_ Health Headlines Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsNews Alert: HPV Vaccine Approved for People 27 to 45 By Jane Farrell articleThe anti-cancer HPV vaccine Gardasil 9, previously approved only for people aged 9 through 26, has now been given the … Read More→
_ Hip HealthHip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems By Jane Farrell articleMany patients who had hip surgery are reporting new health problems, including sleep disturbances and cardiovascular disease, for up to … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse Alcoholism and Drug AbuseAlcohol, Not Drugs, Most Popular Among College Students By Jane Farrell articleA federal survey on substance use among teens transitioning to adulthood showed that 13 percent of non-college young adults report … Read More→
_ Erectile Dysfunction Men's HealthIngredient Used in Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Could Cause Lasting Eye Problem By Jane Farrell articleColor vision problems caused by retinal damage on a cellular level may be caused by an ingredient used in some … Read More→
_ Heart HealthYo-Yo Dieting Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By Jane Farrell articleFluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in otherwise healthy people may be associated with a higher … Read More→
_ FriendshipAre You Stuck in A Toxic Friendship? By Jane Farrell article Friendships can bring about some of life’s greatest joys and shared moments. But what happens when a friend makes … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseEarly Parkinson's Patients Waiting Too Long Before Seeking Medical Evaluation By Jane Farrell articleToo many patients with early stage Parkinson’s disease are waiting too long before seeking medical attention, while others start taking … Read More→
_ Alcohol and the Aging Brain By Jane Farrell articleThere’s really no way around it. Like all other organs and tissues of the human body, the brain is subject … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseMany Young Addicts Aren't Getting The Treatment They Need By Jane Farrell articleA majority of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with opioid use disorder are not getting the recommended medicine to treat … Read More→
_ Occupational TherapyHow to Get the Best Occupational Therapy By Jane Farrell articleOccupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) help people of all ages and abilities take part in what they … Read More→
_ Positive AttitudeThinking Positively Can Improve Health Habits By Jane Farrell articleUnhealthy people were more inclined to act on public-health messages (stop smoking, get moving) when they were prompted to think … Read More→
_ Messed-Up Priorities By Jane Farrell blogMy son Frankie is an avid athlete. He gives 110% toany sport he plays. Currently, he is a cross-country runner […]
_ Infant HealthDespite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers By Jane Farrell articleIn addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still … Read More→
_ Cosmetic SurgeryCan Plastic Surgery Make You Look Older? Yes . . . By Jane Farrell articleThe goal of cosmetic surgery is to make a patient look like a refreshed, enhanced version of herself. Many women … Read More→
_ Heart HealthCardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population By Jane Farrell articleHispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more … Read More→
_ Kid's & Teen HealthIn-Class Physical Exercise Won't Disrupt Learning, Teaching By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears … Read More→
_ PainA New View of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell articleThe effect of a new concept known as High Impact Chronic Pain (HICP) is as likely among people with chronic … Read More→
_ Living a Healthier (Not Longer) Life By Jane Farrell articleClinicians, scientists and public health professionals have extended the human lifespan to its limits, and now need to focus on … Read More→