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AHA News: Eating Mindfully Through the Holidays – and All Year
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Slow down before plowing through the holiday hors d’oeuvres or finishing off...
Health Tip: Preventing and Treating Chickenpox
(HealthDay News) — The chickenpox vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low blood levels of omega-3...
Using Psychedelic Brew ‘Like Dreaming With Your Eyes Open’: Study
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An ingredient in the psychedelic brew ayahuasca causes “waking dreams” by significantly...
Doctors’ Group Calls for Ban on Most Vaping Products
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a ban on all e-cigarettes and vaping...
Packaged Caesar Salad Suspected as Possible Source in E. coli Outbreak
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A brand of packaged Caesar salad is an early suspect in an outbreak of E. coli that’s...
AHA News: Bacteria in Your Spit Might Play a Role in Heart Disease
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different...
Health Tip: Changing Diapers 101
(HealthDay News) — Changing your baby’s diaper may seem scary, but don’t worry. Within a few weeks, you can be an expert. Gather a clean...
As Disease Outbreaks Tied to ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Rise, States Take Action
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are on the across rise in the United States, often...
They Had Half Their Brains Removed. Here’s What Happened After
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many people think of their brain as an overstuffed attic. Every square-inch is either crammed...
Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most American parents say they might have trouble distinguishing between a teen’s typical mood...
Health Tip: Help Children Manage Stress After a Shooting
(HealthDay News) — In light of the more than 250 mass shootings in the United States in 2019, the American Psychological Association...
AHA News: Erectile Dysfunction May Up the Odds for Irregular Heartbeat
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an...
Umbilical Cord ‘Milking’ Procedure Dangerous for Preemies: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Squeezing the last drops of blood from the umbilical cord has been touted to help preterm...
Time to Rethink Ideas About Exercise, Sickle Cell Disease?
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Mild exercise is safe and beneficial for people with sickle cell disease, contrary to...
Animal Study Offers Hope for Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that might one day counter some of the damage of severe brain injury in humans,...
‘Don’t Give Up:’ Parents’ Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents usually know their child better than anyone, and if a parent suspects something is...
New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel...
Grandma Isn’t So Lonely After All
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even though older adults may have smaller social networks than younger adults, they have...
Could Short People Have an Advantage When It Comes to A-Fib?
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Tall folks might be able to reach that high top shelf, but there’s a price — they may be more...
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