Chocolate And Depression: What Is The Link?
Posted Thu, 2010/04/29 - 19:18 by Amer Kaissi
People with depression eat more chocolate on average than people with no depression, but the reasons are unclear.Newest Articles
What Is An Accountable Care Organization?
Posted Wed, 2010/04/28 - 19:28 by Amer Kaissi
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are local health care organizations that are accountable for 100% of the expenditures and care of a defined population of patients, are likely to play a key role under current healthcare reform changes.
The Effect Of Soda Taxes On Consumption And Obesity Among Children
Posted Tue, 2010/04/27 - 17:54 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that small taxes on soda do not have a substantial effect on consumption or obesity rates among school children.
Chocolate Is Good For Our Liver
Posted Sat, 2010/04/24 - 00:03 by Fred Lee
Researchers have found that dark chocolate can actually help patients suffering from liver disease and high blood pressure, so much so that it was suggested that physicians may one day be prescribing it to their patients.
Arsenic Effective In Treating Leukemia
Posted Fri, 2010/04/23 - 01:19 by Fred Lee
Doctors are looking to arsenic as a way to treat leukemia. In fact, arsenic has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a way combat psoriasis and sexually transmitted disease.
Chinese Wolfberries (Goji Berries) May Ease Vision Problems in Diabetics
Posted Tue, 2010/04/20 - 02:52 by Fred Lee
Researchers are looking at Chinese wolfberries (also known as goji berries) as a way to help lessen vision problems associated with type-2 diabetes.
Hospital Quality Is Good But Can Be Much Better
Posted Sat, 2010/04/17 - 03:17 by Amer Kaissi
According to a new hospital survey, hospital quality has shown steady improvement over the last year but many hospitals still fail to meet standards for some procedures and conditions.
Managing Chronic Pain Through Meditative Breathing
Posted Tue, 2010/04/13 - 02:37 by Fred Lee
Steady and controlled meditative breathing might be an effective complement to conventional pain regimens.
Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Through Lifestyle Choices
Posted Tue, 2010/04/06 - 19:17 by Fred Lee
Lifestyle changes can play a significant role in reducing breast cancer risks.
The Importance Of Surgeons' Non-Technical Skills
Posted Tue, 2010/04/06 - 05:52 by Amer Kaissi
A new article argues that non-technical skills of surgeons, such as communication and teamwork, are as important, if not more important, than their technical skills, in ensuring safety in the operating room.
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