Healthcare in Argentina With a population of just over 43.4 million in 2015, Argentina ranks 32nd in the world by population and 9th by total area. The official language of Argentina is Spanish, but English, German, French, Italian, and several…
Healthcare in India With a population of 1.3 billion, India is the second largest country in the world by population and the seventh largest by total area. The official languages of India are Hindi and English, with many recognized regional…
The importance of parents reading aloud to their children has long been appreciated. Not only is the experience enjoyable for both parties, but it also has scientifically measurable benefits. From previous studies, we are aware that when parents engage in…
We all know that being lonely can be a very unpleasant thing. However, a recent study proves that being lonely can actually have a negative effect on our health. With the study focusing on adults over the age of 71,…
Most of us have seen the effects of Parkinson’s disease, whether it was with a family member or world-famous star. This disease seems to have no discrimination or bounds. The progression of its pathology, and consequently its symptoms, is exceedingly…
Colonoscopies Greatly Reduce Death Rate VA study demonstrates that colonoscopies absolutely prevent death from colorectal cancer. The study is so compelling that no one should refuse this life-saving screening. A new study by the Veterans Affairs Health Care System validates…
Diabetes is a growing problem in America, and all over the world, today. Currently, almost 10% of the American population carries a diagnosis of diabetes, and 1.5 million new cases are added each year. Diabetes disproportionately strikes older Americans, with…
Do you have Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis or have a family member/friend with either of these diseases? If yes, you might want to check out this article where Dr. Saurabh (Seth) Sethi will discuss the best diet for these…
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The prevalence of IBS in the US has been estimated to be approximately…
Hypertension or High Blood pressure is a condition in which there is higher than normal pressure in the arteries of the body. It is a risk factor for several problems like coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, kidney failure.…