June 15, 2018 by John Fernandez and Tanya Racoobian
Roundup: New EKG Guidelines, Common Meds’...
Electrocardiograms Not Recommended for Low-Risk Patients, New Guidelines Say An electrocardiogram —...
Stand Up for Your Health: How to...
You know that foggy, unfocused feeling you get after sitting too long at your desk? It may very well be your brain getting thinner, reducing...
June 12, 2018 / 3 min read
Thousands of Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip...
As many as 60,000 women a year in the U.S. with certain types of early-stage breast cancer could benefit from treatments that are less invasive...
June 7, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Hurricane Supply Sales Tax Holiday, SPAM...
Starting today, you can stock up on most hurricane supplies without paying a sales tax. Once again, Florida state officials are providing a sales tax...
June 1, 2018 / 2 min read
Spirituality and Mental Health: Treating Mind, Body...
While medical approaches to disease and healing have long used science and data to identify and treat the root cause of illness, psychological counseling to...
May 31, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Fake Sunscreens, Lung Cancer Rates and...
FDA: Do Not Use Sunscreen Supplements or Pills; They Don’t Work There is no such thing as effective sunscreen supplements or pills, and the U.S....
May 25, 2018 / 3 min read
Foods That Fuel Mental Health
When people hear the phrase “You Are What You Eat,” the first association is likely with good physical health. But did you know the foods...
May 17, 2018 / 2 min read
End-of-Life Care: Talking About Death and Dying
The use of ‘comfort care’ in news announcements about Barbara Bush’s declining health before her recent death highlighted the choices faced by those chronically ill...
May 15, 2018 / 3 min read
Opening Minds About Mental Health Stigma
With common concerns about health, safety and finances colliding with 24/7 news headlines that highlight the latest political or societal upheaval, it’s no surprise that...
May 10, 2018 / 3 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 7, 2018 / 1 min read
