by Dr. Veronica | Nov 14, 2016 | ARTICLES, Zika and other viruses
Researchers are suggesting the term “congenital Zika syndrome” to describe many birth disabilities in the fetal brain, according to a new study. A particular trait caused by Zika is microcephaly, which is an underdeveloped brain and skull. Researchers studied 11...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 11, 2016 | ARTICLES, Uncategorized
There are only a few common injuries more frustrating and debilitating than back pain. People don’t realize they rely on their backs so much until they start feeling something wrong. The fact that a simple action like picking something up from the ground, sleeping in...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 11, 2016 | ARTICLES, Fitness, Heart Health, women and heart disease
The American Heart Association expressed a statement recommending a “zero tolerance” approach for children’s exposure to secondhand smoke. Dr. Geetha Raghuveer, pediatric cardiologist and statement panel chair, stated in an AHA news release, “Parents should consider...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 9, 2016 | ARTICLES, Names and self-identity, Uncategorized, Weight Management and Nutrition
A new study suggests hanging out with thinner people to lose more weight. In a survey of more than 9,300 Americans from the ages 18-65, overweight individuals who want to lose weight are less likely to make weight loss progress if they only spend time with other obese...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 5, 2016 | ARTICLES, Sex Talk and Relationships, Sexuality and your Health
According to U.S. health officials, Zika virus can be spread sexually even when your partner has no symptoms or any signs of infection. Unfortunately, a woman from Maryland who has not traveled to an active Zika area was diagnosed with the virus last June. Apparently,...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 3, 2016 | ARTICLES, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness, Weight Management and Nutrition
Parents and doctors should encourage healthy living on overweight teenagers instead of looking at their weight, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP recommends adults should steer clear from weight talk, and help kids have a healthy and...
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