_ Consumer IssuesWatch Out for Fake Health Claims By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re browsing the Internet and are tempted to buy a particular health product, one of the best ways to … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessEndometriosis and Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleA large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without … Read More→
_ Summer Skin Problems and How to Solve Them By Jane Farrell articleSummer means spending more time outdoors. However, the increased exposure to sunlight, insects, and poisonous plants can cause some itchy … Read More→
_ Heart HealthA Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleGenes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. However, even for people at high risk for stroke, … Read More→
_ Is Depression Linked to Stroke Before It Occurs? By Jane Farrell articleWhile depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression … Read More→
_ Avoiding Colds and Flu on Vacation By Jane Farrell articleAlthough colds and flu are not uniquely travel-related hazards, they can be especially unpleasant during vacation. Dozens of remedies, both … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition15 Foods to Keep You Hydrated By Jane Farrell articleSummer sun and outdoor fun can take a lot out of you — especially water. Water makes up at least … Read More→
_ The Health Effects of Racist Housing Policies By Jane Farrell articleThe historical discriminatory housing policies known as “redlining” are associated with heart disease and related risk factors today in impacted … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMost Americans Aren't Heart Healthy By Jane Farrell articleAbout 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s new … Read More→
_ Life Expectancy Shows Racial, Ethnic Differences By Jane Farrell articleFrom 2000-2019 overall life expectancy in the United States increased by 2.3 years, but the increase was not consistent among … Read More→
_ Cataracts: A Newly Discovered Genetic Link By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having … Read More→
_ Rate of Uterine Cancer Deaths Rising Among Black Women By Jane Farrell articleDeaths from uterine cancer are rising in the United States, and are highest among non-Hispanic Black women, according to a … Read More→
_ Vision HealthScientists Discover A New Genetic Eye Disease By Jane Farrell articleResearchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI) have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesRace and Ethnicity in Cancer Care By Jane Farrell articleRacial and ethnic minorities diagnosed with advanced liver cancer have a lower chance of receiving immunotherapy, the most effective treatment … Read More→
_ Beauty & Style10 Steps to Great Summer Hair By Jane Farrell article1. When you rinse the shampoo from your scalp, let it flow through the length of your hair and resist … Read More→
_ Children's HealthA Later Risk for Childhood Cancer Survivors By Jane Farrell articleAdults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% … Read More→
_ Heart HealthNew Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids By Jane Farrell articleAbout 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose … Read More→
_ Digestive HealthThe Food-Insecurity Factor By Jane Farrell articleA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a lack of information on links … Read More→