Cancer Treatments - Is Chemotherapy Safe, Necessary Or Worthwhile?

Have you ever seen someone undergo chemotherapy? It is horrific. But the worst thing about it is that there is really no point in enduring all that suffering. Though chemotherapy has been the main treatment for cancer in the U.S. since the 1960's, recent studies have shown that there may be no benefit at all to justify the misery caused by the chemotherapy. Studies show that about half of all cancer patients receive chemotherapy; and it helps only about 5% of those patients. In other words, all the facts on chemotherapy are in; and they suggest that you should seriously consider your alternatives.

Bronchitis Treatment is Necessary to Your Overall Health and Wellbeing

The greatest gift we have is our health, once gone it sometimes can't easily be regained; knowing that if there's anything we can do to improve our health, wouldn't it be wise to take all possibly precautions? Chronic bronchitis is most commonly found in smokers, and sometimes those who live in heavily polluted areas. It follows then, if we can reduce the chance of getting bronchitis by quitting smoking, or avoiding pollutants, this would be a smart step to ensure our health. Bronchitis is no respecter of person, and can occur in any one regardless of their gender or age. Certainly smokers are at higher risk, as are those with weak immune systems.

Diagnosis Of Rabid Bat In Baldwin County Prompts Reminders To Immunize Pets - Alabama Department Of Public Health

The diagnosis of a rabid bat in the Fairhope area in Baldwin County has prompted public officials to encourage pet owners to be sure their dogs and cats are vaccinated against the fatal disease. "We do not believe that there was a human exposure in this case," said Charlotte Plumb, Environmental Supervisor with the Baldwin County Health Department. "We strongly caution people not to approach stray animals, wildlife and bats. More at...

In the same way that winter is commonly known to be the "flu season," a new study suggests that the dog days of summer may well be the "bacterial infection" season. Researchers have discovered that serious infections caused by gram-negative bacteria can go up as much as 17 percent with every 10 degree increase in seasonal temperature. More at...