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By Denise Moore Spinal fractures probably aren’t one of the current “hot” health topics when having an annual physical. But for a growing number of...

By Deborah E. Banda Social Security is an American success story. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on Aug. 14,...

By Jeannette Sheehan In as little as 15 minutes the sun’s UV rays can damage our skin, yet it can take up to 12 hours...

By Dr. Jean E. Keamy One of the most common complaints is red, irritated eyelids. Often the lids are itchy, red, scaly and sore. In...

Spinal fractures are the most common fracture that result from osteoporosis.

By Deborah E. Banda At the end of January, we were gearing up for a major battle on Beacon Hill. Gov. Patrick was readying the...

By Christine Redding Q: What is a urinary tract infection? A: A urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI, is a bacterial infection that travels...

By Linda F. Fitzgerald As we embrace yet another New England winter, we don’t have to limit our connection to friends and family due to...

By Michael E. Festa Whether heading to the Cape, the Berkshires or beyond, nothing says summer in New England more than an old-fashioned road trip....

The new law does not cut Medicare’s guaranteed benefits; it improves them. Before the law was passed, those with Medicare prescription drug coverage faced a growing gap (the “doughnut hole”) that left them vulnerable to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket drug costs. This year, people in the doughnut hole received a $250 rebate toward the costs of their drugs. Starting in 2011, the gap will gradually close, saving seniors money and helping them get the drugs they need.