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Large Study Shows No Strong Link Between Baby Powder, Ovarian Cancer
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a longstanding debate — and a slew of lawsuits — over whether baby powder...
Health Tip: Understanding a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
(HealthDay News) — A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order typically instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR if your breathing or...
Few Teens Who Survive Opioid OD Get Recommended Care
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Even after surviving an opioid overdose, few U.S. teenagers receive the recommended treatment...
Want to Turn Back the Aging Clock? Train for a Marathon
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Your New Year’s resolution to run a marathon for the first time could be your ticket to a younger...
Seniors Still Wary of Online Reviews When Picking Doctors
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most older Americans don’t fully rely on or trust online ratings of doctors, a new study finds....
Opioid Use By Teens a Red Flag for Other Dangers
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers who’ve experimented with opioid painkillers are likely to be taking other health risks,...
One Big Roadblock to Opioid Addiction Treatment
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The crisis of opioid abuse continues in the United States. However, a new study finds there...
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Household Chemicals
(HealthDay News) — From certain paints to some detergents, common household items can contain toxic chemicals, says the Cleveland Clinic....
Health Tip: Safety Steps if Your Child is Home Alone
(HealthDay News) — If your child is going to be home alone, it’s a good idea to have the child check in periodically, says the American...
Victoria’s Secret Models Are Skinnier Now, as Average Woman’s Waistline Widens
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For the average American woman, it’s now tougher than ever before to match the “ideal” beauty set...
Medical Paperwork Costs U.S. $812 Billion a Year
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Medical paperwork cost the United States $812 billion in 2017 and accounted for more than...
Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Democratic-Led States Ask Supreme...
AHA News: Statins May Do Double Duty on Heart Disease and Cancer
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and...
Weight-Loss Surgery Might Also Lower Skin Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery does more than shed pounds: new research suggests it might also lower your...
Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Average $4,500 for Many New U.S. Parents
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’re an expectant parent, you know you’re in for some sleepless nights once the baby comes....
Many Girls, Young Women Getting Unnecessary Pelvic Exams
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many American teen girls and young women under the age of 21 are undergoing pelvic exams and Pap...
Ozone, Wood Smoke Raise Odds of COPD in Smokers and Nonsmokers
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — High levels of ozone and wood smoke each increase the risk for lung diseases like chronic...
Exercise May Keep Your Brain Healthy
SATURDAY, Jan. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Exercise may do more than build body strength: New research shows it might also keep brain...
Have a Ball With These Exercises to Strengthen Your Core
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pilates is an excellent exercise discipline that develops strength and agility, and you don’t...
Health Care Is Top Concern for U.S. Veterans
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After discharge, military veterans are most concerned about their physical and mental health, a...
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