_ New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces By Jane Farrell article The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, … Read More→
_ Scientists Testing Possible COVID-19 Vaccine By Jane Farrell article A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine designed to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has begun at … Read More→
_ Children's Health Parking Lot Safety for Kids By Jane Farrell article A study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows an alarming need for adult supervision in parking lots, with … Read More→
_ Coronavirus Pandemic A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors By Jane Farrell article As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the day in the … Read More→
_ Arthritis Osteoarthritis: What You Must Know By Jane Farrell article Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people, and it is one of the most frequent causes … Read More→
_ Progress Reported toward Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Researchers report an advance in the development of a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease in people who … Read More→
_ Gestational Diabetes More Steps Per Day Linked to Significant Reductions in Diabetes and High Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell article Middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower risk of diabetes … Read More→
_ Heart Health Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell article Older adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different … Read More→
_ Health Headlines What You Should Know about Products Containing CBD By Jane Farrell article Products containing the drug cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including … Read More→
_ Medical Research Stress and Gray Hair By Jane Farrell article The belief that acute stress can turn hair gray is a popular one, but until now it hasn’t been scientifically … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse Battling the Overdose Crisis By Jane Farrell article Whether it’s due to opioids, alcohol poisoning or the overconsumption of another drug, there’s a public-health crisis involving overdoses. People … Read More→
_ Children's Health Peanut Allergy: A New Medication for Children By Jane Farrell article The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat peanut allergy in children. The remedy, … Read More→
_ Acne How to Stop Workout Acne By Jane Farrell article Working out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt, and bacteria on your skin — … Read More→
_ Transplants Hepatitis C and Heart Transplants By Jane Farrell article One-year survival was similar for adults with severe heart failure who received a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis … Read More→
_ Pain Management Patients with Newly Diagnosed Musculoskeletal Pain Are Prescribed Opioids More Often than Recommended By Jane Farrell article During their first physician visit, patients experiencing newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, … Read More→
_ Falls 4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls By Jane Farrell article Decreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in … Read More→
_ Mental Wellness for Seniors By Jane Farrell article As our loved ones get older, the primary concern often is how to handle their growing physical limitations, like not … Read More→
_ Heart Health One Daily "Polypill" Helps Underserved Patients Fight Heart-Disease Risk By Jane Farrell article Taking one daily pill, which combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol, worked to lower heart disease … Read More→