by Ashley Boarman | Jun 24, 2022
The time has arrived for the United States’ arguably cutest cohorts – “the littles” ages 6 months to 4 years – to get vaccinated against COVID-19. As our nation’s final eligible group to receive the go-ahead, the announcement comes as a relief for many parents and...
by Ashley Boarman | Jun 21, 2022
Clinical trials are the very foundation of novel drug and device discoveries. They also have a complicated history of racial, social and economic inequities, as illustrated most recently by research stating Black women with metastatic breast cancer do not have the...
by Ashley Boarman | Jun 15, 2022
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” … The 1990s advertising catchphrase from an older American in distress was and still is the butt of many jokes. However, falls are no laughing matter for all of us as we age. Among older adults, falls are the No. 1 cause...
by Ashley Boarman | May 19, 2022
Almost 60% of Americans have had COVID-19. If and when the virus catches up to you, these strategies can help you conquer your sickness successfully. It’s true that COVID-19 cases are rising. If you do test positive, try not to let feelings of guilt or shame take...
by Ashley Boarman | May 10, 2022
First there were smart phones. Next came smart watches, smart cars, smart doorbells and even smart thermostats. But these modernized conveniences aren’t limited to just home. They are now for the hospital, too. “Smart” hospital beds are a great example. Sure, they...
