_ The Flu You Should Guard Against (Besides COVID-19) By Jane Farrell articleThese days, most of us are preoccupied with the need for a COVID-19 vaccine. But we should pay attention to … Read More→
_ Spiritual HealthSpirituality Eases Depression for Some Stroke Patients By Jane Farrell articleHaving a higher level of spirituality helps lessen depression in stroke survivors and their caregivers and boosts their quality of … Read More→
_ Alcohol useThe Dangers of Summer Drinking By Jane Farrell articleSummer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, … Read More→
_ Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Health By Jane Farrell articleAccording to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies, adherence to the Mediterranean diet – high … Read More→
_ COVID-19: Deciding When to Go Out By Jane Farrell articleAs communities and businesses are opening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as … Read More→
_ DrivingStaying Safe on the Road By Jane Farrell articleDriving a car is one of the most ordinary, yet one of the riskiest, activities we engage in every day. … 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→
_ COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems By Jane Farrell articleMasks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow to Prevent Childhood Drownings By Jane Farrell articleDrowning is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths. In children under the age of four, only birth defects … Read More→
_ A New COVID-19 Research Tool By Jane Farrell articleThe federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a centralized, secure “enclave” to store and study vast amounts of … Read More→
_ Scams and COVID-19 By Jane Farrell articleTo the stresses of the COVID-19 epidemic – fear of contracting the illness, working remotely, trying to balance parenthood and … Read More→
_ Heart HealthStudy: More Money Doesn't Always Mean Better Heart Health By Jane Farrell articleBeing upwardly mobile isn’t always a good thing when it comes to a person’s health, a new study shows. The … Read More→
_ COVID-19 and Pregnancy By Jane Farrell articleThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a study to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during and … Read More→
_ FDA Withdraws Emergency Approval of Anti-Malaria Drugs to Treat COVID-19 By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its emergency use authorization (EUA) of two anti-malaria drugs to treat … Read More→
_ When You Can Be around Others if You Had or Think It Likely You Had COVID 19 By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answers your questions: Q: I think or know I had COVID-19, … Read More→
_ COVID-19: Regulatory Terminology By Jane Farrell articleThere’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists … Read More→
_ A New Therapy for COVID-19? By Jane Farrell articleAnimals produce antibodies much like those made by the human immune system. But some animals, such as llamas, also produce … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionHow Accurate Are Home Blood Pressure Monitors? By Jane Farrell articleMost blood pressure devices sold for home monitoring in Australia – and possibly worldwide – may not have been validated … Read More→