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It’s the end of October. Time for sweaters, pumpkins, and… flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone be immunized against the flu, starting now. This will allow the vaccine to take full effect before flu season hits. This...
read moreNew Hope in the Fight against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the very first antibiotic, and ushered in an era in which bacterial infections were no longer life-threatening illnesses. In the ninety years since then, antibiotics have saved countless lives — and have now led to the...
read moreNew Hope in the Fight against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the very first antibiotic, and ushered in an era in which bacterial infections were no longer life-threatening illnesses. In the ninety years since then, antibiotics have saved countless lives — and have now led to the...
read more7 Ways to Know When Alzheimer’s Means Leaving Home
Alzheimer’s disease can be managed at home for many years. And that’s good, because maintaining stability in their living quarters brings a measure of calm to a person with cognitive impairment. There are many ways to make the home safer...
read moreAn Unusual – But Important Place to Check a Pulse
Diabetics know to have their feet checked every time they see their doctor, but everyone else should do that, as well. Feet should be checked for any discoloration or unusual nail growth, and the doctor should also take a pulse — yes, a pulse! — in the foot. Taking a...
read moreInfluenza: Not Just another Name for a Cold
Influenza is not just a fancy name for a cold. While both the common cold and the flu are caused by viruses, a cold is usually harmless but the flu is potentially life-threatening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 9 and 35...
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