(Update: February 7, 2013: Barbara Walters is beating the odds and is in currently in recovery. She is anticipated back at work in about 3 weeks. [Video]) Television journalist Barbara Walters was recently diagnosed with chickenpox. Chickenpox is a common disease usually acquired in childhood. … Read More ›
Image: Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Debora Cartagena The National Health Information Center has released its list of 2013 National Health Observances. Overall wellness is emphasized, and information regarding a number of diseases and medical syndromes may… Read More ›
Video: Courtesy of the White House January 20, 2013, was the official beginning of President Barack Obama’s second term. However, one would never know it after witnessing all of the pomp and circumstance of yesterday’s 57th inauguration activities or the… Read More ›
Image: Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Amanda Mills A father walks his children to school. Will they be safe there? The Tragic Impact of Gun Violence The tragic impact of gun violence in America has been… Read More ›
Alas, another inauguration season is here. A season of parades, balls, and numerous other celebrations awaits. Thousands of people will be milling about enjoying the festivities. The flu will be there, too. Will you be its next victim? 13 Ways… Read More ›
Welcome to my blog!!! This blog will serve as an information resource for all who wish to delve into the worlds of medicine, biomedical research, health policy, and politics. These are worlds I personally find quite fascinating, and there are… Read More ›
Then Again, Perhaps 2013 is NOT Such a Happy New Year for All……. Is this your year of fear? Perhaps you suffer from triskaidekaphobia. Triskaidekaphobia (tris•kai•deka•pho•bia, tris-kī-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə, or tris-kə-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə) is defined as a fear – either rational or irrational –… Read More ›
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