Computer Games for Grandma

Can people stay sharp well into old age? New computer games that give specific mental functions a good workout could help get older minds back in younger shape.

How to Stop an E-Bully

With the rise of technology use in young people comes the rise of e-bullying. Electronic bullying is a relatively new problem, but the number of cases is growing quickly.

Racial Gap in RA Drug Prescriptions

In recent decades, powerful drugs have been made to fight rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, some patients may not be getting the chance to use them.

Older Moms' Kids Healthier, Smarter

Most people have heard that it can be more risky to have children after age 35. However, these concerns usually relate to birth complications and not to the children's development.

Diabetes and Barbershops

Even though it is clear that certain lifestyle changes can prevent heart disease and diabetes, many people still do not make these needed changes. The barbershop may be one place to convince people to change.

Breast Density and Living

Maybe you’ve been told you have “dense breasts.” This has to do with the types of tissue that make up your breasts. Dense breasts have more types of tissue - such as milk ducts – and less fat. On a mammogram, this tissue shows up white instead of gray, which is fat.

Don’t Let Age Slow You Down

Temporary heart damage can happen to any adult after running a marathon. Test results show that healthy older adults are still able to recover from the cardio stress of running.

Who Pays for Children’s Bipolar Care?

Kids with bipolar disorder may need medications, therapy, and hospital stays. Health insurance may cover some but not all of the care needed.

Furosemide

Furosemide is a prescription medication used to treat edema (tissue swelling) associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. It also treats high blood pressure. Furosemide belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics, also known as “water pills.” These work by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.

This medication comes in tablet and oral (by mouth) solution forms and is taken once or twice a day, with or without food.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly...

Brains On Methadone

Methadone has been used to treat heroin addiction since the 1960s. While keeping people off heroin is a good thing, methadone can hurt learning and memory function.

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