The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation
admin New rules revisit limits on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. While the FDA rules for blood donation were revised twice in the last decade, one group — men…
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Apps to accelerometers: Can technology improve mental health in older adults?
Technology can aid older adults’ mental health and medication management. It can be devastating to watch older adults struggle with memory problems, low mood, anxiety, or a lack of motivation,…
Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
A great warm weather activity requires a few adjustments for children who have eczema. Swimming is a great activity for children. It’s good exercise, it’s an important safety skill, and…
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Body dysmorphic disorder in boys and young men focuses on bulging muscles. By the time boys are 8 or 10, they’re steeped in Marvel action heroes with bulging, oversized muscles…
Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors
Personality changes can be the most challenging aspect of dementia care. Dementia poses many challenges, both for people struggling with it and for those close to them. It can be…
Babesiosis: A tick-borne illness on the rise
A lesser-known tick-related illness than Lyme disease is appearing in new parts of the US. You may be familiar with Lyme disease, a bacterial infection from the bite of an…
Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
Reports of defective tests put lead poisoning — and ways to prevent it — back in the spotlight. You may have heard recent news reports about a company that knowingly…
How does waiting on prostate cancer treatment affect survival?
An important clinical trial shows that many patients can delay it safely for years. Prostate cancer progresses slowly, but for how long is it possible to put off treatment? Most…
Does running cause arthritis? – Harvard Health
Mounting evidence suggests the answer is no. When I took up running in college, a friend of mine scoffed at the idea. He hated running and was convinced runners were…
Is alcohol and weight loss surgery a risky combination?
A study finds gastric bypass contributes to higher rates of alcohol-related hospitalizations. For people with obesity, weight-loss surgery can reverse or greatly improve many serious health issues, such as diabetes,…