The patient's wishes should be respected. It is their body, their life. Only the patient knows what they are going through. There are some instances, though, that need temporary support such as being put on a ventilator so the patient can breathe ... more

Few things are more stressful than watching your pet go to town scratching and licking itself. Not knowing what to do for dog skin allergies can leave a loving owner feeling a bit helpless, but that needn't be the case. First, let's get a basic ... more

According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries could be a promising pain-reliever for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is a degenerative illness typically affecting the hands, feet, spine, ... more

By Editorial Staff The Massage Therapy Foundation recently awarded Northwestern Health Sciences University's Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies a grant of $19,935 to conduct a pilot study to determine if massage therapy is a viable treatment ... more

We have discussed increasing our virtual school offerings and opportunities for students. Even though our discussion was not specifically tied to reducing class size, this is certainly something that we should consider. We have talked about ... more

The 2008 U.S. gasoline price spike above $4 a gallon motivated many consumers to consider alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles. As demand for gas-electric hybrids exceeded supply, both domestic and foreign auto manufacturers accelerated plans ... more

There are a few options available to relieve accumulated eye strain. Try to focus on a far away object about every 15 minutes when working on the computer. Keep your monitor at the correct height and distance at your work station. You can also ... more

My optician has told me that studies have shown that when people use a VDU they tend to open their eyes wider than normal, and blink less. This may cut down on the lubrication to the surface of the eye, causing a feeling of dryness or scratchiness. ... more

Frequent heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). ... more

Once bacterial sinusitis sets in, it often takes a course of oral antibiotics to clear it. Chronic sinusitis in children requires a longer-lasting and more potent treatment with antibiotics, which is important so that the sinuses do not become ... more