Journal of the American Geriatrics Society — There may be a link between heart disease and slower walking speed in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In fact, the more risk factors for heart disease a person has, the faster the decline in walking speed.
MedPage Today — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved Auvi-Q – the first epinephrine auto-injector designed to treat life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in babies and small children. The device is expected to become available to consumers in the first half of 2018. Read More »
Clues from saliva could help accurately diagnose and predict the severity of concussions in children, say researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Results of their small study on concussions were recently published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Berkeley Wellness — Although the benefits of eating fish and other seafood generally outweigh any risks, you should keep in mind some important environmental and health concerns. Read More »
HealthCentral — Shopping for skin care products can be confusing. How are you supposed to know which products to buy and which to leave on the shelf? Read More »
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