Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain began as a dull ache in her early 40s, brought on largely by the pressure of unwanted weight. Lake managed to lose 200 pounds through dieting and exercise, but the pain in her knees persisted. A sexual assault two years ago… Read More »
If you are dealing with symptoms such as hives or bloating, you may suspect a food allergy or sensitivity. But how can you determine which foods are causing the reactions? If you search online for “food allergy testing,” you’ll find do-it-yourself test kits that claim to deliver comprehensive results (with a 100 percent money-back guarantee!).… Read More »
SOME public places in Brisbane have been exposed to measles in a recent confirmed case. Metro North Public Health Unit has confirmed a male in his 30s contracted measles after travelling overseas. Australia’s vaccination rate in top 5 Clerics reject vaccine as ‘unclean’ It has not been disclosed where he travelled from, however he was… Read More »
As an athlete, I think regularly about the potential health benefits of exercise for my patients. Every week, I treat patients hospitalized at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with significant medical problems that are a direct result of severe addiction, ranging from seizures and strokes to heart valve and joint infections. I also care for outpatients… Read More »
A mathematical model has shown that just under half of countries in sub-Saharan Africa are likely to reach UNAIDS’ ambitious 90-90-90 target and ultimately 73% of all people living with HIV in this region are predicted to be virally suppressed by 2020, researchers report in the November issue of Tropical Medicine and International Health. The… Read More »