_ Health HeadlinesCovid-19 and Epilepsy By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have a COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the six months following infection … Read More→
_ Germ Warfare: How to Win It By Jane Farrell articleWith the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hear a lot about disinfecting and sanitizing. Here, from the National Library … Read More→
_ Vaccines, Infections and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleFlu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported this month … Read More→
_ Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin? By Jane Farrell articleWashing your hands is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, frequent handwashing can cause dry skin … Read More→
_ Digestive HealthThe Truth about Gut Trouble By Jane Farrell articleEveryone has pain or discomfort in their gut occasionally. Maybe you ate something that didn’t agree with you. Or you … Read More→
_ DiabetesHow to Safely Use Glucose Meters and Test Strips for Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleUsing a glucose meter to check and monitor blood sugar is a daily part of life for millions of Americans … Read More→
_ Skin HealthThe Dangers of Cellulitis By Jane Farrell articleWhen NFL defensive end J.J. Watt asked for some skin cream to clear up the bumps on his leg, his … Read More→
_ Less Pain, Quicker Recovery: ERAS Is All About Improving the Patient Experience By Sondra Forsyth articleEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based, patient-focused protocol that reduces hospital stays, minimizes postoperative pain, and speeds overall … Read More→
_ NailsWhat You Need to Know About Nail Trimming By Jane Farrell articleKeeping fingernails and toenails in good shape does more than enhance your appearance: this simple yet important self-care routine eliminates … Read More→
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_ Skin HealthHow to Clean Your Makeup Brushes By Jane Farrell articleDirty makeup brushes are more than just yucky. They accumulate product residue, dirt and oil and are a breeding ground … Read More→
_ Lyme diseaseEarlier Detection for Lyme Disease By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have developed techniques to detect Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than current tests, allowing patients to start treatment earlier. … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsNews Alert: HPV Vaccine Approved for People 27 to 45 By Jane Farrell articleThe anti-cancer HPV vaccine Gardasil 9, previously approved only for people aged 9 through 26, has now been given the … Read More→
_ SepsisGet Ahead of Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleInfections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme … Read More→
_ Skin HealthHow to Treat a Minor Cut By Katherine Grames articleCuts from a sharp knife or a piece of glass are very common. They often occur while people are preparing … Read More→
_ MelanomaEarly Detection Essential for Nail Melanoma By Jane Farrell articleKarolina Jasko’s nails were usually painted, so she didn’t notice the black vertical line on her right thumbnail until a … Read More→
_ Health & FitnessEndurance Sports Don't Weaken Immune System By Jane Farrell articleNew research overturns a myth that competing in endurance sports such as marathons suppresses the body’s immune system and makes … Read More→
_ Cosmetic SurgeryMicroneedling: Experienced Hands Can Improve the Face By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to microneedling, not all treatments are created equal, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. At-home devices … Read More→