Back in March I wrote about MapMyRun and RunKeeper, two web sites that have companion iPhone apps that help track some of your fitness activities. I still recommend these but have come across a new…
The good news this week: Europe is very close to approving an H1N1 vaccine, and the rapping doctor won the video contest run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The not-so-good news…
“The biggest crisis the world is facing is the glaring inequalities in access to health care between the rich and the poor,” stated Dr. Philippe Douste-Blazy, Chairman of the Millennium Foundation, United Nations Under-Secretary and…
So you’ve just enjoyed an exotic dinner including a liberal sampling of the local alcoholic libations (some of which are quite potent), and now it’s time to drive home. Be honest, do you have any…
As speculation increases in the U.S. that the H1N1 vaccine may be available in the next few weeks, it’s a good time to focus on the facts, minimize your risk, consider the big picture and…
If you are one of the 30 million plus Americans that suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating the sensitivity to light, sound, air pressure and movement can be. Traveling with a migraine can be…
An important new contribution to the health care reform debate adds some much needed global perspective to the pervasive political rancor. Author T.R. Reid’s newly published book, The Healing of America, has been cited by…
H1N1 news will be breaking fast over the coming weeks and months. HTB will try to capture some of the most important angles to keep you posted. Please tip us off to anything you think…
In other timely world news, the Telegraph posted this stimulating bit, revealing that coffee and tea breaks can be hazardous to your health. It also taught me about the all-important Biscuit Injury Threat Evaluation (BITE) measure. …
Healthy travel usually requires some understanding of how health care systems work in different parts of the world. This post is the first in a new series to help broaden our understanding by looking at…
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