You’ve heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. If you think you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and need a test, contact your health care provider immediately. Here, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines the different types of tests and the steps involved. A diagnostic test can show if you have an active… Continue reading COVID-19: The Basics of Testing
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Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?
These days, more and more Baby Boomers – and even early Generation Xers just hitting their 50s – stare at the sags and bags in their aging facial skin and seek ways of restoring that youthful look, according to Sonoa Au, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. “Search for the ‘fountain of youth’ is ongoing and… Continue reading Facial Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Right for You?
Genetic Testing: Is It for You?
Have you ever wondered whether you should undergo genetic testing? It’s a complicated decision, and you should consider talking to a genetic counselor before making your choice. Here, the experts from SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), tell you the pros and the cons: In a genetic test, a small sample… Continue reading Genetic Testing: Is It for You?
Most Commercial Dieting Programs Don’t Work
Only a few commercial weight-loss programs have shown that their users lose more weight than those not using them, researchers say. A team of Johns Hopkins investigators reviewed 4,200 studies for evidence of the programs’ effectiveness. The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Primary care doctors need to know what programs have… Continue reading Most Commercial Dieting Programs Don’t Work