When it comes to a well-balanced diet, getting enough fiber is an important part of getting the most out of the diet plan. Understanding what it is and why it is important to add more fiber for good health will make it easier to enjoy foods that have a high fiber content. What is Fiber? Fiber is a bulk element found in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. It is sometimes [...] Read More »

This Saturday, Tiffany Schoser, Executive Assistant to iTriage founders Wayne Guerra, MD, and Pete Hudson, MD, is participating in Denver’s Walk MS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s largest pledge-based fundraiser. Schoser, who has participated in Walk MS since 2002, and has been a Crew Coordinator since 2006, seeks to raise $1,000 to help fund MS research. “Walk MS inspires me to have [...] Read More »

The FDA has reported that it will now be putting just as much effort into the monitoring of drugs after they have been approved as they do during the pre-approval process. A report labeled “Advances in the FDA’s Safety Program for Marketed Drugs” goes on to describe a range of new scientific tools that will be used to ensure that aftermarket drug monitoring would be just as important as the [...] Read More »

Occupational health services have become big business for urgent care centers in recent years, as today’s employers look for efficient and affordable solutions to decrease lost work time, control absenteeism and promote healthy lifestyles among employees. With extended hours and walk-in availability, convenience is of the major factors that make urgent care centers an ideal health partner for local [...] Read More »

Did you know that in 2009, 5,811,097 men are alive who have been diagnosed with cancer? This fact includes persons with active disease and those who are cured of their disease according to the National Cancer Institute. What's the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men? Prostate CancerLung CancerTesticular CancerColon Cancer Read More »

April marks the onset of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, making it a perfect opportunity for campus activists to bust some dangerous myths and misconceptions about the crime, many of which actively prevent victims from receiving the medical and psychological care they need to heal. Start out by educating classmates, faculty, and staff about the legal definitions of rape (remember to include the [...] Read More »

When Desiree Lyon Howe was seventeen, she experienced her first attack of porphyria. “When I was asked by the attending physician to describe the pain, I likened it to the agony caused by a thousand flaming swords imbedded deeply in my abdomen,” says Howe. After Howe’s pain subsided untreated a few days later, Howe’s physicians, family and friends thought that the short-lived episode was a [...] Read More »

Many realize that drinking excessive alcohol affects their health, however not everyone knows that heavy drinking can result in gum, tongue and oral irritation; increase in teeth decay and gum disease; and a higher risk of oral cancer. Out of alcohol abusers, 80% have moderate to severe gum disease and decayed teeth, and over one third have precancerous lesions, which are rates much higher than most [...] Read More »

Studies show that many children and adolescents struggle to get the sleep they need. Television, the internet, smartphones, and gaming systems distract many children, while they struggle to keep up with school and extracurricular activities. Today we hear from Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, a family physician in Lexington, KY, who provides solutions to common problems parents face when trying to get their [...] Read More »

Learn more about the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Read More »