Making the indoors safer for allergy sufferers
Although the thought of sleeping with millions of dust mites — microscopic arachnids that feast on flakes of skin — is just plain gross, it’s something most people can handle without worry.
October Hachette audio book releases
CONFESSIONS: THE PARIS MYSTERIES* Pub Date: October 6
By James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Read by Lauren Fortgang In the thrilling third installment of James...
Varied approaches to chronic pain may help sufferers
By Savitha Tudi
Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts for more than three months, can manifest itself in many ways. And its cause can...
Before doctors check your vitals, check out theirs
Being licensed and likable doesn’t necessarily mean a doctor is up to date on best practices. But consumers aren’t sure how to uncover much more.
A flu shot should be on to-do’s list
By David Rideout
The weather is a bit cooler, and we are spending more time indoors. The cold and flu season is not far off....
Medications, medical conditions, and cataracts?
By Santiago Villazon
A cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens in one’s eye. It can occur in one or both eyes. Symptoms include...
Medicare open enrollment: What you need to know
By Mike Festa
For those with Medicare, October marks the beginning of the yearly Medicare open enrollment period, which officially begins on Oct. 15 and...
September Hachette audio book releases
TREASURE HUNTERS: DANGER DOWN THE NILE* Pub Date: September 1
By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Read by Bryan Kennedy
In the second adventure to James...
Tips for choosing a doctor
Referrals from another physician or family and friends are a first step in choosing a doctor, but specialists advise doing some research to finalize...
