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Ingestible sensors could help treat digestive diseases
Sensors appear to be the “it” new technology for monitoring people’s health. And, not...
Do you really need that antibiotic?
According to a new study in BMJ, nearly one-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions filled by those...
Get tested for glaucoma, save your vision
If you’re over 60, you should be getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least every two...
Talk to your doctor before taking a cold medicine
With cold and flu season in full swing, people with high blood pressure that is not controlled well...
Think twice before getting a knee replacement
Liz Szabo reports for Kaiser Health News about the high proportion of people who get knee...
Are sugar substitutes bad for you?
The data is clear that too much sugar is not good for your health. But, what about sugar...
FDA permits doctors to implant untested medical devices at...
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee describe how the FDA...
Younger adult companions are now available on-demand
One new “buddy” service for older adults matches older adults with younger adult...
Why you want magnesium in your diet
You rarely hear tell about the need for magnesium in your diet. But magnesium plays an important...