Joseph Constance

Feature Writer

Joseph Constance has written about research, development, and markets in the health care and related fields. He has authored a number of articles, and business analysis/market research reports in the medical device, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical areas. Joseph holds an MA from New York University in Communications. He enjoys spending time with his wife, biking, traveling, and learning about different cultures.

Articles from Joseph

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Fasting can help us lose excess fat, improve our health, and lengthen our lives. Fasting from time to time decreases the amount of body fat, lowers insulin levels, and offers general health benefits. Research indicates that cutting one’s intake of calories by up to 40% can be a successful way to reduce weight and optimize health in general, and specifically heart health.

3 May 2017

Fast 5:2 Diet

Nearly every day a new story breaks about obesity and the harm it can cause. To address this problem, diet and fasting have become the topics of conversation and the subjects of numerous magazine and newspaper articles, books, and self-help videos.

3 May 2017

Calorie and Macro Counting

The food we consume goes a long way in determining the state of our health. Nutrition readily impacts life and health spans. Among other issues, overnutrition can lead to the onset of obesity. But we also need to consider the impact of aging, which cannot be underestimated.

28 Apr 2017

Macromolecules: Polysaccharides, Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Water, organic molecules, and inorganic ions are the constituents of cells. Water constitutes the greatest fraction of the three, accounting for almost three-quarters of the total mass of a cell. The interactions between the various components of a cell and its water content is key to biological chemistry.

6 Apr 2017

Phyllodes Tumor Research

Phyllodes tumors are unusual tumors that begin their growth in the connective tissue of the breast. These tumors occur most often in females who are 30 to 40 years of age, although they might be found in women who are older or younger. This form of tumor accounts for less than 1% of all breast tumors.

22 Feb 2017

Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Phyllodes Tumors

Phyllodes tumors are unusual tumors of the breast that begin their growth in the connective tissue of the breast. These tumors occur most often in females who are 30 to 40 years of age, although they might be found in women who are either older or younger. They account for less than 1% of all breast tumors.

22 Feb 2017

Otolaryngology (ENT) Sub-Specialties

Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors, diagnose and treat ENT conditions and disease. Otolaryngologists also are known as head and neck surgeons.

30 Jan 2017

Common Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Procedures

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that treats conditions of the ears, nose, and throat. Specialists in this field have training in surgery as well as medicine. Because otolaryngology involves the ears, nose, and throat, these specialists are known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors.

30 Jan 2017

What is an Otolaryngologist?

The medical discipline and practice of otolaryngology is a specialty that addresses conditions of the ears, nose, and throat. Another name for this practice is otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Specialists in this field have training in surgery as well as medicine. Because otolaryngology involves the ears, nose, and throat, this type of specialist is also known as an otolaryngologist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor.

30 Jan 2017

Stem Cell Research for Fighting Degenerative Disc Disease

Low back pain resulting from degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the developed world. In the US, low back pain is the most common health problem for those younger than the age of 50. While there can be many causes of low back pain, the condition often is associated with the degeneration of the intervertebral disc -- degenerative disc disease.

20 Jan 2017