Author Archives: Crystal Hernandez

Lung cancer screening: is it right for you?

January 7, 2014 no comments

It is estimated that 160,000 Americans die of lung cancer every year. Researchers predict that a lung cancer screening test could eventually prevent between 8,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths per ye...

Cellulite is a cosmetic problem.

December 31, 2013 no comments

Cellulite is mainly just a cosmetic problem, not an illness or medical condition. It may look like faint dimples or an “orange peel” texture, and may only be seen when the skin is pressed...

Peanut allergy : may be avoided.

December 27, 2013 no comments

A new study has suggested children born to women who eat nuts and peanuts during pregnancy were less likely to to have nut allergies. The rate of U.S. children with a peanut allergy more than tripled...

Apples nutrition, what are the benefits?

December 19, 2013 no comments

Like other fruits, apples do benefit your health in many ways. This fruit contain no saturated fat,  sodium, and cholesterol and won’t harm your health in any way. An apple also has many great ...

Raw milk, do the risks outweigh the benefits?

December 17, 2013 no comments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the shipping of raw milk for human consumption across state lines even though its sale is still legal in many states. A statement by the American ...

Weight loss surgery, is the risk worth it?

December 14, 2013 no comments

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  more that one-third of American men and women are overweight. As the number of obesity keeps increasing so does the increase of wei...

Understanding glaucoma.

December 10, 2013 no comments

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.  Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which may cause loss of vision. Abnormally high...

Necessary exams that can save your life.

December 7, 2013 no comments

Getting checked early may be the best thing you can do for yourself or a loved one. This can help you prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis in it’s early stages, when they’re...

Type 2 diabetes, helping understand it.

December 5, 2013 no comments

It is estimated that one in three people with type 2 diabetes are not even aware they have it.  Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the mai...

Trampoline injuries, what are the dangers?

December 3, 2013 no comments

Many people think trampolines are a great addition to their home, kids love jumping up and down on these things.  In fact, jumping on a trampoline may increase the risk of injury for both children an...