Planning to Visit Kentucky or Michigan? Get the Hep A Vaccine
Both states are reporting an outbreak of Hepatitis A By Katrina Caruso Anyone planning to travel to the states of…
Health & Wellness
You May Be Getting Too Much Vitamin B7
Vitamin B7, a.k.a. biotin, lurks in places you might not expect, and it can dangerously foul up medical tests By Wendy Haaf Large doses of vitamin B7, otherwise known as biotin, can interfere with a number of laboratory tests and…
Want to Get Fit? Find a Buddy
An exercise buddy can boost your levels of physical activity and keep you on track, according to a new study…
You and Your Thyroid
Whether it’s overactive or underactive, a misbehaving thyroid gland has to be checked out By Wendy Haaf When Linda…
Are You a Cheese Addict?
You could be—it seems that cheese elicits the same chemical response in the brain as that triggered by hard drugs…
On the Horizon: Treating Glaucoma While You Sleep
A new way to deliver eye drops promises to make it easier to treat one of the leading causes of…
Exercise Slows Parkinson’s Progression
While conventional wisdom held that people with Parkinson’s disease couldn’t handle high-intensity workouts, it turns out that exercise helps—a lot…
Common Issues With Hearing Aids—and Solutions
A lot of people have issues with wearing hearing aids. Here’s what might help By Katrina Caruso According to a…
Add Weights to Your Weight-Loss Plan
Adding weight-training to a diet plan can help to maintain muscle while you drop fat By Katrina Caruso As we…
There’s a Robotic Revolution in Eldercare
Robots such as Paro, a cuddly harp seal, can provide emotional support and remind you to take your pills By…
