If you are prediabetic – which means you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes – or if you have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your nutrition and lifestyle are incredibly important to your overall health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet of nutritious foods that are low in refined carbohydrates and
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Common Radiology Myths Debunked
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis and, sometimes, treatment of injuries and diseases. Without medical imaging technology, there would be no way to definitively and accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and diseases that are now relatively easy to diagnose. Before radiology scans
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Your Loved One Is in the ICU
When your loved one is in the intensive care unit (ICU), he or she likely has a life-threatening condition that requires round-the-clock medical care. Problems that can land you in the ICU include brain injuries, accidents, and other serious illnesses. You may be harboring fears and anxiety because of their critical condition. But don’t despair.
Read MoreThe Many Medical X-Ray Uses
You might have gone to the hospital because of a sports injury or a slip-and-fall accident, and the doctors performed an X-ray to help diagnose your injury. You might have also had an X-ray because of a bad cough that caused concern. We are no strangers to medical X-rays. That is because this technology is
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