FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Reading the notes your doctor makes during your visit appears to be good medicine. An online survey of 20,000 adults treated at three U.S. health systems that have made clinical notes available to patients for several years finds that those who actually read them may be more likely… Read More: Patients Who Read Docs’ Notes Take Meds Better »
Most Americans associate pharmacies with prescription drugs, vitamins and other over-the-counter remedies. But over the past few years, pharmacies have increasingly been including cancer care and prevention among their services, signaling a trend that could disrupt health care industry. Forbes reports that Walgreens has announced a first-of-its kind program called Feel More Like You, which… Read More: U.S. Pharmacy Chains Take on Cancer »
Pain medications nd3000/Shutterstock What are they? There are two types of pain medications, also referred to as analgesics: acetaminophen (think Tylenol, etc.), which is alternative to aspirin for pain relief; and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.). Ibuprofen treats pain as well as reduces swelling and inflammation. “Pain is a signal of something—usually tissue injury—so overuse of analgesics… Read More: Everyday Medications You Probably Shouldn’t Take When You Exercise »
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: Here are 6 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kid… »