CDC Finds 1 in 5 High School Students Abuse Prescription Drugs
By Barbara Ficarra RN, BSN, MPA Latest News Update A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one in five U.S. high school students have taken a prescription...
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Guest Post Submitted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Just Move We’ve all made the excuses…you can’t face the drive to the gym, you’re too tired at night, getting up in the morning is a chore or...
View ArticleWhat Everybody Ought to Know About Plastics
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Information circulating about the dangers of plastic containers has created fear and confusion. Are plastic containers toxic? Do harmful chemicals leach out into its...
View ArticleFlu Season-Insights from the ER
Flu Season is here; a quick vaccine reference to avoid an Emergency Room Visit. By Justin S. Larkin, MD Graphical Representations of a Generic Influenza Virus-Generic Influenza VirusContent source:...
View ArticleTwitter Heart Chat: Sharecare and American Heart Association
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Twitter Chats are a powerful way to share valuable information in real-time. Sharecare and the American Heart Association partner to host a Twitter Chat on Heart...
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