The funny thing about life is that it stops for nobody, so things like the flu, cuts and scrapes, and other messy medical situations are going to come up no matter what you do. The question you need to ask yourself, however, is where you should go to get treated. More often than not, urgent…
Cleft palate and cleft lip are facial and oral abnormalities that occur while the child is still developing in the womb. Clefting occurs when there is not sufficient tissue in the mouth or lip, causing the tissue that is there to fail to join together properly. Frequently Asked Questions About Cleft Lip and Palate What…
Every day, thousands of people find themselves dealing with mental illness. The fact is that mental illness is a more prevalent issue than many would like to admit At the same time, people are gradually becoming more open about their problems with mental illness. This is in part because the world at large is beginning…
The last three nights have been so restful. Your husband left on Monday afternoon for a business convention and did not return on until late on Thursday night. Although you had never realized how much your husband’s snoring kept you awake. And while his snoring keeps you awake, a little research indicates that the worst…
Palliative care for end of life treatment is never an easy decision. But for people living with a terminal illness and those who love them, it may be the best decision. Palliative care is all about quality of life and comfort in the end stages of a disease; though it’s not aimed at quickening or…
Hair loss is an embarrassingly tough time for men. Even if they don’t want to admit it, only a small percentage of men are indifferent to hair loss. Hair loss and baldness affect about 35 million men in the United States. Almost 85% of men have significantly thinning hair by the age of 50. It…
We may think that the older we get the more important it is to make sure that we are taking care of our hearts. Well this is true, we shouldn’t wait until we are already older to to do this. Finding a doctor that we trust and can stay with daughter lives is important to…
Do you have trouble sleeping? Most adults do, whether due to stress or poor sleep habits. One tip that is popularly recommended by both doctors and the all-knowing internet is to leave electronics out of the bedroom. Some studies suggested that the screen glare of our phones could impair our natural circadian rhythms which tell…
Going to an urgent care facility is never a welcome activity. Just being hurt or sick is not something that anyone wishes for but unfortunately it is a part of life and it’s a good thing that we do have urgent care centers and emergency rooms that can be visited when something goes wrong. If…
Sometimes, it happens that you realize that your loved one has an alcohol addiction or substance abuse problem before they see it. This can be difficult because they may end up offended and upset if you try to address the issue. While there are some great treatment programs like ibogaine drug treatment and 12 step…
