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149 episodes Articles tagged internist
'Do Hospitals Make You Sick?'
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Immunology

Hospitals Can Make You Sick

Despite disposal of needles and diligent sanitation of most hospital surfaces, many patients develop secondary infections and medical complications.

Prescriptions 'Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?'

Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?

What are reasons why taking an antibiotic might actually make us feel worse? Patients may experience fatigue and other adverse reactions from nutrient depletion.

Nutrition 'Prevent Heat Strokes'

Prevent Heat Strokes

Too much heat, either too quickly or over an extended period of time, may prevent our bodies from efficiently cooling through perspiration.

Prescriptions 'Pain Remedies Should Emulate Opioids'
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Should Pain Remedies Mimic Opioids?

Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.

Emotions 'Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Mood'

Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Your Mood

Abnormal stress, masking a personal tragedy, or skipping required nutrition can overshadowan ordinarily pleasant personality, causing socialconflicts.

Rheumatology 'Wolf face'

Life With Lupus

This autoimmune system disorder may go undetected for months or years with symp­toms ranging from mild to aggres­sive attacks on skin and internal organs.

Gastroenterology 'Might Not Worry About Colorectal Polyps'
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Should You Worry About Colorectal Polyps?

Ninety percent of colorectal polyps occur after age 50. Nearly all colon cancers develop from polyps, but polyps grow slowly. Some are more prone to being cancerous than others.

Emotions 'Why Your Mind Goes There'

Why Your Mind Goes There

What do you do when the personality familiar to you, your family, and your friends swaps with an unpleasant alter ego? Is it a harmless fantasy?

Individual 'Finally, Affordable Medical Care For All'

Affordable Medical Care For All

Which is more expensive, medical insurance premiums and deduc­tibles or the lack of health care? The answer may shock you.

Neurology 'What’s Shaking With Parkinson’s?'

What’s Shaking With Parkinson’s?

The most obvious symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors. It is often assumed to be a musculo­skeletal disorder. But patients and caregivers should be alert to neuro­logical changes.

Neurology 'Working Too Hard For Your Money'

Health Dangers of Working Too Hard

There are clinically adverse physical and emotional effects of shift work. Don’t kill yourself trying to stay up. Find a balance between good health and earning a living.

Nutrition 'Woman getting thyroid checkup'

Easy-to-Swallow Thyroid Nutrition

Health problems from overactive or under-active can be quite severe. Enjoy these nutritional supplements to maintain a healthy thyroid gland.

Otolaryngology 'Dealing With Winter Mold and Mildew Allergies'

Dealing With Winter Mold and Mildew Allergies

During damp weather, we shut windows, close drapes, fire up the heater, and get cozy. Then begin sneezing, headaches, dizziness, chest pains, and strange odors.

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