Health care officials could soon be administering HIV testing at bars, grocery stores and other public venues - and giving patrons their results within half an hour. In various locations across the state, health departments are using one of two types of tests that provide results almost immediately. Full Story
Ella Walker has tried everything to get a good night's rest. She bought a new pillow-top bed, stopped drinking Coke and booted the TV from the bedroom. She eventually dabbled in sleeping pills. Nothing offered respite. Full Story
Disruptive sleep patterns can be bad for your health I can't sleep. How often have we said or heard that lament? We can't fall asleep; we can't stay asleep. Sleep is so basic a function that we tend to obsess over not getting enough. And with studies warning that lack of sleep can lead to anything from weight problems to heart disease, the harrumph of the snorer and the drone of the guy counting sheep no longer seem funny. Full Story
As medical testing has become more sophisticated, so have treatment protocols. That includes natural remedies for an assortment of cardiovascular ailments. Some very good research is coming out of the natural community regarding ways to maximize cardiovascular health. I will share just a couple tidbits today, and you are welcome to start digging into the research yourself. Full Story