Flip-flop fans: Hard, cold facts about your favorite hot weather footwear (BPT) – It’s easy to understand why we all love flip-flops: They’re cute and comfy, keep your feet cool in warm weather, and are great for showing off that fab pedicure you just got. But no matter how much you adore your flip-flops, they…
Lou Gehrig’s Disease stalks military veterans Hope and help for America’s heroes (BPT) – Many U.S. military veterans like retired Air Force Technical Sergeant David Masters of Omaha, Neb. have bravely fought for their country only to return home to wage another battle against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. No one knows why, but veterans are twice…
Three New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Options Approved in the U.S. United States Food and Drug Administration approves NESINA (alogliptin), OSENI (alogliptin and pioglitazone) and KAZANO (alogliptin and metformin HCl) (BPT) – The number of people living with type 2 diabetes continues to grow. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 23 million…
Baby boomers and driving vision – maintaining safety and independence (BPT) – Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are aging differently than any generation in U.S. history. Today, older Americans remain more active later in life, working longer and engaging in hobbies and recreational activities. It is estimated that by 2030, nearly one…
Expecting dinner guests? Tips for managing different diets (BPT) – With food allergies and gluten intolerance on the rise, it takes more than seating flexibility and a vegetarian option to host a successful dinner party these days. Hosts today need to be able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs, from providing kosher foods to…
