You are operating a business and it is just you, a single gentleman or maybe even a single woman. You are very savvy within the business community, after years of being employed with a large corporation.  Never once in all the years of being an employee, did you have to give a thought to medical […]

We all remember the late, great Steve Jobs. He was the man who revolutionized the way that we use technology. From the iMac to the iPhone his creative dreams are the everyday work solutions for millions of people around the world (you can tell I used to work at the Apple Store right?).  Jobs died […]

Lyme disease affects millions of Americans every year, and the number of infections is growing steadily. The disease is caused by a species of bacteria found in deer ticks. Contraction of Lyme disease happens when individuals are exposed to ticks, usually in outdoor settings such as parks, grass, and woodland areas. Tick bites result in […]

Congratulations America! We did it!  We’re no longer the world’s fattest developed country! It’s time to celebrate with cupcakes maybe? According to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the percent of obesity in America among  adults is 31.8 percent, which is just one percent lower than the new reigning champion […]

Last week Republicans in the House of Representatives took another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as ‘Obamacare”. This was their  37th attempt to repeal the landmark legislation since it was signed into law in March 2010. The legislation is President Obama’s controversial attempt to reform the American healthcare system and […]

In 2010, nearly 50 million or more than 16 percent of Americans did not have any form of health insurance coverage. The majority cited the cost as the top reason for the lack of coverage. Several factors drive health care costs up. One of them is the misappropriation of funds. A new report has found […]

The Obama administration’s decision to compel Catholic institutions, like schools, hospitals, and charity groups to provide their employees with health insurance plans that cover contraception has been regarded by many as a huge political gamble made by the President. Although progressives seem to agree with the administration’s choice, some analysts believe that he will pay for […]

Anyone who has a family member or a close friend suffering from liver cancer understands all that the individual must tolerate to find answers. Along with the traditional medical treatments is a new treatment called genomic. This is a new method for identifying the cancer-causing agents that are causing liver cancer to grow and spread. […]

A very interesting, yet seldom discussed disease that is costing the health profession millions and millions of dollars is really a dental problem. We are discussing periodontal disease and the correlation to diabetes and heart disease. The treatment and in many cases, the cure is very simple and relatively inexpensive, but it is also often […]

Many local community hospitals today are closing their doors or reducing the health staff that keeps them operational. Many of the community hospitals are medical health physician-owned hospitals. They are considering closing because they will no longer be able to expand and grow to accommodate the growing community where they reside. But what is the […]