October 2016

Jody Hill was running out of options.The Los Angeles-based writer and producer had been suffering from a fairly rare condition called chronic groin pain, and none of the doctors in L.A. were able to help him. His visit to a

Hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV causes a hepatitis that is transmitted through the blood stream (intraveinous drugs, professional exposure and nosocomial transmission). During chronic hepatitis C, cirrhosis can develop 10-20 years later, with a risk of hepatic cancer. Image produced

The yellow root from South Asia is a well known ingredient in curries and Middle Eastern dishes and has a large number of health benefitsTurmeric is popularly used to give curry a yellow hue, but in one restaurant in Hong

At least 351 companies across the United States advertise unauthorized stem cell treatments at their clinics, exposing patients to potential harm. That's the conclusion of a comprehensive study that may be the first of its kind.These companies advertise stem cell therapies

Rosie Yagielo runs a marijuana business at the southern edge of a state where medical pot is not available.Based in a small office in Key Largo, HempStaff does not grow the drug or sell it.Yet it could profit if voters

A graduate of Universidad Anahuac del Mayab, Dr. José Enrique Guerra is proudly a Yucatecan who has succesfully combined his skills as a medical doctor, marketing specialist and businessman in order to provide a service of excellence to people traveling to

A family doctor on Tuesday admitted falsely claiming to have a certificate in aerospace medicine – a set of skills to treat specific conditions among pilots and other crew who fly frequently.Discovery Bay-based Dr Oliver James Alan pleaded guilty to

Some Canadian doctors say they’ve noticed an increase in so-called “birth tourism” patients who may present ethical and legal challenges for health care professionals.Dr. Fiona Mattatall, a gynecologist and University of Calgary professor, told CTV News that hospitals in Calgary

A subtle and disconcerting shift is underway in the delivery of medical information.We used to get information predominantly from health professionals but with Web 2.0 technology, it increasingly comes from patients who recount their own experiences and build online communities