Around 10% of people suffer from serious addictions. Drinking, gambling, shopping, smoking, adult movies, casinos etc. There are several treatment options. Sessions in counselors’ offices are frequently chosen but clinics, self-help programs and self-help groups are options, too. Which are the differences between specialized clinics and self-help programs? Is one of them better than the other? Obviously, clinics and similar […]

Millions of Americans take up driving at a professional level. While some of you may enjoy the travel and the changing scenery, professional driving has been associated with a variety of health problems. Most experts blame irregular and long work hours for the crisis. Drivers are generally expected to drive for about 14 hours at a stretch. They get a […]

LASIK surgery has become one of the most common surgeries performed on patients, and those who undergo the procedure are generally thrilled at the almost instantaneous results of improved vision. While most patients experience 20/20 vision within a few days of surgery, sometimes a problem such as an unwanted astigmatism or other less than perfect results can happen if there […]

Types of Oral Health Problems in Children and How to Treat The etiology and treatment of early childhood issues presents the dentist with various clinical encounters typically not seen in adults. These orofacial conditions require special attention and careful management. Most common irregularities found in children from infancy to adolescence include the following: • Soft and hard tissue anomalies • […]

Doping is not only rife in sporting. Drug use by students as a means of improving memory and enhancing academic performance is on the increase too. The question is whether the use of prescription drugs to achieve better grades can be considered cheating as it is in sports. There is no clear cut answer as yet, but discussions in this […]