A 2017 research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine speaks to the big risks of cosmetics and other...
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Well Connected provides companionship to older adults by phone
Well Connected, a free program launched by Covia, a nonprofit organization that promotes positive...
What to do with unused medicines?
Prescription drugs can be harmful, if used by people in your home who should not be taking them or...
What’s the secret to a very long life?
Today 110 million Americans are over 50 years old. And, half of people born today are expected to...
Live longer, avoid sugary and diet sodas
Live longer, avoid sugary and diet sodas! CNN reports that a 19-year study published in JAMA...
Fall is in the air: Get your flu shot early!
It’s important to get the flu shot every year, no matter how old you are. It’s...
Assisted living facilities present serious risks for some people
In a New York Times op-ed, Geeta Ananad warns against expecting assisted living facilities to meet...
Eat better, spend less on health care
So long as the US population is aging, health care costs will continue to increase no matter what...
John Oliver: Racism and sexism in medicine
Most Americans respect doctors. Still, racism and sexism in medicine is not uncommon. John Oliver...
Seven lifestyle changes for managing rheumatoid arthritis
Jeannette Moninger writes for Medshadow.org on seven lifestyle changes for managing rheumatoid...