November 27, 2000 (Washington) – Lyme disease generally does not fit the description of a condition that will make national headlines. After all, the disease is not life-threatening, has exis
Month: November 2000
Hip protectors reduce fracture risk in older adults
November 22, 2000 — It’s no secret that hip fractures are a common cause of disability and even death in older adults, and are difficult to prevent. But for some, there may be a solutio
FDA approves daily flu-prevention pill
November 20, 2000 (Washington) — Pills approved just last season to treat symptoms caused by the flu can now also be used to prevent contracting the flu virus, according to U.S. health author
Does your child have too much homework?
November 10,2000 — it’s already afternoon, and the kids have just finished their after-school snack — they’re already doing their homework. Math problems, science reviews, r