_ Heart Health Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Are on the Decline, but Rates Remain Higher for Blacks Than Whites and for Men Than Women By Sondra Forsyth article The number of people hospitalized for heart failure in the United States declined about 30 percent between 2002 and 2013, … Read More→
_ Digestive Health Scientists Identify Genetics of Life-Threatening Childhood Disease By Jane Farrell article Researchers have discovered a genetic cause, as well as potential treatments, for a rare immune disorder called CHAPLE disease. Children … Read More→
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_ Senior Health Older Americans Don't Get -- or Seek -- Enough Help from Doctors & Pharmacists on Drug Costs By Sondra Forsyth article The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and … Read More→
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_ More Women Are Getting BRCA Mutation Testing By Sondra Forsyth blog About 5-10% of breast cancer cases and 10-18% of ovarian cancer cases can be attributed to two BRCA mutations. Previously, […]
_ Medical Research How You Can Help Alzheimer's Research By Jane Farrell article From the experts at the National Institute on Aging, a list of studies that people can consider joining as part … Read More→
_ Hobbies Add Some Extra Appeal to Your Landscape with Garden Art By Sondra Forsyth article Adding excitement to your garden is easy.┬á You can create instant, year-round color, structure, motion and fun to your landscape … Read More→
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