Tag: Glenn Ellis
Ellis: Bad eating more deadly than smoking
By Glenn Ellis
Every year 11 million people die around the world just because they had a bad diet. Compare this to the fact that...
Ellis: Why Are We Still Questioning Vaccines?
By Glenn Ellis
Measles cases have cropped up across 12 states over the last 10 weeks — nearly two decades since the highly contagious disease...
Ellis: Unaffordable insulin prices in America
By Glenn Ellis
Americans spend more on prescription drugs - average costs are about $1,200 per person per year - than anyone else in the...
Ellis: Finally, a cure for sickle cell anemia?
By Glenn Ellis
A little-known gene was the center of a medical and evolutionary detective story that began in the middle 1940s in Africa. Doctors...
Ellis: Why we should know about the lymphatic system
By Glenn Ellis
An important part of maintaining a healthy immune system is an effective “lymphatic system”, yet almost nowhere is anyone paying specific attention...
Ellis: Getting a jumpstart on spring allergies
By Glenn Ellis
Even though you may be still dealing with the ominous remnants of winter, it might seem a little early to talk about...
Ellis: How to prepare for medical emergencies
By Glenn Ellis
When you witness a medical emergency -- in your own home or out in public -- what can you do to help?...
Ellis: Liver cancer, alcohol and what you should know
By Glenn Ellis
Primary liver cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the liver and is linked with excessive alcohol consumption. Liver cancer...
Ellis: Importance of the church in community health
By Glenn Ellis
The separation of church and the state of your health may be narrowing, according to a new study released in the journal...
Glenn Ellis: A look at stress and your health
By Glenn Ellis
High blood pressure; acid reflux; diabetes; ulcers; arthritis; obesity; asthma.
It is a common belief that these are conditions expected at some point...