HIV infections are still occurring
The HIV (AIDS) epidemic was the scourge of the 1990s. Thanks to a group of antiviral medications it makes less headlines today. However, [...]
Exercise can reduce the risk of future dementia
We all know that exercise is good for us. Unfortunately, that does not always translate into our behavior. What we sometimes fail to [...]
Mononucleosis is caused by Ebstein Barr virus
Infectious Mononucleosis is a common disease. It is caused by a virus called the Ebstein Barr virus (EB virus). About 95 percent of [...]
Confusion about COVID guidance during surge
It is interesting that there is a lot of confusion about guidance during the current surge. People are wondering why there cannot be [...]
Hand sanitizer use advice
I was recently in South Carolina. The pick up station had hand sanitizer. It was on top of a counter. I had to [...]
Social media provides false medical information
Social media has taken a major role in shaping opinion. It really does not matter if there is no truth to what is [...]
Adolescents are not yet adults
We all know that adolescents are not yet adults. That is why there is an age limit for voting. That is why there [...]
Christmas represents family time
To me Christmas has always represented a time for family. When I was growing up my dad had a Santa Claus outfit and [...]
HIPAA doesn’t apply to all health related information
Most people are well aware of health related privacy laws. They fall under what is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [...]
Objections to new vaccines isn’t new
Over the years many new vaccines have been developed. Most have been required for school entry in children. Each time that happened members [...]