Archives for June 2015
- Adria Patient Assistance Plan, Adria Laboratories, P.O. Box 16529, Columbus, OH 43216-6529 (614) 764-8000 Provides chemotherapy drugs to patients with financial need. American Cancer Society, Provides free wigs, head coverings, financial referrals and resources to patients in need. 1-800-ACS-2345 or...
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months, doesn’t improve with bed rest, and is not due to an underlying medical condition. The Mayo Clinic states that a diagnosis...
- If you experience knee or joint pain, you have probably had surgery recommended or suggested to you at some point. Stories of grandparents or co-workers who benefited from surgery follow you as you wonder whether your doctor is recommending the...
- People who sleep less than six hours a night or more than eight are more likely to suffer heart problems than people who sleep between six and eight hours. A US study confirms the conclusions of previous, smaller studies, and...
- Korean researchers have recently shown that drinking coffee is linked to lower arterial calcification (calcium deposits in vascular walls). Arterial calcification predicts increased cardiovascular risk, independent of the usual cardiovascular risk factors, and so it’s very important to prevent it....