By CARA ANGELOTTA MD Contrary to popular belief, the risk of suicide does not increase around the holidays. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, annual suicide rates in the U.S. have risen nearly 30 percent since 1999. Much of the media coverage following the high-profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony… Read More »
Many people living with HIV choose to explore non-conventional therapies to ease the symptoms of HIV and side effects of the medications. Some alternative treatments can complement a person’s standard medical care, but others are not safe. Many people living with HIV use alternative therapies. According to one source, over 70 percent of people with… Read More »
Stock photo Irish researchers hope epilepsy gene find will help sufferers Independent.ie People with epilepsy will get a greater insight into their condition following the discovery of 11 genes associated with the illness. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/irish-researchers-hope-epilepsy-gene-find-will-help-sufferers-37614721.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37614336.ece/0b399/AUTOCROP/h342/medtech.jpg Email People with epilepsy will get a greater insight into their condition following the discovery of 11 genes associated with… Read More »
Sir Elton John was in Atlanta to kick off the “AIDSfree” campaign, a holiday fundraiser based in the United Kingdom that will support HIV testing and treatment in six cities across the globe, including Atlanta, reports The Independent. The other cities are Delhi, India; Kiev, Ukraine; London; Maputo, Mozambique; and Nairobi, Kenya. Why is Atlanta… Read More »
Victoria Smurfit and her daughter Evie Actress Victoria Smurfit and daughter Evie (14) appeal to public to help find a cure for macular dystrophy Independent.ie Actress Victoria Smurfit and her 14 year-old daughter Evie have appealed to the public to help find a cure for blindness by funding research. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/actress-victoria-smurfit-and-daughter-evie-14-appeal-to-public-to-help-find-a-cure-for-macular-dystrophy-37606688.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37606691.ece/a2c96/AUTOCROP/h342/smurfitt.PNG Email Actress Victoria Smurfit… Read More »
Home News Consumer News Health Tip: Before You Get Help for Stuttering Print this page — Different speech therapists have differing approaches for stuttering, so it’s important to evaluate your needs before choosing a therapist, the Stuttering Foundation says. Before starting treatment, the Foundation suggests asking therapist candidates these questions: How comfortable are you with… Read More »