Antibiotic America: The dangers of overuse  Featured
Antibiotic America: The dangers of overuse
You hear about antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” in the news, but what can you do to help prevent antibiotic overuse and the spread of them?
Non-smoking hotel rooms expose guests to health dangers 
Non-smoking hotel rooms expose guests to health dangers
A study reveals that smoke-free hotels provide better protection from thirdhand smoke exposure than partial ban hotels.
Plan today for a better tomorrow 
Plan today for a better tomorrow
It’s a tough subject but health experts say it’s better to discuss end-of-life details sooner than later. Planning ahead can help.
7 things you should know about hearing aids 
7 things you should know about hearing aids
If hearing loss is diminishing the quality of your life or that of a loved one, physicians say it might be time to consider hearing aids.
Alzheimer’s could be linked to high blood sugar level, study says 
Alzheimer’s could be linked to high blood sugar level, study says
New research suggests people who are pre-diabetic and have elevated blood sugar levels may be at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery 
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery
A new study says that for seniors with skin cancer, surgery may not be the best option.
Heart surgery gets 100-year-old dancing again  Featured
Heart surgery gets 100-year-old dancing again
Doctors say Irene Vicich, a 100-year-old Chicago resident might be the “the oldest patient in the world” to undergo a new procedure to replace her aortic valve.