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Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Caution Urged When Taking...
Vision Problems Strike More Than 2 Billion Globally
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer vision problems that range from impairment to...
Light Smoking Causes More Lung Damage Than Once Suspected: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even light smoking causes long-term damage to lungs, researchers warn. In a new study, they...
AHA News: Women and Men Tolerate Heart Transplants Equally Well, But Men May Get Better Hearts
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Women are just as likely as men to survive after a heart transplant despite...
Using Opioids After Vasectomy May Trigger Persistent Use: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking opioids after a vasectomy doesn’t improve pain control and is associated with increased...
Health Tip: Practicing Motorcycle Safety
(HealthDay News) — More than 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2017 alone, says the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety...
The Surprising Benefits of Weight Training
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The most common misconception about weight training is that it adds bulky muscle mass, a fear of...
Hurricanes Raise Death Risk for Older Diabetics, Even Years Later
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hurricanes can harm anyone in their path, but new research suggests that seniors with diabetes...
Is Melanoma Suspected? Get 2nd Opinion From Specialist, Study Says
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer, and a new study finds that the diagnosis of a...
FDA Approves Reyvow for Acute Migraine
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets have been approved for acute treatment of migraine with or without...
Exercise Might Guard Against Heart Damage of Chemo
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Chemotherapy can be hard on the heart, but an individualized exercise program may mitigate some...
AHA News: Torn Between Work and Family? It May Not Be Good for Heart Health
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — When family demands affect work performance or work demands undermine family...
Barley: A Tasty Alternative to Rice
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Looking for a simple yet delicious way to enjoy whole grains? Start with nutritious,...
Health Tip: Understanding Excessive Sweating
(HealthDay News) — Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition that happens when a person sweats more than...
Tying the Knot Is Tied to Longer Life Span, New Data Shows
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Married folks not only live longer than singles, but the longevity gap between the two groups...
More Years of Football, Higher Odds for Brain Disease Later
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The more years football players play the game, the higher their odds of developing the...
How Does Early Menopause Affect a Woman’s Heart?
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Menopause before age 50 puts women at increased risk of nonfatal heart conditions, and the...
New Finding Challenges Old Notions About Dyslexia
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The cerebellum does not affect reading ability in people with dyslexia, according to a new...
Lack of Sleep May Cause Thinking Declines in Hispanics
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you’re Hispanic and missing out on needed sleep, a new study suggests that could make you...
Pain Relief: When to Use Cold, When to Use Heat
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sore from a workout? You don’t have to reach for pain relief medicine when ice or heat will...
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