_ Doctors’ Attitude toward A Treatment May Influence Patients’ Reaction to It By Jane Farrell articleWhen you take medicine, your expectation about how well it will work can affect how much relief you get from … Read More→
_ Hair"Hair Vitamin" Has Health Risks By Jane Farrell articleMany dietary supplements promoted for hair, skin, and nail benefits contain levels of biotin (also known as vitamin B7) up … Read More→
_ 7 Tips to Begin Your Downsizing Journey By Jane Farrell articleSome parents spend years imagining what life will be like when their last child leaves home. But when it happens, … Read More→
_ Heart HealthBacteria in Saliva May Be Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleBacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to … Read More→
_ Children's Health17 Percent of Food-Allergic Children also Have Sesame Allergy By Jane Farrell articleInvestigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, … Read More→
_ Skin HealthExpert Advice on Keeping Skin Healthy By Jane Farrell articleBoard-certified dermatologists are experts when it comes to the skin, hair and nails, diagnosing and treating more than 3,000 diseases … Read More→
_ DrivingSome Medicines and Driving Don't Mix By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read More→
_ Men's HealthMen with Breast Cancer Need More Treatment Options By Jane Farrell articleAlthough breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men can get it too. Because male breast cancer is … Read More→
_ Marijuana useResearchers See Stroke and Heart Disease Risk in Young Marijuana Users By Jane Farrell articleAlthough marijuana use, whether for medical or recreational use, is legal in an increasing number of states, it is not … Read More→
_ FluAre You at High Risk for Flu and Its Complications? By Jane Farrell articleMost people who get sick with flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs and … Read More→
_ Heart FailureRacial Inequities Uncovered in Hospital Admissions for Heart Failure By Jane Farrell articleSkin color too often determines the quality of cardiovascular health care a patient receives, researchers say. People who are black … Read More→
_ PregnancyPregnant? Better Skip the Pain Reliever Acetaminophen By Jane Farrell articleA study funded by the National Institute of Health suggests that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a … Read More→
_ Assisted LivingExpert Advice on Assisted Living By Jane Farrell articleHere, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, are some helpful resources if you or a loved one are trying … Read More→
_ DiabetesHow to Safely Use Glucose Meters and Test Strips for Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleUsing a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar is a daily part of life for millions of Americans … Read More→
_ HyperhidrosisDon't Sweat It: Help for Hyperhidrosis By Jane Farrell articleAt least 15 million people in the U.S. experience diminished quality of life due to excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. Many … Read More→
_ Heart HealthRejected and Unfilled Prescriptions for New, Pricier Cholesterol Drugs Tied to Higher Heart, Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articlePatients appear to be at higher risk of heart problems or stroke when prescriptions for the newest cholesterol-lowering drugs are … Read More→
_ Dental Health5 Tips for Dealing with Adult Braces By Jane Farrell articleIt is becoming common amongst adults to wear braces to fix misaligned and crooked teeth. However, it may not be … Read More→
_ How to Keep Your Food Safe - And Avoid Wasting It By Jane Farrell articleBetween the food industry and consumers, Americans are throwing out about a third of our food — about $161 billion … Read More→