_ Heart Disease and Dogs By Jane Farrell articleDog ownership may be linked with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who … Read More→
_ MigraineFDA Approves New Migraine Remedy By Jane Farrell articleThe federal government has approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets for the acute (active but short-term) treatment of migraine with or without … Read More→
_ Oral HealthA Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have lost teeth for “nontraumatic” reasons could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows. … Read More→
_ e-CigarettesTeen E-Cigarette Use Doubles Since 2017 By Jane Farrell articleTeen rates of e-cigarette use are rising sharply, new research shows. Data from the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of … Read More→
_ AllergiesWhat You Need to Know about Sinus Infection By Jane Farrell articleThe fall months are upon us, and that means that the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections … Read More→
_ Children's HealthTen Tips for School Lunches That Will Keep Kids Happy and Healthy By Jane Farrell articleBetween classes and practices, lunchtime is a highlight of most kids’ day. Whether homemade or store bought, favorite school lunches … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesMillions Taking Aspirin Without Any Clear Benefit By Jane Farrell articleMany people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isn’t advised for everyone. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthPesticide Exposure Raises Heart-Disease Risk in Some Men By Jane Farrell articleOn-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group … Read More→
_ Food PoisoningThe Six Hidden Hazards of Tailgating By Jane Farrell articleTailgating is one of the best parts of football season — but nothing quashes team spirit quite like food poisoning. … Read More→
_ Urinary IncontinenceThe Best Surgery for Urinary Incontinence By Jane Farrell articleSurgery for stress urinary incontinence (leaking that occurs with a cough or sneeze) also improves symptoms of another form of … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionThe Not-So-Sweet Truth About Sugar and Sweeteners By Jane Farrell articleMost of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how … Read More→
_ HypertensionHeating Pad Can Help with a Type of Blood-Pressure Condition By Jane Farrell articleApplying a heating pad overnight may help people with supine hypertension, a condition that causes their blood pressure to increase … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERDRead This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the … Read More→
_ Steering Clear of Falls By Jane Farrell articleEach year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall. “These … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionHypertension and Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell articleHigh blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow … Read More→
_ Drug UseMarijuana: A Warning From The U.S Surgeon General By Jane Farrell articleSurgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams has issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionThe Income Factor in Blood Pressure Treatment By Jane Farrell articlePeople enrolled in a large clinical hypertension management trial were half as likely to control their blood pressure if they … Read More→
_ Hair HealthUntangling Hair Loss in Women By Jane Farrell articleMany people think of hair loss as a men’s issue; however, hair loss is just as common in women as … Read More→