March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Stroke Questions Answered: Why are Rates Rising...
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death for adults in the United States and the No. 1 cause of disability, according to the American...
May 13, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Heart Failure Deaths Rising; Alcohol-Related Liver...
Deaths from Heart Failure Rising Among Younger U.S. Adults, Research Says Fueled in part by the prevalence of obesity and diabetes, more U.S. adults are...
May 10, 2019 / 3 min read
FDA Approves Device for Heart Valve Replacement...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new device, the Lotus Edge, to better assist doctors when replacing aortic valves using a...
May 8, 2019 / 2 min read
Screening Mammograms Key to Early Detection of...
While breast cancer screening recommendations are directed to women age 40 and older, it is also important for younger women to be aware of their...
May 8, 2019 / 3 min read
How to Recognize Asthma Symptoms in Your...
About 8 percent of adults and 8 percent of children have asthma and it is considered the leading chronic disease in children, according to the...
May 7, 2019 / 2 min read
Do You Know If You Need A...
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in many states, public health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their kids — and reminding adults that...
May 6, 2019 / 2 min read
Melanoma Monday: Know the Melanoma ABCs (Infographic)
The American Academy of Dermatology recognizes the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday to raise awareness about this potentially deadly type of skin cancer....
May 6, 2019 / 1 min read
Roundup: Warnings on Sleep-Aid Meds; Obesity’s Link...
FDA Orders Stronger Warnings on Meds for Insomnia, Citing Unsafe ‘Sleep Behaviors’ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is requiring makers of certain...
May 3, 2019 / 4 min read
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Research Favors Lifestyle Changes...
Can counseling by a medical professional be more effective than medication to treat chronic IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? Possibly, concludes a major new study that...
May 1, 2019 / 2 min read
Here’s Why the Time of Day Matters...
Do you go for a jog first thing in the morning, or do you hit the gym after work or in the evening? Your answer...
April 29, 2019 / 2 min read
