
A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the Mediterranean Diet could actually help prevent cardiovascular disease and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. 7447 participants were enrolled in the study and...
Calcium Supplements Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Death Risk
Two medical studies just released suggest that high calcium rates in men and women could be associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease. Doctors have speculated that calcium supplements could contribute to calcium deposits into fatty...
Kale One More Superfood to Add to Your Grocery List
Today’s blog features Kale. You may have never heard of it. But in our quest to identify super foods that are good for you we are adding this one to the list. Kale is a form of cabbage. You can find a variety of different types of kale by color...
How Can a Vegetarian Diet Improve Your Health And Lower Risk Factors?
When considering diets one that many people may have not thought about is a vegetarian diet. While many people might consider this an extreme there is a Fireman in Austin, Texas who has released a diet called the Engine 2 Diet. His name is Rip...