For the most part, mild to moderate pain and discomfort are temporary and can be ignored or relieved with self-care. However, there are times when that uneasy feeling could mean something serious. Sudden numbness in the limbs, facial weakness, severe headache and a feeling of confusion may sound like a good excuse to take a […]

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) indicates that the U.S. may face an extreme shortage of physicians by the year 2020, with the shortfall estimated at nearly 90,000 physicians. The number is expected to grow to more than 130,000 physicians by 2025. This shortage affects primary-care facilities as well as medical specialties like oncology, […]