Coronavirus Vaccines Update 2/26/2021 As of Friday February 26, 2021, there are two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for use in the United States, with three others in the final stage (Phase 3) of clinical trials....

Opioids and Suicide: According to the National Library of Medicine "Suicide is a significant public health problem and preventing suicide is a national priority. Emerging evidence links chronic non-cancer pain to increased risk of suicide. This evidence is consistent...

A new study published in the journal Molecular Cell has made a promising discovery in spider venom that could lead to safer treatments for chronic pain in humans. Read on to learn what a tarantula, the Chinese bird spider,...

What a year, right? If you’re like most people, you’re eager to put 2020 behind you. But first, you need to get through the holiday season. And this year’s celebrations promise to be unusually challenging as COVID resurges and...

National Diabetes Month Overview Every 21 seconds, an American is diagnosed with diabetes. According to the American Diabetic Association (ADA), diabetes kills more Americans than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Read on to learn more about why we need a...

There’s a growing trend toward alternative healing methods. Some—like acupuncture, yoga, and massage—are supported by research and offered by many medical center integrative medicine programs.  Others—like energy healing—are more controversial. Read on to learn about a form of energy...