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Health Tip: Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
(HealthDay News) — Breast cancer screenings are important tools to find cancer before symptoms are noticeable, says the American Cancer...
Do Your Heart a Favor: Bike, Walk to Work
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Leave your car in the garage if you can: A new study suggests that walking or biking to work...
Your TV, Smartphone Screens May Send Toxins Into Your Home
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your smartphone, television and computer screens may be contaminating your home with potentially...
How You Can Be Overfat Without Being Overweight
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You know that you need to watch your weight to lower your risk for heart disease, but that is...
Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: FDA Approves First Generic...
Genes, Family Are Key Predictors of School Success
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It may be possible to predict a child’s chances of academic success at birth, a new study...
Could 1 Dose of HPV Vaccine Be Enough?
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that might make the HPV vaccine more palatable to many, new research suggests a...
Recipes for Healthy Holiday Appetizers
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Finger foods are delicious, but they can pack on the calories even when you just nibble. Here...
Acupuncture May Ease a Common Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Dry mouth can be a troubling side effect of radiation therapy, but acupuncture may ease its...
A Medical Insight in Michelangelo’s David, ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Michelangelo’s David is perhaps the world’s most famous statue, gazed upon by millions over...
Health Tip: Advice for a Healthier Divorce
(HealthDay News) — About half of marriages end in divorce, says the American Psychological Association. Though the end of a marriage...
Could Brain Scans Spot Children’s Mood, Attention Problems Early?
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children’s mental health issues are hard to predict until they’re causing problems, but...
‘Intermittent Fasting’ Diet Could Boost Your Health
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here comes the new year, and with it hordes of folks looking for ways to fulfill resolutions...
The Financial Reward of Slimming Down
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re overweight or obese, shedding pounds can help improve your health and your...
Older Blood Safe as New Blood for Transfusions
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Transfusions with fresh red blood cells are not any better than older red blood cells at...
Health Tip: Home Care for Stomach Cramps
(HealthDay News) — Stomach cramps typically refer to abdominal pain or discomfort between your chest and groin. Causes range from...
Sleep Disturbances May Trigger Migraine
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sleep disturbances appear to be a trigger for migraine headaches, according to a new study....
Heavy Drinking Plus Xanax, Valium: A Dangerous Mix
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People who regularly drink to excess are also likely to use benzodiazepines, a new study...
To Avoid Falls, Check Your Balance
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Bad balance is a common cause of dangerous falls, especially among older adults. Falls send...
Car Exhaust May Up High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution from vehicles increases the risk of dangerously high blood pressure in pregnant...
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