Reports of Tamiflu resistance in H5N1 surfaced last week. Despite searching, the no one in the flu community could find out where the information came from. It turns out the reports were actually based on old data from an isolated case from Vietnam that seemed...
Japan's Ministry of Health has suggested that it is gearing up to issue another warning of behavioural side effects linked with Roche's immensely successful flu drug Tamiflu (oseltamivir), which is being stockpiled globally in the event of a pandemic of avian flu, according to local...
In people 60 and older, brief gaps in conversation, periods of confusion, blank stares, or being unresponsive are often chalked up to harmless "senior moments." But these may actually be signs of epilepsy, which is now more prevalent among older Americans than any other age...
Every year, the common cold and the influenza virus spread through office buildings. There are several ways in which you can prevent the spread of these viruses, including: Spray disinfectant on doorknobs, counter tops, and appliance handles on a daily basis - Virus can jump...
If you're gearing up for your first visit with a new doctor, prepare to bare more than your body, said Caroline Rudnick, MD, PhD, a Saint Louis University family physician. "Having a good relationship with your doctor is important. You should be comfortable discussing your lifestyle...
As the school year approaches the first set of mid-term examinations, DoctorSolve wants to offer parents the best study tips to help their children do better in school. Best Study Tips #1 – Creating Space It’s back to school for reading, writing, and the most basic skills of all – how to study....
On October 23rd, members of the CIPA, IPA BC and MIPA met with members of Health Canada in Ottawa to discuss with the implementation of legislation and regulation that will affect the future of IPS practice. This meeting corresponded with the recent media focus on...
Is my family safe? Currently, the number one health issue in the media is the possible Avian (commonly referred to as the Bird Flu) influenza pandemic. With all the worst-case scenarios and varying sources being quoted, it is hard to be sure if the facts you...
DoctorSolve is pleased to welcome Dr. Julie Anne Chinnock to our team of healthcare professionals. A licensed, board-certified naturopathic physician, research medical ethnobotanist, and registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild (AHG), Dr. Chinnock will provide DoctorSolve patients with information regarding natural medicine, as well as...
If you enjoy a hot cup of tea from time to time, you'll be delighted to know that you're doing something healthy for yourself too. Inside that comforting cup are powerful disease-fighting antioxidants and catechins, compounds that prevent cell damage. Tea's amazing health benefits are largely...
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Researchers at Creighton University's Osteoporosis Research Center really shook things up when they tested popular calcium-fortified beverages such as soy and rice drinks and orange juice. The calcium drifting to the bottom was a particular problem with the soy beverages tested such as Soy Dream...
