The inability to conceive can be heartbreaking for couples looking forward to having children. However, recent advancements in medical science have proposed many solutions for couples who are unable to conceive. Egg donation is usually perceived as a highly reliable, successful, and less painful process for both the donor and the receivers. But like any [...]
Health Care and Medical Industry Reforms for 2013
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The health care and medical industry is definitely undergoing a major change in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act. Even though the main year for reforms like federal subsidies and coverage penalties is 2014, we are living in a time in which health care has already taken a different route. Some of the main changes [...]
The Promise of BioTech
March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Biotechnology has evolved from a lab science to a commercial commodity that is going to transform lives. With the advent of genetic engineering to molecular genetics, biotech has come a long way. There have been a number of projects launched on public scale, with one of them being the Human Genome Project. It’s accomplishment in [...]
Mental Health and You
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The term mental illness is frequently used to represent the broader issue of mental health. We all, at some point in our lives, need some objective and professional advice to deal with issues that are difficult and confusing, especially addiction. Addiction is as much an issue in preventative care as it is in treating an [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
So, exactly what is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? This medical problem goes by several names such as attention deficit disorder (ADD) and others. They all mean the same thing. The condition is chronic and it can stay with a person into adulthood even though it is characteristically thought of as a childhood problem. It affects [...]
Spirometers and Spirometry Types and Accessories
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Spirometry is the medical practice of testing one’s lungs for their ability to move air in and out of the body. Your doctor may refer to it by other names such as a pulmonary function test (PFT) or even more simply, a lung function test, but it is the practice of Spirometry as defined by [...]
Understanding Pituitary Tumors
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tumors, in general, are abnormal growths on and within the human body. The tumors involving the pituitary gland are no different. They are abnormal and they need to be taken seriously. The particular issue with the pituitary gland is that it is the part of the brain that controls the balance of the body’s hormones. [...]
New Healthcare in Action
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As one of the few developed countries that doesn’t have national healthcare, there continuing debate about the future of healthcare in the United States. For a nation that has so much, many citizens are struggling to meet their needs. And with future plans taking shape, it has also left the professional healthcare industry wondering how [...]
Five At-Home Health Tech Items to Look Into
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scientists have been successfully defeating medical ailments with all sorts of state-of-the-art medical solutions. Even though the regular medical checkups and daily doses of medicine help us in keeping up, it is important to keep track of the status of our illness. Doctors stress on the use of at-home gadgets to stay ahead of ailments [...]
Dealing With Allergies This Fall
Those who suffer from allergies can attest to just how overwhelming it can be. Each season comes with its own set of allergens, and many people find themselves fighting against the tide to keep them at bay. Allergies may be considered harmless for some, but they can actually increase the risk of ending up with [...]