The common cold is a virus-caused infection that affects the head and chest. It can cause congestion in your lungs, stuff up your nose, and cause a sore throat, making it difficult to breathe and swallow. About 50% of all…
More than 7% of the population ages 18 years and older -- nearly 13.8 million Americans -- have problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people who suffer from alcoholism. Though alcohol abuse is a serious issue that needs to be…
"I am just a social drinker. I just always seem to find myself around alcohol." "These pills were prescribed to me three months ago, and I still have pain sometimes, so it is okay to take them even though my…
Attention deficit disorders such as ADD and ADHD affect an estimated 11% of all U.S. children. By impacting their ability to pay attention and other behaviors, life can become unbelievably difficult for these children. Although symptoms and their severity vary…
The study of medicine has been around for centuries. It has led to invaluable scientific discoveries, remarkable advancements in both technologies and understanding, and has become the reason that the average life expectancy of an American is nearly 80 years…
Pain can be as mentally debilitating as it is physically, causing sufferers to feel hopeless and at the mercy of their own bodies; life changes irrevocably when the only thing you can focus on is your own agony. There are…
Opioid addiction is a growing concern in the United States. Though medical marijuana is not regulated by the FDA to treat opioid addiction, some medical marijuana doctors have begun experimenting with the effects of medical marijuana and addiction. Currently, medical…
Summer is notorious for parties. Between the holidays, heat, and longer days, it seems like party culture is ever-present. Resisting temptation when you're a recovering alcoholic can seem like a constant battle. Here are some tips for resisting temptation and…
Though medical marijuana has been increasingly prescribed across the United States, there is still plenty of legislation blocking this helpful treatment from becoming commonplace across the country. As far as receiving this form of treatment from medical marijuana doctors in…
Obesity is one of the leading health issues in the United States. It can cause many illnesses that affect not only one's quality of life, but lifespan as well. Sometimes, obesity is caused by no apparent physical condition. This often…
