If You Have Chest Pain You Need An EKG

Once a man reaches the age of 40 or so, the risk of heart disease increases. Chest pain and tightness that could be written off as muscular when you were...

After Two Years My Book is Out and Available to You

After two years of writing, and countless hours of editing, my new HIV patient guide entitled "Living with HIV: A Patient's Guide" has been published. The book brings together 13...

If You Have Heartburn this Article is for You

Heartburn is a common problem for most people. In fact, medications to treat heartburn are some of the most widely prescribed medications on the market. Certain foods or medications can...

Should You Go to the ER?

When symptoms of illness and disease strike they can be serious. These symptoms can range from mild to very severe. When do these symptoms and require a trip to the...

Crystal Meth - A Killer with an Interesting History

Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth has its roots in some unexpected places. Military pilots used amphetamines to stay awake during the long flights to their bombing targets during the wartime. College...

Another State Jumps Aboard the Medical Marijuana Bandwagon

The Illinois Senate has taken the first step in backing the use of marijuana to treat the symptoms of some diseases or illnesses. By a 30-28 vote the Senate passed...

Pap Tests Are For Men Too

A viewer asks:
"I am a 26 year old straight male doing research for a college paper. I learned about a simple screeing test that men are getting that some say...