Why Your Sense Of Smell Is Better Than You Might Think
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Smell, the thinking goes, is not our strongest sense. Our lowly noses are eclipsed by
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Health Care – General
California Bill Addresses Safety Concerns At Dialysis Clinics
(By Anna Gorman for California Healthline) Saying they are concerned about safety in California’s dialysis clinics, a coalition of nurses,
Read MoreTrump’s pick to run mental health is poised to shake things up. Even some liberals can’t wait
(By Meghana Keshavan for STAT) President Trump’s pick to run federal mental health services has called for a bold reordering
Read MoreHepatitis C: 3.5 Million People Living with it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, in 2015, there were 34,000 newly diagnosed Americans with hepatitis C, a
Read MoreGender gap in Alzheimer’s disease rates, caregiving needs more attention
(By Roberta Diaz Brinton for STAT) Every day, Alzheimer’s disease forces women to make hard, life-altering choices about their careers, relationships, and
Read MoreFor Knee Pain, Experts Say Don’t Think About Scoping It
(By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) A panel of international health experts and patients Wednesday challenged the effectiveness
Read MoreLife Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live
(By Rob Stein for NPR) There’s more grim news about inequality in America. New research documents significant disparities in the
Read MorePROTECT YOURSELF FROM HEPATITIS WITH MEDICARE
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) posted May 9, 2017 Did you know that hepatitis kills close to 1.4 million people every year?
Read MoreCancer Survivors in United States: 15.5 Million
We first declared war on cancer back in 1971, but a single cure remains elusive; however, it doesn’t mean significant
Read MoreTo Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
(By Wendy Rigby for NPR) You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes a village” to get things done. Many clinics
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