_ High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy Ups Risk of Mother's Type 2 Diabetes, Child's Obesity By Jane Farrell articleMothers with elevated blood glucose during pregnancy – even if not high enough to meet the traditional definition of gestational … Read More→
_ Genetics, Not Diet, Seen as A Major Factor in Gout By Jane Farrell articleAlthough gout is widely perceived as being caused by diet, new evidence suggests that a more important factor is genes … Read More→
_ How to Stay Youthful, No Matter What Your Age By Jane Farrell articleWe live in a culture that worships youth and beauty and often disregards, disrespects and diminishes age. This is silly … Read More→
_ WorkOn The Job, Standing Beats Sitting By Jane Farrell articleSit-stand workstations that allow employees to stand, as well as sit, while working on a computer reduce daily sitting time … Read More→
_ Vision HealthA Contact Lens that Gives Feedback to Doctors By Jane Farrell articleScientists report that they have developed a contact lens that will tell them how much of a medication is actually … Read More→
_ Antibiotic ResistanceProbiotics May Play a Role in Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Infections By Jane Farrell articleA good bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements helps eliminate Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that can cause antibiotic-resistant infections, … Read More→
_ Panic AttacksHow to Conquer Panic Attacks By Jane Farrell articleOver 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as privileged as they are, celebrities … Read More→
_ SepsisA More Complex Understanding of Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleSepsis is a common condition that occurs when the body reacts to an infection in the bloodstream. Scientists know little … Read More→
_ PosturePosture and Your Health By Jane Farrell articleGood posture (i.e. how you hold your body) is about more than standing up straight so you can look your … Read More→
_ Lyme diseaseEarlier Detection for Lyme Disease By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have developed techniques to detect Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than current tests, allowing patients to start treatment earlier. … Read More→
_ Feeling Overwhelmed? Do These Three Things and Change Your Day By Jane Farrell blogI woke up this morning feeling overwhelmed. I dreaded asking my home device Alexa for the daily news while ritually […]
_ Alcoholism and alcohol abuseAre You Really a Social Drinker, or Could You Be An Alcoholic? By Jane Farrell articleIncreasingly, women are going head to head with men when it comes to binge drinking. It’s not surprising: Society normalizes, … Read More→
_ Blood Test Identifies More Treatable Cancers than Tissue Biopsy Alone By Jane Farrell articleIn one of the largest clinical studies to ever examine the impact of using a blood test to detect treatable … Read More→
_ Dental HealthInformation for Caregivers: Where to Find Low-Cost Dental Care By Jane Farrell articleAs someone who cares for an older adult, you know the importance of brushing and flossing for maintaining oral health. … Read More→
_ A Surprising Benefit of Hearing Aids - and Cataract Surgery By Jane Farrell articleHearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, according to a new … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchA Gene Mutation that Could Someday Block Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the … Read More→
_ e-CigarettesE-cigarette Additives Cause Inflammation and Impair Lung Function By Jane Farrell articleFlavoring and additive ingredients in e-cigarettes may increase inflammation and impair lung function, according to new research. The study, published … Read More→
_ ShynessChoose Kinder Self-Talk and Say Goodbye to Shyness By Jane Farrell articleAre you shy? Socially anxious? Quiet around others and hesitant to speak up with your point of view? Statistics show … Read More→