_ Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotics Are Commonly Over-Prescribed for Urological Procedures By Jane Farrell articleAntibiotics are being overused in up to 50 percent of patients who undergo routine urological procedures, a new study shows. … Read More→
_ Alcoholism and alcohol abuseBinge Drinkers and "Drunk Posting" on Social Media By Jane Farrell articleCollege students who are binge drinkers frequently post on social media while they’re drunk, seemingly without considering possible consequences, according … Read More→
_ Mind & Body WellnessHabit Hacks for A Healthy 2019 By Jane Farrell articleI can’t believe 2019 is here already. The beginning of a year is always such a great time to reassess … Read More→
_ Hospital CareA Public Policy and Increased Patient Deaths By Jane Farrell articleA policy that was supposed to reduce hospital readmissions via financial penalties was linked to a significant increase in post-discharge … Read More→
_ Medical CareStudy: Having More than One Outpatient Orthopedic Procedure in A Day Is Safe By Jane Farrell articleHaving more than one outpatient orthopedic procedure on the same day is safe for patients, according to a new study. … Read More→
_ Seasonal Health and Well-BeingHypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace By Jane Farrell articleExposure to winter cold can pose risks for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can lose … Read More→
_ New Year's Eve By Jane Farrell blogI can’t remember the last time I saw Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians on TV. Wikipedia says he broadcast […]
_ Lost in The Parking Lot By Jane Farrell blogI can’t be the only one who misplaces her car in the mall parking lot. But I know people who […]
_ SexSex Improves Overall Life Enjoyment Among Seniors By Jane Farrell articleSex encourages a feeling of improved well-being among older adults, according to a new study from British researchers. The findings … Read More→
_ Skin HealthThe Truth about Laser Hair Removal By Jane Farrell articleLaser hair removal has been around for decades, and it’s a common practice, especially among people 20 t0 45. And … Read More→
_ Heart HealthChemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleYet another reason to limit consumption of red meat: It contains high levels of a chemical called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), … Read More→
_ Children's HealthFootball-Related Concussions Much More Common Than Thought Among Kids 5 - 14 By Jane Farrell articleConcussions among football players age 5 to 14 are higher than previously reported. Five out of every 100 kids who … Read More→
_ ExerciseFitness Instructors' Remarks Can Influence Women's Attitude about Themselves By Jane Farrell articleWomen in exercise classes feel good about themselves if the instructor makes positive remarks about strength instead of implicitly criticizing … Read More→
_ Positive AttitudeRemove This Word from Your Vocabulary in 2019 By Jane Farrell articleI want you to pause and think of that thing you needed or wanted to do this year—but it’s December … Read More→
_ AcneWhen Should You Treat Acne? Right Now By Jane Farrell articleThe most common skin condition in the United States? No surprise that it’s acne, which affects up to 50 million … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchA New Weapon in The Fight against Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleA type of molecule known as a “nanocarrier” may someday help to protect against sepsis, a life-threatening infection that kills … Read More→
_ Sleep HealthToo Much of A Good Thing? By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to sleep, more isn’t necessarily better, according to a global study. Researchers who studied more than 116,000 … Read More→
_ Children's HealthHow to Safely Treat Your Child for Coughs and Colds By Jane Farrell articleAlthough most colds in children don’t have serious complications, they can cause anxiety in parents and caregivers. And colds are … Read More→