Over 200 Billion Dollars For Prescription Meds in U.S. Alone By blog Wow. Just wow. I'm doing some research this morning for a book I'm working on – about prescription medications. I […]
2015 to Ring in Advances in Prevention By article Wearable technologies, possible changes to stenting practices, state legislation on energy drinks, expanded use of minimally invasive heart repair procedures, … Read More→
Vision Health Glaucoma Eye Drops Greatly Reduce Risk of Vision Loss By Jane Farrell article Prostaglandin analogue eye drops including brand names Xalatan, Lumigan, and Travatan Zcan greatly reduce risk of vision loss in people … Read More→
Pain Management COX-2 Inhibitors Safe for Many Patients By Jane Farrell article COX-2 inhibitors, prescription drugs which include Vioxx and Celebrex, were developed in the 1990s to avoid the risk of stomach … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Anxiety Drug Use Highest in Older Women By article Prescription use of benzodiazepines–a widely used class of sedative and anti-anxiety medications–increases steadily with age, despite the known risks for … Read More→
Is the PSA Test Worse Than the Disease? By blog Like most men concerned about their health, IΓÇÖve followed my doctorΓÇÖs recommendations to get a regular P.S.A. (Prostate Specific Antigen) […]
Parkinson's Disease 16 Ways to Stay Positive While Living with Parkinson's Disease By Jane Farrell article This article originally appeared on DemosHealth.com and was adapted from Parkinson’s Disease http://www.demoshealth.com/store/parkinson-s-disease-2024.html ┬á 1. Learn about your illness. DonΓÇÖt … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk? By Jane Farrell article The link between aging and depression is no secret nowadays. The problem can affect virtually any person, for any … Read More→
_ Prostate-Cancer Treatment Can be Fatal In Less Serious Cases By article Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a common treatment for advanced prostate cancer, has been linked with increased risk of death in … Read More→
Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, Second Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
Medical Research Osteoporosis Drugs May Prevent Some Cancers By Jane Farrell article The most commonly used medications for osteoporosis worldwide, bisphosphonates, may also prevent certain kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers, … Read More→
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_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Senior Health Many Seniors Aren't Getting Dementia Tests By Jane Farrell article Millions of seniors with signs of cognitive impairment havenΓÇÖt seen a doctor about them, according to a new study from … Read More→
Menopause and Hair Loss By blog So, you’ve soldiered through the hot flashes and weight gain associated with menopause for months and just when you thought […]
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, First Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
Breast cancer High blood pressure / hypertension Calcium Channel Blockers DonΓÇÖt Up Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article Women who take calcium channel blockers, a common type of medication to control high blood pressure, are not at increased … Read More→
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Budget Is a Four-Letter Word By blog The ΓÇ£budget wordΓÇ¥ is right up there with the ΓÇ£taxes wordΓÇ¥. With a budget you rob Peter to pay Paul […]