_ NeurologyThe Brain and "Eating Just Enough" By Jane Farrell articleThe 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 By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), many people are finding out, months after their recovery from COVID-19, that … Read More→
_ Heart FailureHeart Failure and African-Americans By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have linked a rare genetic mutation found mostly in Black Americans and other people of African descent to an … Read More→
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_ StrokeSmoking And Older Stroke Survivors By Jane Farrell articleStroke survivors were more likely to continue cigarette smoking than cancer survivors, raising the risk that they will have more … Read More→
_ Heart HealthStroke Survivors and Seizures By Jane Farrell articleNearly one in 10 stroke survivors will experience a seizure, which is why the Epilepsy Foundation and the American Stroke … Read More→
_ Consumer IssuesThe State of Scam Calls By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints about imposter robocalls totaled nearly 600,000 in fiscal year 2021, with scammers frequently … Read More→
_ PharmacistsHow Pharmacists Can Help You By Jane Farrell articleHow 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 By Jane Farrell articleBefore making an appointment with a dermatologist, it is important to consider their level of training. Board-certified dermatologists have at … Read More→
_ Cosmetic SurgeryWhat You Should Know about Breast Implants By Jane Farrell articleShould I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? How much monitoring is needed after surgery? … Read More→
_ TravelTips for Last-Minute Holiday Travel By Jane Farrell articleLast-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 By Jane Farrell articleReduced air pollution in the U.S. during the COVID-19 shutdown initiated in March 2020 was linked to fewer severe heart … Read More→
_ Brain HealthFish Can Be Brain Food for Some Seniors By Jane Farrell articleA new study suggests that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a week, including salmon, … Read More→
_ Dealing with Dizziness By Jane Farrell articleYou need your sense of balance to stand, walk, bend down, drive, and more. If it gets disrupted, you may … Read More→
_ HypertensionWhat Do You Know about OTC Pain Relievers? By Jane Farrell articleWhile 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 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of cigarettes that the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide increased … Read More→
_ Heart AttackHeart Attacks, the Brain and Bone Marrow By Jane Farrell articlePeople with recent heart attacks have significantly higher activity in the amygdala, the brain area involved in stress perception and … Read More→
_ Parenting6 Signs of Healthy Coparenting By Jane Farrell articleRoughly 23% of children in the country live in a home with just one of their parents, according to the … Read More→