‘Tis The Season … for an Alcohol Intake Reminder

December 15th, 2011

The Holidays are here again and for many of us, the festive spirit is not complete without raising a glass or two of our favorite alcoholic libation! Before we pop the cork, here’s a reminder why we should keep alcohol consumption in check over the holidays. In the United States, more than 14,000 people die […]

Fingers Crossed: A Promising Hepatitis C Vaccine is Underway!

December 7th, 2011

Years of toil may just soon pay off as scientists uncover the most promising vaccine for hepatitis C virus (HCV) thus far. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, India has developed a recombinant vaccine that builds up immunity against HCV as shown in laboratory animal testing. Hepatitis C is a threatening liver disease […]

An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away Is ONE DANGEROUS MYTH

November 29th, 2011

  Everyone loves a quick fix. Quick fixes aren’t always the best fix—sadly.  Just how much of a quick fix is safe for us, especially for our livers?  Well, researchers at Edinburg University have attempted to answer this question. Regular intake of pills in frequent and uncontrolled dosages could be seriously damaging our livers, according […]

Diabetics Get ADRLF’s Advice– Vaccinate!

November 16th, 2011

Diabetes is a growing concern, from young children to adults,  diabetes affects more than 21 million people in the United States alone. People with diabetes suffer not only from countless limitations in their diet, but also from restricted daily activities. To acknowledge Diabetes Month this November, people around the world are encouraged to promote awareness […]

ADRLF Joins the 2011 Actors Fund Annual Health Fair

November 13th, 2011

The Actors Fund Annual Health Fair was successfully held on November 8, 2011 at the Actors Equity building. The celebrated event, a highlight at the Actors Fund,  welcomed all members of the entertainment community for a vibrant day of free health services as well as nutritional information  and health education.  Sharing in the fund’s  medical and educational […]