Is Coffee Bad for You?

Shot from above of coffee maker filled with brewed coffee.

The once maligned beverage has emerged in recent years as a sort of health food, or rather drink. The public is taking notice as coffee consumption is on the rise. According to the National Coffee Association in 2017, 62 percent of Americans reported daily consumption, compared to 57 percent in 2016. Coffee health buzz This […]

5 Things That Can Help you Take a Pass on Kidney Stones

Harvard Health Blog If you’ve ever passed a kidney stone, you probably would not wish it on your worst enemy, and you’ll do anything to avoid it again. “Kidney stones are more common in men than in women, and in about half of people who have had one, kidney stones strike again within 10 to […]

Does Your Child Need a Tonsillectomy?

Does your child need a tonsillectomy? Image of young girl with long brown hair in pink shirt having tonsils checked by physician

Harvard Health Blog Tonsillectomies are one of the most common surgeries performed on children — but the decision to do one should not be taken lightly. In 1965, there were about a million tonsillectomies (with or without adenoidectomy, a surgery often done at the same time) performed on children younger than 15 years old. By […]

How to Buy Medicines Safely from an Online Pharmacy

Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate legally and offer convenience, privacy, and safeguards for purchasing medicines. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that there are many rogue online pharmacies that claim to sell prescription medicines at deeply discounted prices, often […]