Thousands of patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis asked to take blood tests

More than 3,000 patients of a surgery center in Bergen County, New Jersey, may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, according to the New Jersey Department of Health and the HealthPlus Surgery Center in the town of Saddle Brook. On Tuesday, officials issued a new statement asking patients who received a… Read More »

How to help yourself live longer

How could you improve your lifespan? Are You… Male Female Where do you live? in have an average healthy life expectancy of Source: WHO (2016) But could your habits be affecting your lifespan? Find out by answering these nine questions… Smoking Do you smoke? Never Used to 1/day More than 1/day Your result Tip Good… Read More »

Overdosing With Ibuprofen

  Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is sold as a generic with brand names such as Advil or Motrin. The recommended maximum daily dose is 1,200 milligrams. Unfortunately many people exceed this dose.   The problem with exceeding the maximum dose is that NSAIDs when over used can cause serious side… Read More »