_ Study: Watch Out for Prescription-Level NSAIDs By Jane Farrell article Three widely used drugs, known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, alter the activity of enzymes within cell membranes and could lead to unwanted side effects. Those side effects could be the results of taking the drugs for a long period of time and/or at a higher-than-approved dosage level. The NSAIDS, sold over the counter as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, would have the effects primarily at prescription levels.
_ Exercise Exercise: The Newest "Prescription" By Jane Farrell article The newest ΓÇ£medicineΓÇ¥ that should be prescribed? Exercise, according to a study. Researchers from the Queensland Institute of Technology (QUT), in Australia, reached that conclusion after looking for five years at the impact of mental and physical health in women over 50. Professor Debra Anderson , from QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation , said that the research indicated that in addition to conventional treatments for physical and mental health, health professionals should be prescribing tailored exercise programs for older women.
_ Refilling Prescriptions Online Can Help Your Health By Jane Farrell article Using an online service to refill medications actually helped some people with their health, according to a new study. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the University of California, San Francisco Medical School followed 17,760 diabetic patients who got care from Kaisesr Permanente in northern California between 2006 and 2010. The subjects used online patient portals, which allow users to order prescription refills, communicate with their health care providers, schedule appointments, access their health records and view their lab test results
_ Menopause Hormones and Hypertension By Jane Farrell article Women ages 45 years and older taking estrogen hormone therapy in pill form were more likely to develop high blood … Read More→
_ High Cholesterol Cholesterol Tests From A to Z By Jane Farrell article According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the … Read More→
_ Menopause A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause By Jane Farrell article KEY POINTS Menopausal symptoms can occur for as long as 10 years before the last menstrual period and are associated … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Who is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure? By Jane Farrell article Sometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for … Read More→
_ Drug overdose fatalities among US older adults has quadrupled over 20 years, UCLA research finds By Jane Farrell article Overdose mortality among people age 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Narcan To Be Available Over the Counter By Jane Farrell article The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, for non-prescription use. … Read More→
_ Skin Health Conquering Winter Skin By Jane Farrell article Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on our bodies. Due to the drop in temperature and lack of humidity, our … Read More→
_ Exercise How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise By Jane Farrell article Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and … Read More→
_ Epilepsy Racial Inequity in Epilepsy Care By Jane Farrell article Among people with epilepsy, Black, Latino and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people are less likely to be prescribed … Read More→
_ Hyperhidrosis: What it is and What to Do About It By Jane Farrell article Sweating is cool, literally. When the body heats up, sweating helps cool it down, preventing you from overheating. Of course, … Read More→
_ Memory and Aging By Jane Farrell article Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer … Read More→
_ Skin Health Distinguishing the Differences Detween Psoriasis and Eczema By Jane Farrell article Millions of Americans have psoriasis and eczema, more specifically some 32 million with psoriasis and 7.5 million with eczema. These chronic … Read More→
_ Common Types of Warts and What to Do About Them By Jane Farrell article Warts can be a nuisance, and sometimes painful, but they are usually harmless. These small, non-cancerous skin growths occur from … Read More→
_ Skin Health Green Tea and Pineapple to Treat Acne? Studies Say Yes By Jane Farrell article Can application of lotions or creams containing green tea extract, or a mixture derived from pineapple waste, prove effective in … Read More→
_ Health & Fitness Four Exercise Questions to Ask Your Doctor By Jane Farrell article Are you considering adding exercise to your daily routine or significantly increasing your level of activity? If so, the National … Read More→