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Neurology

The Brain and "Eating Just Enough"

Jane Farrell

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The brain plays a critical role in controlling body weight. It signals when to eat and when to stop. Not … Read More→

COVID-19 and Hair Loss

Jane Farrell

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), many people are finding out, months after their recovery from COVID-19, that … Read More→

Heart Failure

Heart Failure and African-Americans

Jane Farrell

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Researchers have linked a rare genetic mutation found mostly in Black Americans and other people of African descent to an … Read More→

A Test to Self-Diagnose Dementia

Jane Farrell

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Many people experience forgetfulness as they get older, but it can be difficult to determine if memory issues are a … Read More→

Stroke

Smoking And Older Stroke Survivors

Jane Farrell

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Stroke survivors were more likely to continue cigarette smoking than cancer survivors, raising the risk that they will have more … Read More→

Heart Health

Stroke Survivors and Seizures

Jane Farrell

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Nearly one in 10 stroke survivors will experience a seizure, which is why the Epilepsy Foundation and the American Stroke … Read More→

Consumer Issues

The State of Scam Calls

Jane Farrell

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints about imposter robocalls totaled nearly 600,000 in fiscal year 2021, with scammers frequently … Read More→

Pharmacists

How Pharmacists Can Help You

Jane Farrell

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How often has this happened to you: You pick up a prescription at the pharmacy and later realize you have … Read More→

Get The Most from Your Derm Appointment

Jane Farrell

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Before making an appointment with a dermatologist, it is important to consider their level of training. Board-certified dermatologists have at … Read More→

Cosmetic Surgery

What You Should Know about Breast Implants

Jane Farrell

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Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? How much monitoring is needed after surgery? … Read More→

Travel

Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Travel

Jane Farrell

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Last-minute plans can be fun – an impromptu family reunion or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, but you’re not guaranteed a great … Read More→

Heart Health and The Pandemic

Jane Farrell

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Reduced air pollution in the U.S. during the COVID-19 shutdown initiated in March 2020 was linked to fewer severe heart … Read More→

Brain Health

Fish Can Be Brain Food for Some Seniors

Jane Farrell

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A new study suggests that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a week, including salmon, … Read More→

Dealing with Dizziness

Jane Farrell

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You need your sense of balance to stand, walk, bend down, drive, and more. If it gets disrupted, you may … Read More→

Hypertension

What Do You Know about OTC Pain Relievers?

Jane Farrell

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While nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure (HBP), only 29% think over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers may make … Read More→

Cigarette Sales On the Rise

Jane Farrell

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The number of cigarettes that the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide increased … Read More→