With the first day of summer right around the corner, many Americans will increasingly head to the beach or water parks to cool down, but will they turn up their efforts to protect their skin from the sun? A new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shows that despite skin cancer being the… Continue reading Skin Cancer: More Dangerous than You Think
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New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine. The scientists found that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was… Continue reading New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces
Read This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the brand-name drug Zantac, contain a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels. According to the Medwatch issued by the FDA, NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer)… Continue reading Read This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines
Bathroom Safety for People with Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s face substantial difficulties in navigating their home. While they may be altogether restricted from some rooms, such as the kitchen, patients will need to use the bathroom, sometimes on their own. The National Institute of Aging’s experts tell you how you can keep a loved one safe in these circumstances: Do not… Continue reading Bathroom Safety for People with Alzheimer’s
Vacation Advice for Caregivers
Summer vacation season is in full swing, and many people are making plans to get away. For some, the most difficult decisions are choosing where to go and when. For caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, there are a host of other things to consider. “Vacations provide a chance to recharge one’s… Continue reading Vacation Advice for Caregivers
Be Aware of Who’s Providing Your Skin Care
Thanks to the recent proliferation of websites and apps offering remote dermatologic consultations, patients may think they can receive quality care without ever leaving home. Not all of these teledermatology services offer the same standard of care, however, so patients should exercise caution when seeking such services. Fortunately, there are steps patients can take to… Continue reading Be Aware of Who’s Providing Your Skin Care
Watch Out for Barbecue Brushes
A new study examines the injuries caused by ingesting wire bristles from grill brushes – and it’s a cautionary tale for consumers and physician to take note of before the summer grilling season begins. Researchers, whose findings were published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reviewed literature and used the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic… Continue reading Watch Out for Barbecue Brushes
Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
In some sections of the U.S., winter has been so far unseasonably mild. But that doesn’t mean we’ll avoid the cold and its attendant hazards as the season continues. Here, from the National Center of Environmental Health, a division of the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies to get you safely through the… Continue reading Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
Protecting Loved Ones from Financial Predators
One can only wonder how many people deal with financial predators in America. Terrie and Jon Hull have a scary story to tell. Married for 35 years, they were very close to Terrie’s mother, Jean. But after Jean suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her physically vulnerable and in need of care, her boyfriend… Continue reading Protecting Loved Ones from Financial Predators
Doggie-Bag Safety and Other Healthy Food Strategies
In the past, many people grocery shopped nearly every day and cooked their own food. But times have changed. Today, many older people find it easier and more convenient to eat out at a restaurant, or get ready-to-eat foods from a deli, take-out counter, or grocery store. But, according to the experts at NIH SeniorHealth,… Continue reading Doggie-Bag Safety and Other Healthy Food Strategies