March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Roundup: FDA Warns of Bleeding Risk From...
The FDA recommends that consumers always read the Drug Facts label carefully when purchasing or taking an OTC product to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, or...
June 10, 2016 / 3 min read
Exercise Linked to Lower Risk for 13...
If you still need encouragement to add a little activity to your day, you may find it in the results of a new study showing...
June 7, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: An Upward Tick in U.S. Death...
The U.S. death rate, measured by the number of deaths per 100,000 people, has been declining for years. But for the first time in a...
June 3, 2016 / 3 min read
FDA Urges Food Companies to Cut Salt...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued voluntary sodium-reduction guidelines for the food industry designed to lower the salt intake of most Americans over...
June 2, 2016 / 2 min read
Survivorship Program Enhances Life After Cancer
Cancer death rates are decreasing, which means the number of cancer survivors is increasing. America’s more than 14.5 million cancer survivors and those who have...
June 1, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Obesity, Diabetes Rates Edge Higher in...
For both sexes combined, the prevalence of obesity was highest among adults aged 40–59 (34.6 percent), followed by adults aged 60 and over (30.1 percent)...
May 27, 2016 / 4 min read
FDA Unveils Revamped Food Label With ‘Added...
The updated label will include new details on how much sugar is added to packaged foods as part of a campaign to help Americans reduce...
May 20, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Location of Colon Cancer Tumors Linked...
The research helps shed light on a question many oncologists continue to ask: Why do some patients with advanced colon cancer survive longer than others?
May 20, 2016 / 2 min read
Strokes: Myths vs. Facts
Most Americans are not fully aware of the differences between stroke risks and heart disease, and they may take stroke symptoms and warning signs for...
May 18, 2016 / 3 min read
On Pins and Needles: Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy can be a serious degenerative condition that acts as a signpost for other illnesses.
May 12, 2016 / 4 min read
