Consumer’s Corner

If you are looking for a new fitness program, consider yoga By Eva Briggs, M.D. Recently I visited my daughter

By Eva Briggs, M.D. Every year about 800,00 people in the United States suffer strokes, making the disease the fifth-leading

By Eva Briggs, M.D. Have a bad stomachache, and the first thing that jumps into peoples’ minds is the appendix.

New system to dispense prescription medicine helpful to those who take several drugs a day By Eva Briggs, M.D. As

It treats fever, plain, inflammation and helps prevent heart attacks — but it also brings serious risks to those who take

Cats, dogs, chickens, snakes, can transmit all sorts of bacteria to humans. Children and older adults are more susceptible to

Wearing the right boots is crucial to avoiding falling on icy surfaces By Eva Briggs, M.D. I don’t like falling

By Eva Briggs, M.D. A few months ago I broke my foot, necessitating crutches first and later a cane, which

Hint: Cleaning commonly touched surfaces — doorknobs, the TV remote, appliance handles, etc. — is a great first step By