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,...
Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment Breakthroughs Improving Lives
Just 10 years ago, the daily routine for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often included painful injections to treat debilitating symptoms, from vision and speech...
March 30, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: FDA to Require Warnings on ‘Immediate-Release’...
The warning will alert users to the "serious risks of misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose and death" involved with taking opioids, a class of painkillers that...
March 25, 2016 / 4 min read
Tuberculosis: Why Is TB Still a Threat?
The disease remains a serious threat for some, especially for people living with AIDS or those who are HIV-positive, and for people with weakened immune...
March 24, 2016 / 3 min read
Diabetes: Find Out If You’re At Risk
On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages everyone to take less than five minutes and answer seven questions online.
March 22, 2016 / 2 min read
March Madness: 5 Tips for Basketball Safety
It’s March Madness and the court is calling you. However, be warned -- a pickup game can cost you more than your pride.
March 21, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Miami Tops List of U.S. Cities...
Major U.S. cities, including Miami, New York City and Los Angeles, could face outbreaks of the Zika virus this summer, with the East Coast facing...
March 18, 2016 / 3 min read
Landmark Study Clarifies Stroke Prevention Options
Stenting and surgery for narrow carotid arteries, both minimally invasive procedures, are equally effective, the 10-year study has concluded.
March 15, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Senate Bill Targets Painkiller Abuse, Heroin...
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill this week that helps communities tackle the illegal use of opioid painkillers and heroin addiction, two issues that...
March 11, 2016 / 3 min read
Kidney Disease Screenings: What You Need to...
While people with kidney disease are living longer and have better treatment options, screening for kidney disease—even among people with risk factors—remains low
March 10, 2016 / 3 min read
Nutrition Guidelines: Are People Paying Attention?
Many Americans don't realize that earlier this year the federal government released important dietary information which, if followed, would have a major impact on our...
March 9, 2016 / 3 min read
