The consensus is that NYS one day will legalize recreational marijuana — but is it a good thing? By Eva Briggs A few days
My Turn
Dimples: Are They Inherited?
By Eva Briggs My husband, his mother and three of his four siblings have dimples. No one in my family has dimples. It took
What’s the Big Deal About Getting Bitten by a Kissing Bug?
By Eva Briggs As per pest control services, a patient recently was concerned about an insect pest that I’d learned about in medical school
Eating Insects? Yes, they’re good for you
Insects are a source of protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats By Eva Briggs While my daughter was an exchange student in Ecuador, she
Birthmarks
Over 80 percent of babies are born with some sort of birthmark By Eva Briggs Birthmarks are skin irregularities present at birth or appearing
Hip Dislocation
By Eva Briggs A friend who recently had hip replacement surgery suffered a dislocated hip about a month after her surgery. It turns out
Dealing with a Person with Dementia
By Eva Briggs Up to 75 percent of people with dementia have behavior changes that could drive even the most patient caregivers bonkers. They
Plantar Fasciitis and Other Heel Pains
By Eva Briggs Several years ago, while on an extended backpacking trip of the Appalachian Trail, I noticed pain in my right heel. It
Ear Pain
Sometimes it represents a serious, life threatening disease By Eva Briggs Most people assume that when their ear hurts, it must be an infection.
Outdoor Safety for Those Who Stay Active in the Winter
Winter is just getting started, so it’s time to equip yourself for safety to reduce your chance of becoming an accident victim By Eva

