Mental health is one of those issues that we try to just push to the back of our minds because, well, we just don’t want to think about. We don’t want to admit that we, or one...
As the month of September rolled to a close in 2017, late-night funnyman and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' host Jimmy Kimmel took a break from the usual one-liners and celebrity jabs in...
American healthcare services are undergoing a sea change, thanks in part to health laws and shifting population demographics. In response, health professionals are adopting new...
After Republicans failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act during the summer of 2017, Democrats worked behind the scenes to come up with their own plan. Enter...
Rather than giving the same therapy to a large number of people, precision medicine takes a more customized approach to the practice of medicine. Doctors use genetic...
A June 2017 study published by Loyola University in Chicago reveals that more women received early diagnoses of breast cancer due to the Affordable Care Act. Statistics show...
When Medicare penalized hospitals for high readmission rates under the Affordable Care Act, the controversy shed light on avoidable gaps in patient care. Many patients return...
The opioid crisis in America shows no signs of abating, and the deaths from this type of drug overdose are at an epidemic level. As of 2017, American policymakers have yet to...
When three Republican senators, including John McCain, broke ranks and voted against the Senate's health care bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the move angered President...
Vaping, or using electronic devices to inhale nicotine-containing liquids, is increasing in popularity. However, the American Lung Association states that vaping is a serious...
If you're experiencing job burnout, you're definitely not alone. Job burnout due to extra-long work hours, stressful work conditions, demanding bosses, lack of an adequate...
When President Donald Trump took office with a Republican-controlled Congress, one campaign promise he made was to undo the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as...
Health care in America will undergo radical changes upon the heels of the new senate bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Many of the changes are detrimental to the middle...
The Republican-controlled Congress unveiled legislation within a massive health care bill that would lead to sharp Medicaid cuts. The plan would limit the amount of people who...
The use of tobacco among teens has been a problem for generations, but the tides may finally be turning. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Thanks to advances in medical technology, patients have a way to stay on top of their prescription medications. The idea behind smart pill bottles from Adhere Tech is to make...
Second-hand smoke is an annoying fact of life for many people who come into frequent contact with smokers. However, there may be an even greater silent threat to your health:...
Senior columnist Jake Novak of CNBC notes one critical factor about health care costs that politicians in Washington seem to overlook. Surprisingly, the reason costs keep...
Big pharmaceutical companies continue to get bad press in 2017. In 2016, the price of the EpiPen from Mylan made headlines, and just a year later, there are several issues...
On May 4, 2017, the House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. If the bill goes on to be passed by the U.S. Senate, it...
For many years, doctors have struggled to understand what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder in which sufferers feel extreme exhaustion for no apparent reason even...
Many studies suggest that sugar could have a harmful effect on health, causing people to pack on the pounds and putting them at an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes...
A stroke may seem like an ailment reserved for the very old or ill, but new research shows that more younger adults in the U.S. are being hospitalized because of them. This may...
As of April 2017, the future of Obamacare, formally titled the Affordable Care Act, is still uncertain. Although the Republican-sponsored replacement bill, the American Health...
Major changes to the Affordable Care Act are underway in Washington. Republican lawmakers are preparing to make good on their promise to overhaul the health care law, with...
Many American employees depend on their employers for health insurance. However, the 2017 Republican health care plan could mean the end of employer-based health insurance for...
As the Trump administration repeals the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, many Americans are wondering what happens next. The answer may be at hand as...
Robert Pearl, MD, writes for Forbes magazine on health care issues, and one of his pieces discusses how the press and researchers tout medical advances without getting all of...
If you're like many Americans, your smartphone is nearly always in your hand. According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, four out of every five...
Health care practitioners often note that the rise and fall of hospital admission rates coincides with seasonable or periodic factors, and snowfall is one such predictor. Snow...
Tea is a popular beverage and has a long historical lineage, being notorious for its role in an act of historical tax defiance yet still being a much-loved cold drink on a hot...
President Trump's plan to repeal Obamacare was a major selling point of his campaign, and the Republican party now faces intense pressure to deliver on this promise. Although...
Meet the Zio patch, a piece of wearable technology just three inches long that could save your life. This tech is from a San Francisco-based company called iRhythm...
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Now that he has taken office, taxpayers, government organizations and...
What could happen to the average American if the Affordable Care Act no longer exists? The Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress both vowed to follow...
As the new year begins and health resolutions abound, a new trend has emerged: dry January. By going without alcohol for 30 days, participants hope to ease the stress on their...
Remote monitoring may be the answer to a crucial health care problem — how to deliver high-quality care in facilities with limited medical staff and a high volume of patients....
A record number of Americans signed up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov as part of the mandate of the Affordable Care Act. As many as 400,000 more people signed up in the...
The American Academy of Actuaries released a statement in December 2016 warning about the dangers of quickly repealing the Affordable Care Act. This law, commonly called...
The Affordable Care Act has had a rocky start since its inception, and with a new Republican administration, its future remains murky. President-elect Trump has had a change of...
Americans are busier than ever, which has more people turning to restaurants and fast food for quick, no-hassle meals. Unfortunately, this frequent dining out is not helping...
The health care industry faces a crossroads. The change of power in the White House could bring about massive changes in how states help their poorest citizens pay for health...
Heading to the doctor whenever you're feeling under the weather may seem like a good idea. However, as with avoiding doctor visits when they're truly needed, seeking them when...
It's no secret that exercise has positive health implications ranging from weight control to reduced risk of disease. Unfortunately, the benefits don't last forever; in fact,...
In today's organic food revolution, many consumers readily form negative opinions of artificial flavors based on the assumption that "natural" is inherently better. Yet, the...
If you find that you spend more time paying attention to your smartphone than to the environment around you, you may need to take a time out. Your smartphone could be stressing...
Coping with unemployment is difficult for job seekers who routinely spend countless hours customizing resumes, crafting cover letters and submitting applications to multiple...
The growing market for gluten-free products has helped make life more convenient for gluten-sensitive individuals. However, a new study suggests that some foods that are...
Mentally strong people have healthy habits that contribute to their continuous growth and development. These individuals aren't afraid to set themselves apart from the crowd,...
Although employer-based health insurance plans account for most of the health coverage plans in the United States, covering approximately 150 million people, workers are not as...
The Zika virus has had devastating effects in South America, where it has caused several women to give birth to babies with microcephaly. Now that cases of Zika are starting to...
There has been much outrage after the latest price hike announced by Mylan concerning its EpiPen auto-injector. Over the past 10 years, the price has risen from approximately...
The research is clear: Too much sitting creates a host of health problems. The often-recommended antidote — exercising more — may not be an effective solution on its own,...
When it comes to health insurance, bigger may be better. Many large health insurance companies are merging together in order to drive down competition and gain market power....
As the number of patients receiving even the most basic care from health care corporations grows, so does the number of man-hours needed to perform those duties. As a result,...
The health care industry is constantly changing and facing new challenges as legislation is passed that affects medical facilities. Health care trends, though, often predict...
A nursing license normally covers just one state when a person obtains the ability to practice this profession. However, several entities feel one step forward for the nursing...
Speech synthesis, or the production of human speech by artificial means, has been around for more than 10 years. However, it is only in recent years that this health care...
A 2016 study revealed a shocking fact about U.S. veterans. Roughly 20 veterans commit suicide every single day, and the veteran suicide rate is 21 percent higher than the rate...
For senior citizens, who often deal with multiple conditions or illnesses, a visit to the emergency room can have far-reaching health implications. The stress, chaos and long...
Adrenal fatigue has several symptoms, including body aches, sleeping difficulties, dark circles under the eye and physical fatigue. The difficulties are that these symptoms are...
Research has clearly documented the benefits of exercise. The challenge is finding the time when work demands increase. When working full time in a high-stress job, finding the...
Expanding access to health care increases the demand for skilled physicians, and medically underserved areas suffer the most drastic shortages as doctors retire without being...
Perhaps the most sought-after workplace benefit that millennials seek from employers is a health and wellness program that goes beyond just medical insurance. Millennials want...
More than 14 million adults in the U.S. are affected by major depression disorder, and even more adults experience depression symptoms periodically, according to statistics...
Nurses are at the front lines of delivering the best possible care to patients. As such, they must display positive communication to collaborate, research and educate in the...
Every day, your body filters out dozens of toxins. To give it a healthy kickstart, try to eliminate items that trigger inflammation, such as sugar and processed foods, advises...
The health care industry has seen major technological developments in recent years, with one of the major trends being the rise of health care technology for mobile devices and...
Finding time to fit in regular sessions of moderate exercise can be difficult for many people. With a full-time job and a family to look after, the average person simply...
Many cities in the United States face a looming crisis, at least in terms of how much health care costs drain a local economy rather than sustain it. This economic drain occurs...
American law stipulates that patients have a right to view their own medical records at any time. The difficulty is that ordinary people may not be able to interpret what a...
Regular physical activity is a must to maintain your health and prevent disease, but it can be difficult to maintain an active lifestyle if you spend most of your workday...
The American health care system is trying to reform itself to maintain quality care and services without enormous costs associated with good care. Rising medical costs are why...
Even though most fitness commercials show young people engaged in physical activity, the reality is that older adults may benefit even more from exercise. The benefits stack up...
To achieve the maximum health benefits from exercise, you need to create a varied fitness program that keeps you focused and targets the three basic areas of conditioning. Any...
When you exercise, you reap all the benefits from it. Exercise helps lower stress levels, improve sleep and moods, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart. Exercise can...
The amount of exercise you need to stay fit depends on your age and overall health. Additionally, if you have specific health-related goals, such as losing weight, you may need...
You already know exercise is good for you, but you may be surprised to realize how much it benefits every part of your body. Whether you're concerned about recent lab tests...
Medical researchers already know that vitamin D interacts with cancer cells related to acute myeloid leukemia. However, a study published in January 2016 suggests that low...
Nurses face several challenges within the health care industry, even after they pass their exams and earn a license. A segment on "The View" from September 2015 showed two of...
Staying healthy during extreme weather or times of stress can be tough, and you may be tempted to put in extra time at the gym to keep your body in top condition. However,...
As of 2015, 23 states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana in some form to treat various medical maladies after more mainstream therapies fail. Unfortunately,...
The health industry is constantly changing to better serve consumers and keep costs from spiraling out of control. Whether you work in a hospital or private practice, it's...
The controversy surrounding ADHD drugs prescribed to help with the disorder continues with a new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Researchers examined...
Walking a little faster could improve heart health in older adults, according to a new study. Researchers found that older people who walk faster than 3 miles per hour are less...
The medical field is growing rapidly, creating new opportunities for compassionate people who enjoy helping others. Although you need a bachelor's degree for some health...
Brain trauma is a leading cause of death among children and young adults, according to the CDC. Until now, traumatic brain injuries have been difficult to diagnose, but a new...
Cancer risk is made up of a combination of lifestyle factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, and the genes you inherited from your parents. While you can reduce your...
One of the biggest problems associated with health care in the United States is the need to wait several hours for emergency care. The typical emergency room is packed with...
Antibiotics are one of the most valuable tools in the fight against bacterial infections. Unfortunately, overuse and misuse of antibiotics have caused some organisms to mutate,...
Several factors changed the way health care administrators view their profession since the advent of new technology and new ways to deliver care. Dealing with chronic diseases,...
"Super utilizers" undoubtedly put a significant burden on the American health care system by lining up in emergency rooms all over the United States, placing a massive...
The U.S. dietary guidelines — which set the standard for much of the Western world's dietary practices — are due for an update in fall of 2015, but are already the subject of...
Childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 17 percent of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are...
When it comes to preventing heart disease, many people think of cutting back on fatty or salty foods, but experts are finding that added sugar may be an even bigger — and...
There are a lot of things to worry about if you work in the medical field, but diagnostic errors are one of the most deadly. Medical misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary deaths...
For decades, mothers have been telling their children to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to prevent dehydration and stay healthy. Drinking water is important, but...
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 changed the American health care system by requiring everyone to have health insurance or face penalties. One of the unintended consequences of...
Becoming a parent is one of life's most extraordinary experiences. It is also extraordinarily difficult and can often lead to feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction,...
When it comes to your health, there is a wealth of information out there. Unfortunately, many health myths disproved by research continue to be passed around. Check out the...
Cook County, Illinois, home to one of the largest prisons in the United States, appointed a clinical psychologist as its new prison warden in May 2015. The bold move comes at a...
According to a recent study, spending a lot of time sitting down could significantly increase a woman's cancer risk. This study builds on a strong body of previous research,...
Although high growth rates concerning the demand for and use of care coordination tools are predicted for the coming decades, care coordination is still lacking across health...
Health care fraud occurs in all facets of the industry, including home health, hospitals, physician offices, nursing homes and other facilities. Most fraud cases revolve around...
A study published in June 2015 shows how people with type 2 diabetes may lower blood sugar by eating foods in a particular order during a meal. The potential benefits of...
Having a daily weigh-in can help patients lose weight and keep off the pounds more effectively, according to a study published in the Journal of Obesity. People who combine...
Staying active offers many benefits, but you may find it difficult to get enough exercise while stuck at a desk almost every day of the week. Some desk-bound workers are now...
Alarming new research shows that workplace drug use is increasing across a wide spectrum of drug test specimens and places of business. The annual data by Quest Diagnostics...
Most people know that exercise is good for them, but new research suggests that getting just the right amount of exercise — neither too little nor too much — is the key to...
Sleep deprivation may lead to split-second lapses in judgment that could cost lives, according to a new study from Washington State University. Lack of sleep, especially over...
Closing the gaps in patient care has been an issue in the health care industry for decades. How do providers manage to care for patients who may have several teams of...
The health care industry has a new DNA standard for genetic testing thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute of...
The medical community has long known that the measles virus weakens children's immune systems, making them more susceptible to other diseases while the virus is active....
Approximately 78.6 million adults and 12.7 million children in the United States suffer from obesity. Many factors can influence obesity such as income levels, food consumption...
The Ebola outbreak that was first reported on March 23, 2014, was more than five times larger than any other Ebola outbreak before it. In a little over a year, it is reported...
Because health care professionals use hand sanitizers dozens of times per day, the Food and Drug Administration recently proposed a rule asking manufacturers to demonstrate...
For the last century, humanity has been using antibiotics to fight bacteria. If patients use these drugs when they are absolutely needed, antibiotics can be consistently...
Health care professionals are supposed to help each other and keep patient safety in mind at all times. Unfortunately, some nurses engage in peer bullying as a way to establish...
According to a recent study, the health care industry is failing to meet the needs of women. Nearly two-thirds of women lack confidence in their health care decisions, and the...
As health care organizations make the switch to completely electronic health records, the threat of security breaches becomes more of an issue. News reports of data breaches at...
The pain medication Tylenol not only treats physical pain but could also dull emotions, according to a recent study. Researchers claim that Tylenol reduces the emotional...
Electronic cigarettes are touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but health officials are concerned about e-cigarette use by children and teenagers. The...
A new lung cancer research study suggests people with limited education and lower income experience greater mortality rates than those who are wealthier 30 days after...
?Healthcare: Health Care Industry Faces Various Risks Whether you work directly with patients or oversee the operations of a hospital, you know the health care industry is...
Health care spending, among private companies and public institutions, has picked up more steam since the economic recovery of 2013. The health care industry has seen an uptick...
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has caused many changes to the American health care system over the past few years. One major change is the enactment of a new...
Selecting a toothpaste for good dental health used to be a simple task. These days, with annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, the toothpaste industry is booming, with each...
Although the nursing field is still dominated by women, new research shows that male nurses actually make more money than female nurses. This discrepancy in nursing salaries...
Compression clothing has increased in popularity with professional athletes and active individuals across the world. It is common to see people running with compression socks,...
A small study shows that walking for as little as 15 minutes each day can reduce sugar cravings in overweight people. The study, performed at the University of Innsbruck in...
Health care costs continue to rise for both employees and employers. This is partially doe to the Affordable Health Care Act and the changes it enacted, including driving up...
As the weather warms, you may want to consider lacing up your sneakers and heading outdoors. While regular exercise provides a number of known benefits, research also suggests...
From the beginning of time, awe-inspiring events have sparked human curiosity, led the despondent to become more hopeful and renewed the faith of those that bask in the...
A new study shows that for adults over age 65, consuming diet soda regularly may lead to an expansion in waistlines, which could possibly contribute to the development of...
The issue of sports concussions has been getting a lot of attention lately, but most of the focus has been on concussions in professional football players. It turns out...
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders affecting the urinary tract. They are also one of the most painful, making kidney stone prevention incredibly important....
For years, doctors have been promoting low-sodium diets to combat increased rates of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and heart disease. The 2010 edition of the...
In the past, bionic technology was limited to helping amputees and people with paralysis overcome their disabilities. Several device manufacturers developed prototypes for a...
Various studies on marijuana usage have analyzed its effects on cognition, short-term memory loss and other brain activity. A 2015 study has confirmed that teenagers who...
Millions of people are currently taking statins to reduce their risk of heart attack, but there have been concerns recently that these medications are prescribed too often. A...
Birth tourism, also known as maternity tourism, is the practice of traveling to another country for the purpose of giving birth to a child there. A majority of instances of...
Spring is a busy time for many workers as strategic planning, quarterly financials and employee evaluations consume significant amounts of time. When seasonal allergies creep...
Hospitals usually compete against one another to win new sources of revenue, so it's unusual to see competitors working together to reach a common goal. However, a new...
The top superfoods provide a way to increase your intake of vitamins and minerals without supplements. Each one contains a high percentage of naturally occurring nutrients with...
For patients with rare brain tumors, conventional treatments don't always work. Chemotherapy has undesirable side effects such as fatigue, hair loss and digestive problems. In...
Combine medical technology with cloud computing, and patients may soon visit a doctor's office through a smartphone, portable device or computer screen rather than driving all...
Patient privacy in large health care systems can be difficult to protect as workers may access a patient's medical records dozens of times per day. Insider snooping into...
In early 2015, Anthem Health Insurance revealed it had been the victim of a data breach affecting millions of customers and employees. In the wake of this major breach, a lot...
Concierge telemedicine has emerged as a way for the health care industry to capitalize on specialized initiatives that use advanced medical devices. Telemedical technology...
When considering hazardous occupations where injuries are frequent, job titles such as police officer, construction worker and truck driver immediately come to mind. As of...
Recent cases of virulent diseases such as Ebola in West Africa and measles in southern California have started a debate about mandatory vaccinations for employees. The outbreak...
As health care trends lean toward a consumer-driven approach, many physicians are finding that concierge service may be the best way to keep their practices afloat. Rob Marsh,...
Despite uncertain times in the health care industry due to the Affordable Care Act and because of the way care is provided to patients, health care providers have noted several...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is cracking down on laboratory security due to several major mishaps in recent years. The CDC has also updated all...
Many hospital administrators pay close attention to workplace safety issues such as ergonomic injuries and infection control, but they do not give the issue of workplace...
During December 2014, a measles outbreak hit California after the disease was found at Disneyland during the theme park's busiest week of the year. One of the most contagious...
America's attitude toward nursing homes is set to change thanks to the Green House Project, an initiative started in 2003 by Dr. Bill Thomas. Twenty-seven states had adopted...
Owners and operators of malls and shopping centers constantly look for promising tenants, and slowing retail trends have opened rental doors to another industry. Walk-up...
New doctors have their choice of positions when they leave residency, according to a 2015 survey by Merritt Hawkins, a physician recruiting firm. More than half of the...
As has been true for nearly every year since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, the political health care debate and its real-world consequences look primed for...
Changes are inevitable for the health care industry as hospitals and medical facilities face increasing pressure to reduce health care costs for patients. The reality though is...
Companies who analyze leadership trends for the new year are often more prepared to deal with challenges and adapt business practices to meet the needs of clients and...
A few weeks of holiday celebrations, rest, relaxation and endless sweets can seriously taint your motivation to dive into work. Post-holiday workplace fatigue is common at the...
Wearables in technology are nothing new, but recent advancements open the door to viewing health information in an entirely different way. These new devices aim to change how...
In a decade defined by steep Medicare cuts, hundreds of hospitals are facing federal reimbursement reductions in 2015 due to high rates of hospital-acquired conditions in...
U.S. health care trends in 2014 were heavily influenced by the escalating effects of the Affordable Care Act and the increasing influence of technology on all areas of the...
A report by the United Health Foundation, published in December 2014, showed that Hawaii is the best state for health, while Mississippi is the worst. Coming in behind Hawaii,...
Doctors, researchers and individuals are constantly looking for new ways to build the immune system in order to stave off common ailments and make people more productive. Some...
The importance of microbes in the human intestinal tract has been known for years. More studies show that trillions of "good" gut bacteria help humans digest food, prevent...
Almost half of those whose know best when it comes to wellness may be neglecting their own health. A British Heart Foundation study found that 46 percent of health care workers...
McKesson's move to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital funding for health care information technology anticipates a growing digital marketplace. According...
Speaking at the U.S. News Hospital of Tomorrow forum held in Oct. 2014, Aneesh Chopra, executive vice-president of Hunch Analytics as of Dec. 2014, talked about data and...
During the holidays, it may seem impossible to avoid getting sick, especially if you work or shop in busy places. Fortunately, it's not that difficult to stay healthy during...
In 2005, the RAND corporation predicted that electronic health records would help reduce U.S. health care costs by $80 billion per year, notes Scott Wallace, writing for...
The weight loss game is hard. If you enjoy eating out frequently, it's even more challenging having to dodge restaurant calorie traps everywhere you go. "Eat This, Not That!"...
By the year 2021, medical costs will account for approximately one-fifth of the U.S. economy, which equates to about $4.8 trillion, according to Aetna. When compared with the...
Experts predict that the boom in the health care industry following the 2013 implementation of the Affordable Care Act will lead to job growth in several areas through 2020....
Although government officials maintain that the risk of a widespread Ebola outbreak in the United States is low, proper precautions are essential to contain the Ebola virus and...
Reducing hospital readmissions is a growing concern in the health care industry. A hospital or clinic that fails to reduce high readmission rates can face fines and even...
One hospital CEO in New Jersey feels his industry must take into account demographic trends when hospitals move forward with initiatives for patient care. Appropriate hospital...
If you are like many modern professionals, you spend upwards of two hours each day staring down at your cell phone. Although the increased connectivity enables better...
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 25,200 personnel were added to hospital payrolls in 2014. This trend is expected to continue, not only in...
Opinions are divided over the scale of the physician shortage that the United States is currently facing and how the demand for physicians will evolve in the future. According...
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on a matter related to ACA subsidies. Because the argument docket is filled until early 2015, the court is likely to hear the issue and...
THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, causes shrinking in the orbitofrontal cortex region of the brain. This area of the brain is responsible for making good — or bad —...
Search engine giant Google has announced that they are looking to utilize nanotechnology to develop a cancer-detecting pill that would give doctors a peek inside the human...
Humans may suffer from memory problems when normal sleeping patterns are disrupted by sleep apnea. Participants in a recent study scored worse on spatial memory tests after...
The American military is the last place most people would think to find a lack of physical fitness. However, reports show that the numbers of overweight service members are...
In 2012 and 2013, 17,230 children age 6 and under were exposed to the contents of laundry detergent pods, resulting in 769 hospitalizations and one death. Most of the affected...
With the 2014 Ebola outbreak affecting ever-greater numbers of people in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, commentators are starting to ask whether the Centers for Disease...
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. There are several factors to consider, including weight, waist size, exercise, diet, alcohol consumption, genetics,...
Young motorcyclists who live in states that universally require motorcycle helmets are 2.5 times less likely to suffer from a traumatic brain injury than the same demographic...
If you spend a lot of time daydreaming, what you thought was a distraction may actually be a great thing for your brain. A 2014 study has shown that daydreaming could actually...
An office environment, with its close quarters and lack of airflow, is a prime place for germs. Open offices and buildings with partition-style walls are particularly...
Sun exposure is a hot topic these days. Some health experts advise against it, due to the increased risk of skin cancer, while others tout the many benefits of regular sun...
A promising study from researchers at John Hopkins University found that an extract from broccoli can treat symptoms of autism. The extract is called sulforaphane. When an...
Pancreatic cancer can remain undetectable until it has reached a late stage. After that time, surgical interventions are often not helpful, and the five-year survival rate for...
Headlines about the Ebola virus, a deadly African epidemic, have sparked worldwide concern throughout 2014. Thanks to the speed of air travel and the global nature of many...
Too many medical providers have unsatisfied patients that worry about the total quality of the health care they are receiving, and patients often switch hospitals to obtain...
In today's fast-paced society and lackluster economic environment, more and more people are susceptible to clinical depression. The Centers for Disease Control reports that one...
What if someone said there was a cure for the blind and those with other sight concerns? After a round of clinical trials, the evidence is clear, and stem cells have been used...
The importance of handling patient information properly cannot be underestimated in the health care industry. Whether a hospital or another medical entity handles and utilizes...
Health care costs are increasing at an alarming rate, partially due to the Affordable Care Act and the new demand for access. The Affordable Care Act made health care far more...
The Ebola epidemic has killed thousands of people in West Africa, and a handful of cases have also been reported in Spain and the United States. The story of how Ebola became...
The health care industry is set to undergo some major developments in the near future as demographic and policy changes start to take effect. Meanwhile, technology continues to...
Millennials are driving an important shift in the health care industry. This generation of digital natives, born between 1977 and 1993, is demanding that health care...
The healthcare industry is rapidly growing and expanding, as the most prominent 2014 healthcare trends suggest. The evolution of healthcare trends make for an eventful year for...
People use coconut oil all around the world to assist with heath, beauty and medical concerns, but this natural product lacks significant evidence that proves it’s effective...
CVS Caremark Corporation has now become the first national pharmacy chain in the country to cease tobacco sales in its stores. While this move will cause CVS to miss out on an...
Following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, process improvement in the health care industry is increasingly focused on talent management. Growing access to health...
Private exchanges for health care insurance have the potential for "explosive growth" within the next six years. A recent survey by Array Health indicates as many as 94 percent...
On the afternoon of August 28, 2014, the Obama administration announced that Pennsylvania would expand its Medicaid program by taking advantage of federal funds provided under...
The rate of obesity in America has increased over 50 percent in less than 40 years. In 2013, no state reported a prevalence of obesity less than 20 percent, in contrast to...
Three major barriers prevent affordability for many Americans with regards to the Affordable Care Act. Premiums are too high for low- and middle-income families struggling to...
If you worry about getting sick in the workplace, there are a few things you can do to keep your office clean and keep illness at bay. Knowing what steps to take and what...
Meditation is a helpful practice for many different activities. Learning to meditate effectively on a regular basis is challenging for some people because of the stress and...
With the high cost of health insurance premiums and an increasingly savvy group of consumers, insurance companies have chosen to give individuals more control over their health...
It's no secret that health care spending in the United States is out of control. Americans pay more for their care than people in other countries, but the higher costs do not...
Since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, industry analysts have been carefully watching the growth rate of health care jobs. While hiring has risen in the industry as...
Since its enactment in March 2010, the Affordable Care Act has given rise to heated controversy, and many conservatives argued that it would be catastrophic to the health care...
Hospitals have long been the civilized world's primary health centers, but with home care becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., as well as an emphasis on preventative...
Since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act in March 2010, more than 1 million health care jobs have been created. However, not all health care employers are hiring....
Technology can reinvent healthcare as we know it, but privacy concerns represent a major hurdle for tech companies to overcome. Tech giants are already witnessing backlash...
As consumers gain more choices and control over their medical care, patient satisfaction is a crucial issue in the health care industry. With the widespread use of social media...
Nursing employment numbers from 2012 indicate a surplus of nurses ready to handle the healthcare needs of retiring baby boomers in the coming years. A study published in July...
The role of the nonphysician professional has been expanding in the United States. Due in part to the shrinking numbers of practicing physicians, nurse practitioners and...
Following a cyber attack on the health care company Community Health Systems Inc., the FBI has issued a warning stating that other health care organizations are also at risk of...
Given the rise in demand for healthcare all around the United States, it comes as no surprise that several healthcare jobs are listed in the top ten highest paying jobs of...
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans now have access to healthcare coverage; and healthcare spending is at an all-time high. Healthcare plans are now more...
?Healhcare: Healthcare Jobs Popular Among Top 10 Best-Paying Jobs Given the rise in demand for healthcare all around the United States, it comes as no surprise that several...
?Healhcare: Apple and Google Face Privacy Concerns in Healthcare Sector Technology can reinvent healthcare as we know it, but privacy concerns represent a major hurdle for...
There have been many developments in the American health care system over the past century. The recent implementation of measures outlined in 2010's Affordable Care Act,...
The use of patient-generated data to drive healthcare decisions and influence patient outcomes is a focus of healthcare providers worldwide. Doctors are eyeing wearable...
?Healhcare: Nurse Numbers Spike as Baby Boomers Delay Retirement Nursing employment numbers from 2012 indicate a surplus of nurses ready to handle the healthcare needs of...
The U.S. government has reportedly spent upwards of $840 million creating, troubleshooting and overhauling the Healthcare.gov site, including $150 million spent on overruns of...
A recent report shows that the recent boom in healthcare jobs has been centered on positions that don't require many years of education and training. Published by the Brookings...
Although the Ebola virus has been a problem in Central Africa since the 1970s, a recent outbreak in West Africa has drawn international concern. According to the World Health...
Wearable tech is everywhere. With devices like fitness trackers and sleep trackers, technology allows people to monitor everything from their calorie output to their REM...
If the primary intent of the Affordable Care Act was expanded access to health care for a greater number of Americans, then that legislation is achieving that goal. However, if...
The United States is in an interesting place economically. With the turnaround in employment that has been occurring since late 2011 due to a large increase in available jobs...
Little doubt exists that runaway health care costs have a significant impact on the U.S. economy. The nearly $3 trillion dollar price tag of America’s health care system has...
The Affordable Care Act was officially enacted on March 23, 2010. Since then, it has experienced a number of problems, including a series of websites designed to help people...
The great recession of 2009 had a long reaching affect on the job market, with many industries still showing slow downs in 2014. The healthcare industry, on the other hand,...
The launch of the Affordable Care Act and the implementation of new healthcare policies have dramatically changed the landscape of the healthcare professions. Healthcare jobs...
The Affordable Care Act has increased access to health care for Americans. People who were formerly uninsured have access to reduced cost or free insurance, insurance plans...
Since late March 2014, several countries in West Africa have been dealing with an outbreak of the Ebola virus. As of July 2014, the death toll continues to rise, and...
The Supreme Court ruling of June 30, 2014, has given the self-proclaimed Christian company, Hobby Lobby, and similar organizations, the right to refuse employee health care...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, implemented a wide range of health care reforms over several years, culminating in the opening of...
Two scientific papers detailing an easy way to create stem cells, which had been published in the journal Nature, have given hope to the scientific community. However, this...
In June of 2014, Dr. Mehmet Oz was called before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance to testify at a hearing about fake weight loss products....
Modern consumers eat an alarming amount of sugar each day, which contributes to a myriad of serious health repercussions. Excess sugar consumption causes obesity, dental...
Red meat has long been the pariah of health-conscious eaters. With its high levels of cholesterol and saturated fats, which are both associated with heart disease, many...
A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show some interesting trends in teenage behavior. A recent National Risk Behavior Survey involving...
The recent healthcare reform in the United States has caused a large amount of debate and controversy and not just because of healthcare itself. Many politicians and economists...
Unlike many other industries, the healthcare field is booming, and the majority of available jobs are less likely to be outsourced. Half the battle is finding what kinds of...
When men are experiencing physical difficulties in their private lives, seeking treatment from a health care professional is often the last thing they want to do....
For some reason, a disease or a broken leg (even when that broken leg was caused by stupidity) is much easier to talk about than what's going on in your mind. So why is mental...
“An object at rest tends to stay at rest. An object at motion tends to stay at motion.” The First Law of Motion by Isaac Newton points indirectly at the need for a balanced...
A new study by the journal Annals of Oncology finds death rates from pancreatic cancer have steadily risen in recent years. Pancreatic cancer is also one of the most deadly...
Health insurance has long been a complicated and convoluted subject in the United States. It is a near necessity for anyone with a medical condition or past the age of 35, but...
For many decades, mankind has benefited from antibiotics as the best defense against life-threatening infections. However, according to a 2014 World Health Organization report,...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that on May 2, 2014, the first imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome was reported in the United...
On May 5, 2014, the World Health Organization issued a global health emergency stating that the polio virus, which was once on the brink of extinction, is mounting a comeback....
The federal government recently released data indicating the United States experienced a 9.9-percent increase in health care spending during the first quarter of 2014. The...
Technological advances propel an individual's knowledge, capabilities and productivity forward and upward at a rapid rate. These advances, however, do not come without a price....
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the rates of stroke and heart attack linked to type-2 diabetes have greatly declined in the...
As of the end of the early 2014, eight million people are enrolled in new healthcare plans through the healthcare marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act, including...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally taken a hand in regulating the sale of electronic cigarettes and, surprisingly, many in the industry couldn't be happier....
The results of a 2013 Gallup study indicate that the obesity rate of American adults has surpassed previous calculations and is more than 27 percent of the overall population....
The number of children who are diagnosed with autism in the United States has grown by an estimated 30 percent since 2010. According to Coleen Boyle, Director of the Centers...
Even with the Affordable Care Act, healthcare costs are still huge expenses for individuals and businesses. Cost cuts might help eliminate some of the healthcare cost burden,...
Since its inception the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has inspired much debate, with many of its proponents' statistics questioned and claims disputed. Enrollment figures...
The effects of stress permeate the workplace on a daily basis. Surprisingly, how workplace stress affects you depends a large part on whether you are a man or a woman. The...
Although health care has been an industry with steady hiring over the years since the Great Depression, health care hiring is finally slowing down. According to the monthly...
The second Obamacare open enrollment period ended on March 31, 2014. Anyone who wanted to get 2014 coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchange needed to apply by the end of...
The Affordable Care Act, often called the ACA or "Obamacare," is working hard to attract one key demographic: millennial enrollees. These younger enrollees are crucial to the...
If you work in an industry that uses food labels, you know the Food and Drug Administration has implemented changes in the nutrition labels you use on packaging. This marks the...
As a hospice nurse, you work as a liaison between patients and a hospice physician. In this role, you assess new patients and develop and implement care plans. Although caring...
According to NBC News, approximately one-third of teens and young adults consume energy drinks on a regular basis. These highly caffeinated drinks, along with other caffeine...
Healthcare fraud is a hot-button issue in the United States, where rising healthcare costs are making it difficult for people to afford preventive care or treatment for health...
As 2014 progresses, the economic effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are becoming increasingly apparent. Though the healthcare bill promises to make medical services more...
Registered nurses are in high demand, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 19 percent increase in the number of RN jobs available between 2012 and 2022. The...
If you're looking for a dietary job, you're in luck. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for dietitians and nutritionists is pretty good....
In the final months of 2013, many experts predicted that the healthcare industry would be one of the fastest growing in the coming year. In December, however, the number of...
If you're looking for a certified nursing assistant (CNA) job, here's good news! The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the number of employment opportunities for certified...
The open enrollment period is about to end for people who want to buy health insurance through Healthcare.gov. Americans have until March 31 to enroll in coverage for 2014,...
The number of healthcare jobs increased during 2013, in large part because of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In December, however, employment growth in...
Although women have been giving birth for thousands of years, many people are still ill informed about pregnancy and childbirth. Some of the pregnancy information currently...
Opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) frequently assert that implementation of the law will lead to the loss of millions of jobs. Whether this is true or not remains to be...
For years, the general public in the United States treated marijuana with the same contempt as other illegal substances such as crack or meth, believing they were all equally...
Each year, "U.S. News & World Report" ranks the most popular diets, giving consumers an idea of which plans are the safest. For the fourth year in a row, the DASH diet made the...
In January, a study on caffeine health benefits from Johns Hopkins University found that caffeine might help improve memory. For healthcare providers, the study provides...
Many different periodicals, newspapers, and journals publish annual lists of the best healthcare jobs, or a generalized list that includes jobs in the healthcare market, and...
For years, nobody talked about obesity in developing countries because so many people were starving, and that seemed to be a bigger problem that needed more attention....
For healthcare professionals, many facets of cancer are still a mystery. With a $90 million donation to the Johns Hopkins cancer center, a New York research group is hoping to...
For many years, healthcare jobs have been notable for their high pay and good benefits, but many of the best job types in the field are contingent on the applicant holding some...
The United States is one of the world's wealthiest and most prosperous countries. As a result, many consumers assume that US life expectancy is also among the highest in the...
The healthcare industry has always been the one sector economists could depend on for job growth. In 2013, however, the industry bucked the trend and ended the year by adding...
According to Alzheimer's Disease International, 44 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. Some experts believe diagnoses for the disease are on the rise, which is...
The healthcare sector is growing rapidly thanks to a renewed focus on preventive care and the many changes required by the Affordable Care Act. As a result, a number of...
When you care for patients in a hospital, it's easier to keep your work life separate from other real-life situations. Transitioning from a hospital job to an in-home care...
Traditional methods of finding work in the healthcare industry, including help-wanted ads and job sites, aren't surefire solutions to finding work in today's marketplace. New...
Changes to kids' health have been extensively tracked for several decades, and the American Heart Association has some bad news: kids' health is worse than that of their...
The term "baby boomers" refers to the generation born in the US between 1946 and 1964, roughly 76 million people. Subsequent generations have been smaller, and the American...
Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the country, and the US Department of Labor is predicting that the number of jobs available will only rise in the coming years....
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recently released a new heart risk calculator to help physicians make the best recommendations for their...
Taking vitamin supplements is part of the morning routine of millions of Americans and for that matter, people around the world. A fish oil capsule for those healthy Omega...
If you’re a recent nursing grad eager to get your career off to a great start, there are some things you should know about your job. Things that come with experience. Things...
Obamacare, scheduled to kick in full force in 2014, is expected to usher in major healthcare reforms. Reimbursement methods will change. Hospitals will continue to cut costs...
Apps have been a big deal for quite some time now as consumers increasingly rely on their mobile devices for information. Healthcare professionals have been slow to adapt to...
Critics have often referred to society as a drug culture, one where there is a pill to cure nearly everything that ails you. People have become so used to getting pills such as...
You’ve been a nurse for a few years, but every so often you wonder if you’re hitting all the right markers in your career path. Are you moving up, reaching your goals or just...
In November 2013, a CDC report alerted the public to a surprising fact: the number of malaria cases in the United States in 2011 was at its highest since 1971. In a time when...
If you’re a physician or nurse looking for a job, you are in the best employment position in years. A Forbes article reported that the vacancy rates for physicians and nurses...
Healthcare professionals are likely to find themselves on the front lines of the debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Healthcare.gov rollout...
A career in healthcare takes a lot of training, experience, compassion and interpersonal skills. Healthcare professionals have to be sympathetic but maintain a distance, not...
It’s surprising how few job seekers today have a career strategy, one that will get them from a series of jobs to a meaningful career. If you went to college, the path to your...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) goes into effect at the beginning of the year, making it mandatory for all Americans to carry health insurance. Enrollment for Obamacare...
Used to be, in the good old days of four percent unemployment, you could carefully plan your career path. You picked a field, like healthcare, did some summer intern work, got...
As the Affordable Care Act (ACA) goes into effect, people are concerned about how the law will affect their health insurance and their jobs—especially those with healthcare...
Healthcare has proven to be a recession-proof industry. Even when the US economy lost millions of jobs in 2008 and 2009, the healthcare industry added approximately 554,000...
Some people cannot get flu shots because they have compromised immune systems, making it even more important for healthy people to get vaccinated. Medical experts know flu...
A good night's sleep is one of those luxuries everybody imagines getting—someday. American adults now average 6.9 hours of sleep a night, instead of the average eight hours...
For many people, the scope of potential healthcare jobs is limited to the most visible personnel: doctors, nurses, and EMTs. If you’re looking to break free from the...
Times are tough. Too many eager (and qualified) job seekers are chasing too few jobs. Even in healthcare, which is expanding, most nursing job applicants not only have college...
The healthcare field is going through major changes with the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, the introduction of Health Care Exchanges, and the loss of private insurance...
Healthcare.gov, the government gateway site that allows users to purchase health insurance that meets government health care standards from a variety of competing companies,...
If you’re a recent grad or laid off worker looking for a job in healthcare, it might make sense to get a job with an innovative company that’s shaking things up. Chances are,...
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, changed the way health insurance works across America. The act includes provisions for online exchanges where insurance...
The Affordable Care Act has healthcare professionals scrambling to update their files and upgrade to new equipment. Often referred to as Obamacare, the healthcare law will...
If you’ve been working in healthcare for some time and you feel you could do your boss’s job in your sleep, it’s time you formulated a strategy to take his job. This must be...
Does your resume tell your best story in six seconds? According to research conducted by TheLadders, as reported in The Business Insider, that’s all the time recruiters spend...
In healthcare, confidence and trust are important characteristics for job and patient/client interaction. You have to present a confident, assured posture. Your conversation...
When people fall ill, they usually take medication to eliminate the problem. However, curing a disease caused by bacteria may not be so easy in the future. Health officials and...
If you’re pursuing a career in nursing, a physician’s assistant or virtually any ancillary healthcare field, you better have some high-tech analytics skills to back up your...
If you’re in college and thinking of a career in healthcare, the current work environment is both exciting and uncertain. Obamacare, and the resultant problems with the...
Whether you’re a recent grad with a BS or MS in Nutritional Science or already working in the field, there are changes coming that can affect your career as a nutritionist....
While times are tough and good jobs are hard to come by, certain healthcare fields offer a ray of hope for those with degrees and credentials. One position that will be in...
In these tough economic times, choosing the career path that’s right for you can be a challenge. If you’ve always leaned toward a career in dentistry, but lacked the desire (or...
Vaccines are effective at preventing the spread of disease. However, they only work when they are administered to the bulk of the population. An unsettling trend—particularly...
If you’re a working Physical Therapist (PT) or getting ready to launch your career in the field, you’ve no doubt encountered employers who increasingly offer low salaries, even...
Medical professionals must deal with a bevy of issues arising from drug use in the community. Whether those issues are consenting adults overdosing in their own homes or teens...
If you are one of the 47 million Americans that are uninsured, you probably rely on the Emergency Room of the local hospital when you need medical care. Even if you have...
It happens sometimes. You’re a nurse or other health practitioner and you get positive feedback from your superiors about your job performance. Then, for no apparent reason,...
CNN Money recently ranked Physician Assistants (PAs) as number 2 in its Top 10 Best Jobs in America. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 30% job growth rate for PAs...
The FDA has, at long last, set down its final rules for the approval and regulation of healthcare apps. These apps, which turn your mobile device into a piece of medical...
We all reach a point in our career where we lean back and do some serious soul searching. Maybe more status, higher pay, corporate perks—material things that reflect where we...
It’s impossible to pick up a magazine, walk through a retail store or go online and not find an advertisement for the latest miracle vitamin supplement that promises to help...
Until recently, people were either classified as overweight or obese based on their body mass index. Now you can use a new type of obesity classification in your practice. The...
If you’re in healthcare, healthcare research or healthcare delivery, any interruption in the workings of the Federal government can spell disaster. Thousands of government...
For years, the government and major payers have been searching for ways to reduce healthcare costs. As part of a study on the effectiveness of alternative payment models,...
If you want to succeed in the healthcare industry, you can no longer be a generalist. This holds true in practically any industry today, but will be most acutely felt in...
Measuring performance is important in any field. Getting an accurate assessment of your employees' work performance is one of the best ways to determine who is adding value to...
Healthcare offers a wide variety of careers. As healthcare changes with new treatments and technology, new careers are created to keep up with demand. The Patient Protection...
You took the job as a nursing assistant because you needed to get out of your parent’s house, buy a decent car and some new clothes. You’ve been at it for a year or two and...
If you want to launch or advance your healthcare career, you’ll need to bring yourself up to speed with the latest technology impacting the field. Being tech and IT savvy will...
Healthcare continues to be one of the top employers. All types of healthcare professionals will be needed to meet the demand for healthcare services for aging baby boomers and...
Science never fails to astonish us with its innovative discoveries. Just recently, a team of Dutch scientists came up with a brand new protein source: lab-grown meat. Maybe...
If you’re seeking a career in the healthcare industry, you’ll be pleased to learn that the jobs outlook in this field showed real gains. According to a recent Bureau of Labor...
It's no secret that indoor tanning is a dangerous activity, promoting cancer growth at an increased rate. For healthcare professionals, tanning is a constant concern,...
America is a world leader: it has the largest military on Earth, has more extensive oil resources than Saudi Arabia, and is home to the majority of Twitter millionaires....
Today, an estimated 100,000 professionals serve in healthcare management (HCM). The status, pay and perks are enviable, so you can expect that HCM is another career that’s...
It’s 10 o’clock and you’re still awake. There is still so much to do. A load of laundry and then wait for the end of the dryer cycle. As long as you’re up, may as well...
“Tis’ the season…” Those words usually conjure up thoughts of the winter holidays. Shopping, traveling to be with friends and family. Huge dinners with everyone’s favorite...
If you’re trapped in a dead end job and lack the funds for more college, there are ways you can switch to an in-demand healthcare field like nursing. The Robert Wood Johnson...
Children are the future. No one would dispute that fact. Children, or young adults, are also the future of healthcare. The fate of Obamacare is in their hands. Insurance...
In the old Man Men days, women made coffee, dusted conference tables and ran the Xerox machine. That was before CEOs realized how effective women would be as leaders, many of...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, LPN-related job growth is projected to be 22 percent through 2020. Growth above the national average makes an LPN credential...
Millions of inventions over the years have vastly improved the world in many ways. The electric light bulb. The automobile. The Smartphone. One humble invention is a part...
If you majored in biology or another life science field and you’re working as a lab tech, or in sales or customer service, you may be disappointed in where your career is...
Workplace stress can cause even the toughest employee to get a headache or stomach ache. Adult anxiety, it seems, may have its beginnings in the same kind of stomach aches...
Whether you’re about to graduate or already working on the clinical side or in management, healthcare is expected to undergo drastic changes in this and the coming decade. If...
The healthcare industry is constantly growing and the availability of healthcare jobs is consistently on the rise. As the population of the United States ages and more...
Healthcare jobs are available throughout the country, and the need for personal trainers is constantly growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for...
You graduated from nursing school with honors and you really know your stuff—anatomy, medications, codes, and the medical shoptalk that makes you sound like a pro. But as any...
Ever since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010, the Republicans in Congress have been trying to repeal it. Even though it’s a long shot, and they...
The healthcare industry is vast, diverse, and continually growing. Healthcare jobs are always in demand, which is great for people who work in the healthcare field. However, if...
An FDA recall usually occurs after a number of people experience serious adverse events related to the use of a prescription drug, but the FDA recalled the generic form of...
If you’ve ever put off an important task or decision, you know how procrastination can have serious consequences. Put off changing the oil in your car or ignore one of those...
You’ve chosen a career in the medical field—nurse, nurse practitioner, healthcare management. But things are changing all around you. If you don’t keep up, your career will be...
Healthcare is growing by leaps and bounds, according to the latest job data, and this growth is fueled by a number of factors. If you're just graduating as a doctor or a nurse,...
When you go to a restaurant, you know exactly what you’ll pay for the different menu items. Want to know the price of a car on the lot? Check the sticker on the car window. ...
With more and more job seekers chasing fewer and fewer jobs, the question you have to ask yourself is, how can I possibly stand out? How can I get on the short list of viable...
Whether you work in an emergency room, where accident victims need rapid blood transfusions, or a long-term care facility with patients who need frequent transfusions, you're...
The longer your job search goes on, the easier it is to lose motivation and purpose. It may seem hopeless, as one job opportunity after another slips away. Getting a...
You see it every once in awhile. A job posting will ask for a recent photo to accompany your cover letter, résumé, and salary history. They’ll say they need it for “security...
There is a lot of advice about healthy eating in healthcare journals, popular magazines, newspapers, the Internet and books. You can pick up any magazine and see at least one...
If you’ve recently been outplaced and forced to take a part time job just to make ends meet, making the transition to full-time employment will be a...
Few modern inventions led to as much debate as the morning-after pill. Opponents of the pill, designed to help women prevent unwanted pregnancies, questioned its moral and...
The hot summer weather usually lures people out of their homes for swimming and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately, fun in the sun is not the only result of hotter...
If you’re a recent college grad who’s just landed a healthcare job but are overwhelmed by the sudden change from school to work, maybe it’s time you found a...
The Affordable Care Act is one of the most controversial laws passed in recent history. The act contains provisions for mandatory health insurance coverage, employer-sponsored...
You just finished a grueling interview for that hospital management job. You think it went well. But you heard that employers are reluctant to hire people in their late 50’s....
Recently, the much-anticipated fifth edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Medical Disorders," or DSM-5, made its debut at the annual meeting of the American...
The healthcare industry continues to grow at an astonishing rate. While some people might say the only things you can count on in life are death and taxes, you can usually...
What does gray hair have to do with healthcare? Well, good health has a lot to do with your state of mind and stress levels. “Going gray,” or becoming the age where your hair...
A flu outbreak can have deadly consequences, especially when healthcare professionals have a hard time getting the drugs they need to treat the diseases. Recent outbreaks of...
Staying healthy requires much more than getting enough sleep and eating the right food. If you want to avoid illness, washing hands properly is one of the most important things...
If you’re an out-of-work boomer, finding a job can be a real challenge. Many companies are reluctant to hire workers over 50. Whether it’s meeting your salary demands, health...
Ask a child what he wants to be when he grows up and you’ll get a lot of specific answers, like fireman, teacher, and astronaut or rock star. Ask an adult what he wants to be,...
You know that email stresses you out. Too many emails to read and respond to. So many requests for information. Questions to answer, research, projects. And the whining and...
In the U.S., approximately 850,000 registered nurses (RNs) are between the ages of 50 and 64. If you’re one of these hardworking individuals, you know what a challenge it is to...
As new graduates enter the workforce, they will be taking healthcare jobs that have changed considerably over the past several decades. While nurses, physicians, and other...
The role of a nurse practitioner (NP) varies by state, specialty, and facility. Many nurse practitioners are directly responsible for patient care. In office settings, an NP...
You finally got your degree and completed all the certifications to become an occupational therapy assistant. Now comes the hard part—the job interview. Keep in mind you’ll be...
If you live in California, you enjoy warm weather, the Pacific Coast surf and sunshine. Disney World. The Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll also get some of the highest insurance...
Healthcare professionals are never beyond the need for education, which is illustrated by the fact that most license renewals require a certain number of continuing education...
As students graduate from bachelor's and master's degree programs, they hold the future of healthcare in their hands. Unfortunately, even the best educational programs cannot...
With Obamacare’s emphasis on wellness incentives, we can look forward to universal healthcare and a slimmer, toned, healthier body. Who wouldn’t want to qualify for reduced...
If you’ve been pounding the pavement for a job these days, you’ve probably noticed that it’s taking longer and longer to get an interview. Worse yet, the interviews seem never...
You’re heading toward the big 6-0, and you’ve decided for whatever reason that it’s time to make a career change. Maybe it’s burnout, or perhaps you’re one of the unlucky...
Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. The triple threat of health conditions. You can’t click on an Internet browser, watch TV, read a newspaper or magazine without...
You just graduated with a degree in nursing, sociology or psychology. You’ve convinced yourself that you have the compassion, emotional strength and commitment to rehabilitate...
Healthcare specialists are quickly discovering that developing trends in the mobile market have greatly affected their way of doing business. Mobile healthcare applications and...
If you just graduated from a community college or medical assistant training program and you’re ready to start working as an M.A., there are a few things you should know....
If you’re looking for a job, you already know the value of a professional-looking resume and cover letter. You probably have read a few articles about dressing for success and...
You graduated with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ultrasound technology and now you’re ready to hit the pavement looking for a job. While med-tech jobs are growing,...
A diet high in sodium can leave you at an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and various other medical conditions. Increased awareness of salt intake is happening...
If you’re looking to launch your career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, the job prospects are good. "We consider the outlook strong for the profession," says Lemmietta...
If you’re an older nurse looking to make a career move, you might want to consider becoming a Care Coordinator. The proliferation of patient-centered medical homes makes this...
What do you want for lunch? Faced with the question every day, kids often fall back on the same few favorites. Often it’s the type of food available from a drive-thru window....
The alternative medicine industry generates billions of dollars of revenue each year, as many people want natural remedies for ailments ranging from dandruff to high blood...
As a hard working nurse, you need to protect yourself from becoming overwhelmed and burnt out by the losses, hurts and fears of your patients or the job. Fortunately, there are...
One positive of Obamacare is the possibility of insurance premium discounts between 30 and 50 percent for wellness programs. Keeping your cholesterol and blood pressure in the...
According to scientific research, viruses like avian influenza—commonly known as "bird flu"—are older than most living organisms on the planet. They are also very different...
Four of the fastest-growing occupations are in the healthcare industry, according to data collected by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. By training as a healthcare assistant,...
While there are thousands of articles and books on crafting a great resume, there's no secret formula that works every time. But for a healthcare specialist actively involved...
If you’re just starting your nursing career, you know the value of being informed and having the most current information at your fingertips. To help you stay on top of the...
Your last out-of-town business trip may have landed you more than a big contract. In addition to a digital file sealing the deal for a six-figure project from a key customer,...
When President Obama campaigned for his first term as president, he promised that healthcare premiums would decrease by $2,500 for a typical American family with his plan for...
You just earned your degree in dental hygiene and you’re ready to pound the pavement for that first job. The good news: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand...
It has taken awhile, but traditional healthcare is going high-tech. Doctors are seeing patients through remote offices, getting vital signs and gathering other health data...
In the age of the Internet, healthcare professionals are faced with a problem that was unknown in decades past: online self diagnosis. Because most patients have easy access to...
According to the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), an aging population and technological advances in vision care will fuel the demand for...
When a doctor or other health worker uses unfamiliar buzzwords about conditions or healthcare policy without providing an explanation, patients can feel confused and powerless....
Spending time in the hospital can be traumatic, or just an inconvenience—a chunk of time spent outside your regular life in order to deal with a health situation, get treatment...
The need for healthcare workers is at an all-time high. The forthcoming Affordable Care Act and impending retirement of millions of baby boomers are driving up healthcare...
Prevention is on the mind as sports organizations and healthcare professionals rally to protect athletes, young and seasoned, from the devastating effects of sports...
Baby boomers are growing older, and the senior population is growing along with them. As the population ages at a pace that demands attention, the discussion surrounding health...
If you want to buy a pair of shoes, you can go to a stand-alone shoe store, to a discount shoe store, a department store with a shoe department, a big-box Superstore, like...
Obamacare has opened the floodgates as 40 million new patients become eligible for medical care. But with more doctors choosing to enter specialties and sub fields, the...
What does the future of healthcare look like? According to an article in The New York Times, “The Face of Future Health Care,” it may look a lot like Kaiser Permanente, a...
If you want to shine in your nursing career, you’ll have to do even more than you’re already doing. The bad news: you’ll need to brush up on how to counsel patients to quit...
If you’re currently working in medical office administration and are eager to move into a higher-level management post, there are some very specific things you can do....
“A team player.” “Works collaboratively with others to find solutions.” You may recognize these phrases from your own resume. Employers like people who are able to work well...
What’s the outlook for nursing in 2013? Will nurses increasingly need advanced degrees? What's causing the high turnover rate among nurses? What will drive the nursing...
If you’ve ever strolled through the aisles at a big-box book store, you probably spent a good part of your journey winding through the sections devoted to health, diet and...
The general rule of thumb in most professions is that the more education you have, the higher your earnings potential and the more qualified you are to dispense sound advice....
You take your vitamins and eat healthy, fresh food. You hit the gym a couple times of week; walk instead of drive whenever you can. You have a circle of friends and take a...
“This job is killing me!” Who hasn’t said that at one time or another, trying to work through a difficult project or schedule? There are challenges in every job....
Indoor tanning is a $5-billion-dollar industry, with more tanning salons in an average city than Starbucks or McDonald’s. Especially popular with teenage girls and young women,...
As Obamacare draws millions of previously uninsured Americans into the healthcare system, the shortage of physicians will become increasingly acute. So who will care for this...
No one would dispute that job seekers look for companies that have high-quality affordable health benefits. Three quarters of employees who say they have good health benefits...
For those looking to advance their career as dietitians and nutritionists, the new Accelerated Health Care Administration (HCA) master’s degree program offered by the...
He didn’t go to medical school. He doesn’t have an office or a staff. He doesn’t even have a face. But he may be the biggest competitor and go-to expert to come along in the...
The healthcare profession is getting a lot of attention these days. With the spotlight on health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, people are looking...
HR Managers know that a sick or unhealthy employee is an unproductive employee, which is why so many companies have turned to workplace wellness activities to improve employee...
No one could dispute that healthcare is expensive, and the cost is going up with advances in treatment, technology and equipment. Healthcare reforms, like the Affordable Care...
Nurses as coaches? The truth is, many nurses have already been using coaching skills to help their patients. Now nurse coaching is finally being recognized as a viable field in...
Just when your resolve to stay on your New Year’s diet is beginning to crumble, a little cherub-faced darling arrives at the door hawking Girl Scout cookies. What’s worse, it’s...
Healthcare professionals involved in caring for seniors are often faced with getting their patients to exercise. But many elderly simply aren’t able to perform much physical...
Teens and children are notorious for eating fast food. And while most dieticians and nutritionists know the risks these foods pose to good health, few may be aware of a new...
Healthcare delivery is slowly becoming high tech. Like other industries, healthcare uses digital technology and the Internet to make healthcare information, and even some...
According to a poll in Statistic Brain, losing weight is the Number One New Year’s Resolution. If you’re looking for a job, you may want to take that one off your list. While...
Nutritionists, dietitians and healthcare professionals have been warning their patients about the risks of overeating for decades. And while the increased risks of heart...
It's flu season again and this year it's more important than ever to get a flu shot in order to prevent missing a lot of time from work or a job search. According to all early...
There is no industry unaffected in some ways by technology. Marketing, public relations, manufacturing—have all seen major changes. Some of the more “high-touch” industries...
Enter most metropolitan hospitals and you’re confronted with a cacophony of sounds: pagers beeping, doctors, nurses, assistants talking, PA announcements echoing through halls...
Healthcare professionals have become increasingly aware of the emotional impact of bullying on children and teens. While most studies focus on bullying based on a child’s...
It’s about time to ring in the New Year and make some New Year’s resolutions. Some people make resolutions every year, only to break them before the end of January. Regardless...
Even though the job market is picking up in many areas of the country, job seekers still find it’s not easy to stay positive when the job search goes on for months without an...
Child care professionals across the country are confronting children who may be troubled by the devastating tragedy that recently took the lives of 20 young children in...
As a nutritionist, a new study could influence how you warn parents about the dangers of poor eating habits in their adolescents and teens. The study published in the Archives...
What if you could double your productivity in 14 easy steps? It sure would take care of that pesky To-Do list that reminds you every day how un-productive you’ve been. Imagine...
As a nutritionist, you’ve undoubtedly been asked by concerned parents about sodium and high blood pressure in their kids and teens. Much has been said about the subject for...
There is a new life-threatening danger at the workplace. No, not carpal-tunnel syndrome from excessive keyboarding or radiation from using the microwave to nuke your lunch....
While teenage pregnancy rates have reached a three-decade low, down by 40 percent since 1990, the fact remains that the US teen pregnancy rate is the highest in developed...
In many companies, the breakroom coffee pot drips or perks coffee all day. Lots of employees enjoy a cup of hot tea or chug on mega-cups of caffeine-laced soft drinks. A strong...
As an informed dietician or nutritionist, you’re probably aware of the energy drink craze. Over-stressed workers are downing one after the other to stay alert for today’s...
Some techies see the healthcare industry as a new frontier waiting to be upgraded and overhauled. For example, Halle Tecco’s company, Rock Health, is an accelerator that funds...
When speaking of healthcare, most people have visions of caring doctors and nurses working tirelessly and selflessly to heal and comfort patients. We all know doctors, nurses,...
As a nutritionist, you want to guide your patients to adhere to the most healthful foods and diets, and to avoid harmful pesticides and antibiotics in produce, meat and dairy...
With the holidays approaching, a new study by the University of Minnesota, presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in New Orleans, may offer a...
As a dietician or nutritionist, you know that carbohydrates are anathema to serious dieters. But what’s making headlines these days is the renewed emphasis on so called super...
No one can dispute the fact that managing a multi-generational workforce has its challenges. Older workers can be super-structured, but they follow the rules and are loyal and...
Kids who skip breakfast skip on learning and often find themselves in front of the principal or school nurse. Nutritionists have long held that breakfast is the most important...
As a pediatrician dedicated to child health, you know how difficult it can be to treat children who have been exposed to or victimized by violence. You know that these children...
The workplace is like a mini community where people from all different backgrounds, standards, upbringing and values come together for approximately eight hours a day. They sit...
It would seem that healthcare professionals should be the happiest, healthiest people on the planet. They’ve gone through years of study, testing and certification to become...
What happens to ADHD kids when they grow up? How does the condition affect their adult lives? If you’re a mental healthcare professional, you might be interested in a recent...
Resumes are powerful things, carefully crafted by the actual person or by a highly-paid career consultant. There’s a lot of information on a resume about experience, education,...
If you’re a doctor or medical provider who is treating patients for backache with steroid epidural injections, you’ve got to be alarmed over the steady rise of meningitis...
If you have ever gotten “the look” when you arrived for a job interview, you know what I mean. It’s the open-eyed, stop-everything look that says the interviewer has noticed...
In writing programs, students are taught a Latin phrase: in medias res. It means into the middle of things. Teachers typically introduce the phrase to teach students to...
As a hospital administrator, you should now be aware of two major programs in the new healthcare law scheduled to kick in this month (October 2012). Its goal is to ensure...
If you’re a doctor, nurse or healthcare practitioner, you’ve probably seen the alarming statistics of medical errors. A brief overview as reported by Answer My Health...
Attention couch potatoes! Multiple studies concluded that without major changes to your diet, increasing exercise doesn’t significantly contribute to weight loss. However,...
Is your cholesterol getting high, or do you want advice on your last blood test results? Instead of making an appointment to see the doctor, many people are turning to the...
With the new Affordable Care Act soon to kick into high gear, millions of new patients will suddenly be knocking on doctors' offices for all types of care. That will put a...
Nurses are increasingly being allowed broader responsibilities as the demand for their services rises, especially in the face of aging populations who will need more...
What would happen if you could shop for healthcare the same as for groceries or clothing? Need a hip replacement? Catch the shoppers in the Sunday paper to check out which...
This week, a meta-analysis of research found that people who work more than eight hours a day have a significantly higher risk of heart disease. Dr. Marianna Virtanen, lead...
Everyone from Dr. Oz to Michelle Obama has jumped on the nutrition wagon. You can’t pick up a magazine, log on to the Internet or flip through cable channels without bumping...
Can a nurse have a political future? What can a working nurse bring to the table of political discourse in these challenging times? Should healthcare issues be solely the...
With a few months left before the Presidential election, pollsters for both candidates are busy gathering data to find what voters are most concerned about. Both candidates...
As consumers increasingly rely on social media for current information, It has become crucial for healthcare marketers to incorporate social media into marketing efforts. Job...
Today’s Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are being challenged to take on increasing levels of responsibility, especially as the Affordable Care Act kicks in. A new report from the...
I have blood work done often, about every six months or so. I don’t find the experience especially something I like doing because my veins don’t always cooperate. If I can...
The New Yorker recently published an article about hospital chains and their potential for improving medicine. The question the author, Dr. Atul Gawande, poses is an...
A bachelor's degree isn't for everyone. Some people don't want to be stuck with large student loans, others have to care for children and some are just not college material....
I began in part one of this article looking at some of the medical field opportunities that are not often the most common ones people think of when considering a medical...
If you were asked to name anyone in your lifetime that has consistently shown an inability to control emotional responses, has poor decision-making abilities, and an extreme...
The latest edition of Newsweek is hitting stands with a cover story about internet addiction. It asks the question, "Is the internet making us crazy?". The answer, not...
Are you considering changing careers or simply interested in entering into a medical related career? Most people, when thinking about a career in the medical field,...
Ah, soda. As a nation, we are in love with the bubbly beverage. Of course, we all know that soda isn't good for us, but still we drink it like it was going out of style. I can...
When you have a toothache it’s hard to think about anything else, especially getting a job. Lack of dental coverage can make a small problem worse as treatment gets put off for...
For those of you currently in the field of nursing and looking for a new job, you probably know that the competition can be fierce (depending on where you are located). Where...
In these difficult financial times, one of the easiest jobs to get is working in a hospital in the housekeeping department. The money’s good for someone with no experience and...
Over the past 200 years, the healthcare industry has changed tremendously. With the advent of modern medical technology, things that used to be a death sentence have become...
Working with an anxiety disorder can be difficult. It can affect the way you work and even holding a job itself. I have this disorder and it’s affected me in all my jobs one...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) is expected to grow rapidly all the way up to 2018—faster than many other...
It's graduation time again, and for many grads it also means graduation gifts. When I was in high school, a great graduation gift was a car or money. These days, however, it...
Recent reports from various sources have been saying that the medical field has been slowly changing and becoming more concerned about some personal habits and issues of their...
When I was in high school and competing at science fairs and the like, I often heard people criticizing them and saying that they were a waste of time. Even though I only...
The American Psychiatric Association revised the PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) diagnostic criteria in 2000. Now the U.S. Army intends to review the diagnoses at all of...
Medical bills can do a lot of damage to your long-term and short-term financial health. Even for those who have medical insurance, there can still be unexpected medical bills...
If you like the medical field but don't want to be a doctor or nurse, you might consider becoming a clinical lab technician. These healthcare professionals provide the...
One of my favorite TV shows is “House, M.D.” on the Fox network. Dr. House is an irreverent, maverick doctor with his own physical and mental demons, who uses his...
Would you give your boss a kidney? According to CBS News, a woman in Long Island, NY did just that, and is now suing her employer after being fired for missing work.In the...
When you're out of work, looking for a job or just struggling to hang on to the job you have, it's easy to get depressed. During these times of struggle, it's important to stay...
Nothing underscores the need for more EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) than an unanswered call for help when disaster strikes. When earthquakes, tornadoes and flash floods...
This past week, the U.S. Supreme Court has been hearing arguments about healthcare reform. This has stirred new debate about the state of healthcare in the country. Some people...
In these tough economic times, hospital budgets are stretched to the limit and nurses are increasingly asked to work longer hours. As a result, nurses are experiencing stress...
So how’s the job outlook for 2012 shaping up? Depends. In general, the employment market is only expected to add 1.3 million new jobs—even lower than last year’s1.5 million...
The field of healthcare is changing, keeping up with the demands of technology and the various disciplines it takes to ensure proper patient care. Today, as never before, no...
If you are pursuing a healthcare career, especially one that can take years of education to reach your ultimate goal, then it can be a real boost along the way if you acquire...
After many rumors, research and testing, the healthcare industry is bracing itself for a huge revolution. The male birth control pill. Honestly, it's about time. Since the...
Drug counselors will be needed in junior high and high schools to bend down the rising curve of teen substance abuse. Seems American teens have once again been "turning on" and...
by Alex A. KecskesCelebs have long been known for their offbeat health remedies. Some are loosely based on science; others are simply fad and superstition. As a nutritionist...
Understanding social networking.By now, you should know how important using social networking sites are to your job search. Since more and more companies do their recruiting ...
Image via WikipediaWill tooth decay become a thing of the past?There is no denying the importance of good dental health. Dentist and others in the healthcare industry have...
by Alex A. KecskesThere's good news and bad news for healthcare job seekers in 2012. Jobs in healthcare rose to 14.19 million in October 2011 from 13.88 million a year earlier...
Why Komen For The Cure is under fire Susan Komen Foundation for the cure is receiving a great deal of criticism after announcing that they would no longer be giving money...
Image by Sanofi Pasteur via FlickrWhy the unpopularity of vaccinations is causing a disease comeback.Over the past decade, the practice of vaccinating children has become very...
While some dental assistants may be trained on the job, increasingly more employers expect their dental assistants to have some formal training. Most training programs...
A new app that can help people meet their weight loss goals.One of the major concerns for many Americans, and those who work in the healthcare industry, is weight loss. As we...
by Alex A. KecskesYou just graduated with a two- or four-year degree in nursing and you’re ready to hit the pavement looking for a job. If you have your nursing license, so...
Fighting childhood obesity.Talking about weight is always a touchy issue. It's made even more difficult when the discussion is in reference to children. We all have been made...
by Alex A. KecskesHealthcare resumes used to be simple: you listed the hospitals or medical centers where you were employed and indicated what your responsibilities were. But...
Getting the best job, even without a degree.Let's face it - not everyone has the time, money or aptitude to get a 4 year degree. Even though many experts agree that people who...
by Alex A. KecskesIf you’re dedicated to pursuing a career in nursing but are low on funds, you’ll need to channel some of your career energies into securing money for your...
by Alex A. KecskesMany nutritionists and health counselors struggle with famous or success-driven clients who engage in poor eating habits. If you had a client like Angelina...
by Alex A. KecskesIf you plan on pursuing a career as a nutritionist, you will undoubtedly be asked about foods that can help prevent certain diseases. Research conducted by...
Image via WikipediaYou finally find the job of your dreams, only to become more depressed than you were when you were unemployed. Granted, the big difference is that you now...
by Alex A. KecskesTeased for her weight as a kid, Demi Lovato developed an eating disorder that turned into a cutting disorder—a serious problem that began when she was only 11...
For people who are unemployed, under-employed or self employed, lack of health insurance can be a headache. It’s hard to stay healthy while looking for a job when anxiety about...
by Alex A. KecskesThe cosmetic surgery industry is an important part of healthcare. If you’re interested in pursuing or advancing your career in this field, you’ll want to...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the healthcare industry will create more than three million new jobs between 2008 and 2018. In fact, 10 of the 20 fastest...
The country as a whole suffers from a shortage of registered nurses. But if you’re an experienced RN, your job skills and training are badly needed in some states more than...
by Alex A. KecskesIf you’re an aspiring medical researcher, your career may lead you to cancer breakthroughs using some unconventional approaches. In the fight against breast...
by Alex A. KecskesFamous for crooning such crowd pleasers as “Moon River” and "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," singer Andy Williams recently announced he’s fighting...
Can a wristband monitor your health?A new product from Jawbone is making waves in the healthcare industry. It's a bendable, waterproof wristband that people can use to track...
by Alex A. KecskesIn 2007, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed an executive order requiring girls to receive the HPV vaccine before entering the sixth grade. While the Governor’s...
by Alex A. KecskesLaser eye surgery is becoming increasingly popular and employment opportunities in this field are growing. But where can you get the training you need to...
If you’re just getting your start in nursing or are a seasoned professional looking to switch jobs for the first time in years, the idea of facing competition in your job...
by Alex A. KecskesAs a healthcare professional, you may someday encounter the challenge of dealing with the physical and emotional problems of the rich and famous. While these...
An author predicts that we will all live to be 100.I know, it sounds like a weird futuristic prediction, but author Sonia Arrison says that with help from the healthcare...
by Alex A. KecskesThe growing numbers of Americans who have become dangerously obese has given rise to a proliferation of bariatric procedures. Assisting surgeons with these...
by Alex A. KecskesHealthcare is one of the few segments in today’s jobs market that’s still growing. But how can you break in without a bachelor’s or advanced degree? It’s...
Image via WikipediaAnd considering a future in government as well.IBM's baby, Watson has grown up. You may remember him from his Jeopardy appearance earlier this year. You...
by Alex A. KecskesAndy Whitfield, who played Spartacus in the hit cable series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," passed away September 11th. The 39-year old actor lost his 18-month...
by Alex A. KecskesThe bad news: The nation's unemployment rate remained stubbornly high at 9.1 percent. The good news: The healthcare sector added 29,700 jobs in August, and...
Image by alancleaver_2000 via Flickr Researchers are seeing a link between depression and undiagnosed ADHD. We all know how difficult a disorder like Depression can be. For...
by Alex A. Kecskes Country star Naomi Judd started her career as a registered nurse. She was a young single mother working as a waitress at night when she enrolled in nursing...
by Alex A. Kecskes You’re a good "worker bee," but you’ve been in the same position for several years now. It’s time to move up. The temptation in these tough times is to stay...
Image via Wikipedia Things that may become the future of healthcare. The world of Healthcare is constantly changing and adapting to new technologies. In fact, since the early...
Gone are the days when you'll find experts recommending that you add the once-trusted objective statement to your resume. This is because hiring managers and recruiters are...
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As a prospective intern looking to break into the health industry, you are walking into a field that needs a lot of help but is still quite competitive. This is why, as you...
by Alex A. Kecskes For nurses who don’t relish the idea of being on their feet all day, working nights and weekends, and dealing with the emotional stresses of dying patients,...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you’re still in high school and you want to get an idea of what a day in the life of a doctor, physician’s assistant or nurse is like, you might want to...
Image via WikipediaThe best paying healthcare jobs for the least amount of educationThese days, finding a great paying job is hard enough, but for those who don't have...
by Alex A. Kecskes These are tough economic times. The competition for good jobs is fierce. So the last thing you want to do is irritate anyone who’s in a position to hire...
by Alex A. KecskesYou’ve been out of work for a while and you’re applying for that dream job in healthcare. The job has cushy perks, a big salary and a rep for treating its...
Should you keep information about HIV a secret from your boss? Preventing the spread of deadly diseases is always a huge concern for any employer, but in the healthcare...
by Alex A. KecskesIf you’ve been laid off and are actively looking for a job in the healthcare field, take heart. According to a report by the PwC Health Research Institute,...
Want to get fired? Here are 5 ways to do it.So, you want to get fired? Maybe the job is too hard, it's boring or do you just feel like your job is sucking out your soul?...
by Alex A. KecskesIf you’re thinking of switching careers to what many regard as an up-and-coming field--healthcare administration--be prepared for a lot of hard studying and...
Biotechnology is a booming industry right now, with a good number of positions open; but this doesn’t mean that competition isn’t steep. There are many skilled candidates...
If you work in an outdoor construction job you are automatically at risk for sun damage and skin cancer. Ehow Health reports that “There are three forms of skin cancer, and...
by Alex A. KecskesFinally, a healthcare technological breakthrough for victims who have suffered severe skin injuries. It's called a "skin cell gun," or skin gun for short, and...
A look back at the milestones in the 30 year battle against AIDSIt's been thirty years since the first sign of AIDS, and the battle is still raging on. Although many advances...
by Alex A. KecskesMany health care professionals choose a more non-traditional career path than your typical nurse or doctor. They often enter the holistic medical field....
Although a nice tan is something that is often admired, if not done properly, it could lead to skin cancer. When you are outside working in your job, it exposes you to the...
Working as a health professional is an amazingly rewarding career. Not only do you get to help individuals physically and emotionally, but you have a chance to work in a...
by Alex A. Kecskes The earthquakes in Japan have damaged six reactors with two susceptible to partial meltdown. Health experts fear that continued aftershocks could further...
by Alex A. KecskesActor Charlie Sheen continues his rants and seems to be in denial about what some call his descending mental state. Some mental health care professionals have...
by Alex A. KecskesThe number of licensed registered nurses (RNs) grew nationwide by nearly 154,000 to an all-time high of 3.1 million from 2004 and 2008. So says a report by...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're interested in pursuing a career in the field of diagnostic radiology, you'll need top-notch training. As a radiologic technician or technologist,...
by Alex A. KecskesIn the coming decade, advances in technology will impact how nurses perform their myriad of functions. As in most fields, some nurses will be reluctant to...
by Alex A. Kecskes There are a number of nurses who enter non-clinical career fields, either after working as a nurse in a busy hospital or immediately after...
People with Fibromyalgia don’t look sick. Although they appear to be healthy, they are in constant pain. There are things going on with them that you don’t see.What is...
by Alex A. KecskesDoctors admit that Alzheimer's disease has no cure. It remains the most common cause of dementia. Estimates project that the dreaded disease will spread from...
by Alex A. Kecskes Blocked arteries in the legs, often referred to by medical experts as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), affect one in five men and one in eight women aged...
You’re sitting down on the couch, relaxing and reading the newspaper. Your eyelids start to drift shut and you snap them back open. Really, a nap? you think. Will a nap only...
by Alex A. Kecskes Want to advance your nursing career, but lack the funds to continue school? Why not apply for the Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing...
Articles abound on what causes autism, how to treat autism, support for parents of children with autism, but do you actually know what autism is? As an educator, knowing how to...
by Alex A. Kecskes OSU researchers have developed a new treatment for central sleep apnea (CSA), a condition that interrupts a person's normal rhythmic breathing cycles during...
These are not actors. They are real Canadians and Americans whose lives have been touched by melanoma, a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the...
Lyme Disease is a serious disease transmitted by ticks. It can be treated by your doctor if caught soon after exposure. Ticks are related to mites, spiders and scorpions. ...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you've been following medical news, you may have come across this unsettling little update: Medical device implants don't always undergo human trials...
by Alex A. Kecskes KCBS-TV’s Serene Branson recently shocked some viewers during her live report on “highlights and backstage coverage” of the Grammy award ceremony. By her...
So you notice that you have to let your belt out an extra notch to feel comfortable. You tend to be a little short of breath after light exertion that you used to be able to do...
by Alex A. Kecskes Medical researchers at the University of Granada recently revealed a number of benefits babies receive when they are breastfed. For example, adolescents who...
Bifocal lens haven't changed much since Ben Franklin invented them, but now they are getting a long overdue makeoverThe medical profession and healthcare industry is always...
by Alex A. Kecskes Despite the bad economy, the job outlook for Surgical Technologists, popularized in the TV series SCRUBS will be pretty good. Surgical Techs assist RNs,...
There are a lot of myths surrounding ADHD, some are true, some, not so much. Here are a few of them. If you are a parent, or you work in education, then I'm sure you have...
Massage Therapist uses the practice of touch to manipulate the soft tissue muscles of the body. Massage therapists use the art of pressure to relieve stress and promote health....
by Alex A. Kecskes For healthcare professionals and those about to enter the field, 2011 should be a better year. After several years of sluggish growth, healthcare hiring is...
by Alex A. Kecskes About one out of six people 14 to 49 years of age have genital herpes. The infection is more common in women than in men and transmission typically occurs...
A small group of students from Rice University have designed a video game for Nintendo's Wii console that uses the Wii Balance Board (I pressure sensitive peripheral) to help...
The thought of having to put a loved one in a nursing home can be devastating. It effects both the person who is going in and also the lives of the family members that are...
by Alex A. Kecskes An ophthalmic technician works with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care by performing a variety of eye-related clinical functions. These...
by Alex A. Kecskes Physical therapists help people who have physical impairments. They develop programs to strengthen and condition the bodies of those impaired. If you plan on...
Some of my fellow Canadians are making huge waves in the healthcare community this week with the identification of the gene linked to both autism and epilepsy. Neurologist...
There are about 500 doctors across the country that are operating concierge practices. Just what is a “concierge” doctor? It’s when the patient pays an annual fee anywhere from...
by Alex A. Kecskes The recent film Black Swan proved to be quite a physically demanding role for its lead stars—Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. With the help of dieticians and...
by Alex A. Kecskes As many as 1 million U.S. children are potentially misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because they happen to be younger and...
by Alex A. Kecskes What makes HIV so deadly and impervious to the body's defenses is its ability to hide in immune cells--known as macrophages--whose very job it is to destroy...
Were you aware that 80% to 90% of Vitamin D is obtained thought exposure to sunlight? Exposure of the hands, face, arms and legs to sunlight 2 or 3 times a week for about one...
by Alex A. Kecskes Most of us have read that meditation enhances one's sense of tranquility and physical relaxation. But clinical researchers recently discovered that clearing...
Are you a nurse and want to branch out into a specialty? Are you someone who is thinking about a career in the nursing field? A career in Orthopedic Surgical Nursing might be...
by Alex A. Kecskes Lindsay Lohan has been in and out of a number of rehab centers after her inability or unwillingness to successfully deal with her alcohol addition....
Spring has finally arrived! The air is fresh, clean and everyone and everything is invigorated after the long winter. But before you step into your walking sneakers and head...
by Alex A. Kecskes The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) helps individuals who want to pursue a career in holistic healthcare. Their goal is to give people a general...
by Alex A. Kecskes There are nutritionists and then there are nutritionists to the stars. The difference, of course, is that those serving the needs of stars are highly paid...
There are many different jobs in the field of Health care. Within the health care field are physical therapy jobs. One of the more specialized jobs is being a Hand Therapist. A...
by Alex A. Kecskes The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is starring in a new film with Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Laurence Fishburne. The movie,...
by Alex A. Kecskes Flight nurses are highly trained registered nurses who possess a number of skills, including that of an intensive care nurse, emergency nurse and critical...
by Alex A. Kecskes An Arizona-based cardiovascular nurse has launched a new website and blog that seeks to unite healthcare professionals and provide valuable information to...
Before you take your next pill, make sure what you’re swallowing is safe. Here are some medication mistakes that can cause you serious harm or even kill you. Confusing two...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you like working in the medical field and you have a penchant for accuracy, you might consider working as a Medical Transcriptionist. These medical...
What is the one place you don’t want to have to go to over the weekend? Well, we found ourselves at the Emergency Room of a local hospital this past weekend. My husband did...
Would you play a game that gave you experience points for taking care of your health in real life?A recent report from Engadget introduced the world to a new game that brings...
by Alex A. Kecskes Researchers may have discovered a new way to fight breast cancer. A peptide found in blood and tissue has been shown to inhibit the growth of human breast...
Have you noticed that everyone seems to be carrying sanitized wipes or bottles of sanitizer these days? A lot of health care offices even have dispensers in their exam rooms....
by Alex A. Kecskes Stroke is a debilitating disease that affects one person every 45 seconds. It's a major cause of serious, long-term disability and a leading cause of death...
Last month, I wrote about how medicine had finally been able to actually cure a man of HIV. Although medical research is typically the job of people who work in the Healthcare...
by Alex A. Kecskes EMT and paramedic professionals typically treat patients who are in life-or-death situations—people seriously injured in an automobile accident or those...
As the “baby boomer” demographic ages, there will be more of a demand for workers that specialize in working with older individuals. Thus, in future years, careers in the...
Arguably the biggest challenges within the field of drug development is testing. There are really only two choices available -- animal testing which is both expensive and...
Do the long winter nights leave you feeling depressed? Do you have trouble concentrating? Are carbs calling your name in a loud voice? Are you grouchy, irritable and gaining...
by Alex A. Kecskes Yvette Freeman, best known as "E.R's" straight-talking nurse, Haleh Adams, recently shared her battle with obesity with fans. Freeman's dramatic 125-pound...
In any job, it is important to know how to make people happy and how to manage opposition. This is especially true in the healthcare field. Often, you have to get patients to...
by Alex A. Kecskes Researchers recently discovered that many cancer cells have a built-in "self destruct" signal. This signal appears as a protein on the cell's surface that...
The alarm rips through your sleep and you fumble to shut it off. You blearily look around and realize it’s time to get up even though you feel as if you haven’t even slept....
by Alex A. Kecskes Heavy drivers suffer heavier injuries in car crashes. So concluded a recent study by the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences....
by Alex A. Kecskes If you like to travel and help people at the same time, you might consider working on a cruise ship as a Cruise Ship Nurse (CSN). Like most nurses, you'll...
By: Barbi Snyder “Walk in Clinics” are becoming an accepted and proliferating area of the choices available to people needing medical attention. Recently we had occasion (one...
A team of scientists at Oxford University have been working on a universal flu vaccine that could potentially kill off every strain of flu illness known to man. It goes without...
You noticed that your job site switched it’s cleaning chemicals. You’re feeling achy, tired and dizzy. Do you have the flu or something more insidious? Heavy metal and...
by Alex A. Kecskes Born in Chicago, actress Bonnie Hunt was raised in a blue-collar neighborhood near Wrigley Field. A nurse's aid in high school, she wanted to be a nurse, but...
State and city governments across the country are facing budget shortfalls and are desperate to find places where then can make spending cuts in order to make up the...
Have you ever sat in the doctor’s exam room and looked at those drawings on the walls? You know, the ones that show what the intestines look like or how your heart works? Did...
by Alex A. Kecskes As the second-fastest-growing sector of the U.S. economy, the healthcare industry employs well over 12 million workers—nearly 80 percent of whom are...
A surprising report from Reuters found that a large number of U.S. surgeons and physicians have struggled with thoughts of suicide, listing burnout and medical errors as...
by Alex A. Kecskes Hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide are experiencing major changes--driven by increasing expectations by recipients and healthcare providers....
U.S. researchers concluded Wednesday that people infected with the AIDS virus may, in fact, be more than three times more likely to suffer a stroke than those people who are...
Are you a night owl? Do you function better in the wee hours of the morning? Are you interested in a health career in the Medical Field? Are you interested in a job change? If...
by Alex A. Kecskes Under President Obama's new healthcare guidelines, some preventive health care will be available at no out-of-pocket cost. Things like childhood...
by Alex A. Kecskes You're going to the dentist. Your mouth will be wide open for maybe an hour or more. Lots of opportunity for germs to dive in and take hold. So should you...
by Alex A. Kecskes Looking for work in the healthcare field but can't find a job? Been laid off? Need career guidance? Comprehensive Training Systems (CTS) recently announced...
by Alex A. Kecskes Nurses don't just work in schools, hospitals or health clinics. Some work in areas that you may not have envisioned. Take Correctional Nursing, for example....
It happens to the best of us. It happens to the worst of us. And at this very moment it's happening to me too.Flu season is upon us in full swing and health officials are...
by Alex A. Kecskes The economy may still be in the doldrums, but if you're studying to be a healthcare professional, there are plenty of opportunities in the high tech end. A...
Scientist in Canada have come up with an amazing new way to carry out genetic studies: They are using a game to crowdsource the process of decoding human DNA.When companies...
by Alex A. Kecskes Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Sandra Bullock returned to New Orleans to open a $700,000 health clinic at a local high school. The Oscar-winning...
Fearing that they will make grave mistakes, a group of reportedly overworked medical specialists from Newfoundland and Labrador are planning to resign over the matter as they...
by Alex A. Kecskes While most bloodborne HIV infections occur through injection of illegal drugs, unsafe needles and practices during transfusions and injections of legal drugs...
by Alex A. Kecskes Easily one of the world's most beautiful women, Kim Kardashian, like so many in the media spotlight, has an obsession with physical appearance. The 29...
by Alex A. Kecskes HIV/AIDS takes the lives of nearly 1,000 people daily in South Africa. The area has the world's largest national program that treats patients with...
This post isn't about finding a job in the healthcare industry, but the news was so amazing, I felt that I had to share it with you. According to several recent reports, for...
by Alex A. Kecskes First Lady Michelle Obama recently remarked that nutritionists who prepare meals for schools have a greater influence over a child's diet that their parents....
API Healthcare, a company that works exclusively in the field of healthcare workforce management solutions has introduced the Electronic Employee Record. This new technology...
If you can’t seem to start your day without coffee you’re not alone. Caffeine is used by 90% of Americans on a daily basis and 80% of the world wide population. Not...
by Alex A. Kecskes The hyperkinetic pace of U.S. society and the bad economic climate have resulted in an alarming number of people suffering from depression. According to the...
Keeping your brain fit and healthy is always important. But, if you are in college or taking career classes, like those for medical assisting for example, it is even more...
by Alex A. Kecskes Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people young and old with physical, cognitive or emotional limitations. The demand for these professionals has bounced...
by Alex A. Kecskes Prescription drugs are expensive. Not surprisingly, the elderly, disabled, and people on fixed incomes are crossing the U.S. border for more affordable...
by Alex A. Kecskes A bad economy has created poor prospects for healthcare workers in California. Healthcare, once a magnet for jobs in the Golden State typically employs...
Technogym, one of the world leaders in fitness and wellness has just launched their first center in the U.S. The new wellness center will be located in New York City, in the...
by Alex A. Kecskes Of the country's 2.6 million licensed RNs, fewer than 200,000 are men. Men who go into nursing midway through their careers have varying backgrounds that...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you've always worked in a hospital or other large clinical setting and you're considering a job in home care, you'll need to know exactly what you're...
by Alex A. Kecskes Thanks to a new portable scanner, women may finally be able to instantly identify whether they have a tumor in the comfort of their own home. According to...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're worried about getting too much radiation exposure during your medical exams, you might want to talk to your Medical Dosimetrist. They're the...
by Alex A. Kecskes The healthcare industry is constantly changing. To maintain your skills, knowledge, and to keep your license from lapsing, you need to continue your...
by Alex A. Kecskes According to the National Research Council, in 1970, 20 percent of PhD psychologists were women. In 2005, the last year for which data are available, nearly...
Like one third of all workers I need my morning coffee or I feel useless the rest of the day. A recent study by Dunkin Doughnuts and CareerBuilder discovered coffee is keeping...
by Alex A. Kecskes Even in these hard times, people need dental work. And while you may not have the time or money to become a dentist, you may want to look into becoming a...
There are many people who, while they are very interested in the healthcare field, just can't stand the site of blood and for whom the idea of several more years of training...
by Alex A. Kecskes Today, one in 110 children are diagnosed with autism. Regrettably, there simply aren't enough therapists to address their needs. So researchers at the...
Mold. At the first sign of it I tend to throw food out… unless I convince myself that I feel bad for letting it mold (beause it was either expensive or delicious), in which...
How many sets of scrubs do you own? If you’re just starting out in the health care field, likely you have a few pairs that you wore to school. The longer you’ve been in and the...
by Alex A. Kecskes School nurses do more than dispense aspirin or slap Band-Aids on skinned knees. Among the many challenges they face is an epidemic of childhood obesity,...
So, for San Francisco residents, it is the end of an era. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors have recently voted to ban McDonald's Happy Meals, at least in the traditional...
by Alex A. Kecskes Miserable Monday, as anyone who has ever been laid off knows, is the Monday after the Friday pink slip. Instead of getting ready for work, you wander around...
Problem with your liver? Don’t worry, we’ll grow you a new one… eventually. That was the message researchers from Wake Forest University’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're a nursing supervisor or staff level administrator, you need to get the most out of your nurses without working them to death or making them resent...
by Alex A. Kecskes The U.S. population is aging. And more baby boomers are filling senior care centers and long term care facilities than ever before. As a result, today's...
It's that time of year again. No, not Halloween or Thanksgiving. It's flu season. Every year, millions of people are out of work because of the rapid spread of the flu virus....
How about taking an environmental initiative and giving your health and the environment a clean start by greening your exercise routine?You may not think that a few simple...
by Alex A. Kecskes Minority Nurse Magazine recently reported that just 2 percent of all US registered nurses are Hispanic/Latino. Today, being bilingual is critically important...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you enjoy mobility and helping people, you might want to look into becoming a Travel Nurse. Hospitals and clinics often pay premium rates for nurses to...
by Alex A. Kecskes A healthcare recruiter can help you find that ideal job. The good ones will keep their ears to the ground for job openings that aren't widely advertised....
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're Dazed and Confused or enjoying your Fast Times at Ridgemont High, you might want to think about more than just getting a diploma. In fact, if...
by Alex A. Kecskes The demand for mature and skilled workers in the healthcare industry continues to rise. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources...
It seems like every few months, big pharmaceutical companies tout a new “wonder drug”. Some of these so-called wonder drugs do little more than line the pockets of the drug...
by Alex A. Kecskes In the old days, a nurse was simply a person who took your pulse and gave you the meds your doctor ordered. Today, nursing is highly specialized with some...
So why eat organic foods anyway? Why are they better than your average grocery store fare? Well, for one, organic foods are foods that aren’t covered in chemicals such as...
According to some self-reported data shared by Statistics Canada today only four in ten Canadians were vaccinated against the H1N1 virus. For those of you trying to do the math...
In late September, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center admitted that pieces of information, including 10 Social Security numbers had been...
by Alex A. Kecskes Okay, you've decided to pursue a career as a pharmacist. But do you know which subfield you might want to enter? Today's pharmacists have a variety of career...
Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies -- ragweed, which strikes suffers most in the summer and early fall, causes itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and...
Those working in the medical and health field have a formidable competitor these days when it comes to dispensing advice, insight and information about remedies and treatment:...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you're a recently graduated nurse, you may find it tough to land a job in this economic downturn. Medical institutions are discovering that they simply...
by Alex A. Kecskes Amidst the tumult of layoffs and joblessness in today's economy, there is one bright spot—healthcare is hiring. But only if a community can attract and keep...
Everyone wants to look younger -- the problem is not just limited to the baby boomers. It seems that we spend our years up until our early twenties trying to look older, more...
It’s pretty much a no-brainer that electronic recordkeeping technology, once integrated and deployed, will save big amounts of time and money for medical and healthcare...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you want your career in health care to be rewarding, you need to be proactive and take certain steps to keep yourself employable and promotable. Here are...
by Alex A. Kecskes "I hate myself!" I cried to my mother."I'm fat, I'm ugly, I'm stupid, and I feel totally disgusting!" I was ten years old and painfully suffering as only...
It’s a tough time to be a security professional in a healthcare enterprise given that the industry is the big target for hackers. This year 113 healthcare facilities have...
by Alex A. Kecskes In the wake of ever-escalating health insurance costs and the trend for insurance companies, physicians and hospitals to treat patients like cattle, it's...
by Alex A. Kecskes Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a new iPhone application to enroll health care...
Sure, we all poke fun at modern health care -- quackery. The lot of it. Right? We often complain about health advice when we're not completely satisfied with the results or...
For all the hype around making electronic records and digital processes a reality in the healthcare sector, a new study reports that actual adoption and integration is...
by Alex A. Kecskes Yes, the economy is in a slump, but healthcare jobs are on the upswing. Both hospitals and large health firms are expected to staff up in the...
by Alex A. Kecskes Everyone seems to be talking about the latest craze in weight reduction surgery--Gastric Banding--which basically alters your stomach's anatomy to help you...
by Alex A. Kecskes I'm not a big fan of taxing products or services, but adding a tax on high fructose sodas and juice drinks has the double benefit of reducing child and teen...
Zzzzzzz...According to Dr. Susan Redline, a professor of medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boson, recent studies have shown that less sleep can be linked with obesity...
by Alex A. Kecskes According to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nursing careers will offer the most job opportunities in the next decade--even as this...
by Alex A. Kecskes Aside from their many duties and responsibilities, today's nurses are charged with educating patients. This may involve everything from...
by Alex A. Kecskes A fast growing career opportunity for today's health care professionals can be found in the emerging science and art of robotic surgery. The three major...
by Alex A. Kecskes In tough economic times, when work shifts are light and overtime is scarce, many healthcare professionals choose to go back to school—to finish getting their...
by Alex A. Kecskes The sagging economy is touching all sectors, including the once invulnerable health care industry. Hospitals nationwide are simply not hiring right now. Some...
by Alex A. Kecskes A consortium of statewide healthcare and technology agencies recently launched the California Telehealth Network (CTN), the largest of its kind...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you carry an iPhone, there are well over 1,500 medical apps you can tap into to boost your efficiency as a healthcare professional. Here's a short list of...
by Alex A. Kecskes Advancing your nursing career these days takes a bit of work and a lot of social media savvy. And we're not talking about just making a few entries on...
by Alex A. Kecskes According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), 36 million Americans are over age 65. What's more, 63 percent of newly licensed nurses...
by Alex A. Kecskes If you have a loved one who suffers from a debilitating mental condition, you can certainly appreciate the work that Psychiatric Nurses perform. These angels...
by Alex A. Kecskes While the state of California may be in fiscal trouble, it's still holding out a helping hand to individuals who want to pursue entry level medical careers....
by Alex A. Kecskes According to recent statistics, 10 to 20 million Americans have kidney disease, and many don't even know they have it. The primary risk factors include...
by Alex A. Kecskes There's no doubt that the need for nurses keeps going up (the number of nurses in the U.S. is expected to reach a projected 3.1 million by 2016). But as the...
by Alex A. Kecskes A Radiologic Technologist (RT) serves as the Radiologist's "right hand," assisting these specialized physicians in the use of general radiology, computed...
by Alex A. Kecskes A Diagnostic Sonographer is a highly skilled professional who uses ultrasound technology to examine various parts of the body. This non-invasive...
by Alex A. Kecskes An invaluable aid to the radiologist, a Radiologist Assistant (RA) works closely with radiologists to perform radiologic examinations--imaging procedures...
by Alex A. Kecskes Radiology Nursing is a fast growing field, driven by constant advances in imaging and diagnostic technologies. As a Radiology Nurse, you may help perform...
by Alex A. Kecskes A radiologist is a physician who interprets medical images of the human body obtained through the use of x-rays, ultrasound, or the body's natural...
by Alex A. Kecskes The ancient art of Chinese acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin needles along the body's major meridians and power points to release blocked...
by Alex A. Kecskes TV shows glamorize them, but the work they do is indispensable. Forensic Psychologists apply psychological principles to the underlying human motivations...
by Alex A. Kecskes With divorce rates on the rise and today's tough economic times placing undue demands on single-parent households, children are under increased pressure at...
by Alex A. Kecskes Sports Psychologists deal with the psychological and mental factors that influence and enhance an individual's performance in sport, exercise and physical...
by Alex A. Kecskes Who do runners, joggers, and walkers turn to when they want to workout without injury and enjoy it? The sports podiatrist, of course. Those who fail to...
by Alex A. Kecskes With today's increasing emphasis on exercise as a means of promoting good health, the need for Exercise Physiologists has never been greater. As a Board...
by Alex A. Kecskes A career in physical therapy has many rewards. You will be helping individuals who suffer from medical problems or other health-related conditions or...
by Alex A. Kecskes Physician assistants (PAs) are the right hand of physicians. In the coming years, they will be in high demand as nursing and doctor shortages become more...
by Alex A. Kecskes Olympic athletes like Anton Ohno, body builders like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and professional dancers like Pascal Molat all must eat very carefully to...
When you’re new to hunting for a gig in the medical or nursing field, there are some career strategies you should use to make yourself an ideal candidate. These are especially...
Advancing your degree is rarely a bad thing. In the current job market for nurses today is a great time to consider expanding your options and upgrading your degree. Nurses are...
Newcomers to the Philadelphia job market may be surprised at the diverse range of positions available. Healthcare jobs in Philly are plentiful and there are plenty of...
Perhaps you are considering a career in the medical field? Well, have you thought about becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.)? Maybe you are not sure what this involves...
There are many types of medical jobs—not all of them involve working shifts in a hospital or doctor’s office. In fact, there’s been an explosion in medical jobs at home....
What kind of skills do you need to land a successful health care job? The answer to that question depends on what kind of healthcare job search you're doing, but there are some...
Medical and healthcare jobs are plentiful, which in a tough economy makes them very attractive. But how can you commit to a new career if you aren’t sure what you’re getting...
If you’re doing a healthcare job search, chances are you’ve already found more positions available than you can count. There has been an explosion of opportunities in care...
Whether you seek jobs in healthcare management or an entry-level medical job, eventually you’ll have to think about your views on ethics in healthcare. For some, the issue...
Healthcare jobs—and healthcare plans—saw benefits from the Obama administration’s 2009 economic stimulus package that included help for states struggling with COBRA and...
In the world of healthcare, no other issue has created quite the stir that healthcare reform has in recent times. There is much debate, plenty of mis-information and a lot of...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, seven of the 20 fastest growing career fields in the United States are healthcare related. The same agency says between now and...
Healthcare professionals have to be many things at once—where difficult patients are concerned, that can include anger management expert, lay counselor, and customer service...
Healthcare jobs all have one important factor in common; sooner or later those who work for healthcare companies must cope with the loss of a patient. Classroom training and...
Opportunity in the Health Care Field The health care industry is a great place to be when jobs are hard to come by. It is one of the few sectors that continues to add jobs...
A career in healthcare is one of the most demanding jobs a person can have. It requires complete dedication, attention to detail, and accuracy, leaving no room for errors....
Bilingual Workers are in Demand in the Health Care Industry If you have an interest in caring for people and you have bilingual skills, you're in the perfect position to...
America’s best facilities, more often than not, work with healthcare staffing agencies to connect them to nurses, therapists and allied healthcare professionals. Thus, a lot of...
There has been a lot of bad rap about healthcare staffing agencies in the past. This is mainly due to some agencies’ inability to get their applicants a job or the unpleasant...
The healthcare industry is one industry that you can be certain will always be around. People are always going to need medical care. This doesn't mean you need to go back to...
Are You Considering a Career in Health Care? Perhaps you’ve thought about a career in health care, but you’re not sure what is available to you or where to begin. Certainly...
Urgent Care Centers Grow in Popularity Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) treat the sudden illnesses or injuries of normally healthy people. These issues include episodes such as minor...
The Healthcare Association of New York State, HANYS) conducts periodic surveys on issues affecting the health care profession in that state. One recent HANYS study showed...
The base pay of a nurse is determined by many different factors. The first of these factors are the years of experience that the nurse brings to the table. A GN or graduate...
There is an air of resentment within physician waiting rooms that is sweeping the land. Why, you ask? Many patients are tired of waiting in your aptly named “waiting room”....
(ARA) - Fifty years ago, a person typically stayed with the same company for their entire career. Today, most people will hold three to seven positions during their lifetime....
Let’s face it. We’re being pulled in so many directions by advertisements, news media and sheer availability, it’s difficult to figure out the right path for us. Here are three...
Surgical Technology: It’s Not Just For Nurses Any More If you think that Florence Nightingale’s great, great grand nurse is standing beside the doctor while he removes your...
Recent graduates looking to enter the healthcare field or those already in the field have a bright future ahead. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs in healthcare...
Nursing in the twenty-first century is a far cry from what Florence Nightingale performed back in the 1800’s. High Tech medical devises have driven many hands-on procedures...
So you want to be in medicine. You decide becoming a physician is not for you. You choose a particular discipline such as nursing or surgical technology and go through a year...
When making the decision on where and when to work, nurses are saying that health and safety concerns are a major factor. In an industry where the professionals have such an...
While other industries ride the economic roller coaster, the healthcare industry has continued to grow at an incredible—and steady—rate. Where does that leave you as a medical...
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a highly desired profession for interested nursing students. What should you expect when you become a Registered Nurse? Great deal of...
When choosing a School of Nursing, many different factors come into play in the decision making process. Some questions include: where would I like to live, what size of...
The field of Nursing is very broad. Nurses can be found in hospitals, outpatient care, retirement homes, midwives and beyond! There is always a demand for nurses. There is...