A Matter of the Heart by Jonathan Vielma
The heart is the amazing conductor performing a symphony which is the human body. It is critical to protect such a vital organ since it
Do Have Dry Eyes? by C.F.
Nearly ten million Americans suffer from dry eyes. Dry eyes are caused by tears providing insufficient moisture. There are 2 main reasons why tears do
Necrotizing Fasciitis (aka Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Part II: Diagnosis and Treatment by Dorcas M Eaves, M.D., M.S.S.
INTRODUCTION: In Part I of Necrotizing Fasciitis, my article focused on the history of the disease to include the first reported cases in medical journals
Battle of the Bulge by Alison Sims, M.D.
Unfortunately, as a leading developed country, the United States is losing the battle against obesity. It is a serious problem that not only increases
Hypertension by Richard Lu, M.D.
Abnormally high blood pressure is known medically as hypertension and treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. The typical cutoff blood pressure for hypertension
Stuck in a Seat at Work? Tips to Stay Healthy
Historically speaking, the human body was designed for hunting and gathering. In contrast, contemporary work life often requires many of us to sit sedentary
Eye Twitching by K. Verdugo
Eye twitching (blepharospasm) is an involuntary spasm or blinking of the eyelid which can last for days or even weeks. In most cases, eventually it
Spring Sports Injuries by Dorcas Eaves, M.D.
Spring sports are finally here! Pain or injury will take the fun out of any sport. I compiled a list of the most common injuries
Antibiotic Use and the Common Cold by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
The common cold is an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) that presents with nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat and sneezing. URIs account for