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CPSC to protect older adults from injury/death from entrapment by adult portable bed rails
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today took action to protect older adults and other vulnerable...
April Henning
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Does aspirin lead to anemia?
Did you know anemia in the older population can be linked to a daily dose of aspirin? “Low-dose aspirin increased incident anemia and...
April Henning
Jun 29, 20232 min read


RECALL: Zooby Video Baby Car Monitor - Flame Hazard
RECALL: The recalled Zooby video baby monitors for cars are housed in plush animal toys with a battery that may malfunction, overheat,...
April Henning
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Serious and Ongoing Chemotherapy Shortages throughout the U.S.
With unacceptable chemotherapy shortages, oncologists and pharmacists across the country are scrambling to find appropriate alternatives...
April Henning
Jun 24, 20231 min read


RECALL: Steam Humidifiers Fire Hazard
RECALL: 36,200 U.S.; 3,800 Canada The recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a “D” shaped connector...
April Henning
Jun 24, 20231 min read


RECALL: Baby & Mini Shark Bath Toys. Hard Plastic Top Fins causing SERIOUS Injury to Children
RECALL: Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys...
April Henning
Jun 24, 20233 min read


Dostarlimab for Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A possible addition to endometrial cancer treatments today. New England Journal of MedicineDostarlimab endometrial Cancer June 8, 2023 N...
April Henning
Jun 11, 20231 min read


CANCER ~ MY STORY
I didn't want to put my life on hold for breast cancer, and with SAVI, I didn't have to. In May, 2008, at the age of 66, I became the...
April Henning
Jun 3, 20231 min read


Stress Management Techniques for Lowering Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Stress is a common experience in today’s fast-paced world. While it’s a natural response to challenging situations, chronic stress can...
April Henning
May 6, 20233 min read


MAJOR RECALL – DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers – 2.2 Million
MAJOR PRODUCT RECALL INTERNATIONAL U.S. 2.2 MILLION CANADA 53,000 DeWALT, STANLEY and CRAFTSMAN FIBERGLASS SLEDGEHAMMERS Recalled...
April Henning
Apr 24, 20232 min read


INTERNATIONAL – SWITZERLAND DIABETES BREAKTHROUGH
INTERNATIONAL University of Geneva, Switzerland DIABETES BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS WORLD CLOSER TO LIFE WITHOUT INSULIN University of Geneva...
April Henning
Apr 23, 20232 min read


Green Tea + Other Molecules Uncover New Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Strategy
Study of green tea and other molecules uncovers new therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer’s NIH National Institute on Aging February 16,...
April Henning
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Alzheimer’s may increase DNA variants in brain neurons
Alzheimer’s may increase DNA variants in brain neurons NIH National Institute on Aging March 23, 2023 Neurons in the brains of people...
April Henning
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Hydroxychloroquine lowers dementia risk in humans, improves molecular signs of Alzheimer’s in mouse
Hydroxychloroquine lowers dementia risk in humans, improves molecular signs of Alzheimer’s in mouse and cell models NIH...
April Henning
Apr 19, 20233 min read


SENSE OF SMELL LINKED TO SPEED OF BRAIN LOSS AND COGNITIVE DECLINE
Sense of smell linked to speed of brain loss and cognitive decline NIH National Institute on Aging March 30, 2023 Reprint Having a good...
April Henning
Apr 19, 20232 min read


TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT CANCER
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT CANCER Nothing can be more difficult than telling a child that someone they love has cancer. Where to begin?...
April Henning
Apr 18, 20236 min read


Moen Recalls Flo Battery Back-Ups for Flo Smart Water Monitors Due to Fire Hazard
RECALL Moen Flo Lithium-Ion Battery Backup Product Safety Recall 10,000 in U.S. – 14 in Canada RECALL: Moen lithium-ion battery back-up...
April Henning
Apr 14, 20233 min read


RECALL: Mockingbird Single Strollers
RECALL: Mockingbird Single Strollers RECALL: Mockingbird Single Strollers. The lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall...
April Henning
Apr 12, 20231 min read


EMBRYO TESTS PROMISE A BETTER BABY
The controversial embryo tests that promise a better baby [Nature Briefing] An essential round-up of science news, opinion, and...
April Henning
Sep 23, 202213 min read


National Cancer Institute Study: Stop Smoking, Healthy Habits, Live Longer
A healthy lifestyle may help former smokers lower their risk of death from all causes Former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle...
April Henning
Sep 22, 20224 min read
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