People with melanoma who live in states with the highest number of melanoma diagnoses tend to have better survival rates, according to recent research that examined data on a state-by-state basis. Why would melanoma survival rates vary between states? Researchers from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City set out to determine if… Read More »
Just like there are doctors for various specialties, there is a medical practitioner called a chiropractor for spines. There’s a lot of controversy regarding the work and treatment of a chiropractor but before you make up your mind without any knowledge and awareness, let’s understand what exactly does a chiropractor do. A chiropractor uses the… Read More »
By Ashley McClary, MD Have you heard? There’s a vaccine that may help prevent cancer for your child! The HPV vaccine has been part of the routine vaccine schedule for the past 12 years and is designed to protect your child from becoming infected with a virus that causes cancer. The HPV, or human papillomavirus,… Read More »
For week three of her Running for Beginners couch-to-5K diary Olivia Hartland-Robbins asked Healthista’s nutritional director, Rick Hay what she should be eating and drinking to help fuel her running A few weeks ago I decided it was time I became a runner. So often when I’m out walking my dogs, I see people running… Read More »