Medical

So there we are, enjoying a lovely day at the beach… the surf, the sun, the sound of seagulls, a slow moving airplane towing an advertising banner. Only this wasn’t a run-of-the-mill advertising banner, oh no… this one was touting the services of a plastic surgeon…
I’m not making this up. I saw it with [...]

Sick and tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses? Want to wear the latest and greatest sunglasses, but you can’t because they’re not available with prescription lenses? Ever considered laser eye surgery, but you’re not sure what to expect? This could be your chance to find out what’s up without dropping a dime. National laser [...]

What’s up with all of these web advertisements for sleep deprivation? Although it might not keep you awake at night, Sleep-deprivation.com promises articles on sleep derivation causes, effects, and dangers, along with a dictionary of terms and community forums. I must admit, I was quickly intrigued, as I battle with insomnia from time-to-time …
Alas, when [...]

I’ve been looking for healthier eating alternatives ever since my doctor got on my case about my blood pressure and cholesterol level. I came to the decision that eating healthy made a whole lot more sense than eating a bunch of crap, only to compensate for it with prescription medications. I started by eliminating fried [...]

Do you fall victim to fatigue while sitting in front of the computer? Back in the days when I worked in an office, I’d fight off afternoon fatigue with a cup of coffee or two. Then I’d come home, have dinner, and put on another pot in order to get that night’s writing done. I [...]

The lack of an on-site breathalyzer turned a recent high school prom into a disaster for more than a dozen NJ students and their parents. School officials took swift action after finding a water bottle containing alcohol. Without a breathalyzer on site, the students were hauled off to local hospitals for blood tests. That’s [...]

Yesterday’s piece about air conditioner filters brought an unexpected and interesting response from the gnome-o-sphere. Indoor air quality is an important factor in keeping a happy and healthy household … especially for folks that are plagued with allergies (which seems like half the population this spring) …

Blame it on the Internet! Canadian pharmacies are a force to be reckoned with: senior citizens love them, drug companies hate them, the US government doesn’t know what to do about them, and thousands of uninsured folks can’t live with out them. The US/Canada price differences for prescription drugs are substantial. Now I never thought [...]

Insomnia’s no picnic. If you’re suffering with sleeplessness, you’ll rest better knowing that others have fought those same battles and have won. Whether you turn to prescription medications (such as Lunesta or Ambien), over-the-counter sleep aids, or natural methods, you won’t want to miss two remarkable responses from the gnome-o-sphere to last month’s Ambien Midnight [...]

Could a popular prescription sleep aid prove detrimental to your diet? The New York Times reports that “the sleeping pill Ambien seems to unlock a primitive desire to eat in some patients.” Even worse, it’s reported that Ambien makes people “hell-bent” to eat while sleeping. Eating while sleeping. Now that takes the cake and eats [...]

The upshot of last week’s blood pressure test? The doctor insisted that I immediately get checked for high cholesterol. They usually make you fast before taking a blood test, but my doctor said it would be accurate, since I had only had toast and coffee. Man, I hate needles. Call me a wuss, but I [...]

I had my blood pressure tested at the doctor’s office this morning. While my numbers were elevated, I wasn’t upset to hear that they were a bit on the high side. Why didn’t I worry? Quite simply, I’ve been doing my homework. Knowing that I was due for a checkup, I used my USB blood [...]

It’s been nearly half a year since I picked up a PC blood pressure monitor. I know I promised to write a review way back when, I have to apologize for the extended delay …

Michael Kremer wasn’t pleased with the hair restoration treatment he received at a popular clinic. So he created a website to let the public know the hair restoration company’s prior history. Needless to say, the hair restoration company wasn’t flattered by the attention. So they sued …
On Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals [...]

Last night, Mother Nature dumped more than half a foot of snow on ranchero indebto, painting a marvelous Norman Rockwell scene. There I was dutifully shoveling the driveway at quarter to seven this morning, when I felt a twang in my back. Now I know enough to stop and take a break when I feel [...]

Electronic medical records are changing the the face of
health care. With electronic medical records, the obvious goal is
better patient care at reasonable costs. Hastily scribbled (and barely
discernible) paper notes are a thing of the past. Doctors gain access
to patient history and electronic medical records with a few
clicks–whether they’re in the office or not. But lets [...]