_ Understanding the MicrobiomeAntibiotics May Not Be Needed for Older Patients with Urinary Tract Infections By Jane Farrell articlePrescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections may not be necessary for older patients, according to new research. That conclusion was … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthSurprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth By Sondra Forsyth articleDon’t let these summer favorites stain your pearly whites! Celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman who is the official dentist to … Read More→
_ OsteoporosisSome Osteoporosis Medicines May Not Be Beneficial Over the Long Term By Jane Farrell articleWomen who took bisphosphonates for up to 13 years in an effort to combat osteoporosis had no fewer fractures than … Read More→
_ Medical CareNew Antibiotic Packs a Punch Against Bacterial Resistance By Sondra Forsyth articleScientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, CA have given new superpowers to a lifesaving antibiotic called … Read More→
_ Breast CancerEarly Stage Breast-Cancer Patients May Be Getting Too Many Tests By Jane Farrell articleAsymptomatic women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer often undergo advanced imaging and other tests that provide little … Read More→
_ Alcohol UseModerate Drinking Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think By Jane Farrell articleThe benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthHow to Thrive After Personal Tragedy By Sondra Forsyth articleMost people have experienced something earth-shattering at some point in their lives, be it the death of a loved one, … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHealthy Arteries May Be Possible as We Age By Sondra Forsyth articleHaving the blood vessels of a healthy 20-year-old into one’s 70s is possible but difficult in Western culture, according to … Read More→
_ Men's HealthMen Don't Talk About Their Family Health History Risks By Sondra Forsyth articleKnowing your family history and hereditary risks is extremely important in preventing future health problems. But it’s a topic that … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthTwo Types of Empathy Elicit Different Health Effects By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen a close friend shares bad news, our instinct is to help. But putting yourself in a friend’s shoes, imagining … Read More→
_ Dyslexia5 Misconceptions About Dyslexia By Jane Farrell articleSo many of us with dyslexia have not felt heard or understood until very recently, with the influx of new … Read More→
_ Oral HealthCannabis Linked to Gum Disease By Jane Farrell articleFrequent recreational use of cannabis–including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil–increases the risk of gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias CaregivingAlzheimer’s Association Survey Shows That Many Caregivers Are Going It Alone By Sondra Forsyth articleFindings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey released in June 2017 in conjunction with Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month show that … Read More→
_ Lyme diseaseA Guide to Natural Tick Repellents By Jane Farrell articleOne of the strongest weapons in the fight against Lyme disease is insect repellent, and there are a number of … Read More→
_ Medical CareA Crucial Factor in Heart-Failure Survival By Jane Farrell articleWhen heart-failure patients were re-hospitalized within a month, those who returned to the same hospital were discharged quicker and were … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Treatment OptionsRestoring Sensation to the Breast after Mastectomy By Sondra Forsyth articleMore than 100,000 women have mastectomies in the United States every year. And, with surgical advances that promise a soft, … Read More→
_ Senior HealthPatients Are Often Prescribed Potentially Futile Drugs in Their Final Days By Sondra Forsyth articleOlder adults often receive drugs of questionable benefit during their last months of life, according to the first study conducted … Read More→
_ Breast CancerA New Technique Aims to Ensure That Surgeons Completely Remove Cancer By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have developed a technique to allow breast-cancer surgeons to determine during an operation whether all cancerous tissue has been … Read More→