Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Don’t Use Tap Water for Nasal Rinse. Individuals with sinusitis and allergic rhinitis often find relief using a nasal rinse—like a neti pot. However, officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention remind users to use sterile water and avoid using tap water. The primary reason is that tap water may contain microbes like ...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Early-Life Tobacco Exposure May Set Stage for Type 2 Diabetes. New research suggests that individuals exposed to secondhand smoke during gestation or early life have up to a 22% elevated risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood, while those who start smoking during adolescence may be up to 57% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.      ...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Shortage of Primary Care Providers Leading to More Emergency Surgeries. Primary care providers (PCP) are essential for identifying health issues early on when they’re easier to manage. However, in areas with a PCP shortage, individuals are more likely to seek care for health issues once they’ve progressed to the point of requiring emer...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Oral Bacteria Linked to Accelerated Colon Tumor Growth. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center report that when swallowed, a subtype of the common oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum, called Fna C2, can accelerate tumor growth in the colon and may contribute to up to 50% of colon cancer cases. It’s hoped this discovery w...