Carolyn Johnson reports for The Washington Post on a new large federal study which finds that...
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Beware: Some people have serious allergic reactions to feather...
Winter is fast upon us. And, thousands of people will buy a new feather blanket, pillow or jacket...
Older adults with cancer do better with care tailored to their...
Standard treatment for cancer, including multiple rounds of radiation, can help many patients. But...
Avoid brain-boosting supplements
Brain-boosting supplements, much like weight-loss supplements, are extremely popular. But, as all...
One pharmacy uncovers dangerous chemicals in some common drugs
A small pharmacy based in New Haven is testing the prescription drugs it dispenses for safety. And...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re able to walk. Even if you’re...
Skip the urine test, unless you have symptoms
Step into a doctor’s office for a checkup and more often than not, you’ll be weighed, your...
How to support a loved one diagnosed with a serious health...
Sachin H. Jain writes for Forbes about the importance of understanding how difficult a grave...
Top predictor for a longer life: close relationships
Only one in 5,000 people in the U.S. reach the age of 100. But, there are places where five to ten...
Medicare telemedicine scams around medical equipment on the rise
Victoria Knight reports for Kaiser Health News that family caregivers of institutionalized older...