9 Skin Care Myths, Exposed
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about how best to keep our skin healthy and looking its best. Is dry skin really a sign… Read More »9 Skin Care Myths, Exposed
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Are Newer Asthma Meds Safer?
Denial is a natural response when you’re diagnosed with a chronic, potentially life-altering illness, as is anxiety when reading the list of possible side-effects of… Read More »Are Newer Asthma Meds Safer?
Leap Forward in Food Allergy
The FDA approval of a new food allergy treatment late in last month (January, 2020), marks a momentous milestone in medicine. For the first time,… Read More »Leap Forward in Food Allergy
Is This Osteoporosis Drug Safe?
Is my 90-year-old friend’s osteoporosis medication (denosumab) safe? Is there any evidence to back our hunch that it could be dangerous for an older person… Read More »Is This Osteoporosis Drug Safe?
The Power of Art
Reconnecting with the toddler inside you who once loved the luxuriant squish of paint between your fingers might just help you ease anxiety, work through… Read More »The Power of Art
Managing High Blood Pressure
Before giving up running due to a knee injury, John Luchetti’s blood pressure readings were enviably low. But years after giving up running due to… Read More »Managing High Blood Pressure
Is Blue Light Bad for Vision?
“Blue light has a dark side.” “Use our glasses to block adverse blue light effects from screens.” If you’ve seen headlines and ads like these,… Read More »Is Blue Light Bad for Vision?
After an ACL Injury
When I took up health writing, I never imagined that would one day involve interviewing a Canadian pro football player. Not only is Everton Williams,… Read More »After an ACL Injury
Exercising Control Over Osteoarthritis
When you have hip or knee osteoarthritis, walking can be painful, but while it sounds counterintuitive, there’s good evidence that, over the long term, the… Read More »Exercising Control Over Osteoarthritis
Rising Research Stars
One of the things I love about my career is that I get the opportunity to speak to scientists who are working towards improving our… Read More »Rising Research Stars