When your brush quickly becomes clogged with hair or you start finding increasing numbers of stray strands on your clothes, it’s enough to make any woman feel uneasy—especially if you’re also getting older. But in most cases, it’s an ordinary part of aging. Research has found that more than 50% of women over age 50 … Read more
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H5N1, known as bird flu, is becoming an increasing problem in the U.S. The virus normally only infects poultry and wild birds, but it’s becoming more adept at infecting mammals; so far, it’s infected cattle in 12 states. A small number of people are also falling ill—several dairy workers have been contracted mild illnesses and … Read more
Baxter International Inc. issued an urgent medical device recall for Life2000 ventilators that have an attached battery charger dongle on Wednesday, after the company received a report of a serious injury. Baxter recalled the ventilators because of reports that the devices aren’t charging properly when the battery charger dongle is damaged, according to an announcement … Read more
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The Biden administration set stringent new federal staffing rules. But for years, nursing homes have failed to meet the toughest standards set by states. View original article Contributor: Jordan Rau
Here are the telltale signs to look for in nursing homes to avoid, and resources that can point to better places. View original article Contributor: Jordan Rau