_ HobbiesHarvest Cucumbers for Slicing and Pickling By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles. Picking these low-calorie … Read More→
_ Medical CareHow Unsecured Medical Record Systems and Medical Devices Put Patient Lives at Risk By Sondra Forsyth articleA team of physicians and computer scientists at the University of California – San Diego and University of California – … Read More→
_ Skin Health3 Key Facts and Myths About Melasma By Sondra Forsyth articleHere’s an undeniable fact about melasma: No one wants the stubborn skin condition, which shows up as brown, tan or … Read More→
_ Heart FailureTelemedicine Increases Life Expectancy for Some Heart Patients By Jane Farrell articleTelemedicine management of heart-failure patients reduces hospitalizations, prolongs life and works equally well in rural and urban settings, European investigators … Read More→
_ e-CigarettesFDA Cracks Down on e-Cigarette Manufacturers By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration, saying that the use of e-cigarettes has become an “epidemic” among young people, has … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesSome Advil for Children Recalled by Manufacturer By Jane Farrell articlePfizer Consumer Healthcare, a division of Pfizer Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of Children’s Advil® Suspension Bubble Gum Flavored … Read More→
_ PsoriasisStigma and Myths about Psoriasis Are Pervasive in the U.S. By Jane Farrell articleThe autoimmune disorder psoriasis is surprisingly stigmatized today among people in the U.S., according to researchers from the Perelman School … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthHow Our Brains and Personalities Protect Against Emotional Distress By Sondra Forsyth articleResearchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois recently examined a sample of … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchEat 10 Hours Per Day - and Avoid Obesity? By Jane Farrell articleIn an animal study, scientists at the Salk Institute found that mice lacking the biological clock needed for a healthy … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthAnxiety, Depression May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in People Over 45 By Jane Farrell articleAdults ages 45 or older who experience psychological distress such as depression and anxiety may have an increased risk of … Read More→
_ PreventionDrowning Is Not a Seasonal Problem By Jane Farrell articleChildren can drown in pools any time of year. And bathtubs, toilets, and buckets of water can also pose risks, … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthSome Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy By Sondra Forsyth articleYou brush three times a day. You floss each night. But then, admit it, you down a soda or you … Read More→
_ Brain MechanismImmune Cells and Brain Aging By Jane Farrell articleA receptor that is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis appears to act as a kind of “sensor” with … Read More→
_ Vision HealthKeeping an Eye on Dangerous Contact Lens Habits By Sondra Forsyth article8 Horror Stories That Will Make You Rethink Your Contact Lens Habits Have you ever considered licking your contact lens … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Cervical CancerNew National Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendation By Sondra Forsyth articleA 2018 comprehensive analysis of eight clinical trials and four cohort studies on cervical cancer screening by researchers from University … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsSexually Transmitted Diseases Increasing Sharply By Jane Farrell articleNearly 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were diagnosed in the United States in 2017, according to preliminary … Read More→
_ Skin HealthHow to Apply Scalp Medications By Jane Farrell articleAccording to physicians from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), scalp conditions, such as alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), psoriasis … Read More→
_ EmotionsPeace of Mind = Sweet Dreams By Jane Farrell articleWhat do dreams have to do with our state of mind? According to a news release from the University of … Read More→