How To Dodge Or Deal With Winter Aches and Pains

How to dodge or deal with winter aches and pains (ARA) – Happy holidays, time with friends and family, the freshness of a new year – there are many things to look forward to with the arrival of winter. If you’re among the millions of Americans,...

A Bountiful Spectrum Of Celebrations

December is a month of celebrations and holidays that span many different countries and cultures. Don’t miss out on any of them. Here’s a guide to what your friends and neighbors are up to this month: Hannukah. The eight-day Jewish holiday begins this year at sundown...

Mammography for Elders: A Controversy Rekindled

Does mammography generally benefit or harm women who are older than 80? We still don’t really know. Last year, a retrospective study of mammography in older women (age, 80) was published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study demonstrated higher breast...

Protecting Your Skin From the Sun – Topic Overview

Protecting your skin Most skin cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. Avoid sun exposure The best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun...

Prompt TIA and Minor Stroke Management

Urgent referral to and treatment in a specialized clinic boosts clinical outcomes and saves costs. An unacceptably high proportion of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke are underinvestigated and undertreated, especially during the period of...