A New Prescription For Fighting Oxycodon...

As any reader of this blog knows by now, prescription drug abuse has SOARED in the past decade.  That the drug is so readily available in kitchen cabinets to children is one reason, but the availability of these drugs goes even deeper than that.  Doctored prescriptions, doctors willing to give out meds for seemingly little reason, and outright forgery also commonly occur as addicts seek to get their fix on legal drugs. Recognizing this problem, the state of Washington has made changes to the very paper prescriptions are written on as a response to this problem.  The...

National HIV Testing Day – June 27

Sunday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, and a great opportunity for communities all over the United States to get together and normalize HIV testing. There will be free testing available in many communities this weekend, and we also wanted to make it easier for those that prefer at home testing to test themselves. So we have lowered the prices on our Express (now $54.95) and Standard kits (now $44.95) and are for a limited time offering free First Class Mail shipping with the purchase of a home HIV test. All you have to do is enter the coupon hivday in the coupon...

More Adults Have HIV in Washington, D.C....

Although we sometimes think of HIV/AIDS as a global problem, it’s important to shine a light back on how it affects us at home. The New England Journal of Medicine recently revealed that 1 in 30 adults in Washington, D.C. are infected with HIV – a greater prevalence than the rates in Ethiopia, Rwanda, or Nigeria. What is the solution to this dilemma? According to Brad Ogilvie of the Mosaic Initiative, the answer is to get tested. In an article by Jennifer Grant in the Chicago Tribune, Ogilvie describes the mission and strategy of his organization.  Their...

6 Things You May Not Have Known About Yo...

Some experts estimate that there are about 59 million Americans who suffer from some kind of thyroid condition. This number includes those who have thyroid diseases like the Hashimoto’s disease, Grave’s disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules and more. And the most amazing thing is that this estimate includes a large proportion of people who never really get diagnosed properly for their thyroid condition. Some thyroid facts that can help you understand the importance of the gland and the manner in which you can manage and prevent...

Can Dogs Have High Cholesterol?

Those who own dogs will know that a large number of medical conditions that humans face are also experienced by dogs. And even more interesting is the fact that a large number of the medicines that are prescribed for dogs are also the same. One condition that is common between man and his best friend is high cholesterol. High cholesterol in dogs, also known as Hyperlipidemia for both dogs and humans, can come about in a few ways. Causes of High Cholesterol in Dogs There are various causes of high cholesterol in dogs (and humans!). While some breeds are more susceptible to...

3 Reasons Why You Should Never Try Meth

Methamphetamine, or meth, is also known as speed, crank or ice in the streets. It is highly addictive and affects the central nervous system within minutes of consuming or inhaling it. It is commonly available in pill, capsule or powder form and can be snorted, injected, swallowed or smoked. It can fortunately be picked up by a variety of drug tests, particularly the hair drug test, which can go back 90 days to find evidence of use. Why Do People Take Meth? The psychoactive meth increases alertness and gives a feeling of high energy. It causes euphoria and enhances...