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Fast-Food Outlet in Neighborhood Could Mean Heavier Kids: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having a fast-food joint right down the block might not bode well for your child’s chances of...
For Seniors, Financial Woes Can Be Forerunner to Alzheimer’s
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Unpaid bills, overdrawn accounts, dwindling investments: When seniors begin experiencing fiscal...
Ban on Sale of Sugary Drinks Trimmed Employees’ Waistlines
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After the University of California, San Francisco, banned sales of sugary drinks, employees...
Health Tip: What Your Urine Color May Mean
(HealthDay News) — Most of the time, your urine should be a pale yellow color, says Harvard Medical School. Though food or medication can...
AHA News: Drawing on A Love of Art, She’s Gone From Patient To Healer
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — A red wagon. A blue easel. A sunny atrium. Katie Hinson remembers those...
After Mass Shootings, Docs Even Less Likely to Mention Gun Safety
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After a mass shooting, pediatricians are less likely to ask parents about gun safety in the...
It May Be Even Tougher for Women to Quit Smoking Than Men
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smoking is a notoriously tough habit to quit, but a new study suggests it is far harder for...
Pediatricians’ Group Calls for More Research on Artificial Sweeteners
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There are many unanswered questions about the long-term safety and impacts of artificial...
Is Head Injury Causing Dementia? MRI Might Show
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one shows signs of dementia, sometimes a head injury is the cause and MRI scans can...
Almost Half of Americans Have Been Sleepy Behind the Wheel
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of American adults admit that they’ve fought to stay awake while driving, a new...
Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: One Lot of Generic Form of Xanax...
Are You an Emotional Eater?
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Is emotional eating your downfall? One way to find out is with the EADES or “Eating and...
Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be twice as likely to experience pain as kids...
Antihistamines Linked to Delayed Care for Severe Allergic Reaction: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Giving antihistamines to a child suffering a potentially fatal allergic reaction may do more...
Health Tip: Electrical Safety
(HealthDay News) — Charging your laptop and plugging in the coffeemaker may be second nature. But when dealing with electricity, the...
Experts Support Weight-Loss Surgery for Very Obese Kids
SUNDAY, Oct. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery should be more widely used to treat severely obese children and teens, a...
Health Tip: Getting a Tuberculosis Skin Test
(HealthDay News) — A tuberculosis (TB) skin test determines if you have TB germs in your body, says the Centers for Disease Control and...
Could More Coffee Bring a Healthier Microbiome?
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee? New research that links...
What Works Best to Treat Depression?
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Talk therapy” for depression may cost more than medication initially, but in the long run, both...
Flavored E-Cigarettes Get Teens Hooked on Vaping, Study Finds
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that shows just how enticing tasty flavors are when it comes to vaping, a new study...
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