Lizandra Gutierrez APRN

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• The Correlation Between Height and Heart Disease Risk

  The New England Journal of Medicine recently published research linking height and coronary artery disease through the study of genetics. Doctors have known since the 1950s about the link between short stature and coronary artery disease, “but the reason behind this really hasn’t been completely...

• Is Your Knee Pain Due to Gout?

  Background of GoutGout is an ancient disease. However, it is still one of the most common diseases these days and a big public concern. In ancient times, gout was considered to be associated with food overindulgence. Mostly, the disease was linked to rich people as they were the only ones who could...

• Antioxidant Levels Are Similar in Organic and Conventionally Grown Vegetables

  The general belief that organically grown crops are healthier than conventionally grown ones may not be true, says a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. This study reports that some of the vegetables grown using the conventional methods with fertilizers and pesticides...

• Health Care Reform in Washington Affects Parkinson's Disease Patients

  Lately, and especially during these last 150 days, there has been a predominant debate in the Congress. The controversy around the debate begins with the potentially negative impact this new legislation may be covering. Community affected by this decision have already made their opinion public,...

• The Signs of Strep Throat

  What is strep throat?Strep throat is the most common form of bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, resulting in inflammation and irritation. Strep throat is caused by different types of streptococcus bacteria. The severity of the condition differs from one type of bacteria to another. Not...

• Persistent and Dry Cough: What to Do?

  There are two types of cough: dry and productive. When you cough and mucus or phlegm is expelled, then it is a productive cough. A dry cough, on the other hand, can be caused by a random tickle, allergy, or dry air. There are natural remedies that can be used to relieve a cough. Home Remedies for...