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Health Tip: The Importance of Hydration
(HealthDay News) — Though exercise and proper diet are essential to maintaining good health, the body’s basic need for water is often...
Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: White Castle Frozen Hamburger,...
One-Third of Lung Cancer Patients Battle Depression: Study
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Depression is common among lung cancer patients and can damage their quality of life and...
What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? ‘Cat Whisperers’ Know
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Only a few people seem able to decipher what most people consider unreadable expressions on cats’...
Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports may improve the brain’s ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to...
Many Kids Traveling Overseas Aren’t Vaccinated Against Measles
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many American kids aren’t vaccinated against measles before they travel overseas to areas where...
Additives to E-Cigarettes May Be Upping Health Dangers
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Natural compounds added to marijuana-derived vaping liquid produce toxic chemicals in the vapor...
How to Avoid Stained Teeth When You Enjoy Red Wine
SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You don’t have to wind up with stained teeth if you toast the holidays with red wine, an expert...
Good Workouts Might Extend a Woman’s Life
SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you can tackle a tough workout, that may bode well for your longevity, new research...
Health Tip: Managing ADHD in Adults
(HealthDay News) — About 4 percent of adults have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says Harvard University Medical...
AHA News: Here’s How Black Barbershops Could Save Lives and Millions in Health Costs
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — A national program to fight high blood pressure by sending pharmacists to black...
Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Retail Prescription Drug Prices...
Cleaner Air Quickly Brings Big Health Benefits, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When people are breathing cleaner air, their health generally improves — rapidly, in some cases,...
Health Tip: Heart-Smart Approaches to Relationship Stress
(HealthDay News) — Arguing with a partner or feeling anxious about meeting the in-laws can induce stress. When these strains are intense...
FDA Approves First Generic Forms of MS Drug Gilenya
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first generic versions of the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya have been approved by the U.S....
BPA Levels in Humans Are Underestimated: Study
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Levels of the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in people’s bodies are much higher than once...
Houseflies: Just How Bad Are They for Your Health?
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Everyone quickly shoos houseflies off their dinner plates, but exactly how disease-ridden are...
Domestic Abuse Can Leave Legacy of Poor Health
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women with a history of domestic abuse are more likely to develop chronic conditions that cause...
Healthy Lifestyle, Regular Screening May Keep Cancer at Bay
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A healthy lifestyle might be your best defense against cancer, an expert says. About 42% of...
FDA Testing Levels of Carcinogen in Diabetes Drug Metformin
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in metformin diabetes medications are under...
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