The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people age 50 and older to get vaccinated for shingles…and that’s for very good reason, says rheumatology...
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Hearing Loss and Dementia: Understand the Connection
Helen Keller said, “Blindness separates people from things, but deafness separates people from people.” That separation from people may partly explain the link between hearing loss...
Recognize Pneumonia Symptoms and Take Precautions
Flu season can be a risky time for older adults. The flu doesn’t just cause discomfort—it can sometimes lead to pneumonia, a serious lung infection....
What Is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This vital organ sits behind your stomach and has two key jobs: making insulin (endocrine function) and producing digestive...
Why Are My Eyes Itchy?
Ocular pruritis – itchy eyes – is a common complaint. In many cases, itchy eyes can be treated at home, and they will improve in...
Dehydration Symptoms: Know the Signs
Your mouth and skin are dry, and you have a headache. If you ignore your fluid needs, you can experience these and other dehydration symptoms,...
Deviated Septum—What Causes It and How to Have It Treated
You might have heard the term “deviated septum” and wondered if it could be the cause of your breathing issues. Bottom Line Personal asked rhinologist...
Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold?
Do you wonder, why are my hands always cold…or why are my feet always cold? Having cold hands and feet occasionally, especially when the weather...
Are You At Risk for Macular Degeneration?
Nearly 20 million older Americans are losing their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Understanding this condition and its causes can help you lower your risk....
Why Are My Eyes or Lips Twitching? Six Possible Reasons
Our lips and eyes twitch for many reasons…some serious, others largely innocuous. Bottom Line Personal asked neurologist J. Antonelle de Marcaida, MD, to walk us...
How to Recognize Food Poisoning Symptoms
Food poisoning happens when you eat food or drink water that’s been contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins. It’s more common than you might...
What You Need to Know About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
“Why do I have to pee so much?” Urologists and primary care physicians field this question all the time. More often than not, for men...
