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Giving Up One Food Will Help Your Health — and the Planet
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eating right is not only good for you, it’s good for Mother Earth as well, a new study shows....
Too Much Salt Might Make You Gain Weight
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too much salt has long been linked to high blood pressure. In fact, one way to help control...
AHA News: How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health in Transgender People?
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Cardiovascular health in transgender people requires a multifaceted approach to...
Halloween Can Be Frightful for Kids With Allergies, Asthma
SATURDAY, Oct. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Allergies and asthma can turn Halloween into fright night, so parents must be vigilant. Some...
Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new...
Health Tip: Managing Political Disagreements
(HealthDay News) — Conversations about sensitive topics can significantly strain relationships, says the American Psychological...
Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Air Quality Declines: Study...
‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’ Strikes 3 in 4 Teen Competitors
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s called swimmer’s shoulder, and it’s an overuse injury that three-quarters of teen swimmers...
One Region Is Being Hit Hardest by U.S. Opioid Crisis
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More people die from drug overdoses in the northeastern U.S. than other regions, making it a...
One-Third of U.S. Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a finding that should prompt parents to crack down on their kids’ screen time at night:...
Lawn Mowers May Be Even More Dangerous for Rural Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Lawn mowers are always a hazard around children, but a new study suggests that kids in rural...
How to Amp up the Quality of Your Sex Life
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Quality over quantity is an approach that can lead to a better sex life. Studies show that...
How Young Is Too Young to Leave Kids Home Alone?
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children should be at least 12 years old before they’re left home alone for four hours or more,...
Many Women Are Sharing Breast Milk, and That Has Health Experts Worried
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Informal” sharing of breast milk may be more common than thought, with too many parents...
Health Tip: Living With Nut Allergy
(HealthDay News) — From hives and itchiness to anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to nuts can manifest itself in many ways, says the...
Antibiotics Not Recommended for Most Toothaches, New Guideline Says
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibiotics aren’t necessary for most toothaches, a new American Dental Association (ADA)...
Try These Homemade Chocolate Treats for Halloween
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — This Halloween, don’t deny yourself tempting treats or throw your healthy eating plan out of...
Kids’ Trampoline Injuries Take Another Bounce Upwards
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trampolines aren’t just for backyards anymore, and the rise in commercial trampoline parks may...
Most Widely Prescribed Blood Pressure Med Might Not Be Best Option: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans take an ACE inhibitor to help curb their high blood pressure — in fact,...
Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Lower Older Women’s Fracture Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Older women who get even light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of suffering a...
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