_ Giving Wisely in the Wake of Natural Disasters By Jane Farrell blog Natural disasters and weather emergencies are, tragically, constantly in the news. Whether itΓÇÖs the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala […]
_ FDA Approves Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System By Jane Farrell article The first-ever implantable continuous glucose monitoring system has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Eversense … Read More→
_ Allergies Food Allergies & Intolerance More Than Half of US Adults Who Are Prescribed Epinephrine DonΓÇÖt Use It in an Emergency By Sondra Forsyth article The most effective, life-saving treatment for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is epinephrine. Yet a 2018 study showed that in … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview Research Team Discovers Compound That Could "Freeze" Cancer Cells By Jane Farrell article It may be possible to freeze cancer cells and kill them where they stand, rather than trying to kill them … Read More→
_ Two Diabetes Medications Don't Slow Progress of Diabetes in Youth By Jane Farrell article Researchers have found that in youth age 10-19, neither initial treatment with long-acting insulin followed by metformin, nor metformin alone, … Read More→
_ My Cup Runneth Over When I Have a Purpose By Sondra Forsyth blog Last night we attended a festive birthday celebration. The party was given by two wives, best friends, for their husbands, […]
_ Medical Care The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion By Sondra Forsyth article People always hear about getting a second opinion. Many people even threaten to ΓÇ£get a second opinionΓÇ¥, but never do, … Read More→
_ A Crisis Can Derail Efforts to Reach Health-Related Goals By Sondra Forsyth article Setbacks are to be expected when pursuing a goal, whether you are trying to lose weight or save money. The … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDs STD Confidential: "Intimate" Skin Diseases Are on the Rise and Dermatologists Can Help By Sondra Forsyth article While love, according to the song, is the sweetest thing, the after-effects of its activity can sometimes be not-so-sweet symptoms: … Read More→
_ The Usual By Jane Farrell blog IΓÇÖve been staring at my screen for a while now. IΓÇÖm trying to think of something creative or clever. Funny […]
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Our Brain Signals Us in Favor of Foods Containing Fats and Carbs By Jane Farrell article The ΓÇ£reward centerΓÇ¥ of our brain values foods high in both fat and carbs ΓÇô i.e., many processed foods ΓÇô … Read More→
_ Heart Health A Link Between Red-Meat Allergen and Heart Disease By Jane Farrell article High saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease to people in general. … Read More→
_ Aging Well Better Sleep Can Prevent Cognitive Decline By Sondra Forsyth article Sleep is as important to our health as good nutrition and regular exercise. Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview 11 Things You Need to Know About the HPV/Oral Cancer Connection By Jane Farrell article Maybe you think that because youΓÇÖve been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) youΓÇÖre in the clear when it comes … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Caffeine from Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart with the Help of Mitochondria By Sondra Forsyth article Java lovers, rejoice! A 2018 study has shown that caffeine promotes the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria in … Read More→
_ Antibiotic Resistance New Compound as Effective as FDA-Approved Drugs against Life-Threatening Infections By Jane Farrell article Researchers have identified a new compound that┬áin preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as FDA-approved antibiotics in … Read More→
_ Parenting Parent Cleansing Is Essential Prior to Skin-to-Skin Care of Newborns By Sondra Forsyth article Neonatal intensive care units increasingly encourage meaningful touch and skin-to-skin care – aka “kangaroo care” – between parents and premature … Read More→
_ Heart Health Cash and Goal Setting Help Motivate Heart Patients to Take Healthy Steps By Jane Farrell article The thought of losing up to $14 a week along with personalized goal setting may have motivated ischemic heart disease … Read More→