Dorkina Myrick, MD, PhD “Some experts say we are moving back to the pre-antibiotic era. No. This will be a post-antibiotic era. In terms of new replacement antibiotics, the pipeline is virtually dry. A post-antibiotic era means, in effect, an… Read More ›
Various ethnic groups experience higher rates of diabetes incidence and prevalence than the general population. Learn more about the risks and ways to help prevent the disease from the statistics here (Click on each infographic to enlarge): Mexican-Americans Have a… Read More ›
The Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke Smoking and Diabetes Effects of Smoking on Women Infographics: Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Hepatitis Day is July 28, 2014. The World Hepatitis Alliance has posted “Fast Facts” about hepatitis, along with more specific information about hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, (via the World Health Organization (WHO) website), and hepatitis E.
As we celebrate Father’s Day and the end of Men’s Health Week (June 10-16, 2013), this handy infographic helps put everything into perspective: Infographic: Courtesy of HealthCare.gov
PolicyKina excerpt from “To Market, to Market: Federal Funding for Health Exchange Implementation“: “The Health Insurance Marketplace (a.k.a. Health Insurance Exchange) will be open for enrollment beginning October 1, 2013, and people in the United States will be able to… Read More ›
PolicyKina Excerpt: “Mortgaging Your Life: The Hidden Costs of Medical School Loans.” Image Credit: Dreamstime.com/Eti Swinford “I recently tweeted about a blog post, ‘The High Cost of Profiting from Student Loans,’ that discusses the tens of billions of dollars in profits that the… Read More ›
Consider the following scenarios: 1) You are sitting at home on a bright, clear sunny day, or 2) You are driving down the road, or 3) You are shopping in one of those big box stores, or 4) You are… Read More ›
Don’t let the month of May pass without monitoring your health! Take note of the medical conditions and health syndromes recognized this month, learn more about them, and do what you can to stay healthy! 1. Mental Health Awareness Month President Obama… Read More ›
Celebrate the Affordable Care Act during Women’s Health Week! May 12-18, 2013 Infographic: Courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Women’s Health