_ What to Know about Ground-Meat Safety By Jane Farrell articleMeat grinding isn’t something most of us think about in considering food safety. But the federal Centers for Diseases Control … Read More→
_ Medical CareLifesaving Care Can Vary Widely Among Hospitals By Jane Farrell articleHaving major surgery comes with many risks, including problems that can crop up hours, days or even weeks after the … Read More→
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_ Money MattersHow to Watch the Market in Uncertain Election Times By Jane Farrell articleWith the presidential election dominating the news cycles, many investors may be keeping an eye on the stock market as … Read More→
_ Menopause Sexual HealthMore Treatment Needed for Post-Menopausal Women Suffering Painful Intercourse By Jane Farrell articleAlthough vaginal atrophy is a common condition for post-menopausal women, treatments for the ailment are still underused, according to a … Read More→
_ Medical Research Women's Health and WellnessAn Unexpected Benefit of Progesterone? By Jane Farrell articleThe female hormone progesterone, widely used in birth control, appears to ward off the worst effects of influenza and may … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthThe Best Remedies for Bad Breath By Jane Farrell articleAlthough bad breath (also known as halitosis) may sometimes be a symptom of serious illnesses such as lung disease, diabetes … Read More→
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_ Ear ProblemsRate of Hearing Loss Increases Significantly After 90 By Jane Farrell articleAnil K. Lalwani, M.D., of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined if the … Read More→
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