Lung-Irritating Chemical Found in Flavored E-Cigs

Even E-cigarettes have drawbacks. Know what you're inhaling.

Brand New Futile Care Fellowship Created | GomerBlog

As the age of the population rises, our methods of caring for patients must evolve. A new specialty in medical has been born: Futile Care.

Helpful hacks straight from the minds of nurses (10 Photos)

Here are some helpful tips for those who already care for patients.

More Americans Living Past 100, But Do You Really Want To?

Countries all over the world are facing a relatively new problem. As modern medicine allows us to live longer, how will we be able to care for the elderly? Will we be able to increase our quality of life as well as our lifespan?

Charted: China’s rapidly shrinking working-age population

China currently faces a problem which is common to many countries around the world. Its retiree and elderly population is exploding while it lacks replacements in the workforce.

Drug industry to fight superbugs together with governments

In the light of new research, medical science tells us that "superbugs" may be a very real threat to society. Big names in the industry are now teaming up with governments around the world to fight the problem.

10 Vitamins Facts

Here are 10 basic things that both healthcare students and patients should know about dietary vitamins.

Ten Tips for Healthy Aging | Aging Resource Center | Dartmouth-Hitchcock

We all get old sometime. Take some tips to aging healthy, and reduce the workload for us aged care workers!

Thousands of older people exploring 'rational suicide': Nitschke

Baby Boomers and those 70+ are creating a trend of contemplating suicide to avoid "ending up in a nursing home". This is precisely why we need cultural reform toward how the elderly are cared for, and to train direct care workers to have empathy for their patients.

Understand the pros and cons of aged care. Certainly, it is a less glamorous profession, but you make a difference in peoples' lives and can make meaningful relationships with the patients you care for. http://www.nurseuncut.com.au/why-choose-aged-care/

Caring for patients, caring for yourself - Australian Hospital & Healthcare

A healthcare worker will often provide care for their patients yet neglect care for themselves. It is a common sight to see health problems occur from stress, overworking, and mental exhaustion amongs direct care givers. Care givers must remember to take care of themselves! http://www.hospitalhealth.com.au/news/professional-development/caring-patients-caring-nutrition-physical-health/

RSL Care and RDNS combine forces

Two of Australia's biggest names in aged care merge their services together. This is big news for the healthcare sector in terms of care for the elderly. http://www.transformingthenation.com.au/2015/10/rsl-care-and-rdns-combine-forces/