VA Annex hopes to prevent falls in veterans
As we age, we’re more likely to fall and, as a result, become injured or even disabled. More than one in three people over age 65 falls each year, according to the National Institute on Aging. Falls Prevention Week, September 18 to 24, 2022, is a time to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Public-service announcements this month may remind us to secure loose rugs around the... READ MORE
Skin tags aren’t harmful; can be removed
Dear Mayo Clinic: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I do something to get rid of them myself, or do I need to see a dermatologist? A: Skin tags are common and, as in your situation, they can become even more common as people age. It is not known... READ MORE
How to reduce risk of medication errors
Dear Mayo Clinic: My friend’s father recently died from a medication error. One of his prescriptions was filled incorrectly and caused a fatal reaction. I take multiple medications for various conditions. How can I reduce my risk for a medication error? A: Medication errors refer to mistakes in prescribing and dispensing medications. These errors injure hundreds of thousands of... READ MORE
Why are we growing stem cells in space?
Researcher Dhruv Sareen’s own stem cells are now orbiting the Earth. The mission? To test whether they’ll grow better in zero gravity. Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are trying to find new ways to produce huge batches of a type of stem cell that can generate nearly any other type of cell in the body — and potentially be used to make treatments for many... READ MORE
Over-the-counter hearing aids here soon
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited Food and Drug Administration rule finalized in August. The regulation creates a new class of hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam, a prescription and other specialty evaluations, the FDA said. That’s expected to increase competition and eventually lower... READ MORE
Why women more at risk for Alzheimer’s
Did you know that of the 6.2 million people with Alzheimer’s disease who are age 65 or older in this country, almost two-thirds are women? This means that Alzheimer’s disease is almost twice as common in women compared to men. Why is Alzheimer’s disease more common in women? Women live longer The first and most important reason is that women tend to live longer than men. If you... READ MORE
Blood clots can be serious; keep moving
Q: A friend was just diagnosed with a blood clot in the lung. She is very healthy. What can I do to prevent this from happening to me? A: It sounds like your friend had a pulmonary embolism. Most blood clots in the lung start with a blood clot that forms in a leg vein, known as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary... READ MORE
Three NIH studies will focus on fatigue
If you’re tired of being tired, you’re not alone. Cancer survivors, people with chronic illnesses such as lupus, and many older adults suffer from fatigue. A lab at NIH’s National Institute of Nursing Research is currently enrolling people in three clinical trials related to fatigue. “They’re all trying to better understand fatigue,” said Alex Ross, senior research nurse... READ MORE
Have ringing or humming in your ears?
That recurring sound that you hear but nobody else does? It’s not all in your head. Well, not exactly. You may be one of the estimated 50 million-plus people who suffer from tinnitus (pronounced TIN-i-tus). The mysterious condition causes a sound in the head with no external source. For many it’s a high-pitched ringing, while for others it’s whistling, whooshing, buzzing, chirping, ... READ MORE
Foods that can help you fight allergies
Summer means warming temps, longer days and beautiful new blooms. It also means heightened allergies for a growing number of people. Whatever the allergen — pollens, pet dander, dust — symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes affect about one billion people worldwide. Finding relief isn’t easy, but making small, simple changes to your eating habits may ... READ MORE
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