Rx drug use and abuse is epidemic. Behind the Orange Curtain is an awareness and call to action documentary uncovering the dirty little secret that is taking one life every 24 minutes in this country. Behind the Orange Curtain, the award-winning documentary directed by Brent Huff chronicling the prescription drug epidemic that is currently plaguing our nation will be available today, April 23rd, on iTunes and Amazon Instant View via digital entertainment curator FilmBuff. The eye-opening film dives into the idyllic lifestyle of Orange County, California, typically known for its affluent lifestyle with tree lined streets, gated communities, blue ribbon schools, mega churches and the nation’s first “real housewives.”

Leading U.S. Radiologist and MetisMD Founder Dr. Gregory Goldstein Offers Tips to Patients to Prevent Medical Mistakes, Extra Costs and Anxiety. This year, millions of Americans will get a MRI, CT-Scan, Mammogram or other scan—up to four times as many patients as just a decade ago. As the number of scans rise, so too will the number of patients who receive the wrong type of scan, overly aggressive imaging follow up, or inaccurate diagnoses.

Healthgrades report on U.S. women’s healthcare trends, from childbirth to cardiac care, also finds female cardiac surgery patients 29.1% more likely to die than men; Hysterectomy rates continue to drop. A new report on trends in women’s health in the United States reveals the national C-section rate has held steady at 33 percent since 2009, leveling off after eight years of steady increase that was in part driven by scheduled, elective surgeries and a trend for increasing the repeat C-section.

The Only Man Ever Cured from HIV Infection in the World will Share His Experience at the ISHEID Meeting in Marseilles (France) on 23 May 2012 - Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin" patient, now lives back in San Francisco. More than 5 years ago he got 2 bone marrow transplants that cured him from HIV. He will share his experience with the German haematologist who cured him in Marseilles this week.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Fertility Centers of Illinois shares must-know tips for future and aspiring mothers-to-be. This Mother’s Day approximately 85.4 million mothers will be celebrated. But with nearly 157 million women in the United States, there are many other women who will aim to become a mother now or in the future. Dr. Angeline Beltsos, medical director and reproductive endocrinologist with Fertility Centers of Illinois, is sharing a five step guide to help women in their motherhood goals.

Medical therapy is better for late treatment. People who arrive at the hospital a day or more after experiencing a heart attack might expect to receive an artery-opening angioplasty. But they shouldn’t, according to guidelines issued in 2007 based on evidence that angioplasty was no more beneficial than medical treatment in such cases.

New research indicates that older people who fall are more likely to have foot pain, bunions, or other foot problems. Everything from slippery throw rugs to poor lighting to side effects from medications has been implicated as contributing to the growing tendency to fall and hurt ourselves as we get older according to the Harvard Health Letter. Foot pain and problems? They get mentioned but are usually way down the list, according to the November 2011 issue of the Harvard Health Letter.

You may think the home just needs an extreme makeover, but hoarding is a mental health problem that can be complex and hard to treat. The problem of hoarding used to be largely out of sight. Compulsive hoarders typically avoid visitors and rarely seek help. But television shows such as Hoarders and Hoarding: Buried Alive have increased public awareness by presenting vivid pictures of hoarding to millions of viewers. Mental health professionals are also taking a fresh look at the problem, reports the November 2011 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.

Early diagnosis is key to preserving hearing. Hearing professionals recommend an annual hearing test. All eyes are on our ears in October, as both Audiology Awareness Month and Hearing Protection Month are observed by the hearing healthcare community.  According to Hearing-Aid.com, anyone who suspects they may have a hearing problem is encouraged to make an appointment for a hearing test in October, when many hearing specialists will be offering free hearing evaluations.

Nutrition for the elderly is among the most important aspects of aging. But mealtime challenges such as loneliness, lack of companionship and cooking for one can threaten an older adult’s health and well-being. The Home Instead Senior Care® network has launched the Craving CompanionshipSM program to promote healthy aging through nutrition and companionship so family caregivers can rest assured that their seniors are not in jeopardy.