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Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Hospital Groups Sue Trump...
Run Smart This Winter — Here’s How
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cold, wet winter weather doesn’t have to put the kibosh on your running. Just follow some...
Ski Your Way to a Healthier Aging Brain
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cross-country skiing may be good for your brain, a new study suggests. Previous research found...
Health Tip: 4-7-8 Breath Relaxation Exercise
(HealthDay News) — Breathing exercises can help you relax and manage stress, says the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The center...
Health Tip: Using American Ginseng
(HealthDay News) — American ginseng is an herb that people take by mouth as a stimulant, to reduce stress, or to boost the immune system,...
Antarctic Study Shows Isolation, Monotony May Change the Human Brain
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antarctica is one of the loneliest places on Earth. Endless expanses of white give way to...
A Birth Control Pill You Take Just Once a Month?
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have developed a method that might eventually allow women to take birth control...
Caring for Family Matters Most to People Around the Globe
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It may come as no surprise to some, but new research shows that taking care of family and...
Many Young Adults Misusing Medical Marijuana, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a sign that suggests medical marijuana is being used for more than medicinal purposes, a...
AHA News: He Got a New Heart, Then Cancer, Then Another Heart
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — When Trenton Cary was 11 months old, mom Valerie could tell he didn’t feel...
Low-Dose Aspirin Might Cut Cancer Risk, Especially for Overweight People
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Daily low-dose aspirin might reduce your risk of dying from cancer, particularly if you’ve...
Birth Control Pill May Alter Part of Women’s Brains
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A small, preliminary study suggests that a brain area called the hypothalamus appears to be...
Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: 16 Cases of Hepatitis A in 6...
Can You Find Love in Long-Term Care? Just Ask Gloria and Al
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Romance was absolutely the last thing Gloria Duncan and Al Cappiello had on their minds when...
Health Tip: Keeping Your Retainer Clean
(HealthDay News) — Keeping your retainer clean can prevent cavities and infection, says the California Association of Orthodontists....
Taking Several Prescription Drugs May Trigger Serious Side Effects
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many older Americans take a variety of prescription drugs, yet new research suggests that...
HIV Testing, Treatment Not Reaching Many Americans
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too few Americans are getting tested or treated for HIV, a new government report shows. “The...
Marijuana Could Offer Relief From Migraine Pain
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Headache and migraine patients, take note: medical marijuana may help ease your pain. The...
Health Tip: Common Causes of Knee Pain
(HealthDay News) — Knee pain is common, especially in highly active people, says the Cedars-Sinai hospital system. Women, people with a...
Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your...
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