_ FluA New Weapon in The Fight Against Flu By Jane Farrell articleThe use of far ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, researchers say. And … Read More→
_ Heart Health10 Questions to Ask about Your Heart-Disease Risk By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: Heart disease is the number-one killer among women in the U.S. It’s essential that you know your own … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthA Majority of Middle-Aged People Show a High Level of Mental Well-Being By Sondra Forsyth articleA February 2018 study has found a surprisingly high level of mental well-being among middle-aged individuals. The study, done at … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral Health4 Reasons People Fear The Dentist – and Why They Shouldn’t By Sondra Forsyth articleA dental appointment still provokes fear in many people. In fact, that fear leads millions of Americans to avoid the … Read More→
_ StrokeChildhood Height Linked to Adult Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleBeing a short child is associated with increased risk of having a stroke in adulthood, according to Danish research published … Read More→
_ Medical CareDespite Potential for More Money, Doctors Aren't Uniformly Adopting Medicare Wellness Visits By Jane Farrell articleMedical practices that adopted the annual Medicare “wellness visit” for patients saw increased revenue, and their patients were also likelier … Read More→
_ Brain HealthDim Light May Make Us "Dimwits" By Jane Farrell articleResearchers say that spending too much time in dimly lit rooms may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesAsthma Attacks Declining Among U.S. Children By Jane Farrell articleChildren with asthma in the U.S. are having fewer asthma attacks, missed school days, and visits to the hospital, according … Read More→
_ Skin DisordersManaging the Skin-Whitening Condition Vitiligo By Sondra Forsyth articleWinnie Harlow’s striking appearance regularly turns heads. The fan-fave from America’s Next Top Model – face of the Spanish fashion … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessStroke Risk Factors Unique to Women Identified By Sondra Forsyth articleStroke disproportionately affects more women than men. It is the third leading cause of death in women in the United … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Treatment OptionsA Loved One's Death May Spur Women to Take Aggressive Measures against Breast Cancer By Jane Farrell articleA woman’s memories of a loved one’s experience with cancer may play a significant role in how she approaches breast … Read More→
_ FluWhat Do Your White Blood Cells Have to Do With the Flu? By Sondra Forsyth articleAs part of your annual physical, your doctor may order a complete blood count (CBC) to evaluate your overall health. … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsResearchers Take an Important Step Toward a Gonorrhea Vaccine By Sondra Forsyth articleResearchers at Oregon State University in Corvallis and Purdue University are paving the way toward a new therapeutic approach for … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthHow to Tell If Someone You Love Needs Therapy By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to a report issued by Mental Health America (MHA), over 40 million Americans are dealing with a mental health … Read More→
_ StrokeMore Stroke Patients May Receive Crucial Treatments under New Guideline By Jane Farrell articleMore patients could be eligible for critical treatments to remove or dissolve blood clots that cause strokes, according to a … Read More→
_ over-the-counter medicinesCan Over-The-Counter Pain Meds Influence Thoughts and Emotions? By Jane Farrell articleOver-the-counter pain medicine such as Ibuprofen and acetaminophen may influence how people process information, experience hurt feelings, and react to … Read More→
_ Breast CancerBiopsies after Breast Cancer By Jane Farrell articleIn an analysis of more than 120,000 women diagnosed with and treated for early-stage breast cancer, researchers from The University … Read More→
_ Pain ManagementA Pain in the Butt: Piriformis Syndrome By Sondra Forsyth articleI experienced my first prolonged pain in the butt after moving to Delray Beach, Florida, and immersing myself in an … Read More→