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Recovery: What to expect after prostate surgery

There are several questions that come to our minds when we think about recovery after prostate surgery: How long it takes to recover after surgery? What dietary steps should I take after prostatectomy to facilitate recovery and overall prostate health? How much pain will I have after surgery? What are the chances my cancer will… Read more

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The real risks of self-diagnosis

Are you suffering from something? A rash, maybe a fever or a red-eye can determine you to search on the internet for an answer. Many times people choose to search the Web to figure out what may be wrong with them, rather than to make an appointment with the doctor. With limited time and the… Read more

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Study reveals that medical errors are third leading cause of death

An alarming study from 2016, conducted by Johns Hopkins patient safety experts, reveals that medical errors are responsible for the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 250,000 deaths yearly.  The U.S.’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) report on the leading causes of death doesn’t take into account situations where the… Read more

10 medical and health podcasts you should subscribe to right now

Listening to podcasts has become the go-to relaxation and information method for people of all ages. Whether you’re listening at home while cooking, on the subway, or in the car on your way to work, podcasts are a useful and practical way of making use of your time. The medical and health topics are increasingly… Read more

How to make the most out of your doctor’s appointment

There was a time that when a doctor used to see his/her patients for 20 – 25 minutes, but that’s unfortunately shrinking now. Doesn’t matter who you are and how much time you want to spend at your physician’s office. Getting the most out of your doctor’s appointment has been significantly affected by insurance companies,… Read more