27 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

Guacamole lovers, rejoice! People who eat a daily dose of avocado are typically healthier than those who don’t, according to a new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers asked 17,567 adults to record everything they ate in a 24-hour period, then analyzed their diets and health. The 347 people who […]

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27 February 2013 ~ 0 Comments

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

Guacamole lovers, rejoice! People who eat a daily dose of avocado are typically healthier than those who don’t, according to a new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers asked 17,567 adults to record everything they ate in a 24-hour period, then analyzed their diets and health. The 347 people who […]

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30 January 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Everyone is human—including your doctor. Unfortunately, that means that even the men and women in white coats make mistakes sometimes. But here’s the scary thing: A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows patients are rarely informed about medication errors. In addition, while men and women in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are most likely to […]

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19 January 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Everyone is human—including your doctor. Unfortunately, that means that even the men and women in white coats make mistakes sometimes. But here’s the scary thing: A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows patients are rarely informed about medication errors. In addition, while men and women in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are most likely to […]

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19 January 2013 ~ 0 Comments

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Everyone is human—including your doctor. Unfortunately, that means that even the men and women in white coats make mistakes sometimes. But here’s the scary thing: A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows patients are rarely informed about medication errors. In addition, while men and women in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are most likely to […]

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10 January 2013 ~ 0 Comments

The Worst Way to Find a Doctor

When searching for a new doctor, you’re probably hoping for a bedside manner that’s more McDreamy than Dr. House. And while it’s tempting to scour online reviews, they may not lead you to the best choice. It turns out that physician review websites aren’t always reliable, according to a new study from Loyola University Medical […]

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11 December 2012 ~ 0 Comments

6 Traits to Look for in a Doctor

Is your doctor less than friendly? It might be time to find a new one. Having an empathetic doctor can actually decrease your pain awareness, according to a new study published in Patient Education and Counseling. Michigan State University researchers assigned nine women to one of two types of interviews with a doctor prior to […]

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11 December 2012 ~ 0 Comments

6 Traits to Look for in a Doctor

Is your doctor less than friendly? It might be time to find a new one. Having an empathetic doctor can actually decrease your pain awareness, according to a new study published in Patient Education and Counseling. Michigan State University researchers assigned nine women to one of two types of interviews with a doctor prior to […]

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11 December 2012 ~ 0 Comments

6 Traits to Look for in a Doctor

Is your doctor less than friendly? It might be time to find a new one. Having an empathetic doctor can actually decrease your pain awareness, according to a new study published in Patient Education and Counseling. Michigan State University researchers assigned nine women to one of two types of interviews with a doctor prior to […]

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