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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

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Why Indoor Air Pollutants Might be Making You Sick

Few, if any people realize that indoor air pollutants might be the reason they immediately seem to catch a case of the sniffles when they get home or arrive at work.

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

Do You Really Need Both a Gynecologist and a Primary Care Doctor?

If you don't have any major medical problems, is it really necessary to have both a primary care doctor and an ob-gyn? Health's medical editor weighs in on how to decide the number of doctors and health specialists you see.

Pulmonary rehabilitation ‘should include sleep assessment’

Researchers say that pulmonary rehabilitation programmes for patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should include sleep assessment.

Find out which doctors earn the most

U.S. physicians earn on average $294,000 a year with men earning 31 percent more than women and white men earning 15 percent more than black men.

Pulmonary Hypertension: More Common Than Ever?

Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. With no current cure, it can be difficult to find treatments

How to Research/Find a Doctor or Dentist

How to target your search to find your ideal doctor or dentistHow to find doctors accepting your health planHow to research your current doctor/ dentistHow to search for their office (cross-­‐ reference information with the U.S. business file)

7 Warning Signs of a Pulmonary Embolism

For one-quarter of the people with this frightening condition, sudden death can be the first and only symptom. Here's what you need to know.

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Five Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Don't Let Pulmonary Hypertension Keep You From Traveling

Don't let your pulmonary hypertension keep you from traveling! Here's what you need to know when planning your trip.