Canada Okays a New Drug for Stroke Prevention in People With Atrial Fibrillation

On 9:49 AM by Anonymous
 Health Canada gave the green light for the anticoagulant apixaban (Eliquis) to be used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib). Apixaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor, was just approved for the same indication in the European Union. However,...

Apple Cider has Benefits?!

On 5:26 AM by Anonymous
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar: Myth or Reality? What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar? An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but what about a shot of apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a cure-all dietary supplement, with health benefits ranging...

3 Actions to Fight the Flu!

On 7:59 AM by Anonymous
CDC Says “Take 3” Actions To Fight The Flu Sadly Flu season is here and greater then ever. The Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death.CDC urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu): Take time to get...

Is Coffee Healthy?

On 1:01 PM by Anonymous
   Have you ever been told that coffee is bad and that you should switch to green tea or health smoothies or wheat grass juice…. Over the past few years, researchers have discovered that:   Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee per day is associated with a 25% lower risk of type...

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

On 12:48 PM by Anonymous
The fungal meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated injectable steroids continues to spread. Here are the latest facts, as of October 11, 2012: October 11th- Tere has been 137 cases identified and 12 deaths; more since then. It’s estimated that as many as 13,000 people have received the potentially...

National Epilepsy Awareness Month

On 12:10 PM by Anonymous
Last month (November) was Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a neurological condition, which affects the nervous system. Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition like...
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