Crispy, buttery baked cod cooks slowly

By America’s Test Kitchen
Posted on September 29, 2022

The secret to success with this dish is a low-temperature oven (set to just 300 degrees) that ensures that the fish cooks slowly, without drying out. Crispy, buttery, garlicky panko bread crumbs get a head start in a skillet so they’re golden brown when the fish comes out of the oven. Finally, a mayonnaise and egg yolk “glue” adds rich flavor and helps the crumb topping stay... READ MORE

New doubts on high-dose vitamin D pills

By Lauran Neergaard
Posted on September 28, 2022

More research suggests it’s time to abandon the craze over vitamin D. Taking high doses of “the sunshine vitamin” doesn’t reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans, researchers reported last month in the New England Journal of Medicine. It’s the latest in a string of disappointments about a nutrient once hoped to have wide-ranging protective... READ MORE

Harvard expert answers reader questions

By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Posted on September 27, 2022

Q: Does zinc really work for colds and flu? A: This question is timely, as cold and flu season will soon be here again. For many years, there’s been interest in the possibility that zinc, or other supplements, could help prevent or treat colds and flu. A recent analysis reviewed available research and suggested that over-the-counter zinc supplements could be one way to make cold and... READ MORE

New auto technologies improve safety

By Aimee Cox
Posted on September 23, 2022

Advanced technologies designed to help drivers navigate intersections could address a third of the crashes that cause older driver injuries and fatalities, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “Left-turn assist and other, upcoming intersection-assistance technologies could deliver big safety benefits for drivers in their 70s and 80s,” said the paper’s... READ MORE

Microwave ovens can be safe and healthy

By Lori Zanteson
Posted on September 22, 2022

It didn’t take long for the microwave oven to become a must-have home kitchen appliance, not to mention an expected fixture anywhere food is prepared — restaurants, break rooms, dorm rooms, even man-caves — to thaw, heat and cook to near-instant gratification. Yet, a reputation as “nuking” or “zapping” food has cast a dark shadow on this radiation emitter. While health... READ MORE

Modern elbow replacements are reliable

By Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D.
Posted on September 21, 2022

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have bad arthritis in my elbow. After several failed surgeries, I have been told that my only option is elbow replacement. I’ve heard others say that elbow replacements do not work. Does Mayo Clinic have experience with elbow replacements? A: online pharmacy purchase zovirax without prescription with best prices today in the USA The surgeons at Mayo Clinic are... READ MORE

Can low-carb, high-fat diets be healthy?

By Teresa Fung
Posted on September 20, 2022

Various versions of low-carbohydrate diets have been popular for many years. The details of what is allowed and what is not vary quite a bit, and the amount of carbohydrates also differs. Too often these diets contain plates piled high with bacon, meat, eggs and cheese. Due to the high saturated fat content in these diets, doctors and nutritionists worry about their potential adverse... READ MORE

VA Annex hopes to prevent falls in veterans

By Margaret Foster
Posted on September 19, 2022

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

By Jason Sluzevich, M.D.
Posted on September 16, 2022

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How to reduce risk of medication errors

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Posted on September 15, 2022

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