March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Diabetic Eye Disease: A Leading Cause of...
Diabetic eye disease — which refers to a group of serious eye problems among diabetics — is growing in prevalence. As a large segment of...
March 19, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Less Nicotine in Cigarettes; Underweight Newborns;...
FDA Proposes Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes to Curb Addiction In a move that could have a drastic effect on the number of people addicted...
March 16, 2018 / 4 min read
How to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure
Can you lower your blood pressure naturally, through dietary changes, regular exercise and managing stress? Absolutely, doctors and dietitians agree, as long as you are...
March 14, 2018 / 3 min read
Jim Kelly’s Battle Spotlights Oral Cancer
Jim Kelly, the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and former University of Miami football standout, announced Thursday that he will once again undergo treatment for...
March 6, 2018 / 3 min read
As Flu Season Eases Up, Doctors Still...
Flu levels in the United States have peaked and are on the decline, according to the latest report issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for...
March 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Lumbar Stress Fractures: A Growing Trend in...
Stress fractures in one or more of the small bones that make up the lower back, or lumbar, are becoming increasingly common among adolescent and...
February 28, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat, HPV Vaccinations, Heart-Healthy...
It’s Best to Focus on Quality Foods, Less on ‘Low-Carb’ or ‘Low Fat’ — Researchers Find What’s better for you if you’re trying to lose...
February 23, 2018 / 5 min read
Treating High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
New and stricter blood pressure guidelines may complicate treating older Americans for hypertension, experts have suggested. Most adults with measurements of 130 for the top...
February 22, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Eating Slowly – and Not Too...
Take your time when eating, avoid after-dinner snacks and don’t eat shortly before bedtime. These three habits will help you lose weight, a new study...
February 16, 2018 / 3 min read
Flu Causing Heart Attack in Some Patients
Despite a difficult season, most people experiencing this year’s flu – body aches, cough, sore throat and congestion – feel better in a week or...
February 15, 2018 / 3 min read