Current Health News
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019
- Health Tip: Prevent Heel Pain
- Health Tip: Get Your Child to School on Time
- Up to 1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants: Study
- Insurers Making It Harder to Treat Opioid Addiction: Study
- Boosting Your Diet for Exercise
- How to Choose the Right Cooking Oils
- Alcohol Problems Grow as Booze Gets a Bigger Kick
- Guys, Can You Do 40 Push-Ups? Heart-Healthy Life May Be Yours
- Osteoporosis Often Missed in Elderly Men
- AHA News: Heart-Stopping Drama of On-Screen CPR Doesn't Always Reflect Reality
- First Customizable Insulin Pump Approved
- Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2019
- Glass-Fronted Fireplaces Pose Burn Dangers for Kids
- Hands Don't Spread HPV, Study Finds
- More Car Crashes Tied to Drivers High on Opioids
- Protect Your Aging Eyes From Macular Degeneration
Thursday, February 14, 2019
- Health Tip: Treating Dry Eye
- Health Tip: Understanding Alopecia Areata
- Could Diet Sodas Raise an Older Woman's Stroke Risk?
- Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep
- Does Bullying Start at Home?
- Breast Cancer and DDT: Timing of Exposure May Matter
- Playing to Your Strengths
- Romance: Deal Makers and Breakers
- FDA Panel Backs Ketamine-like Drug for Depression
- Is There a Right Time for Sex After Childbirth?
- Everyday 'Triggers' May Bring on A-Fib Episodes, Study Finds
- Valentines Forever? Commitment Is Key
- AHA News: Heart Transplant Survivor Gets Wedding Proposal at Finish Line
- Flu Shot Much More Effective This Year, CDC Says
- Meth Abuse Driving Big Spike in Syphilis Cases
- Science Puzzling Out Differences in Gut Bacteria Around the World
- Kidney Failure Patients Face Higher Risk of Cancer Death
- Teen Pot Use Fell in States That Legalized Medical Marijuana: Study
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
- Health Tip: What You Should Know About Antibiotics
- Health Tip: Travel Suggestions For Your Eyes
- Does PTSD Really Harm Veterans' Hearts?
- Sweet Valentine Treats That Won't Bust Your Diet
- Everyday Medications That Can Ruin Your Sex Life
- Counseling Can Prevent Pregnancy-Related Depression: Task Force
- Man Who Led FDA Team to Approve LASIK Now Says It Was a Mistake
- Teen Pot Use Linked to Later Depression, Suicide Attempts
- How to Help Your Teen Use Social Media Safely
- Pumped Breast Milk Falls Short of Breastfed Version
- Female Anatomy May Play Big Role in Sperm's Success
- Tasmanian Devils Likely to Survive Cancer Scourge
- How Inactivity and Junk Food Can Harm Your Brain
- Hydrate Right, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
- Tattooed and Need an MRI Scan? What You Need to Know
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
- Health Tip: Caregiving After Stroke
- Health Tip: Anti-Aging Skin Suggestions
- Food or Heart Meds? Many Americans Must Make a Choice
- Unfit Teens Often Grow Into Sickly Middle Age, Study Shows
- New Hepatitis Meds Are Saving Lives: Study
- Opioids Overprescribed for Common Children's Fracture, Study Says
- Setting Preschoolers on an Active Path
- Smart Steps for Healthy Feet
- 'Ultraprocessed' Foods Tied to Higher Death Risk: Study
- More U.S. Men Holding Off on Prostate Cancer Surgery
- HPV Might Be Behind Vocal Cord Cancers in Young
- AHA News: Are There Health Benefits From Chocolate?
- Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2019
- Study Reaffirms Safety of Hepatitis C Meds in Liver Cancer Patients
- Are Hearing Loss, Mental Decline Related?
- Got the Flu? You Probably Shouldn't Head to the ER
Monday, February 11, 2019
- Health Tip: Avoid Burns From Playground Equipment
- Health Tip: Care For a Wound At Home
- Poor Sleep Plagues Many Kids With Autism
- Mammograms Helped Save Up to 600,000 U.S. Lives Since 1989: Study
- How Color Can Help You De-Stress
- Getting the Most Benefit From Ab Exercises
- Congo Ebola Outbreak Has Claimed Nearly 100 Children's Lives, Cases on the Rise
- Half of U.S. Kids With a Mental Health Disorder Don't Get Treatment
- Opioids May Signal Poorer Outcomes for Heart Patients: Study
- Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2019
- FDA to Tighten Oversight of Supplements
- He Ate a 'Pot Lollipop' -- and a Heart Attack Soon Followed
- Vaping Is Erasing Gains Made Against Teen Smoking
- Aspirin Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer, But Many at Risk Don't Take It
- Gun Injuries Bring Especially Tough Recoveries
- How Heavy Drinking Might Boost Your Appetite for Alcohol
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Saturday, February 09, 2019
Friday, February 08, 2019
- Health Tip: Put Your Obese Dog on a Diet
- Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Sleep Deficiency
- CPR Not Always Given at Dialysis Clinics When Needed
- Get The Most From Frozen Vegetables
- Developing Self-Compassion: How to Show Yourself Some Love
- Scientists May Have Made Significant Advance in Adult Gene Editing
- Upbeat Attitude May Be a Pain Fighter
- Worldwide, More Die After Surgery Than From HIV, Malaria: Study
- AHA News: Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Deadliest Type of Stroke
- AHA News: Her New Workout Routine Helped Spot a Rare Heart Defect
- Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2019
- Flu Season Far From Over, CDC Says
- Vocal Cord Surgery Hits High Notes for Grammy Winners
- One Key Step Can Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
- Are Scientists Closer to Growing Made-to-Order Kidneys?
- What Makes Seniors Feel in Control?
Thursday, February 07, 2019
- Health Tip: Talk to Your Kids Early About Alcohol Use
- Health Tip: Becoming a Step Parent
- As U.S. Measles Outbreaks Spread, Why Does 'Anti-Vax' Movement Persist?
- Global Rate of Suicide Deaths Is on the Decline
- Dangerous Bacteria May Lurk in Hospital Sinks
- The Reality of Watching Reality TV
- Cutting Calories Can Boost Your Sex Life and Your Sleep
- Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2019
- Study Ties Cancer-Causing HPV to Heart Disease, Too
- Weight-Loss Surgery Typically Pushes Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission
- Better Heart Care Saves U.S. Billions a Year, Study Finds
- AHA News: Many Women Plagued by Anxiety After Stroke
- High-Tech Capsule Could One Day Replace Insulin Injections
- Opioid Addicts Are Overdosing on Diarrhea Drug
- Strict Blood Pressure Control Could Help Make Stroke Care Safer
- Blood Thinning Drug May Be Safer Option Against Recurrent Stroke
- For Preventing Hangover, Wine First or Beer First?
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
- Health Tip: Know Your Family's Medical History
- Health Tip: Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury
- President Trump Unveils Plan to Stop U.S. HIV Transmissions by 2030
- Could a Little Pot Smoking Actually Raise Men's Fertility?
- Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High
- Warm Up to Turkey Chili
- Strengthen Your Deltoids to Help Prevent Shoulder Injuries
- Exploding E-Cigarette Kills Texas Man
- Trump's Goal of No New HIV Cases by 2030 Is Possible, Health Officials Say
- Even Brief EMS Delay Can Cost Lives After Car Crash
- Benign Ovarian Cysts Should Be Left in Place, Study Suggests
- AHA News: Actress Susan Lucci Thriving After Emergency Heart Procedure
- MS Drug Costs Skyrocket After Medicare Rule Change: Study
- Hunting, Harvesting Leave Big Animals at Risk of Extinction: Study
- Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2019
- Fertility Treatments Don't Raise Cancer Risk for Offspring
- Education No Match Against Alzheimer's
- In West Virginia, Few Opioid OD Survivors Get Good Follow-Up Care: Study
- Cablivi Approved for Rare Clotting Disorder
- Opioid OD Deaths Are Saving Lives Through Transplantation
- New Antibiotic Treats Pneumonia, Skin Infections
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
- Health Tip: Take Breaks to Recharge
- Health Tip: Recognizing Signs of Depression in Teens
- Surgery Restores Movement to Kids With Polio-Like Illness
- Bouncing From 'Jump Park' Trampolines Into the ER
- Psoriasis Meds Might Help Fight Heart Trouble, Too
- Canine Bone Cancer Vaccine Hints at a Human Version
- Rethinking Blood Pressure Readings
- Update Dietary Guidelines for a Healthier You
- Pilgrim's Pride Recalls 58,000 Pounds of Popcorn Chicken
- Almost All U.S. Teens Falling Short on Sleep, Exercise
- Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2019
- Too Much TV Raises Women's Odds for Early-Onset Colon Cancer: Study
- Little Evidence Pain Creams Work
- AHA News: High Blood Pressure Top Risk Factor for Stroke in Young Adults
- Why Do More and More Americans Use Medical Marijuana?
- Fast or Slow, Weight Loss Has Similar Effect on Health
Monday, February 04, 2019
- Health Tip: Exfoliate at Home
- Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Head Lice
- Obesity-Linked Cancers On the Rise Among Young Americans
- Patients With Primary Care Docs May Get Better Health Care
- Frozen Berries: Just as Flavorful at a Better Price
- Exercise Your Right to Fight Disease
- Internet Craze Highlighted in Super Bowl Ad
- Could Germs in Your Gut Send You Into Depression?
- Teens Often Off the Mark About Their Weight, With Unhealthy Results
- 'Microplastics' in Dolphins, Seals Heighten Environmental Concerns
- You've Fainted. How Long Do You Need to Stay in the ER?
- Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2019
- Surge in Long-Term Birth Control After Trump's 2016 Win
- Fertility Treatments Tied to Higher Odds for Pregnancy Complications
- State Prisons Need More Smoking-Cessation Programs: Study
- Women's Brains May Be More 'Age-Resistant' Than Men's
- Making OxyContin 'Tamper Proof' Helped Spread Hepatitis C
- Joking Through Brain Surgery? Seriously?
Sunday, February 03, 2019
Saturday, February 02, 2019
Friday, February 01, 2019
- Health Tip: Signs of Vision Problems in Infants
- Health Tip: Uncovering Causes of Bloating
- Statins Help the Heart, No Matter What Your Age
- Make a Healthy Game Plan for Super Bowl Partying
- Breastfeeding Is Still Best
- Hair Styles That Can Lead to Hair Loss
- Too Many Kids Using Too Much Toothpaste
- FDA Fast-Tracks OTC Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
- 'Mindfulness' Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain
- Vaping May Pose Big Risk for Smoking in Otherwise 'Low-Risk' Kids
- Is Brexit a Health Hazard?
- Are Forests Now Playing a Role in Pollution?
- Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2019
- Head, Neck Cancers Up Among 9-11 Responders: Study
- Many Paramedics Ignore Hand Hygiene Rules, Study Finds
Thursday, January 31, 2019
- Health Tip: Avoid Winter Skin Rashes
- Health Tip: Understanding Dry Eye
- As Millions of Teens Get Hooked on Vaping, What Works to Help Them Quit?
- Breakfast Not So Important to Weight Loss After All, Study Finds
- Polar Vortex Brings Frostbite Danger: Protect Yourself
- How to Prevent and Treat Eye Allergies
- Exercise Injury Prevention: Protecting Your Ankles
- Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care
- Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Being a Night or Morning Person
- Nearly Half of American Adults Have Unhealthy Hearts: Report
- An Upbeat Attitude Might Help Prevent 2nd Stroke
- Blood Donors Needed as Cold Weather Freezes U.S. Supply
- Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2019
- Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?
- First Generic Version of Advair Diskus Approved for Asthma, COPD
- How Long Should Fainting Patients Be Monitored?
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
- Health Tip: Symptoms of Neuropathy Caused By Chemo
- Health Tip: Safely Remove a Splinter
- Flu May Up the Odds of Stroke, Neck Artery Tears
- Another Opioid Scourge: Infection-Related Strokes
- 'Cocktail' Approach Offers Early Hope for New Male Contraceptive
- Pill Expands in Your Stomach to Spot and Track Disease
- How to Head Off Sneaky Weight Gain
- Cauliflower: The Versatile Substitute for High-Carb Veggies
- Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets
- Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
- Climate Change Could Bring More Infant Heart Defects: Study
- Dirty Air Tied to Raised Risk of Strokes, Shorter Lives
- Plunging Temperatures a Threat to People With Alzheimer's
- Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2019
- 'Extreme' Exercise No Danger to Middle-Aged Hearts: Study
- Great Workouts Boost Brains, Even in the Young
- Vaping Beats Nicotine Patch, Gum in Helping Smokers Quit
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
- Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of Bronchitis
- Health Tip: Cook With Your Child
- Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days
- Can Strict Blood Pressure Control Lower Dementia Risk?
- Big Gains Against Hep C Possible With Big Investment
- Breast Cancer May Bring Higher Odds for A-fib, Too
- The Lowdown on E-Cigarette Risks for Kids
- Bonding With Friends -- Without Food
- Prepared Foods With Baby Spinach Recalled by Whole Foods Markets
- What If You Were Your Own Blood Donor for Surgery?
- Use of 'Zombie' Drug Rare Among High School Seniors: Study
- Layer Up During the Polar Vortex
- Opioid Danger to Newborns Varies By Region
- Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2019
- 'Mind-Reading' AI Turns Thoughts Into Spoken Words
- Does Fish Oil Help Control Asthma? Not So Much, Study Finds
Monday, January 28, 2019
- Health Tip: Prepare Teens to Make Medical Decisions
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
- The 'Choking Game,' the 'Bird Box Challenge': Which Kids Are Most at Risk?
- Snuggling Your Pet Hedgehog May Spread Salmonella, CDC Warns
- Pediatricians Push for Laws to Prevent Teen Vaping
- Adding Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer May Aid Early Detection
- Fun Moves for Better Agility
- 7 Ways to Cut Calories in Beverages
- Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Sickle Cell Disease
- Too Much Screen Time a Damper on Child's Development
- What Illness Lands the Most Seniors in the ER?
- Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2019
- Cardiologist Groups Say Newer Blood Thinners Best Against A-Fib
- Flu May Be a Factor in Many Kidney Failure Deaths
- Someday, a Pig's Heart Might Save a Child's Life
- Still Too Few Teens Getting the HPV Vaccine
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
- Health Tip: What to Eat if You Have Arthritis
- Health Tip: Managing Fatigue Associated With MS
- Diabetic Crisis? 'Wonder Dog' Emma Alerts Owner to the Danger
- How to Pick a Fitness Tracker That's Right for You
- Helping Kids Develop Good Study Habits
- Gum Disease Bacteria Found in Brains of Alzheimer's Disease Patients
- Emergency Rooms the Destination for Many Electric Scooter Users
- Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis
- Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2019
- Does This Salamander Hold the Key to Regrowing Human Body Parts?
- Plant-Based Diets Good for the Planet, and for You
- White House Plan to Disclose Drug Prices May Not Drive Down Costs: Study
Thursday, January 24, 2019
- Health Tip: Understanding Orthotic Inserts
- Health Tip: Talk to Your Baby
- Prostate Drug Finasteride Can Safely Lower Cancer Risk, Study Says
- Delaying Baby's First Bath May Bring Benefits
- Ditch the Cast: Some Broken Ankles May Heal in Half the Time
- Slim Down by Counting Bites Instead of Calories
- Connecting the Dots Between Heartburn Drugs and Kidney Damage
- Gold Medal Flour Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Acupressure Is Good Medicine for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Expert Panel Says Two Back Pain Procedures May Be Useless
- Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2019
- Teens' Odds for Suicide May Triple While in Jail: Study
- As Opioid Crisis Continues, More Donor Organs Carry Hepatitis C
- Eat What You Want and Still Stay Slim? Thank Your Genes
- Study Confirms Steady Rise in U.S. School Shootings
- 'Rock-a-Bye' You, for Better Sleep?
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
- Health Tip: Prevent Skin Problems at the Gym
- Health Tip: Evaluating a New Cancer Treatment
- Liver Transplants Tied to Alcohol Use Doubled Since 2002
- Can Artificial Intelligence Read X-Rays?
- How to Safely Use Plastic Containers in Your Microwave
- Soup's On: Quick, Nutritious, Figure-Friendly Recipes
- Insulin Price More Than Doubles in U.S.
- Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
- Moms, Are You Victims of 'Invisible Labor'?
- Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2019
- Kids Exposed to Lead at Higher Odds for Mental Health Issues Later
- Gunshot Survival Carries a High Price Tag
- Take the Stairs: An 'Exercise Snack' Can Do Wonders for Your Heart and Lungs
- As Air Pollution Increases, so Do ER Visits
- Even Slight Rise in Blood Pressure Might Shrink Young Brains
- 'Exceeding Expectations': Conjoined Twins Happy, Healthy After Separation Surgery
- Uterus 'Scratching' Technique Won't Boost Fertility Treatment Success
- Good News, Bad News on Levodopa for Parkinson's Disease
- Too Much Fried Food May Shorten Your Life
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
- Health Tip: Diagnosing Alzheimer's Early
- Health Tip: Control Your Blood Pressure
- HPV Vaccine Even Helps Women Who Didn't Get It: Study
- Blood Test Might Yield Early Warning of Alzheimer's
- How to Fight Norovirus, the 'Cruise Ship' Germ
- 4 Exercises for a Better Back
- FDA Chief Threatens to Halt E-Cigarette Sales
- Body Size May Influence Longevity in Women, But Not Men
- Will Healthy Seniors Benefit From Daily Aspirin?
- 'Poop Transplants' May Help Ease Painful Colitis
- Eating Before Bedtime Won't Send Blood Sugar Levels Soaring
- IVF Won't Cause Birth Complications: Study
- Many Addiction Centers Lack Anti-Opioid Meds: Study
- Mindfulness Might Ease Menopause Symptoms
- As More Smoke Pot, Are Their Jobs at Risk?
Monday, January 21, 2019
- Health Tip: How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?
- Health Tip: Simple CPR
- Many Parents Wrong About What Prevents Colds in Kids
- A Prescription for Feeling Young Forever
- Diet or Exercise -- or Both?
- Is Air Pollution a Downer?
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
- Health Tip: Prevent Rotavirus
- Health Tip: Store Refrigerated Food Safely
- Disrupted Sleep Plagues Hospital Patients, But New Program Might Help
- Frailty a Risk Factor for Dementia
- Study Examines Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Broken Bones
- Ditch Your Leisure To-Do List
- Protecting Seniors From Scammers
- Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Recalled by Perdue Foods
Thursday, January 17, 2019
- Health Tip: Starting a Healthy Weight Loss Plan
- Health Tip: Eat Less, Enjoy More
- 1 in 4 Antibiotic Prescriptions Isn't Needed: Study
- More Americans Mixing Opioids With Sedatives
- When Your Medications Are the News
- When to Treat Varicose Veins
- Third Cat in Wyoming Tests Positive for Bubonic Plague
- Experimental Drug Could Be New Option for Type 2 Diabetes
- Stem Cell Therapy Shows Early Promise Against Macular Degeneration
- First Generic Version of Epilepsy Drug Sabril Approved
- Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2019
- Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects
- Opioid Prescriptions Almost Twice as Likely for Rural vs. Urban Americans
- Antibiotics Still Misused in Babies With Viral Lung Infections
- Still Too Many Highway Deaths Tied to Speeding
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
- Health Tip: Don't Ignore Changes in Skin Color
- Health Tip: Build Stronger Bones
- Two-Thirds of Poor U.S. Women Can't Afford Menstrual Pads, Tampons: Study
- New Leash on Life? Staying Slim Keeps Pooches Happy, Healthy
- Heart-Healthy Living Also Wards Off Type 2 Diabetes
- Dermatologists Cut Back on Antibiotics But Still Prescribe the Most
- Recycling: A Renewed Effort Is Needed
- Strike Up the Band for Better Grades
- Purdue Pharma Owners Lied About Dangers of OxyContin: Court Filing
- FDA Clears Epilepsy Smartwatch for Use in Kids
- Cancer Diagnosis May Quadruple Suicide Risk
- Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2019
- Keep Moving to Keep Brain Sharp in Old Age
- How Getting a Flu Shot Could Save Your Life
- Climate Change Already Hurting Human Health, Review Shows
- Looming Global Crisis Means People's Diets Must Change: Experts
- Gene-Linked Iron Disorder More Common Than Thought: Study
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
- Are Some Opioid Abusers Using Their Pets to Get the Drugs?
- Vaccine, Screening Can Prevent Cervical Cancer Deaths
- Race May Matter for Liver Transplant Success
- Simple Treatments to Banish Winter Blues
- Health Tip: Understanding a Heart Murmur
- Health Tip: Getting Rid of a Mold Problem
- Teen Birth Control Use Up, But Still Too Many Unwanted Pregnancies
- Want to Live Longer? Just Sit a Bit Less Each Day
- Junk Food Ads Target Minority Kids: Study
- 3 Conditioning Exercises to Support Your Hips
- Bribe Yourself to Diet
- FDA to Resume Inspections of Riskier Foods
- Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Found in 2 U.K. Women
- Stem Cell Transplant May Help Some With Aggressive MS
- Type 2 Diabetes Before 40 Tied to Mental Illness Hospitalizations
- Life in Space May Take Toll on Spinal Muscles
- Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2019
Monday, January 14, 2019
- Health Tip: Improve Your Emotional Wellness
- Health Tip: Managing Your Family's Digital Life
- Parents Often Unaware of Kids' Suicidal Thoughts
- Happiness High in States With Lots of Parks, Libraries
- Baby Steps Head Off a Fussy Eater
- Vaccines: Not Just for Kids
- U.S. Doctor Released From Omaha Hospital After Ebola Monitoring
- 1-800-662-HELP: Too Few Opioid Users Aware of Lifesaving Helpline
- Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents
- Many Teens, Young Adults Don't Get Private Time With Doctors
- Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2019
- Nature or Nurture? Twins Study Helps Sort Out Genes' Role in Disease
- Why Your Heart Needs a Good Night's Sleep
- More Evidence Pot May Damage the Teen Brain
- Calling All Blood Donors …
- Social Support Key to Good Mental Health After Stroke: Study
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Friday, January 11, 2019
- Health Tip: Reduce Childhood Stress
- Health Tip: Nutritional Needs for Your Teen
- Here's How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Health
- Mom-to-Be's Flu Can Harm Her Unborn Baby
- Daily Vitamin D Could Be a Lifesaver for Some COPD Patients
- Changes to Flu Shot Supply Chain Could Save Lives: Study
- A Better Strategy for Quitting Smoking
- When Calorie Counts Aren't on the Menu
- Gastro Illness Strikes 277 on Cruise Ship
- U.S. Flu Cases Hit 7 Million Mark: CDC
- Broad-Range Ebola Drug Shows Promise in Animal Tests
- Are TV Cereal Ads Making Your Kids Fat?
- Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2019
- Look to Your Aunts, Uncles and Parents for Clues to Your Longevity
- Make Cancer Prevention a Priority in 2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
- Health Tip: Nurture Your Emotional Health as a Cancer Patient
- Health Tip: Prevent Travelers' Diarrhea
- Many Female Health Care Workers Make Poverty-Level Wages: Study
- Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along
- Fiber: It's Not Just for Adults
- Are You Sabotaging Your Sex Life?
- E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over: CDC
- Prescription Opioids May Raise Pneumonia Risk
- Faulty Sperm May Explain Recurring Miscarriages
- AI Beats Humans at Detecting Cervical Precancers
- Common Heart, Diabetes Meds May Help Ease Mental Illness
- Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2019
- Fatal Drug ODs Soaring Among Middle-Aged Women: CDC
- Millennials' Odds for Depression Rise With Social Media Use
- Even a Little Exercise May Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Get Short Shrift in ERs
- More Proof High-Fiber Diets Help Prevent Cancers, Heart Disease
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
- Health Tip: Foster Healthy Hair Habits for Kids
- Health Tip: Understanding Ingrown Hairs
- Getting Flu Shot During Hospital Stay Is a Safe Bet
- Are Workers Who Sing Together Happier Employees?
- Take a Stand Against Too Much Sitting at Work
- Ways to Eat Well Without Breaking the Bank
- AI Technology Detects Genetic Diseases Using Facial Photos
- Diet Soda Linked to Risk for Diabetic Blindness
- Drug May Delay MS Disability for Some
- Animal Study Suggests Ritalin Won't Harm the Heart
- Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2019
- At Risk for an Opioid OD? There's an App for That
- See Who's More Likely to Share Fake News
- Sleep Patterns May Offer Clues to Alzheimer's
- Wider Waistlines, Smaller Brains?
- Cancer Patients May Face Greater Risk of Shingles
- Many Medical Marijuana Patients Drive While High
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
- Health Tip: When a Child's Adenoids Act Up
- Health Tip: Don't Let Travel Inhibit Exercise
- Thyroid Surgery Complications Can Land Some Back in the Hospital
- Creating a Home Gym on the Cheap
- A Better Way to Look at Food
- Airliner Crashes, Deaths Rose in 2018
- U.S. Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline
- As Medical Marketing Soars, Is Regulation Needed?
- Even Older Drugs Are Getting Steep Price Hikes, Study Finds
- Too Few Women Are Getting Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2019
- Hearing Aid Upkeep Often Out of Reach for the Poor
- Skeletons Mature Earlier Now, Affecting Orthopedic Treatments
- Space Travel Won't Turn Germs Into Superbugs
- Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others
- What Makes for a Good Nursing Home?
- Friends' Vaping Could Pose Danger to Kids With Asthma
Monday, January 07, 2019
- Health Tip: Some Cake Decorations Shouldn't Be Eaten
- Health Tip: Job-Related Chemical Exposure Through the Skin
- Job Insecurity May Take a Toll on Your Heart
- Stroke, Heart Events Can Sideline You From Work
- Suicide Risk Rises Following Cancer Diagnosis
- Why It's Important to Boost Baby's Vocabulary Now
- Get Smart About Storing Seafood
- Swedish Patient Does Not Have Ebola
- Flu Shot Crucial for Those With COPD
- Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2019
- Experts Outline Down Syndrome's Developmental Milestones
- 'Meaningful' Activities May Mean Healthier Old Age
- U.S. Leads Health Care Spending Among Richer Nations, But Gets Less
- Radiation Doses From CT Scans Vary Widely
- Trying Whole30 Diet? Watch Out for Weight Regain
Sunday, January 06, 2019
Saturday, January 05, 2019
Friday, January 04, 2019
- Health Tip: Care for Your Incision After Surgery
- Health Tip: Getting the Flu If You Have Cancer
- Decoding Newborn's DNA Could Pinpoint Hidden Risks
- Postpartum Opioid Rx May Lead to Persistent Use: Study
- Working Out Your Exercise Schedule
- Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep
- Social Media Tied to Depression in Teens, Especially Girls
- 1 in 10 Adults Have Food Allergies, But Twice as Many Think They Do
- As You Age, Alcohol May Be Harder to Handle
- Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2019
- Flu Widening Its Grip on the United States: CDC
- Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids
- Listen Up! Hearing Loss Tied to Late-Life Depression
Thursday, January 03, 2019
- Health Tip: Having Trouble Swallowing?
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy
- Will Cutting Out Booze for 'Dry January' Help Your Health?
- Many Middle-Aged Americans Worried About Health Insurance: Poll
- New Acne Treatment Might Spring From Old One
- A Smooth Move Makes for a Happier Child
- Snacking for Diet Success
- Possible Metal Contamination Spurs Recall of Ziegler Red Hots
- Study Eases Concern That Common Diabetes Med Might Harm Bones
- The Skinny on Schools' Efforts to Promote Healthy Eating
- After Opioid OD, Most Patients Can Leave Hospital in an Hour
- Hepatitis C Screening Can Help Prevent Liver Disease
- Flu Rides the Subway, Too
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
- Health Tip: Potential Risks of Hysterectomy
- Health Tip: Avoid Cellphone Use While Driving
- What's the Best Diet for 2019? Experts Weigh In
- Asthma Often Goes Undetected in Urban Teens, Study Finds
- Making the Most of a Well-Woman Checkup
- You Can Have a Role to Play in ER Care
- American Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital
- Deadly Meningitis B Targets College Students
- Cholesterol Levels Spike After Christmas
- Testicular Cancer a Bigger Threat to Young Men
- Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2019
- New Cholesterol Drug's High Price May Not Be Worth It: Study
- No Link Between Mom-to-Be's Diet, Baby's Allergy Risk
- Can't Taste Anything? You Might Want to Check Your Nose
- Can Herbal Drug Kratom Kill?
- No Evidence No-Cal Sweeteners Will Help You Lose Weight: Study
