Facts About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones become fragile and thin, and are more likely to break. In people with weakened bones, osteoporosis develops when new bone [...]
Health & Wellness
Tips for a Healthy Summer
The summer months bring a lot of time spent outdoors with friends and family. Fresh food, picnics and dining out are part of the great summertime experience. When eating [...]
How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer
Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths since it is [...]
ABC’s of Antibiotics
Did you know? Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Using antibiotics the wrong way can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. Each year in the United [...]
Handwashing 101
Milford Regional Medical Center wants to remind everyone that the easiest – and most effective – way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. According to [...]
The Truth About Backyard Poultry
Soft, fluffy chicks are practically synonymous with spring. With their downy feathers, chicks seem like great cuddling companions, but caution must be taken to prevent [...]
How Can I Protect Myself Against Flu?
Although warmer weather is around the corner the flu is still prevalent in some areas. Yearly flu vaccination is the best tool currently available to protect against [...]
4 Things You and Your Teen May Not Know About Marijuana — But Should
Massachusetts is now among eight U.S. states to legalize marijuana for adult (21+) recreational use, a decision that’s created a relaxed stance on use of the drug and left [...]