_ Screening for Tuberculosis By Jane Farrell article An influential medical panel has recommended the continued use of screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients who are … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Mammogram Guidelines Are Changing By Jane Farrell article An influential health panel has issued a ΓÇ£draft recommendationΓÇ¥ that all women be screened for breast cancer every other year … 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→
_ Skin Health Detecting Skin Cancer By Jane Farrell article A panel of health experts has said there is not enough evidence to recommend adult skin cancer screenings from a … Read More→
_ DonΓÇÖt Overlook This Screening Test By Jane Farrell article Having a colon polyp is both bad and good news, according to Pratima Dibba, MD, a gastroenterologist at Medical Offices … 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→
_ What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? By Jane Farrell article Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their … Read More→
_ Skin Disorders Understanding and Treating Contact Dermatitis By Jane Farrell article Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction to something that has come into contact with the skin. The effects are generally … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Heart Disease: Baby's Early Risk By Jane Farrell article Preventing heart disease starts much earlier than you may realize, according to a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement … Read More→
_ Depression and Older Adults By Jane Farrell article Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few … Read More→
_ Heart Health A New View of Daily Steps By Jane Farrell article A new study found that walking an additional 500 steps, or about one-quarter of a mile, per day was associated … Read More→
_ Brain Health New Weapons to Fight Alzheimer's? By Jane Farrell article Researchers have discovered how a molecule found in green tea breaks apart tangles of the protein tau, a hallmark of … 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→
_ Health Headlines Why Cold Showers Could Be Good for You By Jane Farrell article Running out of hot water during your shower might be a good thing. A cold shower ΓÇö even just for … Read More→
_ Falls Stay alert to avoid falls that can cause serious injuries By Jane Farrell article Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Heart Health Begins Before Birth By Jane Farrell article Preventing heart disease starts much earlier than you may realize, according to a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement … Read More→
_ Oral Health Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health By Jane Farrell article Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary … Read More→
_ Sleep Health Can't sleep at night? By Jane Farrell article Having poor sleep hygiene can lead to exhaustion that can affect everything from your job performance to driving while drowsy. … Read More→