Depression affects nearly 16 million Americans annually, and a large portion of those people take antidepressant drugs. While antidepressants have been shown to help those with moderate to severe depression, they are usually less effective for those with mild depression. If you don’t respond to antidepressants (or even if you do), you may want to … Read more
New reseach shows that exposure to common family problems early in life can impair a child’s brain development. Tension between parents, arguments and lack of affection or communication between family members can affect growth of the cerebellum, a brain area involved in skill learning, stress regulation and sensory-motor control, the researchers found. This might lead … Read more
Yearly mammograms in middle-age women do not reduce breast cancer deaths — these tests are essentially as good as physical examination alone, according to a new 25-year study from Canada. The study, which included nearly 90,000 women ages 40 to 59, is the latest to question the value of routine mammography. The researchers found the … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can trust the labels you read on your favorite food products? Concerned consumers often worry that food and drug labels may be misleading or deceiving. Many of our food products come from other countries now. However, it is important to note that the FDA monitors food products to ensure … Read more
When thinking about Valentine’s Day the first thing that comes to mind for most of us is candy. The traditional heart shaped box of chocolates neatly wrapped with a big red bow or the romantic night out has been a long-standing tradition.For some of us however, it is that one coveted piece of sparkling jewelry. … Read more
With almost 70 local vendors and hundreds of attendees, the Rogue Valley Health Fair was a huge success. The first 250 attendees that walked through the door at 9:00 a.m. received a swag bag that contained both goodies and gift certificates, including a free loaf of bread from Great Harvest Bread Company of Medford. Great … Read more
Starting a new tradition just got easier in Grants Pass, Oregon. No matter what your St. Patrick’s Day traditions are, the Kitchen Company in Grants Pass, Oregon has the corner on helping cooks find something truly unique to ensure family, friends and guests, feel “lucky” to be invited to your holiday celebration. The Kitchen Company … Read more
To Susana Soth, the scar tissue from her mastectomy six weeks ago feels like a rubber band wrapped tight around her chest. But the band is loosening, she said, thanks to help from her physical therapist. And she’s hopeful that by loosening up that tissue, she’ll be able to maintain as much mobility in her … Read more
For many health-conscious consumers the thought of following-up with their New Years Resolutions typically accompanies a resolve that includes being deprived in the coming year. While the top New Years resolutions on most lists include: quitting smoking, losing weight, exercising more, and controlling finances – those enthusiasts who are committed to making a change in … Read more
Despite the fact that every hospital aims to provide the highest quality care to every patient, only some manage to achieve superior performance across many common treatments. The 2014 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence places Adventist Medical Center (AMC) in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for consistently demonstrating safe and effective clinical … Read more