Dr. Crutchfield, it seems like everyone at work is sick. What can I do to protect myself from getting sick at work? Here are some tips on protecting your health in the workplace in spite of all the germs that may be lurking there. Tip 1: Wash your hands. As you entered your office, …
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Rarely does a month go by that there is not some national recall or warning about tainted foods. Food contamination is a worldwide problem. Recently, there was a nationwide ban on romaine lettuce in the U.S. In 2008, for another example, 50,000 babies were hospitalized in China after eating infant formula contaminated with melamine, an …
Severe damage can require diaslysis or even a transplant Kidneys are essential, yet they are easy to damage and difficult to replace. Typically, everyone is born with two kidneys. These bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, are located on both sides of the spine, just underneath the ribs on your lower back. Your kidneys serve …
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Dr. Crutchfield, my neighbor recently traveled to Africa and told me he caught malaria when he was there. What is malaria? Malaria is an infectious disease that is spread by mosquito bites. It is estimated that over 200 million people contract malaria every year around the world, and over 500,000 people die every year from …
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Peyronie’s disease (pronounced: pay-row-knees) is a disease that affects the male penis. It is considered a connective tissue disorder that affects an estimated 10-12 percent of men. Scar tissue, also known as fibrous plaques, develops along one side of the shaft of the penis. Commonly the penis is bent rather than straight when erect. However, …
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Pets are good for your health. If you know someone with a pet, especially a dog or a cat, ask them about their pet, and it is bound to make them smile. In fact, almost one-half of all U.S. households own a dog, and one-third of U.S. households own a cat. Many doctors are beginning to …
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Make bike riding safety a top priority Riding a bike has many terrific benefits. It is an excellent form of exercise; it is a low impact, joint-friendly workout; it is good for the environment; and, if used as a supplementary form of transportation, bicycling can save money.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that video game addiction can be recognized as a mental health disorder. The WHO, based in Geneva, announced that it would list “gaming disorder” in the upcoming 11th edition of its highly respected compendium of medical disorders, the International Classification of Diseases. This publication is used by health professionals around the …
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A life ended far too soon as a result of personal despair is a reality that is happening more and more in the United States. In fact, suicide rates are up a shocking 25 percent since 1999.