_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsNewborn Syphilis Is on The Rise By Jane Farrell articleCases of congenital syphilis, passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery, have more than doubled since 2013. The … Read More→
_ Dental HealthHow to Fix An Aging Smile By Jane Farrell articleAging can rob us of many things: our agility, our hair, even our memory. But aging also can cause physical … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchCoffee May Help Fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's By Jane Farrell articleThe newest weapon in the battle against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson just might be coffee – and dark-roasted at that, new … Read More→
_ Health CareSafety of Hospital Patients Still Falls Short By Jane Farrell articleAlthough it’s long been a goal to increase patient safety in hospitals, there hasn’t been nearly as much progress as … Read More→
_ Insomnia Sleep HealthHow We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you like the soothing sound of music to help you fall asleep, you’re not alone. Many people use music … Read More→
_ Glaucoma Vision HealthTraditional Glaucoma Test Can Miss the Severity of the Disease By Sondra Forsyth articleThe most common tests for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central … Read More→
_ Heart HealthYet Another Reason to Eat More Vegetables (And Fish) By Jane Farrell articleA naturally occurring compound could be a new weapon in the fight against heart disease and hypertension. Researchers working with … Read More→
_ MedicareWhat You Need to Know about Geriatric Care Managers By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re suddenly faced with the need to care for an aging loved one, the decisions you’re required to make … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's Patients: The Benefits of Singing By Jane Farrell articleFor people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control. The results, from a … Read More→
_ StrokeA Post-Stroke Vaccine That Could Save Lives By Jane Farrell articleA vaccine may someday replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes, researchers say. The discovery was … Read More→
_ Knee Pain3 Reasons to Avoid – or Delay – Knee-Replacement Surgery By Sondra Forsyth articleHitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those include artificial joints. For much of the … Read More→
_ PneumoniaBacterial Pneumonia Is Far More Dangerous to the Heart Than Viral Pneumonia By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you were diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia rather than viral pneumonia you might feel relieved because medication can treat bacterial … Read More→
_ MenstruationThe Dangers of Soy Formula By Jane Farrell articleWe’re accustomed to think of soy as healthy. But it has a few serious drawbacks, according to new research, Investigators … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthDo We Take Better Care of Our Cars Than Our Teeth? By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen you buy a new car, you get an owner’s manual that tells you when to get the oil changed, … Read More→
_ Pain ManagementThe Mental Health Benefits of Pilates By Jane Farrell articleThe Pilates exercise program can have a positive mental effect on people living with chronic conditions. Researchers looked at 15 … Read More→
_ Medical CareStrengths and Weaknesses of Emergency Departments and Urgent Care By Sondra Forsyth articleYelp reviews reveal that emergency departments are viewed as being higher quality but lacking in service as compared to urgent … Read More→
_ Hip Health Hip ReplacementA New Path for Patients Needing A Second Hip Replacement By Jane Farrell articleA newer type of artificial hip could be a good option for patients who need their original replacement taken out, … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthStress: Understand Root Causes for a Calmer, Healthier Life By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch has firmly established that stress weakens the immune system. When you are under stress your body produces adrenaline, cortisol and … Read More→