Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

The FDA has put out a warning for diabetics against the use of secondhand test strips. Many diabetics may use secondhand test strips, as glucose test strips can be costly. Selling secondhand test strips is a legal practice in the U.S., but the FDA has set out warnings against this practice of purchasing previously owned ...click here to read more

The world is filled with harmful germs. If we allowed them to infect us, it would surely lead to illness. While this usually means getting a cold or the flu, it is still something we would rather avoid. Thankfully, the introduction of antimicrobial products in recent years has not only promised to mitigate germ exposure, ...click here to read more

OCD is a psychological disorder characterized by patterns of unreasonable thoughts and obsessions that lead those affected to perform repetitive behaviors in a compulsive manner. It is this compulsive behavior that interferes with daily activities, leading to significant distress. The obsessive component of this disorder manifests as unwanted or intrusive thoughts, images, or desires that ...click here to read more

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. A vital organ of the body involved in filtering the blood of toxins, producing necessary metabolites and biochemicals your body needs on a daily basis. It is currently estimated that about 257 million people are currently living with hepatitis B, and approximately 887,000 deaths from ...click here to read more

A new study has found that seniors who feel a greater sense of attachment to God have improved well-being. Furthermore, these individuals tend to pray more, which increases their positive well-being. On the other hand, those with a greater detachment from God do not receive the same benefits. The study focused on three measures of ...click here to read more

Suffering from a heart attack is one of the greatest fears a person can have. To suddenly feel an intense pressure in your chest, causing strong pain that radiates down the left arm, invokes fear and anxiety of an untimely death. However, with prompt treatment, most of these symptoms can be mitigated, with bypass surgery ...click here to read more

Although numerous studies point to the fact that exercise may assist in promoting healthy bowels, the latest findings suggest that high-intensity exercise can result in gut damage. The researchers say that gut function shuts down during vigorous exercise. Lead author Ricardo Costa explained, “The redistribution of blood flow away from the gut and towards working ...click here to read more

Gout is a condition caused by a buildup of uric acid, normally around the joint in the big toe. This condition leads to swelling of the toe along with severe pain, which can be crippling to patients. A main treatment goal to reduce gout flare-ups is to eliminate uric acid in the body. Uric acid ...click here to read more