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...