NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • America’s Bitter Pill is Steven Brill’s acclaimed book on how the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was written, how it is being implemented, and, most important, how it is changing—and failing to change—the rampant abuses in the healthcare industry. It’s a fly-on-the-wall account of… Read More »
Valium is the brand name of a drug called diazepam. Being in the benzodiazepine family, Valium is considered a sedative. This drug is used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. It is only available by prescription from your physician. This is a controlled substance which can become addictive. Valium is used for short periods… Read More »
A study that followed over 21,000 male doctors for two decades, measuring a variety of things including the influence of carrying a few extra pounds and physical activity on risk of cardiac heart failure has an important message – even a few extra pounds can be risky, especially if you’re not active. For the non-medical… Read More »
Turmeric, made from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, is an ancient Indian spice that is becoming a popular herbal supplement due to its antioxidant benefits. The Curcumin in Turmeric provides powerful antioxidant activity that helps neutralize free radicals and is responsible for its vibrant yellow color. Out of various common spices, turmeric has… Read More »