About three-quarters of Americans have been ordered to stay home during this global pandemic, and that number grows weekly. In particular, people 60 and older, who are at greater risk of serious illness from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), are urged … Continue reading
(This article previously appeared in American Heart Association News.) Diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But what about just getting sick? Could picking up some type of bug in… Continue reading
The decision on whether to take an antibiotic medication has never been more important, especially for older adults. In fact, by being a careful health care consumer regarding antibiotics, you are not only helping yourself, but your community, country … Continue reading
When you were a child, did you worry about monsters hiding under your bed or lurking behind your closet door? It turns out one monster — clostridium difficile, or C. diff — may actually be closer at hand, at least in hospitals and nursing homes. Transm… Continue reading