Road Tripping With Diana Kennedy

SAN ANTONIO — In a quiet strip mall off highway 85, the British-born author Diana Kennedy stepped out of the car and into a hot parking lot, cursing. Not so long ago, Ms. Kennedy practically lived on the road, traveling the Mexican countryside in her pickup truck to research her cookbooks. But now that she…

Doctors can estimate patient adherence by simply asking about medication routine

IMAGE: Researchers used this monitoring system to track when and how often patients took their medications. They compared that information to patient reports about their medication routines. view more  Credit: Alison Phillips AMES, Iowa – A visit to the doctor’s office typically begins with a series of questions, including one about medications. An Iowa State University…