Often, healing seems like a long path with several invisible barriers. People sometimes meet different recovery myths claiming rapid fixes or simple solutions. Though initially appealing, these incorr
What if you agree to donate your organs once you’re declared dead? And what if there are so many people waiting for an organ donation that some medical centers can’t wait until you’re act
There have been cases of various items being left behind in a person’s body after surgery. But often it’s a story about someone feeling something different that alerts them to a problem or
Counterfeit medicine is big business for a lot of people looking to take advantage of those who need medication. More and more people look online for medication and that can be dangerous.
When Drew Swan was in his 20’s he had an injury and the doctor prescribed the painkiller Percocet (oxycodone), a narcotic drug. When the prescription ran out, he got the drug through illicit
In Purcellville, Virginia, JK Community Farm has been producing food for organizations and individuals for five years who face food insecurity. The 150 acre farm is run mostly by volunteers. So far,
There’s exciting news at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. A team of researchers led by Swapnil K. Sonkusare, PhD, has determined that there is potentially a way to improve the s
How can you tell if it is safe to eat in a restaurant? I recently went to a restaurant in a tourist town. It looked like a nice restaurant and it was packed with people. I was seated at a
According to Mount Sinai Health, Alcoholic liver disease occurs when there is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. Alcoholic liver disease occurs after years of heavy drinking.
Many people in Missouri are worried about their health in St. Louis and surrounding areas. In the 1940’s waste from uranium procession that took place in St. Louis was stored above ground nea
