Blood Pressure Meds Lower Skin Cancer Risk

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Taking blood pressure medications might do more than just lower your blood pressure — at least in some cases, they also seem to lower the risk of getting skin cancer. Continue reading Blood Pressure Meds Lower Skin Cancer Risk

How Many Friends Do You Have? I’ve Got a Few Trillion.

The next time you feel lonely, remember this: you always have a few friends with you. No, not your Tweeple, your bacteria.

You have lots of them with you at all times; so many in fact, you’re like a walking planet. There are far more microbes living in and on you then there are people . . . → Read More: How Many Friends Do You Have? I’ve Got a Few Trillion.

Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

YouTube, with over 80 million videos, has become a popular resource for health information. But is the information provided helpful? Continue reading Dr. YouTube Will See You Now

7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Patient satisfaction has more to do with communication between doctor and patient than with the skill of the physician. With that in mind, here are seven tips to help you get the most out of your next trip to the doctor’s office: Continue reading 7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Doctor’s Visit

7 Tips to Stop MRSA, the Staph Superbug

How do I protect myself from MRSA? Continue reading 7 Tips to Stop MRSA, the Staph Superbug

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