_ Medical Procedures Whooping Cough and The Failure of Some Vaccines By Jane Farrell article The startling global resurgence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in recent years can largely be attributed to the immunological failures … Read More→
_ Parenting Extending the Limits of Fertility: Rethinking Mosaic Embryos By Jane Farrell article Medical breakthrough happens when professionals think outside of the usual boundaries, and question accepted practices. A good example of this … Read More→
_ Exercise Fitness Trackers Could Benefit from Better Security By Sondra Forsyth article The security of wearable fitness trackers could be improved to better protect users’ personal data, a study done at the … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Expressive Writing Helps Calm Down Chronic Worriers Before Stressful Tasks By Sondra Forsyth article Chronic worriers, take note: Simply writing about your feelings may help you perform an upcoming stressful task more efficiently. ThatΓÇÖs … Read More→
_ Heart Health Adults without Partners Monitor Blood Pressure Less Frequently By Jane Farrell article Having a lower education level and no partner is associated with a lower frequency of home blood pressure monitoring, according … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Treatment Options Breast Reconstruction: Why Patient Perceptions Differ By Sondra Forsyth article Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a very subjective experience. Different women who undergo the same type of breast reconstruction may … Read More→
_ Food Allergies & Intolerance A Keychain Detector for Food Allergens By Jane Farrell article Researchers have developed a keychain food allergy detector that can let the owner know whether the food is bad for … Read More→
_ Turning Back the Clock on Aging By Sondra Forsyth article University of California — Los Angeles (UCLA) biologists have developed an intervention that serves as a cellular time machine, turning … Read More→
_ Psoriasis Rashes and other Skin Problems (dermatitis, Eczema, rashes) Skin Disorders Skin Health Mislabeled Moisturizers Create Problems for Skin Disorder Sufferers By Sondra Forsyth article A Northwestern Medicine study found that moisturizers marked “fragrance free” or “hypoallergenic” were not, and products labeled as “dermatologist-recommended” often … Read More→
_ Melanoma Study: Most melanomas donΓÇÖt arise from existing moles By Jane Farrell article From the American Academy of Dermatology, some smart advice about sunscreen year round ΓÇô and why itΓÇÖs crucial not to … Read More→
_ Been There? Done That? Write A Book! By Jane Farrell blog As my generation heads into retirement, I have become accustomed to hearing declarations akin to, ΓÇ£At last I have time […]
_ Medical Procedures Hospitals Working to Reduce Unnecessary Blood Transfusions By Jane Farrell article Unnecessary blood transfusions are often a drain on hospital resources and finances. But now a five-year ΓÇ£blood management programΓÇ¥ could … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Eye Test May Diagnose a Common Form of Dementia By Sondra Forsyth article Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is present in tens of thousands of Americans, but is often … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Study: Eating Protein Three Times A Day Leads to Greater Muscle Mass in Elderly By Jane Farrell article Eating equal amounts of protein three times a day may be linked to muscle strength and greater mass in elderly … Read More→
_ Prevention Treating and Preventing Head Lice By Jane Farrell article As kids return to school, experts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share how to recognize, treat and prevent … Read More→
_ Sex The Most Popular Sexual Behaviors? Romance and Affection Top the List! By Sondra Forsyth article Do you love having your partner whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Are cuddling and kissing among your favorite turn … Read More→
_ Breast Implant Awareness By Sondra Forsyth blog Many women have breast implants and read the recent article in the New York Times about the rare malignancy of […]
_ Diagnosing Dementia By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Although much is reported about dementia and its effects on patients and caregivers, there may be less to … Read More→