By Eva Briggs My brother was a musician who started out as a classical guitarist. He had to switch to jazz because he had
My Turn
Keepsake Ultrasounds of Your Baby: Why You Should Be Wary
By Eva Briggs Back when my kids were born — and I know I’m dating myself here — having an ultrasound of your baby
Norovirus 101
Outbreaks peak between the months of November and April. It can strike anyone of any age. It hits children under age 5 and the
Multiple Sclerosis 101
Syracuse has the highest rates of MS in the country, according to study By Eva Briggs I recently read a report that Syracuse has
Dog Bites
CDC: 4.7 million dog bites each year in the U.S.; about 800,000 of those require medical attention By Eva Briggs Imagine that you’re taking
What Science Says About Treating Colds
With so many things that don’t help — antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays, African geranium, vitamin C, vitamin D — what does really work to
All You Need to Know About Concussions
There isn’t any specific medicine to treat concussions but over-the-counter pain relievers and sometimes medicines for sleep or anxiety can help. By Eva Briggs
A Novel Approach to Treating Incurable Cancers
Used enough chemotherapy to shrink tumors by only 50% By Eva Briggs I recently read an article describing a novel approach to treating incurable
Summertime Is Here in Full Force. Watch Out!
For this month’s article, I’m reviewing a hodgepodge of miscellaneous tips for common problems. By Eva Briggs Ticks Summertime is here and ticks are
Meet Moxi, the Nurse Robot
By Eva Briggs What images pop into your mind when you think of a nurse? Most people respond with adjectives related to human qualities

