Medicare takes aim at costly skin substitute bandages
Medicare will sharply cut the amount it spends on expensive “skin substitute” bandages, a dubious and expensive treatment that cost the program more than…
Category: Health & Fitness
Allergy medications to keep you functioning
It’s late summer and fall is just around the corner, but if you’re an allergy sufferer, it’s currently mold season with ragweed season rolling in fast….
Healing through books
Any bookworm will tell you that a great book can change your life, but can the right book help with anxiety, depression or trauma? Some psychologists say…
Coffee linked to healthy aging
Good news for coffee drinkers: Your daily caffeine fix might help you stay healthy for longer. According to CNN, researchers analyzed 30 years of dietary…
Laboratory can detect cancer three years earlier
A cutting-edge laboratory test can detect cancer years before diagnosis and potentially improve treatment outcomes, according to new research from Johns…
Baby teething swabs recalled for microbial contamination
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling all lots of Orajel Baby Teething Swabs, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs due to…
Find the right shades to protect your eyes
July is UV Safety Month Find the right shades to protect your eyes Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement — they prevent eye strain, improve vision…
Shingles vaccine may stave off dementia
If you needed another compelling reason to get a shingles vaccine, look no further: The two-dose series of shots may also help prevent or delay dementia….
USDA moves to stop cattle parasite
The United States Department of Agriculture halted halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through the Mexican border after New World screwworm…
Energy drink ingredient linked to cancer
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of…