_ Skin HealthHow to Choose the Right Sunscreen By Sondra Forsyth articleSummer is a time for COVID-safe beach days, pool fun and outdoor adventures. But without the right sun protection, your … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesPre-Birth Surgery Treats Potential Heart Condition By Jane Farrell articleFor the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionBlood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter? By Sondra Forsyth articlet’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBrain Food: Alzheimer's and Diet By Jane Farrell articleThe MIND and Mediterranean diets — both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and … Read More→
_ addictionExpert calls for reforms to address the overdose crisis By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a Perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the authors state that the federal government’s elimination … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrow Easy-Care, Colorful Mandevillas By Jane Farrell articleBold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens. Train them onto a trellis, … Read More→
_ StrokeCognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed By Sondra Forsyth articleA recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association shows that over half of people who have had a stroke … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesMammogram Guidelines Are Changing By Jane Farrell articleAn influential health panel has issued a “draft recommendation” that all women be screened for breast cancer every other year … Read More→
_ MedicareTo Fix Medicare Spending, Prevent Fractures Among Aging Americans By Sondra Forsyth articleAs the White House and Congress prepare for negotiations over the budget and U.S. debt ceiling, there has been a … Read More→
_ Skin HealthCould A Metal Implant Affect Your Skin? By Jane Farrell articleMillions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBariatric Surgery and Cancer By Jane Farrell articleBariatric (weight-loss) surgery may have a surprising – and welcome – side effect, according to a new study. Just 4% … Read More→
_ Breast cancerDepression And Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell articleIn a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionWho is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure? By Sondra Forsyth articleSometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for … Read More→
_ Brain HealthDoes Language Affect Stroke Recovery? By Jane Farrell articleResearch has shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. Now, a new study … Read More→
_ Skin HealthDetecting Skin Cancer By Jane Farrell articleA panel of health experts has said there is not enough evidence to recommend adult skin cancer screenings from a … Read More→
_ HobbiesDesign a Deer-Resistant Garden Without the Fence By Sondra Forsyth articleDeer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesNarcan To Be Available Over the Counter By Jane Farrell articleThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, for non-prescription use. … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesGenetic Testing And Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleIncreasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular … Read More→