The “Common Cold” The common cold, known medically as a URI, is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It causes irritation...
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Lyme Disease Background Some of you who spend time in the great outdoors of Northeast Florida may wonder about your risk of exposure to Lyme disease and the...
Sleep Apnea Syndrome From the American Family Physician website. Colon Cancer: Today and the Future In 1997, there were 131,000 new cases of colorectal cancer...
Breastfeeding Recommended as Best Human breast milk is better than infant formula as a source of nutrition for babies, according to a new policy statement...
Fifty percent of people who begin an exercise program drop out within 6 months. Even dedicated exercisers have to overcome obstacles that could prevent them...
What Is Calcium? Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to build and maintain strong bones. It is not produced within the body so it must come from outside...
More than 25 million Americans have osteoporosis. Complications of osteoporosis are the leading cause of a post-menopausal woman losing her independence...
Many people inquire about the use of glucosamine for the treatment of arthritis. Glucosamine is sold as a “dietary supplement” in the U.S.A. The...
Your blood pressure (BP) may be too high and you might not even know it. It's estimated that one-third of the 50 million Americans who have high blood pressure...
Every spring, some of the greatest minds in medicine match wits with one of the craftiest viruses on earth – influenza. By examining statistics and...