Public Healthcare Issues

One of the most common complications of any flu is dehydration. High fever and a slowed intake of fluids are usually the culprits.

Oct 26, 2009 - Kathy Quan

Yaz® and Yasmin® are popular contraceptive drugs manufactured by Bayer HealthCare. Yaz® is the top-selling birth control pill in the U.S.

Oct 15, 2009 - Kathy Quan

For healthy adults and children, it is not necessary to be seen by a health care practitioner for flu symptoms unless they become severe.

Sep 30, 2009 - Kathy Quan

As cold and flu season rolls around each year, it's a good time to review measures to stay healthy and avoid illness or complications.

Sep 17, 2009 - Kathy Quan

Medications come in all sizes shapes and forms for a reason. Some pills are not meant to be crushed, chewed or even swallowed without water.

Sep 8, 2009 - Kathy Quan

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity and diabetes are the only diseases in the U.S. that are getting worse.

Jul 28, 2009 - Kathy Quan

The flu vaccine for fall 2009 is a somewhat confusing issue. There will most likely be two vaccines to take instead of one.

Jul 25, 2009 - Kathy Quan

The Great Recession may have slowed the nursing shortage somewhat, but it has not solved it. In fact it's poised to get worse.

Jul 17, 2009 - Kathy Quan

The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) has voted to urge a decrease in the recommended acetaminophen dosage.

Jun 30, 2009 - Kathy Quan

As summer approaches in the Northern hemisphere, mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit will begin to present problems once again.

Jun 9, 2009 - Kathy Quan

What can be done to dispose of old, expired or no longer needed medications including prescription medications and over the counter drugs?

Jun 5, 2009 - Kathy Quan

Is anyone still paying attention to the H1N1 flu updates? Or has this issue faded from front page news?

May 27, 2009 - Kathy Quan

In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide.

May 5, 2009 - Kathy Quan

The Swine Flu is very contagious and can spread very quickly. If you are ill, stay home so that you don't infect others.

Apr 27, 2009 - Kathy Quan

How will the 2009 healthcare stimulus plan help Americans? Is it too costly? Will there be more jobs?

Apr 8, 2009 - Kathy Quan

At a time when more Americans are losing jobs and consequently health insurance, CVS Caremark Corp. has announced the seasonal closure of 89 of its Minute Clinics.

Mar 17, 2009 - Kathy Quan

The peanut butter recall of January 2009 continues to grow as more and more sources voluntarily recall the products made with peanut products from PCA.

Jan 31, 2009 - Kathy Quan

Patients using pain pumps after arthroscopic shoulder surgery are at risk for permanent joint damage from the medications according to recent studies.

Jan 12, 2009 - Kathy Quan

In Gallup's annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions survey, nurses take top honors in 2008 for the seventh straight year.

Dec 8, 2008 - Kathy Quan

The U.S election on November 4, 2008, will be historic in its own right as Americans choose either the first black man as President or a woman as Vice President.

Oct 31, 2008 - Kathy Quan

The economy will play perhaps the largest part in the election on Nov. 4, 2008. Health care plays a huge part in the economy and well being of the U.S.

Oct 19, 2008 - Kathy Quan

Health care decisions should be made in the best interest of the individual. The decisions should be based on information and facts; not opinions and myths.

Oct 1, 2008 - Kathy Quan

The soaring price of gas has impacted the medical care for many, especially those who have to travel frequently or for a long distance to and from treatments and exams.

Sep 9, 2008 - Kathy Quan

What is earwax, and what its purpose? Earwax is the common term for cerumen.

Aug 31, 2008 - Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus has not disappeared. In fact, in many areas it is making an even bigger threat because of foreclosures and abandoned homes.

Aug 17, 2008 - Kathy Quan