Judith Graham reports for Kaiser Health News on frequently used over-the-counter and prescription...
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Older adults are far more likely to die from the flu
A new CDC study provides yet another reason for older adults to get the flu vaccine. Specifically...
Opioids can kill you
We all know the pleasures of a good painkiller. We often don’t know the risks. If...
For your peace of mind and for the people you love, plan in...
No matter how old you are, planning for your future care needs is one important gift you can give...
Fight cancer: Eat cruciferous vegetables
The Harvard Gazette reports on new research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cancer...
Eat your fruits!
The National Institute on Aging explains that older adults generally do not eat enough fruit and...
Eat more plants . . . reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Two studies in the past few years provide the best evidence to date that a largely plant-based...
Seven things to do before you or someone you love leaves the...
It’s hard enough to be in the hospital. Most of us can think only of getting out as quickly as...
How do you choose a hospital?
All hospitals are not created equal. In fact, there are some with records suggesting you may leave...
Before ordering generic drugs from Canada or any other country...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who has bought lower-cost medication from Canada or...