_ Federal Agencies Warn of Scam COVID-19 "Treatments" By Jane Farrell articleIn February 2020, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers taking … Read More→
_ New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces By Jane Farrell articleThe virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, … Read More→
_ Scientists Testing Possible COVID-19 Vaccine By Jane Farrell articleA Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine designed to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has begun at … Read More→
_ Children's HealthParking Lot Safety for Kids By Jane Farrell articleA study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows an alarming need for adult supervision in parking lots, with … Read More→
_ Coronavirus PandemicA 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors By Jane Farrell articleAs the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the day in the … Read More→
_ ArthritisOsteoarthritis: What You Must Know By Jane Farrell articleOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people, and it is one of the most frequent causes … Read More→
_ Progress Reported toward Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleResearchers report an advance in the development of a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease in people who … Read More→
_ Gestational DiabetesMore Steps Per Day Linked to Significant Reductions in Diabetes and High Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell articleMiddle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower risk of diabetes … Read More→
_ Heart HealthIrregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleOlder adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesWhat You Should Know about Products Containing CBD By Jane Farrell articleProducts containing the drug cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchStress and Gray Hair By Jane Farrell articleThe belief that acute stress can turn hair gray is a popular one, but until now it hasn’t been scientifically … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseBattling the Overdose Crisis By Jane Farrell articleWhether it’s due to opioids, alcohol poisoning or the overconsumption of another drug, there’s a public-health crisis involving overdoses. People … Read More→
_ Children's HealthPeanut Allergy: A New Medication for Children By Jane Farrell articleThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat peanut allergy in children. The remedy, … Read More→
_ AcneHow to Stop Workout Acne By Jane Farrell articleWorking out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt, and bacteria on your skin — … Read More→
_ TransplantsHepatitis C and Heart Transplants By Jane Farrell articleOne-year survival was similar for adults with severe heart failure who received a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis … Read More→
_ Pain ManagementPatients with Newly Diagnosed Musculoskeletal Pain Are Prescribed Opioids More Often than Recommended By Jane Farrell articleDuring their first physician visit, patients experiencing newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, … Read More→
_ Falls4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls By Jane Farrell articleDecreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in … Read More→
_ Mental Wellness for Seniors By Jane Farrell articleAs our loved ones get older, the primary concern often is how to handle their growing physical limitations, like not … Read More→