March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Gut Bacteria: Another Reason to Limit Artificial...
In the latest study that examines the effect of artificial sweeteners, researchers found that popular sugar substitutes may interfere with the way gut bacteria performs...
October 4, 2018 / 2 min read
Prescribed, Pure Omega-3 Fish Oil Lowers Heart...
A new, large clinical trial may be the first step in preventing heart attacks and strokes in some high-risk patients thanks to large doses of...
October 1, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: U.S. Flu-Related Deaths, Diet’s Link to...
CDC Chief: 80,000 Died From Flu Complications Last Winter, Highest U.S. Toll in Four Decades The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
September 28, 2018 / 3 min read
Daily Aspirin Warning for Older Adults
While eating a healthy diet, exercising and staying mentally fit are factors proven to help you live longer, taking an aspirin every day does not,...
September 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Medical Clip Benefits Patients with Severe Heart...
A device called the MitraClip may introduce a life-saving new procedure for patients suffering from severe and difficult-to-treat heart failure, according to a promising new...
September 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Controlling Sodium: Ease Up on ‘Passing the...
Sodium is a mineral that’s key for maintaining a normal balance of fluid in the body. It is also found naturally in foods, and most...
September 25, 2018 / 3 min read
U.S. Guidelines Urge More ‘Behavior’ Counseling for...
If your body mass index (BMI) is over 30, which qualifies as obese, you should also get a referral to an intensive weight-loss and exercise...
September 24, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Infant Walker Injuries and Junk Food’s...
Doctors Renew Call for Ban on Infant Walkers, Which are Causing Too Many Injuries Infant walkers have been a concern among healthcare professionals for years,...
September 21, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Flu Season Readiness, FDA Crackdown on...
CDC Urges People to Prepare for Flu Season to Avoid ‘Epidemic Levels’ In the United States, the typical flu season runs from October through May,...
September 14, 2018 / 4 min read
Top 5 Myths About High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of U.S. adults may have high blood pressure, or hypertension, but many of them don’t know it or think they’re too young or...
September 13, 2018 / 3 min read
