THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Strokes characterized by bleeding inside the lining of the brain are more common among smokers, especially women, researchers report. These serious strokes — called subarachnoid hemorrhages — are eight times more common … Read More »
I keep reading about the right to health care. Of course health in our current system is not caring for our health at all but rather managing disease. But with all rights come responsibilities. Somehow we have gotten the idea … Read More »
It’s often assumed that the nutritional requirements of men and women are almost identical. Women lose iron through menstrual bleeding and therefore may require somewhat more iron than men. Some might also argue that women need more calcium and/or vitamin … Read More »
We all know that a diet high in processed foods such as pizza, chocolate, and doughnuts is more fattening than a diet that primarily consists of nutritious whole foods like meat and vegetables. But why is that? If you ask … Read More »