_ Cosmetic Surgery How to Give Yourself the Best Chance for a Normal Breast Shape After Mastectomy By Sondra Forsyth article Many people who have seen a womanΓÇÖs chest after mastectomy have been exposed to the bold horizontal line that marks … Read More→
_ Heart Health Climate Change May Increase Congenital Heart Defects By Jane Farrell article Researchers say that rising temperatures stemming from global climate change could increase the number of infants born with congenital heart … Read More→
_ Dental Health 4 Ways A Good Smile Improves Your Life By Jane Farrell article Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great … Read More→
_ Pain Management Bothered by Chronic Pain? Its Source May Surprise You By Sondra Forsyth article Pain that lingers or worsens is usually a signal to see a doctor. Medical professionals, however, donΓÇÖt always diagnose the … Read More→
_ Road Trip By Sondra Forsyth blog I often forget how old I am in dog years. I think I am a spring chicken. I may feel […]
_ Children's Health How Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment? By Jane Farrell article Step into a middle school and you’ll likely see plenty of smiles accented by braces. But parents who put off … Read More→
_ Heart Health Money Troubles Linked to Heart Disease Risk By Jane Farrell article Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are linked with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or … Read More→
_ AIDS/HIV How to Better Reach Men for HIV Testing By Sondra Forsyth article Providing pregnant women with HIV self-testing kits to pass along to their male partners can boost the partners’ rate of … Read More→
_ Medical Research Can "Fake" Medicine Help You? By Jane Farrell article Linda Buonanno dealt with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for years, suffering serious pain and stomach issues. She got involved with … Read More→
_ The Wisdom of Children By Sondra Forsyth blog On a long-ago spring morning when my son was six and my daughter was three, we headed out the door […]
_ Mental Processes The Roots of Psychological Boundaries By Jane Farrell article Researchers say that age and gender play a greater role than culture in determining psychological boundaries. The researchers, professor Sofya … Read More→
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_ Alcoholism and Drug Abuse After Naloxone, When Can Opioid Overdose Patients Be Safely Discharged? By Sondra Forsyth article Naloxone has saved thousands of lives. But can patients be safely discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) just an hour … Read More→
_ Heart Health Moderate Drinking Not Harmful for Older Patients with Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth article A study published December 28th 2018 in JAMA Network Open suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed … Read More→
_ Hospital Care A Public Policy and Increased Patient Deaths By Jane Farrell article A policy that was supposed to reduce hospital readmissions via financial penalties was linked to a significant increase in post-discharge … Read More→
_ Medical Care Study: Having More than One Outpatient Orthopedic Procedure in A Day Is Safe By Jane Farrell article Having more than one outpatient orthopedic procedure on the same day is safe for patients, according to a new study. … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Serious Loneliness Spans the Adult Lifespan but There Is a Silver Lining By Sondra Forsyth article In recent years, public health officials have warned about a rising epidemic of loneliness, with rates of loneliness reportedly doubling … Read More→