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News For This Month:

A Guide in Acquiring the Services of the Best Dentist It is always important to keep a healthy dental practice in order for you to ensure that the health of your mouth and teeth is perfect and in good condition. This is one of the main reasons why it is always recommended that you consider… Read More »

News For This Month:

Important Health Benefits of Plastic Surgery That You Need to Know The main aim of plastic surgery is to improve or change the shape or the appearance of the body. More often than not, many people perceive plastic surgery as only a way of improving personal outward appearance which is very true. However, that is… Read More »

Medical News Today: Do pink Himalayan salt lamps provide any health benefits?

Due to their alleged health benefits, products containing pink Himalayan salt have become very popular in recent years. They also appeal to those wanting to take a more natural approach to their lifestyle. However, there is little to no evidence to support these health claims. This article will focus on pink Himalayan salt lamps and… Read More »

Medical News Today: What to know about synovial (joint) fluid analysis

Doctors use synovial fluid analysis, or synovial joint analysis, to help diagnose the cause of joint pain and to rule out infection. Common causes of joint pain include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, and gout. The test can also help rule out some serious conditions that may require immediate treatment. Many joints contain small amounts of… Read More »

Medical News Today: Using Facebook to predict depression

New research uses over half a million Facebook status updates to predict depression diagnoses in people at risk. Your Facebook posts may predict whether you will develop depression. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health problems in the United States, with over 16 million adults having experienced at least one major depressive episode… Read More »

Now THIS is fake health news – and it appears in major newspapers across the U.S.

October 11, 2018 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is the founder and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org. He tweets as @garyschwitzer.  He usually avoids using the term “fake news” because shoddy, incomplete health care news is a much bigger problem.  But this is one example where the fake term applies. The story began:  “It is not often… Read More »

Medical News Today: What to know about constipation after surgery

Surgical procedures are stressful on the body. As a result, they can cause unexpected side effects, including constipation. Constipation does not affect everyone who has surgery, but it is a relatively common side effect of pain medications, anesthesia, and a lack of mobility. Depending on which body part or parts the surgery involved, straining to… Read More »