Health Articles

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You may have read or heard of the the term “empty calories,” but what exactly are they? “Empty calories” describes foods high in calories but low in nutritional value, me..

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When it comes to braces, parents often face a perplexing question: “When is the best time for my child get braces?” Well, the answer is … it depends! Early Evaluation and Treatment W..

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Heart disease is one of the most widespread diseases in the world. Physical activity, smoking cessation, and diet are your best defenses in fighting heart disease. In addition to a diet that..

What is asthma? Asthma is a condition caused by inflammation of the small airways in the lung resulting in coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or a combination of all of these. Asthma ..

Living in China, we have the opportunity to learn about and benefit from the traditional Chinese healing arts of acupuncture, herbology, fengshui, and tui na (massage). These therapies, ofte..

Helen ZHANG, Chair of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist

That annoying buzzing in the air, that whine in your ear- it means that mosquito season is upon us once again. Find out how to avoid getting more than just irritating bites from these bloods..

Private: William CHICKERING, ER Physician

Living in a foreign country is challenging enough without having to feel extra vulnerable to medical emergencies because you are bewildered by the choices and/or rendered mute by the languag..

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways, the passages that carry air from the lungs. 300 million people worldwide have asthma, and it is prevalent in every country,..

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Over 50% of Americans are overweight, and China seems to be following suit. China’s first official nutrition and health survey shows that between 1992 and 2002 more than 60 million Chi..

Martin SPRINGER, Emergency Medicine Physician

Did you know that in the time you take to read this article, another victim will be claimed by sudden cardiac arrest? Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death. According to..